Why the Need for a Big Watch?

Catulle · 2019-12-11T11:41:40Z

Explore the WatchProSite community's debate on watch size. Collectors discuss preferences for large vs. small watches, wrist presence, and design intent.

The Discussion

Thomas_3

Dec 11, 2019

I have always liked, and owned "smaller" watches. 36mm is more than fine with me,

biggest one I have is a Rolex Submariner, that's about as big as I personally care to get. I've see watches on guys that make me just shake my head and roll my eyes over the size. I have a vintage Hamilton that is probably 33mm, I'd strap it on and wear it out the door in a heartbeat, if it ran, it needs to be serviced.

Reuven Malter

Dec 11, 2019

Very good point. Smaller watches are imo very tasteful

And a noticable difference to many modern but imo ugly man-quartz watches. ("DIESEL")

amanico

Dec 11, 2019

Excellent question. And good illustration. [nt]

Stylophile

Dec 11, 2019

Same here!

I restrict myself to a watch size of 35-39 mm. Anything bigger and it starts to look odd

amanico

Dec 11, 2019

Aaaaah, this one! [nt]

Pun

Dec 11, 2019

This one is a real gem. So elegant! Yes I share your views 35-39 is the size for a decent watch. [nt]

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