I can no longer wear the 40mm Rolex Models...

[rustyduck]

well disney had to change out the boats used for decades on It's a Small World. the older, smaller boats simpley did not adequately displace the water with the increased size of the public.

[Starbucksboss]

Originally Posted by rustyduck

well disney had to change out the boats used for decades on It's a Small World. the older, smaller boats simpley did not adequately displace the water with the increased size of the public.

...great...now I get it

[GradyPhilpott]

Look! Watch sizes are not going to suddenly plummet.

What I and some others are saying is that the trend is going to be toward smaller watches.

Anyone who knows anything about fashion, and frankly I don't know much, can observe over the course of a few decades that hemlines rise and fall. Eyeglasses get big and small and somewhere in between. (Look at pictures from the Eighties). Even the size of cars changes over time with economic and environmental concerns.

As for watches, the trend has been steadily toward larger watches, but as I noted earlier, we've reached the upper limits of comfort and practicality.

It only stands to reason that at some point men and women will want something different, if for no other reason than at some point young people will say that a big watch looks like an old man's watch.

I know that for the young, that's a hard thing to believe, but if you wake up enough mornings you will notice that the trends of fashion will no longer be dictated by your generation and there's really no telling what that will be, except that I don't think that the answer will be even bigger watches.

For a lot of young people the answer is no watches at all.

Collectively on this board many of us concluded that while the young may eschew watches, once these youngsters enter the workforce, necessity will demand that they have the time available in a convenient place and for humans that has been on the wrist for over a hundred years.

It might be that we will all be walking around with something like a Google Glass on our faces with the time prominently displayed in our field of view, but that technology is not yet mature and there is quite a bit of hostility toward that at this time.

[anothernewphone]

Ignoring everything bigger than 40mm is easy for me, and it has even gotten to the point where I don't think I'll wear the newer style cases anymore. I think they just look to big for my wrist, which is why I sold my ceramic LV and went the vintage route. I absolutely love the newer bracelets and the Glidelock clasp, but I needed something slimmer for my wrist.





I'll always be a fan of the new Subs, as I've already had three of them, but I needed something smaller. I wouldn't put a 116613LB past me in the future, but for now, I'm digging the smaller cases.

[Onikage]

^Looks like a good move to me. Fashion is a funny thing. Aviator sunglasses prove that. Throughout the 90s to late naughties they were considered a 1970s throwback - Around 2010 they came back with a vengeance!

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

I also prefer larger watches however you could never mistake a 16610, 1680 or a 5512 for a ladies watch, no mater how good a woman may look wearing it. JMHO

Totally agree.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Onikage

^Looks like a good move to me. Fashion is a funny thing. Aviator sunglasses prove that. Throughout the 90s to late naughties they were considered a 1970s throwback - Around 2010 they came back with a vengeance!

Just like the mini skirt was just a fad. Oh wait, it's still with us 50 years later. I wouldn't buy stock in small watches.

[uansari1]

Not a chance. For vintage, I've got 34-35mm, and modern I stick between 36 and 40mm, though if I pick up an SM300 as a beater, that'll be the max at 42mm.

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[Onikage]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Just like the mini skirt was just a fad. Oh wait, it's still with us 50 years later. I wouldn't buy stock in small watches.

Me neither, but I wouldn't stock up on giant ones either.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by submariner66

Anything to me that is much larger than 40 42 starts to look like a "knob" watch, break out the graphic tees and hair gel- very trendy grandiose, attention seeking you might say.
That's not my style but so what. To each his own, style is personal and nothing is more personal than a watch.

A pix of my knob watch.

With plain Tee shirt and no hair gel.

[Muzz]

Smaller is sometimes way cooler!!!

[darthmouse]

Opposite problem... My wrist is barely large enough to accommodate a 40mm. Oyster bracelet is slightly overlarge too, barring removing a permanent link.

It's not a small guy's world is it.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Onikage

^Looks like a good move to me. Fashion is a funny thing. Aviator sunglasses prove that. Throughout the 90s to late naughties they were considered a 1970s throwback - Around 2010 they came back with a vengeance!

The Seventies?

Did you know that Aviators were developed by RayBan in 1936 and went on sale to the public a year later?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Aviator

A-1 Bombers have been a steady staple at least since WWII.

There are many examples of designs so good that they are timeless.

Rolex is a good example.

