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royerlich · 4 December 2019, 11:49 PM

Hi all. I own my breitling superocean 44 special for over a year and something. Lately ive noticed something and it started to bother me... what do you guys think? Is my watch too big for my wrist?? Its a problem cause im not going to sell it since it was the first "high-end" i bought and it has sentimental value to me. Still i would like to hear some opinions.

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Widows Son · 5 December 2019, 01:10 AM

It does seem to overwhelm your wrist, but if you like it, who cares??? Same as when people think a watch is " too small." To small for what??? If you can read the dial, it's not too small!!!

DCheeta · 5 December 2019, 12:35 PM

A Breitling, like a Panerai, is meant to be a large watch.

It looks good on you, don’t worry.

brandrea · 5 December 2019, 12:37 PM

Looks fine to me. If it were me, I’d wear it a higher on the wrist

123Blueface · 5 December 2019, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

A Breitling, like a Panerai, is meant to be a large watch.

It looks good on you, don’t worry.

This.

karmatp · 5 December 2019, 10:50 PM

It looks good. Keep on enjoying it.

ganiccus · 6 December 2019, 03:30 PM

By the time you get old and fat, it should fit you perfectly. Just kidding OP, wear it in good health.

Justindo · 7 December 2019, 12:34 PM

It's big but it doesn't look ridiculous. And, yes, it's meant to be a large watch so enjoy it.

bjlev · 9 December 2019, 05:50 AM

Coming from someone that has smaller wrists and a preference for even larger (47-48mm) dove watches...I like it.

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BeastGC · 10 December 2019, 01:37 PM

Who cares what other people think! If you like it that is all that matters, that's what makes you - you!, enjoy it.

Lew Archer · 14 December 2019, 12:41 PM

Sometimes, wrist shots exaggerate the effect. Stand back a few feet from a mirror. Let your arms hang naturally. Hands open. The size may seem more in proportion than the close up wrist shots suggest.

Large watches have been the rage for a few years, so don’t worry. And, as noted by others, many Breitling models, especially with a military flavor, are intentionally massive.

In short, it’s the look. Like suit coats. Now, they tend to be quite a bit shorter in length than in the early 2000s. For example, compare Daniel Craig’s most recent Bond films to his first two. Styles change. Looks change. And, things go in cycles.

Also, if you have other watches that are smaller and wear them for awhile, then switch to this one, your first Breitling will look especially large, because your eye acclimated to the other watches. The same thing happens in reverse.

Wear the watch for a few weeks continuously. Your eye will come to see it as the “right” size. Same goes for a smaller watch. Your eye needs time to acclimate.

If, after all is said and done, it bugs you..then it bugs you and it’s time to move on. Put it aside for occasional use (and settings that are more casual or sport oriented, where it will blend in more). Perhaps gift it to someone special to you in the future. A relative perhaps. If it brings someone you care about happiness, you will derive satisfaction from that.

And, above all else, listen to your own opinion.

legedema · 17 December 2019, 03:45 PM

too big , you need a SubC

DVR · 20 December 2019, 05:49 AM

Take a picture in front of a mirror. Those close ups are so misleading. As long as lugs do not protrude the wirst it's fine. As said before, a Breitling can be big.

son5 · 20 December 2019, 11:08 AM

I think for Breitlings, they are supposed to feel that way. It looks fine to me

Al1969 · 25 December 2019, 01:19 PM

No worries. You’re ‘good to go’.

rex311 · 26 December 2019, 06:11 AM

It is perfect, enjoy your watch.

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donk344 · 26 December 2019, 07:16 AM

I think it looks nice on you.

