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Thank you so much for your kind coments dear KM! I´m happy to know you liked these shots. I started my collecting journey with old and less known brands of chronographs and Bubblebacks...
May 30, 2021,13:49 PM
... and considering my love for the Rolex brand these little watches fascinated me. I feel they are a jewel which still don´t receive the attention they deserve among Rolex collectors.
Have a nice Sunday my dear friend!
Abel
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WS for Friday 28th: Big or Small. Does Size really matter? Open Now!
By: Subexplorer : May 28th, 2021-12:32
Hello dear friends! As announced last Wednesday the Theme asks our participants to share their feelings and preferences about case sizes. In the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s men’s watches were generally offered with cases ranging around 34 to 36 mm maximum. ...
Big but beautiful ! ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 28th, 2021-13:13
Hello dear Abel ! Loving the theme for Wristscan this weekend. Let’s start with a big one ;-)) ... ...
Thank you Abel ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 28th, 2021-14:21
In the words of Douglas MacArthur, “I shall return !”
Now a few shots of some of my favorite Big and Small watches...
By: Subexplorer : May 28th, 2021-13:45
... I feel that Size really matters as it adds to the charm or interesting character of a watch. Some vintage watches like Rolex Bubblebacks look so charming due to its size among other characteristics. Panerai and Pilot watches have such a strong charact...
Hello my dear Tony!! You are always so kind
By: Subexplorer : May 30th, 2021-01:32
... and generous with your comments to me! Appreciate so much! It is my big pleasure to share my watches here and I’m happy to know you like them so much. I wish we will be able to meet some day soon my friend! Un abrazo muy fuerte y cuídate mucho mi amig...
Superb selection as always, Abel!
By: KMII : May 30th, 2021-11:50
Especially the contrast shots are great! Wasn’t aware that you had such an extensive Bubbleback collection, though 👏🏻👍🏻
Not forgetting ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 28th, 2021-14:25
How the size of collars and ties have changed. Health Warning: Smoking can seriously damage your sense of dress. ...
ROFL 🤣
By: KMII : May 30th, 2021-11:51
Good one 👏🏻
This Seiko Lord Marvel 5740-8000
By: mhz vph : May 28th, 2021-19:14
Is a good example. 35mm if I remember correctly. I haven’t shown it on the forums because it is almost definitely a redial, and because I cracked the hardlex (and have yet to get it replaced), so it isn’t exactly the nicest piece. Still, it is the first w...
The sound is great
By: mhz vph : May 31st, 2021-04:02
It's a loud watch, relatively speaking. Sounds like a little machine gun next to your ear. And it has been very accurate during practical use. Hopefully one day I will find a genuine example!
Sadly not luminous...
By: mhz vph : May 28th, 2021-23:10
If it were I would be more than happy to provide the lume shot
Indeed!
By: mhz vph : May 29th, 2021-21:04
Perhaps a shipment of luminous paint is in order...
Not sure
By: brauner : May 30th, 2021-16:25
These 38 mm look good
Great theme dear Abel . Thanks for hosting this weeks WS
By: Watchonthewrists : May 28th, 2021-20:42
I do like all kind of watches , big , small , rond or any shape tbh . My sweet spot is around 40mm . But i still own my first proper watch that I bought more the 30years ago. Back the this was a normal size This Corum isn’t that big either but still got s...
42.something to 34 ish
By: jml_watches : May 28th, 2021-21:21
Hi All My largest watch Then my smaller ones Then there's my Swatches - all strapping brutes of 34mm of Swiss plastic Cheers JML ...
It's A Trick Question
By: enjoythemusic : May 28th, 2021-23:54
Imho it depends on how the overall design is visually complementary to one's wrist. On one hand I love the Panerari 1118 TRON, yet there are times I love wearing the super-thin Bvlgari Octo FS. Big... Small... The whole point is to enjoy your time ...
True that…
By: KMII : May 30th, 2021-12:16
And often it’s more a question of proportions than of the outright size 👍🏻
Delma and De Bethune
By: Sfwatchlover : May 29th, 2021-00:34
The smallest (35mm) and the biggest (43mm) watches in my collection. 20 years ago, the Delma was my daily wear and it was considered uni-sex. Now it seems too small for me to wear to meet people, although I wear it sometimes at home. The 43mm De Bethune D...
Thanks :))
By: Sfwatchlover : May 30th, 2021-15:03
Size doesn't matter, most of the time
By: Rick.On.Watches : May 29th, 2021-00:41
Normally I would not give much thought to buying or owning a 37MM watch, conventionally believing 37MM to be too small. However, I am so thrilled to own this rare Zenith A3818 “ Cover Girl” Revival. She wears perfectly! ...
thanks for the theme, Abel!