MacArthur's outfit would be tres chic today, without the hat, of course.

[photo]

Gentlemen.. . Honestly, you might be surprised by the number of women who wear a larger watch simply nudged by the mere fact there are a resounding number of us "Baby Boomers" whom despite Lasik surgery and eyewear fashion trends, simply had to take ownership of the fact we can no longer read the gosh darned dial on a 26mm! It's a fact of life many of us privately confide but many can't bring ourselves to confess publicly. Personally, I have never been a slave to fashion and always have opted for "Classic" lines - timeless sophistication never goes out of style. I've owned 8 Rolex timepieces and presently maintain 7 among my wardrobe. They range from 26mm to 36mm and I've mentioned before that the 26mm DJ from the day I took possession (now a decade ++ ago) has never enjoyed any wrist time. Solely, because I can't read the dial, nor the date without reading glasses and that gets tedious and even more tedious with the passage of time. Friends now tell me I was always a trend setter- LOL- Yes, I opted for a 31mm as an early adopter. But I as well recall comments back in the day -"Is that a mans watch you're wearing?" Granted others whispered and some fleetingly dared glance a wrist shot but kept quiet never daring to breath a word. (The Devil may have worn Prada but as well a mans Rolex?). And a younger generation comprised of our daughters and our daughters, daughters were and are often quick to emulate us.

Despite all this.. some women still wear more refined smaller dialed/watch head timepieces at "Black tie" affairs etc. Meanwhile, I always find reference to "Celebrities" as rather amusing. I thought that here on TRF -Everybody is a star! ;)

Please, I say, Relax and wear what suits you.. .what appeals to your sense of style..what feels comfortable. There is nothing more intriguing than a man who chooses to be his own man. OTOH, if it really bothers/troubles/embarrasses you..stand rest assured there are more than a few gals, as well as men, in all age ranges willing and waiting to come to your proverbial rescue. ;)

I at times simply wish mens wearing of earrings would once again become passe.. restoring a women's chances/odds of recovering the single lost/misplaced gemstones we once so enjoyed. Forever, debonaire and dashing is chivalry.. .

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

The Seventies?

Did you know that Aviators were developed by RayBan in 1936 and went on sale to the public a year later?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Aviator

A-1 Bombers have been a steady staple at least since WWII.

There are many examples of designs so good that they are timeless.

Rolex is a good example.

MacArthur's outfit would be tres chic today, without the hat, of course.

The best example of recurrent fashion I could think of but I didn't know they went back that far! Thanks for that.

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by Starbucksboss

Looks like you are peeing folks off here Bernie...wonder why?

Just for clarification it is Ian Flemmimg...

Thanks, Boss. I wondered who that was. It's a great portrait photograph.

[gwozhog]

Not a fan of large watches. They are not practical.

[BLACKHORSE 6]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

The Seventies?

Did you know that Aviators were developed by RayBan in 1936 and went on sale to the public a year later?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray-Ban_Aviator

A-1 Bombers have been a steady staple at least since WWII.

There are many examples of designs so good that they are timeless.

Rolex is a good example.

MacArthur's outfit would be tres chic today, without the hat, of course.

You can't have Macarthur without the hat. He and Billy Mitchell started the trend amongst aviators and Pacific units of removing the rings in their service hats to give them the crumpled appearance. MacArthur even went on a night trench raid in WWI wearing his service cap instead of a helmet. As a West Point cadet, I liked to live dangerously and wore my service cap the same way as an act of defiance.

Anywho... I don't like the way that large watches look and feel on my wrist. 42mm is my limit despite the fact that my wrist is almost 8 inches.

[A.I.]

Minimum 42 for me and I don't think my wrist is that big.

So - Agree :)

[Starbucksboss]

Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

You can't have Macarthur without the hat. He and Billy Mitchell started the trend amongst aviators and Pacific units of removing the rings in their service hats to give them the crumpled appearance. MacArthur even went on a night trench raid in WWI wearing his service cap instead of a helmet. As a West Point cadet, I liked to live dangerously and wore my service cap the same way as an act of defiance.



Anywho... I don't like the way that large watches look and feel on my wrist. 42mm is my limit despite the fact that my wrist is almost 8 inches.

I thought the reason for removing the rings was to be able to wear headphones over the cap?
Cheers...


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[Mick P]

Chaps

I think this obsession with size borders on lunacy.

