Why 31-33mm Watches Deserve a Second Look: A Collector's Perspective

renerod · 2020-07-30T19:28:51Z

Explore the timeless appeal of 31-33mm watches. René (renerod) and the WatchProSite community discuss why smaller watches deserve a place in your collection.

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René (renerod) challenges the prevailing trend of larger timepieces, advocating for the elegance and wearability of watches in the 31-33mm size range. His post encourages collectors to reconsider these often-overlooked dimensions, highlighting their classic appeal and comfort. René's personal experience and observations from his professional environment underscore the practical and aesthetic benefits of smaller watches.

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To any of you who are over the fence, I encourage you to give it a try. You will not regret it.

At the office, since I work for an official health program. BTW I disinfect my watch frequently, since it may be a fomite. We also wear surgical masks, googles and face shields all the time, our temperature is tested every time we enter the office, wash or disinfect our hands often, keep 2m away from each other and avoid meetings of more than 5 people. Among other measures.

Keep safe friends.

René

Key Points from the Discussion

Watches often appear more appealing on someone else's wrist, a phenomenon that can be overcome by viewing one's own watch in a mirror to appreciate its appearance from another's perspective.
Many well-dressed men in films are observed wearing smaller watches, which consistently look perfect on them, reinforcing the aesthetic validity of these sizes.
When trying on a smaller watch, it may initially appear too small, but viewing it in a mirror often reveals that it looks appropriate and not undersized from an external perspective.
While some collectors find 31-33mm watches too small for larger wrists, suggesting a range of 35-37mm or 38-42mm as more suitable, the historical context shows that 'rough guys' in the mid-20th century often wore smaller watches that still conveyed manliness and elegance.
The discussion highlights several examples of beautiful watches in the 32-33mm range, including an Omega, demonstrating their enduring charm and wearability.
For those interested in exploring smaller watches, searching for 'vintage military watch' on online marketplaces can yield interesting options in these classic dimensions.

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K-Lo

Jul 30, 2020

Maybe i'll come around one day.

Pun

Jul 30, 2020

A lovely watch and great fit IMO. Wear it in good health. Regards

renerod

Jul 30, 2020

Watches always seem to look better on the other. One day I had a mini GTG with other purist friend and we exchanged watches. I lent him my Seiko 6109-8110 captain Willard and he lent me his beautiful Breguet Type XX. We were laughing because we couldn’t take our eyes away from the wrist of the other. And we agreed that when you look at your own watch on other’s wrist, it looks soo nice, even better that when you look at it on our your own wrist. Like when you look at your wife from the other sid

renerod

Jul 30, 2020

Try “vintage military watch” on the bay and you will find Interesting stuff... Best regards. René

Dr No

Jul 30, 2020

. . . but love wearing . . . . . . 33.

renerod

Jul 30, 2020

But full of charisma! Beautiful Omega 👍🏼 Wear it in good health. René

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