Upgrade my Radiomir Black Seal to a Radiomir 424?

[AEC]

I wear a Radiomir Black Seal 754 now (45mm case). I dig it a bunch, and I think I want to stay with a Radiomir and upgrade to the 47mm 424, but I would buy one without seeing or trying it on first.

I'll be grateful to hear how the 47mm wire-lug 424 feels on the wrist as compared to the 45mm wire-lug Radiomir. Big difference? Small difference?

For reference, here's a photo of the 47mm 424 that I swiped from the internet, followed by my own photos of my 45mm Black Seal on my wrist.

Thanks in advance!

[Cru Jones]

It’ll be wider, yes, but thicker, too. Enough so that it’s definitely worth trying on before flipping.

Consider also a 232 or 249, both of which are classic 47 Rads that are notably thinner.

[Joearch]

I have owned a number of Radiomirs over the last 15 years. I currently have a 292 which is a ceramic and a 424 that you are considering. They do wear different. The biggest difference mentioned above is that the 424 is much thicker. I think we need to try watches on before the purchase.




You can see the 424 is larger, but for me it still is great on the wrist. I also have a 372 which since it is a Luminor wears much larger than the 424, so I am used to a larger watch. I guess the larger watch is not a big deal as I have a number of watches that range in size so none are worn for more that a day or so.

[burneyr]

I love the California dial and logo, but I was surprised to find the watch is so thick. It felt like a brick in comparison to my 232.

Sorry it is not a direct comparison as you ask, but it sits higher on the wrist than other 47mm Rads.

FWIW

[AEC]

Guys, thanks for taking time to share your experiences and advice. I did get the sense from photos that the thickness would be the real difference, and it seems this is confirmed in your responses.

I'm leaning toward trading, so I'll keep The Forum posted