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Old 13 November 2012, 04:41 PM   #1
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Watches smaller than 38mm are considered women's watches?

Wtf!!! Lol we'll that's what the host of shop at home "Invicta" watches said! Made me want to punch him in the face as I looked down at my 36 mm dj!

Don't ask why I was watching it! Hahaha well, I recently came back from a boat cruise and they were selling invicta watches and people on the boat were actually paying 600 for these things.. Crazy
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Old 13 November 2012, 04:54 PM   #2
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Just a thought - yoo don't gotta believe everything yoo hear!

Hey, I recently went to a watch event at a jewelry store wearing my Deep Sea. Every single representative wanted to sell me an even bigger watch, even when I said 44 mm was my size limit.
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Old 13 November 2012, 05:03 PM   #3
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34-40mm is my size range.
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Old 13 November 2012, 05:11 PM   #4
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The day I listen to someone ...

... selling Invictas is the day I go with bare wrists. And my 36mm Day-Date Agrees -Ron
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Old 13 November 2012, 05:11 PM   #5
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Smaller than 34mm to me will not consider for purchase. Which Air king is a good model to set my standard.
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Old 13 November 2012, 05:17 PM   #6
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I like 38-42mm. Exception for a 36mm DD.


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Old 14 November 2012, 01:23 AM   #7
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Watches smaller than 38mm are considered women's and children's watches?


Fixed it for you!


Seriously, Invicta makes its money by appealing to the adolescent "Look at me! I'm somebody!" mindset of insecure adult males suffering from arrested emotional development and sexual self-doubt (and who can't afford a Panerai).

Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course.
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Old 14 November 2012, 07:07 PM   #8
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Watches smaller than 38mm are considered women's and children's watches?


Fixed it for you!


Seriously, Invicta makes its money by appealing to the adolescent "Look at me! I'm somebody!" mindset of insecure adult males suffering from arrested emotional development and sexual self-doubt (and who can't afford a Panerai).

Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course.
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Old 14 November 2012, 07:09 PM   #9
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Old 14 November 2012, 09:47 PM   #10
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My 36mm DD and ExpI are getting my wrist time these days. My GMT IIC is great but feels kinda bulky. Other's opinions may vary, but the 36mm size +/-2mm works best for me at present.
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Old 30 January 2013, 11:13 AM   #11
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Watches smaller than 38mm are considered women's and children's watches?


Fixed it for you!


Seriously, Invicta makes its money by appealing to the adolescent "Look at me! I'm somebody!" mindset of insecure adult males suffering from arrested emotional development and sexual self-doubt (and who can't afford a Panerai).

Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course.
Take a close look at what Rolex considers women's size and you might not just be made at Invicta. The fact is that these days 36mm watches are geared towards women, all the major brands pretty much agree if they have a women's line. Even my local Rolex AD says they can't give away the smaller sized watches to women these days, they all want at least 36mm.
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Old 14 November 2012, 02:49 AM   #12
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I like 38-42mm. Exception for a 36mm DD.

Same here, or a 36MM Explorer 1.
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Old 14 November 2012, 01:37 AM   #13
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Usually I call them 'vintage' size under 38mm.
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Old 14 November 2012, 02:23 AM   #14
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I prefer 40-42. I have a 45mm PO that I honestly think is too large for me. I sold the bracelet since it had no adj and was annoying. On the Omega rubber strap and deployant it is most comfortable.

You have only 1 person to make happy, yourself. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of your watch. That's my view, anyway.
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Old 14 November 2012, 03:34 AM   #15
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i tried on one of those UBoat flighdeck 55's..... man that was HUGE!!!! made my PAM look small afterwards..... but for comfort I really prefer my 36mm DJ. The 42m EXP is my 'go to' watch now...size perfect for me.
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Old 14 November 2012, 03:46 AM   #16
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Wtf!!! Lol we'll that's what the host of shop at home "Invicta" watches said! Made me want to punch him in the face as I looked down at my 36 mm dj!

Don't ask why I was watching it! Hahaha well, I recently came back from a boat cruise and they were selling invicta watches and people on the boat were actually paying 600 for these things.. Crazy
I think 38mm is the perfect size for a watch! My IWC Mark XV is 38mm and I love it - not too big and not too small. Unfortunately watch companies have gone insane when it comes to watch sizes and I can no longer wear most watches that are currently for sale. At least Rolex, more or less, hasn't gone off the rails with watch sizes.
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Old 14 November 2012, 04:03 AM   #17
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Bear in mind the guy's a salesman looking to offload a bunch of shite watches.

He's gotta say what he's gotta say.

Professional bullshitters abound in all areas of life.
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Old 14 November 2012, 05:43 AM   #18
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For the record - My GF does wear a 37.5mm watch comfortably and she's barely over 5 feet tall.

And I have vintages that I love that are smaller. And I have several other watches that are larger.

There's no one perfect size, the same watch can be perfect for one person and too big or too small for another. Wear what you enjoy and is comfortable.
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Old 14 November 2012, 06:52 AM   #19
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Invicta's giant watches are ridiculous.

Either than that my 40mm 8926OB Pro Diver is still kicking! I've had thoughts on selling it, who knows though.
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Old 14 November 2012, 06:58 AM   #20
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Must have is the 36mm DJ
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Old 14 November 2012, 07:11 AM   #21
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I'm a guy and wear these all the time . . . .

they're both 35.9 mm. I would probably change gender b4 giving 'em up . . .
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Old 14 November 2012, 12:56 PM   #22
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they're both 35.9 mm. I would probably change gender b4 giving 'em up . . .
Beautiful 1815s.

I'd love to get a 308.025 Lange, and it's "only" 37mm.
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Beautiful 1815s.

I'd love to get a 308.025 Lange, and it's "only" 37mm.
Very nice! And, yes, that would be a keeper all life long . . .
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"The acceptable range for most male wrists is 36 to 40 millimeters, and there’s no excuse for buying larger unless you’re a sumo wrestler."

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they're both 35.9 mm. I would probably change gender b4 giving 'em up . . .
Stunning watches

I would go for 34 mm before 44 mm any time, can't stand dinner plate size watches
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Old 16 November 2012, 01:05 AM   #26
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How big is that? 122mm!?
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Old 16 November 2012, 01:12 AM   #27
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How big is that? 122mm!?

52 mm Invicta... www.timeasitis.com/2011/03/monster_30.html
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Old 16 November 2012, 05:35 PM   #28
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The crown on that watch is 42 mm alone
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Old 3 February 2013, 10:25 AM   #29
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I've gotta go with the 40-42mm crowd. This looks a little silly - even on this guy. On most of us, Arrrrnold's watch would look like an economy-sized can of St*r Kist's finest white albaore with a lug nut welded on the side!
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