M4
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How big is the Parmigiani "Kalpa XL"?
I took the plunge on a Kalpa XL a few months ago. I was not able to see the watch in person prior to the purchase but plowed ahead anyway in spite of concerns I had about case shape and size and how it would fit on my 18.1cm wrist. I'm happy to report the watch fits beautifully and has become my most frequently worn watch. Following are pictures to show the wrist fit.
The watch extends fully across the wrist and at close range appears relatively large.
The oversized curved lugs make for a snug fit. There is little to no empty space between watch and wrist at the strap connection.
Not unreasonably large at all notwithstanding the "XL" designation.
Here are measurements of the Kalpa XL for your reference if you are considering the purchase of one of these wonderful timepieces. Make no mistake, I have in very short order become a huge fan of the Kalpa XL watch.
Length: Tip of lug to tip of lug - 53.0mm
Length: Spring bar holes to spring bar holes - 45.7mm
Length: Centerline of case - 44.7mm
Width: Centerline of case - 37.4mm excluding crown
Lug width: 24.0mm at springbar holes tapering to 23.0mm at lug tips
Thickness: 11.4mm
Thanks for looking & have a good day.
M4
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How big is the Parmigiani "Kalpa XL"?
I took the plunge on a Kalpa XL a few months ago. I was not able to see the watch in person prior to the purchase but plowed ahead anyway in spite of concerns I had about case shape and size and how it would fit on my 18.1cm wrist. I'm happy to report the...
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This post is quite helpful. I do feel PF Kalpas hug the wrist quite nicely.
We have not even scratched the surface on the wonderful Hermes made straps many of these models come mounted on.
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I agree. It's my "go to" watch.
I should have ventured into the tonneau case world long ago. I was missing out and didn't even know it. M4