I remember when I saw my first Panerai watch at my local dealer. I thought "No Way" it is too big." Then 3 weeks later I was wearing my first one as I delved into the world of Panerai watches and history.
I saw this article on the World Tempus website about Panerai Enthusiasts and couldn't help but think how true this is.....
http://en.worldtempus.com/article/watch-culture/panerai-why-not-paneristi-2299811