Size and wearability ...

Watch diameter, thickness, weight, balance, fit and feel on the wrist all influence wearability. My wrist circumference is 18.5cm (approx. 7.5 inches) and I generally don't go past 42mm diameter watches.

I have always liked Offshores in pictures, but whenever I strap them on they are too big. Obviously these watches are designed to have PRESENCE on the wrist and the Schumacher's certainly do. I think the size (at 44mm) is fine and the rubber strap grips the wrist and you can wear the watch snuggly so it doesn't flop around.

For me the titanium version would be THE piece for wearability and comfort and I prefer the idea of driving an F1 car while wearing the lightest possible watch. But as I said, the blue strap and colour scheme of the platinum model is very cool.

If you have a small wrist it is critical to try these watches on for a period of time. Get to a Boutique, strap one on, and then spend 30 minutes looking at other watches. If you forget you are wearing it, and you like the look, then buy! ;-)

Hope that helps.

Andrew

The Schumacher Trio

By: AndrewD : November 20th, 2012-00:43

When I think of motor racing and watches the first products that come to mind are APs Royal Oak racing series. After Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher is synonymous with Formula 1 for me. So AP and Shuey are a great combination that hopefully transcends w...

Great Pics

By: SALMANPK : November 20th, 2012-03:54

Shows off the details very nicely, the titanium version looks amazing. S

One aspect everyone seems to agree upon with the Schumacher Offshore...

By: MichaelC : November 20th, 2012-06:14

It is even more dynamic and special on the wrist than in photos. This is not always true; I have sold watches from various brands over the years that dazzled in photos but fell a bit flat on the wrist. Clearly, the MS ROO does not have that problem ;-) An...

"... flat on the wrist" it is not. ;-)

By: AndrewD : November 20th, 2012-16:16

Thanks Michael. The watch certainly has a lot of presence and looks impressive. I particularly like the layered effect with the bezel and the case. Great piece. Andrew

looks pretty big on your wrist

By: Patriek : November 20th, 2012-11:18

Nice pics Andrew ! As I see from the pics, you have a pretty small watch looks pretty big on your wrist. How did it fit, AND look at your wrist ? (I have a small wrist too, 6.5 )