I wore an Omega Constellation for nearly 30 years which is 35mm and a gold JLC for formal occassions which is a mere 34mm. They both looked fine and were totally unobstrusive.

I now tend to wear a 39mm Explorer and a 40mm Sub and to be frank I handly notice the difference anymore than I would notice wearing a wide or slim neck tie.

It does look different, but so what ?.

The main thing is do you enjoy wearing it.

Regards

Mick

[Tseg]

Until I bought my 40mm GMT I thought my 46mm diver was awesome and right sized for my 7 1/4" wrist. I put on that puny GMT... so small, so light... is it a kid's toy? When I look down at it it still looks small. But when I stand 5 feet back from a full length mirror it looks so right sized, proportional to my arm, and substantial. It really is ideal. I then went to the closet to find some clothes that made my 46mm diver have the right scale in that mirror view and this is what I ended up with.

Notice me on the right with my 46mm diver.

[dlubix]

Yes, 40mm is for girls, 36mm for kids,... and for me everything from 34mm to 42mm

[landroverking]

This whole big watch or Rolex is a woman's watch is just sad and funny.
When woman starting wearing jeans did men stop because "now" jeans are women's clothes?

Seems to me the oversized watches 45mm plus are a rap stars fashion.

[dlubix]

Originally Posted by landroverking

When woman starting wearing jeans did men stop because "now" jeans are women's clothes? .

Of course

[phils]

So will you buy the new 55mm Rolex Sub.?
Looks like the new Rolex president wears a wall clock on his wrist.

[vman]

Large watches are LOL tools.

[GB-man]

My flat 7.25 wrist can accommodate 48mm no problem. I use to love my breitling super avenger. One day I decided I wanted something lighter, which is a large part of what landed me a gmt2c. I still have my navitimer world, but I don't wear it but once a year. My 5167 is even better comfort wise.

[phils]

Originally Posted by photo

Gentlemen.. . Honestly, you might be surprised by the number of women who wear a larger watch simply nudged by the mere fact there are a resounding number of us "Baby Boomers" whom despite Lasik surgery and eyewear fashion trends, simply had to take ownership of the fact we can no longer read the gosh darned dial on a 26mm! It's a fact of life many of us privately confide but many can't bring ourselves to confess publicly. Personally, I have never been a slave to fashion and always have opted for "Classic" lines - timeless sophistication never goes out of style. I've owned 8 Rolex timepieces and presently maintain 7 among my wardrobe. They range from 26mm to 36mm and I've mentioned before that the 26mm DJ from the day I took possession (now a decade ++ ago) has never enjoyed any wrist time. Solely, because I can't read the dial, nor the date without reading glasses and that gets tedious and even more tedious with the passage of time. Friends now tell me I was always a trend setter- LOL- Yes, I opted for a 31mm as an early adopter. But I as well recall comments back in the day -"Is that a mans watch you're wearing?" Granted others whispered and some fleetingly dared glance a wrist shot but kept quiet never daring to breath a word. (The Devil may have worn Prada but as well a mans Rolex?). And a younger generation comprised of our daughters and our daughters, daughters were and are often quick to emulate us.

Despite all this.. some women still wear more refined smaller dialed/watch head timepieces at "Black tie" affairs etc. Meanwhile, I always find reference to "Celebrities" as rather amusing. I thought that here on TRF -Everybody is a star! ;)

Please, I say, Relax and wear what suits you.. .what appeals to your sense of style..what feels comfortable. There is nothing more intriguing than a man who chooses to be his own man. OTOH, if it really bothers/troubles/embarrasses you..stand rest assured there are more than a few gals, as well as men, in all age ranges willing and waiting to come to your proverbial rescue. ;)

I at times simply wish mens wearing of earrings would once again become passe.. restoring a women's chances/odds of recovering the single lost/misplaced gemstones we once so enjoyed. Forever, debonaire and dashing is chivalry.. .

Very true and nice post. Years ago 31mm was a man's watch and 34mm was huge.
One of my daughters wears a 36mm quartz watch and another wears my beloved 5513. My wife wears a 31mm DJ.

[007bond]

Originally Posted by tedscott3

Not even close. IMO very few people should be wearing anything over 42mm. I am really turned off by large watches on small-medium sized wrists. The size of the watch is only relevant in context to the person wearing it.

Agreed.