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polaris72 · 26 December 2019, 03:50 PM

Looks good, enjoy! I used to wear 34 mm AirKing on my 7.25 inch wrist, but sold it. Miss it every day now. I wear anything from 39 to 51mm now. Variety...

jezza17 · 26 December 2019, 05:37 PM

It is a big watch as it was designed but the lugs don’t hang over your wrist so you are good to go. Looks good. Enjoy the watch. It’s really nice.

cjcarter134 · 28 December 2019, 10:26 AM

It looks a little big to me. But the important thing is that you are happy with it. It's a beautiful watch. Continue to enjoy it.

Rolextellstime · 28 December 2019, 10:30 AM

It looks badass, fits you well. Enjoy wearing it.

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skkali168 · 28 December 2019, 10:30 AM

Yes alittle.big

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Camdamonium · 9 January 2020, 08:08 AM

Looks great, continue enjoying it! I am wearing an SOHC 46 right now and have a 6 in wrist lol.

You can wear whatever you want as long as you are happy. "Standard" sizes are out the window these days. I only wear 42-46 except No Date ceramic Sub.

sgarrity · 2 February 2020, 01:45 AM

Wrist shots are horrible for sizing questions. Look in a full length mirror. Enjoy your watch!

mosill · 2 February 2020, 06:35 AM

Looks good to me. I felt the same way wearing a 46mm Navitimer, but I eventually got used to it.

gavbaz · 2 February 2020, 06:58 AM

Not too big at all. Only worry if you like it or not. That is all that really matters.

melberber · 2 February 2020, 07:36 AM

Too big, it emasculates your wrist, not a good look. Trade it in for a submariner, or sea dweller, it has better proportions...

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juve · 2 February 2020, 02:31 PM

It looks a little big , but if you like it just wear it.

alphadweller · 20 February 2020, 03:06 AM

There's no such thing as a Breitling being too big :-). But seriously you can pull it off, no issues.

JesseBertone · 20 February 2020, 03:10 AM

Looks boss. Keep on rocking it.

4 December 2019, 11:49 PM	#1
royerlich "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: israel Posts: 224	Too big? Hi all. I own my breitling superocean 44 special for over a year and something. Lately ive noticed something and it started to bother me... what do you guys think? Is my watch too big for my wrist?? Its a problem cause im not going to sell it since it was the first "high-end" i bought and it has sentimental value to me. Still i would like to hear some opinions. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

5 December 2019, 10:50 PM	#6
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	It looks good. Keep on enjoying it. __________________ My grails:

20 December 2019, 05:49 AM	#13
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 2,009	Take a picture in front of a mirror. Those close ups are so misleading. As long as lugs do not protrude the wirst it's fine. As said before, a Breitling can be big. __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

25 December 2019, 01:19 PM	#15
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	No worries. You’re ‘good to go’. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

5 December 2019, 01:10 AM	#2
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	It does seem to overwhelm your wrist, but if you like it, who cares??? Same as when people think a watch is " too small." To small for what??? If you can read the dial, it's not too small!!!

5 December 2019, 12:35 PM	#3
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	A Breitling, like a Panerai, is meant to be a large watch. It looks good on you, don’t worry.

5 December 2019, 12:37 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	Looks fine to me. If it were me, I’d wear it a higher on the wrist

6 December 2019, 03:30 PM	#7
ganiccus Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: QC, CA Watch: Exp II Posts: 457	By the time you get old and fat, it should fit you perfectly. Just kidding OP, wear it in good health.

7 December 2019, 12:34 PM	#8
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	It's big but it doesn't look ridiculous. And, yes, it's meant to be a large watch so enjoy it.

9 December 2019, 05:50 AM	#9
bjlev "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Brett Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: Panerai PAM 305 Posts: 307	Coming from someone that has smaller wrists and a preference for even larger (47-48mm) dove watches...I like it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 December 2019, 01:37 PM	#10
BeastGC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 74	Who cares what other people think! If you like it that is all that matters, that's what makes you - you!, enjoy it.

