Congratulations. Wear it in good health, and you know the rules. Pics or it didn't happen.

Did you get a chance to try on the 512? How did the 42mm compare to the larger models like those sized 44, 45 or 47mm? Definitely a stunning watch.

 

Thanks for the answer. I've been thinking of a Panerai but am afraid of the size. I've been thinking of the 337, 338 or 512, all 42mm Radiomirs.

 

Adam getting a Tudor I can imagine. But a Pam? Never saw that coming. Congrats.

 

Geezus Adam, that's a lot more watch than I'm used to seeing you with. 42 should be good, and I agree that 45 would have been too much.

 

Um...if you need someone to sign for it when it arrives and keep it warm while your away I'm happy to help out!

 

Nice one - congrats! Resale on the smaller watches is not as good, but to has to work for you.

I never thought I would own one either, but after servicing a lot of them I grew fond of the look, and ended up buying one from I client I was servicing if for.

I have a 104, and it does get a lot of wrist time!

Cheers, Al

 

Congrats! Titanium Radiomirs look great especially with the brushing finish on the case and polished bezel. IIRC, that Panerai movement is based on a Piaget handwinder. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

42 mm is also a rather large size for traditional watches, even though they are among the smaller diameters offered by Panerai. I have a PAM 232 and at 47 mm it is not an everyday wear watch.

 

I really love Panerai. I own a 241, which I am wearing today, but I definitely want to add another to my collection one day.

 

Hey bro,
LOVE your 338. Mine is on the way. Can I check which size Honey NUBUCK strap you got? Is it a 27/20mm? Is it too big for the 338 (which has a default 25/20mm strap size)

I love the combi and hope to get one for my 338 too.

Thanks

 

Very nice, I have a 176 which I love, defimately not at odds with a collection which alsp includes vintage Omegas

 

i believe this will be a short lived trend as watch sizes drop back down to a classic 36mm-42mm. Had a Seamaster PO XL and the large 45mm feeling wore off after 2 years.

 

This "short lived trend" has been going on for well over a decade - I think in the Panerai world, the trend to draw back to smaller watches is not nearly as great as it is with other brands. Certainly the 40 mm PAM's are considered ladies models by most, and they are not resold nearly as easily as the 44 mm versions are, or the 47 mm watches. The 42 might be big enough to buck this slightly, but there is no doubt the resale market for Panerai watches under 44 will be smaller than for 44 plus.

I make my own line of watches, and when I started out all were 42 mm in diameter. All of the Panerai guys I have ever met have told me they like the watches, but they are too small at 42. I specifically created a 45 mm model to satisfy these guys.

One of the reasons I opted for a 44 mm PAM myself was because I knew resale would be much easier than a 40 mm model, even though the 40 would fit me better.

The Panerai guys are a "different breed" to most other brand fanatics...

Cheers, Al

 

It is short lived in glacial terms.