By: terbaboom : May 29th, 2021-01:29
here are some of mine in various sizes... my smallest watch at the moment is the 5196R at 37mm my biggest are at 45mm and i don't see them often in this forum. the first one is a Milus Tri-retrograde Seconds. i like the way the seconds are presented like ...
thanks, Abel!
By: terbaboom : May 30th, 2021-09:02
indeed, although i prefer 40mm, i'll still buy other sizes if i like the other aspects of the watch
thanks, KMII!
By: terbaboom : May 30th, 2021-13:38
alas, Milus doesn't make such watches anymore
Good theme Abel
By: Quan : May 29th, 2021-06:31
My smallest boy size DJ My largest 42mm 5070G In recent years my go to size 36-39mm HAGWE ...
Early of May
By: Quan : May 30th, 2021-05:15
I just sold my last PAM, so now officially PAMless.....
Great theme, Abel!
By: KMII : May 29th, 2021-06:33
I could not agree more with your statement that for a majority of history the 30-36mm range was considered perfectly adequate to the human wrist. For me the 33-38 range still wears best, to be honest. In the end it’s more about sound design and good propo...
This is a difficult question…
By: KMII : May 30th, 2021-12:26
I will explain. The official height is 14,4 mm (and due to the titanium case it’s quite comfortable). But it has a curved case back and depending on whether you use the time or timing side up the height will vary, as it’s asymmetric in terms of thickness ...
Perfect sense ....
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 30th, 2021-13:09
Thanks KM, it’s interesting as I haven’t had the opportunity to try one on and looks can sometimes be deceptive. Hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Dear Abel, many thanks!
By: Abacus : May 29th, 2021-21:55
Here is a picture of them from the front. The Vostok is 41mm across and the Longines only 33mm. Very different but both fun! Apologies for the poor picture. I have a long way to go with that skill! ...
Interesting theme Abel....
By: halkcb : May 29th, 2021-11:22
....i am more comfortable with smaller sizes below 40mm with my small wrist, but it depends on the watch itself The chronometro at 43 sits comfortably despite its size The much smaller Cartier santos at 34 But ,with rectangular watches,the Rouge ,although...
Dear Abel..great variety of case size collection you have there!
By: S F : May 29th, 2021-14:52
Case size together with the lug design determine how a watch wears on the wrist. 30mm - used to be smaller as you said.... 36mm 38mm. With Breguet's lug design, something upto 38mm in its Tradition and Classique series works better for me. 42mm. Not too b...
Thks Abel!
By: S F : May 30th, 2021-01:32
You are absolutely right! The individual’s wrist plays an important part too…even for an identical watch. Cheers!
Thks my friend!
By: S F : May 31st, 2021-04:17
Not surprised the Longines caught your eye. I chanced upon this interesting piece when i was browsing the net one day😁
That's a good topic, dear Abel!
By: MTR : May 29th, 2021-22:28
Does it depend on the size? For me only insofar as I have to find the case size with which I feel really comfortable. I generally have a tendency towards bigger watches. Personally, I don't feel comfortable with watch cases under 39 mm. This was my smalle...
Thank you, my dear Abel, for
By: MTR : May 30th, 2021-08:30
your kind words about my „eclectic collection“. I have not always the time to participate in our wrist scan competitions (which for me are more beautiful moments of encounter than of competition) but it’s always a joy to do this. Cheers Thomas
There are a few larger watches that I feel comfortable wearing . . .
By: Dr No : May 30th, 2021-03:00
. . . such as a 910 Flightmaster. Even though it appears to be dominating in this photo, it doesn't come across as overpowering when I'm wearing it. Sloping sides, dial design and colors, and multiple crowns and pushers serve to minimize its presence. In ...
Hello dear Art!! Big congrats on your new catch!!
By: Subexplorer : May 30th, 2021-04:29
GS offers some wonderful watches and your new arrival shows that! I can well understand it was instant love for you. Agree with you that when on the wrist the FM 910 doesn’t look or feel so big as when viewed alone or in pictures. And the Marine! Ahh! You...
Verdad!
By: amanico : May 30th, 2021-14:11
:)
By: Subexplorer : May 30th, 2021-14:25
Hmmhh.. A bit late, but hope not too late.. Here some chips to play..
By: hs111 : May 30th, 2021-09:31
Small vs Big - interesting topic, Abel ! So I humbly will try to play.. One thing and topic, among others, for smaller watches are Militaries, going back to 40ies, 50ies. Then often small is just diameter, but watch-wrist ratio, case thickness come into p...
Good shots hs ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : May 30th, 2021-14:29
I particularly the shot of your PAM 176 Titanio Luminor.
Hello dear Abel, size does matter to me!
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : May 30th, 2021-11:54
My sweets spot in terms of case size would 42mm. Legibility is important to me but I also like a watch with strong presence on the wrist. For these reasons, when I deviate from 42mm, I tend to go bigger rather then smaller. I have grown quite found of the...