14 December 2019, 12:41 PM	#11
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	Sometimes, wrist shots exaggerate the effect. Stand back a few feet from a mirror. Let your arms hang naturally. Hands open. The size may seem more in proportion than the close up wrist shots suggest. Large watches have been the rage for a few years, so don’t worry. And, as noted by others, many Breitling models, especially with a military flavor, are intentionally massive. In short, it’s the look. Like suit coats. Now, they tend to be quite a bit shorter in length than in the early 2000s. For example, compare Daniel Craig’s most recent Bond films to his first two. Styles change. Looks change. And, things go in cycles. Also, if you have other watches that are smaller and wear them for awhile, then switch to this one, your first Breitling will look especially large, because your eye acclimated to the other watches. The same thing happens in reverse. Wear the watch for a few weeks continuously. Your eye will come to see it as the “right” size. Same goes for a smaller watch. Your eye needs time to acclimate. If, after all is said and done, it bugs you..then it bugs you and it’s time to move on. Put it aside for occasional use (and settings that are more casual or sport oriented, where it will blend in more). Perhaps gift it to someone special to you in the future. A relative perhaps. If it brings someone you care about happiness, you will derive satisfaction from that. And, above all else, listen to your own opinion.

17 December 2019, 03:45 PM	#12
legedema "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Istanbul Posts: 70	too big , you need a SubC

20 December 2019, 11:08 AM	#14
son5 Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 63	I think for Breitlings, they are supposed to feel that way. It looks fine to me

26 December 2019, 06:11 AM	#16
rex311 Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 49	It is perfect, enjoy your watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 December 2019, 07:16 AM	#17
donk344 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: USA Posts: 71	I think it looks nice on you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 December 2019, 03:50 PM	#18
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Looks good, enjoy! I used to wear 34 mm AirKing on my 7.25 inch wrist, but sold it. Miss it every day now. I wear anything from 39 to 51mm now. Variety...

26 December 2019, 05:37 PM	#19
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	It is a big watch as it was designed but the lugs don’t hang over your wrist so you are good to go. Looks good. Enjoy the watch. It’s really nice.

28 December 2019, 10:26 AM	#20
cjcarter134 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 33	It looks a little big to me. But the important thing is that you are happy with it. It's a beautiful watch. Continue to enjoy it.

28 December 2019, 10:30 AM	#21
Rolextellstime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 745	It looks badass, fits you well. Enjoy wearing it. Sent from my SM-N960W using Tapatalk

28 December 2019, 10:30 AM	#22
skkali168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: RP Location: irvine Watch: 116689 Posts: 1,222	Yes alittle.big Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

9 January 2020, 08:08 AM	#23
Camdamonium "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Camden Location: Plano, TX Watch: Hublot DepecheMode Posts: 1,337	Looks great, continue enjoying it! I am wearing an SOHC 46 right now and have a 6 in wrist lol. You can wear whatever you want as long as you are happy. "Standard" sizes are out the window these days. I only wear 42-46 except No Date ceramic Sub.

2 February 2020, 01:45 AM	#24
sgarrity "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Explorer Posts: 258	Wrist shots are horrible for sizing questions. Look in a full length mirror. Enjoy your watch!

2 February 2020, 06:35 AM	#25
mosill "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 10	Looks good to me. I felt the same way wearing a 46mm Navitimer, but I eventually got used to it.

2 February 2020, 06:58 AM	#26
gavbaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rochdale Posts: 24	Not too big at all. Only worry if you like it or not. That is all that really matters.

2 February 2020, 07:36 AM	#27
melberber "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: US Posts: 18	Too big, it emasculates your wrist, not a good look. Trade it in for a submariner, or sea dweller, it has better proportions... Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

2 February 2020, 02:31 PM	#28
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 893	It looks a little big , but if you like it just wear it.

20 February 2020, 03:06 AM	#29
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	There's no such thing as a Breitling being too big :-). But seriously you can pull it off, no issues.

20 February 2020, 03:10 AM	#30
JesseBertone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Tuxedo Park, NY Posts: 198	Looks boss. Keep on rocking it.

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