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HL65 · 13 December 2018, 09:56 AM

Usually when you have to ask you already know the answer.

Old Expat Beast · 13 December 2018, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

It's supposed to look big.

So are size 18 shoes, but I'd look silly wearing them

Tony64 · 13 December 2018, 11:15 AM

I concur with the group on this one. It appears too big. If you want to be certain, try taking your photo looking into a mirror, or have a buddy take the photo from a greater distance.

These close up wrist shots always seem to give an overestimation of size, in my opinion. It can even make a 33mm Calatrava look big.

That said, those lugs don't lie.

bdex75 · 13 December 2018, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Too big? That is too broad of a question.

Yes for your bare wrist.

But if you had several watches, it could be a perfect one wear over the sweater or parka. A Winter watch, if you will.

A’la dive watches and wetsuits...

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That Oris depth gauge is a huge watch. But an awesome piece of engineering.

And OP, I think that watch is too big in that context.

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dwatcher · 13 December 2018, 05:38 PM

looks pretty good to me.

ezinhk · 13 December 2018, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Yeah and that is fine on a big wrist, but this just looks goofy IMO.

I prefer goofy over mickey

Justindo · 14 December 2018, 11:15 AM

In my opinion, that watch is too big for my wrists and mine are larger than yours.

heritagewatchdealers · 15 December 2018, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

It's supposed to look big.

Agree!

Burlington · 15 December 2018, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Too big? That is too broad of a question.

Yes for your bare wrist.

But if you had several watches, it could be a perfect one wear over the sweater or parka. A Winter watch, if you will.

A’la dive watches and wetsuits...

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As per its original intended use - on the outside of a flight jacket

Burlington · 15 December 2018, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

Unless your last name is Agnelli, you should steer away from wearing a watch over any piece of clothing (with the exception of a wetsuit)

I have seen this done in Italy in a non pretentious way. I wonder if it’s to do with the heat and putting a cotton layer between skin and leather / metal to avoid sweat. I will ask next time I’m over there.

woodsworth · 15 December 2018, 09:09 AM

Personally think it looks good on you... depends on your frame/forearms as well, imo.

It is called The Big Pilot for a reason, afterall.

thejerseyrock · 15 December 2018, 01:38 PM

Well.. its called a BIG pilot! and its an awesome watch! If you believe in the textbook definition of whats supposed to be "too big" based on your wrist size, then maybe its too big. But if you love it... forget whats supposed to be "too big" and enjoy it! its a great watch!

DCheeta · 16 December 2018, 08:03 AM

Beware the close-up phone pic. The lens always makes the watch appear larger than it looks in real life.

For example, my IWC is 46mm, same as the Big Pilot you’re considering. In close wrist shots it looks way too large for me, lug overhang and all. But a shot of the same watch on the same wrist when taken at a distance gives a better representation of how it looks.

But all that aside, the only thing that really matters is whether you feel good and enjoy wearing it.

Close-up:

Slight distance in mirror:

holdtime · 20 December 2018, 02:59 AM

Yes,looks big.But if you like it .....

ICUdR · 20 December 2018, 09:29 PM

Looks a little bit too big. I went through the same grief process over that watch too....

This help me to get over it:

Yes its a bit big but I love it and I'm 100% ok with that. What i had to get used to was the weight of it. (Despite the fact that I have a Rolex SD43mm) White gold is heavier.. oh well. First world problems.

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1William · 20 December 2018, 10:47 PM

I think it not only looks too large but actually is for your wrist size. Too many other options to buy a watch that you might not be good with.

dwatcher · 20 December 2018, 10:54 PM

wow, that's a small wrist there lol

ezinhk · 22 December 2018, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ICUdR

Looks a little bit too big. I went through the same grief process over that watch too....

This help me to get over it:

Yes its a bit big but I love it and I'm 100% ok with that. What i had to get used to was the weight of it. (Despite the fact that I have a Rolex SD43mm) White gold is heavier.. oh well. First world problems.

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Nice!

GradyPhilpott · 22 December 2018, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jed11

Too “big” of a watch???

Only you know the answer to that question.

If you like the watch and you are comfortable wearing it, then in my opinion, it's not too big.

If you have doubts, then it probably is too big.

There's nothing profound in my response, but that's the way I see it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

It's supposed to look big.

Rsdecker971 · 29 December 2018, 01:08 AM

Too big. Sorry.

DoraTheExplorerII · 29 December 2018, 01:27 AM

Looks very legible.

cajunron · 1 January 2019, 05:19 PM

As long as you like it, it doesn't matter what other people think.

eonflux · 1 January 2019, 05:21 PM

Could be too big.
But need a pic from further away to really evaluate.

