You never know

Jan 28, 2025,12:28 PM
 

After how many years of being a watch enthusiast, and that many years of thinking 44mm Panerai are too big for my wrist (and taste), I went and bought one, and learned... it works! 


All matte certainly helps it not feel like "too much" for me, but even more important is titanium lightness. What was holding me back all these years? This thing is great!






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Wow, congrats Ian!

 
By: Aquaracer1 : January 28th, 2025-12:42
Bold watch, bold move. Glad to see you like the way it fits after all. Enjoy!

But, like you said:

 
By: Aquaracer1 : January 28th, 2025-16:32
You never know, unless you try! Looks like it’s working out nicely 👍🏻 Enjoy my friend

Looks amazing!

 
By: Dimardi : January 28th, 2025-13:10
I had the same feelings about Panerai in general...I just thought and assumed they were too big. Then I finally got one a couple months ago and love it. And on top of that, the size works just fine, something different from time to time. Congrats!

Exactly

 
By: blau : January 28th, 2025-15:28
Is it big? Yes, absolutely. That's the whole point! Is that bad for me? No, it 100% deserves a place in my watch world.

Congratulations and

 
By: Champthekid : January 28th, 2025-14:21
that was the last watch I was expecting from you 😁. I think it looks great and am an owner of a similar model from 1999 and absolutely love it. Enjoy in health and happiness! ...  

I gotta keep you on your toes, Champ!

 
By: blau : January 28th, 2025-15:31
Yours is beautiful--the tritium with the tobacco dial is *excellent*. Mine is a 118, so later but still over 20 years old at this point. If you get tired of the closed back and lack of nighttime illumination, I will be happy to swap 😜

My first two PAMs were titanium.

 
By: Jay (Eire) : January 28th, 2025-17:00
For the precise reason that the duller metal didn’t look as big and blingy. It’s interesting you make this purchase, you are the third person here whom I know of that has bought their first PAM in the last 3-4 months. And all three of you are long time co... 

Simple and powerful design is exactly it.

 
By: blau : January 28th, 2025-18:09
As for long time collectors starting to get into PAM right now... it might have something to do with how far they've gone out of fashion! I got this watch for an *extremely* appealing price that made it a lot easier to take a chance on than in the past. Y... 

Oh nice, so you went old school and with a 61 👌🏼

 
By: Makilla : February 9th, 2025-06:10
I love that titanium and brown dial combo. They look so good together. Looks great on you btw, you’ve done well to pull the trigger Wear it in the best of health, Laurent