MJ8 · 2 January 2019, 02:08 AM

Looks huge

dalethorn · 2 January 2019, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Beware the close-up phone pic. The lens always makes the watch appear larger than it looks in real life. For example, my IWC is 46mm, same as the Big Pilot you’re considering. In close wrist shots it looks way too large for me, lug overhang and all. But a shot of the same watch on the same wrist when taken at a distance gives a better representation of how it looks. But all that aside, the only thing that really matters is whether you feel good and enjoy wearing it. Close-up:

Slight distance in mirror:

This would fit me perfectly. Most chronos have 2 buttons - this has 3?

DCheeta · 2 January 2019, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalethorn

This would fit me perfectly. Most chronos have 2 buttons - this has 3?

Yep! This is a split-seconds chronograph. That third button splits the seconds counter so you can time two events. In the first photo you can see the seconds hands split into two.

Also called a rattrapante or a doppelchronograph.

123Blueface · 2 January 2019, 08:17 AM

Consensus.......too big based on a poor picture of what it really looks like on you. Watch wears much smaller than that close up photo appears to illustrate.

Enjoy the watch and don’t worry about what others think.

SpunkyQ8 · 2 January 2019, 09:44 AM

Too big imo

jenniferjanef · 2 January 2019, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jed11

Thoughts?

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just nice imho.

don’t forget these IWC are designed to wear extra large.

13 December 2018, 09:56 AM	#31
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1 January 2019, 05:19 PM	#52
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2 January 2019, 08:17 AM	#57
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Consensus.......too big based on a poor picture of what it really looks like on you. Watch wears much smaller than that close up photo appears to illustrate. Enjoy the watch and don’t worry about what others think. __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV, 126334 Blue Diamond Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

13 December 2018, 11:15 AM	#33
Tony64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,796	I concur with the group on this one. It appears too big. If you want to be certain, try taking your photo looking into a mirror, or have a buddy take the photo from a greater distance. These close up wrist shots always seem to give an overestimation of size, in my opinion. It can even make a 33mm Calatrava look big. That said, those lugs don't lie.

13 December 2018, 05:38 PM	#35
dwatcher Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Watch: Luxury Watches Posts: 264	looks pretty good to me.

14 December 2018, 11:15 AM	#37
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	In my opinion, that watch is too big for my wrists and mine are larger than yours.

15 December 2018, 09:09 AM	#41
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	Personally think it looks good on you... depends on your frame/forearms as well, imo. It is called The Big Pilot for a reason, afterall.

15 December 2018, 01:38 PM	#42
thejerseyrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: New Jersey Watch: Rolex, Omega, AP Posts: 991	Well.. its called a BIG pilot! and its an awesome watch! If you believe in the textbook definition of whats supposed to be "too big" based on your wrist size, then maybe its too big. But if you love it... forget whats supposed to be "too big" and enjoy it! its a great watch!

16 December 2018, 08:03 AM	#43
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Beware the close-up phone pic. The lens always makes the watch appear larger than it looks in real life. For example, my IWC is 46mm, same as the Big Pilot you’re considering. In close wrist shots it looks way too large for me, lug overhang and all. But a shot of the same watch on the same wrist when taken at a distance gives a better representation of how it looks. But all that aside, the only thing that really matters is whether you feel good and enjoy wearing it. Close-up: Slight distance in mirror:

20 December 2018, 02:59 AM	#44
holdtime Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Planet Earth. Posts: 582	Yes,looks big.But if you like it .....

20 December 2018, 09:29 PM	#45
ICUdR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Ken Location: Brisbane Posts: 98	Looks a little bit too big. I went through the same grief process over that watch too.... This help me to get over it: Yes its a bit big but I love it and I'm 100% ok with that. What i had to get used to was the weight of it. (Despite the fact that I have a Rolex SD43mm) White gold is heavier.. oh well. First world problems. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

20 December 2018, 10:47 PM	#46
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I think it not only looks too large but actually is for your wrist size. Too many other options to buy a watch that you might not be good with.

20 December 2018, 10:54 PM	#47
dwatcher Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Watch: Luxury Watches Posts: 264	wow, that's a small wrist there lol

29 December 2018, 01:08 AM	#50
Rsdecker971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Randolph Location: Off beaten path Posts: 118	Too big. Sorry.

29 December 2018, 01:27 AM	#51
DoraTheExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 441	Looks very legible.

1 January 2019, 05:21 PM	#53
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	Could be too big. But need a pic from further away to really evaluate.

2 January 2019, 02:08 AM	#54
MJ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: UK Watch: 116610LN Posts: 424	Looks huge

2 January 2019, 09:44 AM	#58
SpunkyQ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Aj Location: Kuwait Watch: RM,AP,PP,RLX,PAM Posts: 1,056	Too big imo

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