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Am I only one tired of oversize watches?

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Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 07:41 pm

Edgel
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Just a little rant about the current trend to make watches bigger and thicker. It is winter in most parts of the country afterall. The cuffs on my shirts just won't button over these recent "barbells" that pose as time keepers. Am I the only one that appreciates the elegance of a thinner more conservativly designed watch? My Maurice Lacroix is 7mm thick, my Limes GMT is 9mm and I have a Jacques Lemans two hand quartz that is a sveldt 6mm thin. They are more comfortable to wear than the 46mmx16mm thick behemouths out there and that seems to be the new norm. Am I just becoming my father in my old age or are there a few sympathizers out there. Maybe I'm just turning into an old grouch. Or does everyone need to attend a "big watchaholic anonimous" meeting?

Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 08:11 pm

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I have fat watches and thin ones and for no problems hanging up a few pocket watches.

Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 08:23 pm

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Shirt, Cuffs? Winter?

No Problem here in AZ.

I am working up to putting on a T-shirt though. It is a bit chilly today.

Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 08:33 pm

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There are still plenty of the traditional sized watches out there. I think that it's great that there are so many choices in the larger sized watches. I f I am wearing a shirt with cuffs I wear a dress watch anyway. I think you look ridiculous with a large watch like a diver in these situations. It's like wearing sneakers with a suit, very unproffesional.

Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 08:36 pm

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I agree with you Edgel. Keeping the focus to 43-44mm max and 12mm thick for the most part. I passed on the Monstrum for that reason though such a nice looking watch.

My Ball is 43mm but i think only 9mm thick which works perfect with long sleeve shirts.

You have my vote:D

Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 10:17 pm

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Edgel... it is inevitable... wea re all becoming our Father's. It won't be long unitl we are all grumpy old men and the watches will all be the size of a freaking 12000 Charmex.

Being a goofball and living in a cold climate doesn't stop me from wearing short sleeves year round. I gotta show that puppy. and when I do need long sleeves I want my watch to show. I am a vain and shallow creature and love having my wrist wear out in the open... I wear no other adornments!!

Having said that I will say there are times I don't feel like lugging around a ginormous piece and other times when I lust for a large Flavor-Flav watch... fickle I guess!!

I do agree with TD in that I think the Fireman might just be the perfect size.

Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 10:30 pm

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As you all know, I have my share of big o watches. I agree that the Fireman is a good size. My SMP which is 300M. water resistant is only 10.5mm thick so it isn't necessary to make them so thick for water resistance and the Yacht-Master is about the same. My SuperOcean is 14mm thick and relegated to the back of the watch box until next summer. I know I'll change my tune about next May.

Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 10:58 pm

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Edgel wrote: Or does everyone need to attend a "big watchaholic anonimous" meeting?

Edgel, hey watchaholic anonimous are you kidding me, my family already sent me to one those meetings. I,m healed perfect.gif

Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 11:00 pm

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GET OFF MY LAWN

Im hearing ya, the cuff link issue is a problem. I Reserve the smaller mm watches for Dressing Up only, and the BIG watches are for Casual Wear.

I am so used to the BIG watches at this time, that when I wear a Rolex or smaller, I just dont feel adequate, I know its in my mind.

I also find that as Im getting older, the BIG watches are so much more easy to see, go figure.

Cheers

Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 11:03 pm

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Edgel wrote: Just a little rant about the current trend to make watches bigger and thicker. It is winter in most parts of the country afterall. The cuffs on my shirts just won't button over these recent "barbells" that pose as time keepers. Am I the only one that appreciates the elegance of a thinner more conservativly designed watch? My Maurice Lacroix is 7mm thick, my Limes GMT is 9mm and I have a Jacques Lemans two hand quartz that is a sveldt 6mm thin. They are more comfortable to wear than the 46mmx16mm thick behemouths out there and that seems to be the new norm. Am I just becoming my father in my old age or are there a few sympathizers out there. Maybe I'm just turning into an old grouch. Or does everyone need to attend a "big watchaholic anonimous" meeting?

Speaking of Trend Sized Watches,

Do you think Rolex will ever make anything larger than they're current size watches????

Last edited on Wed Dec 19th, 2007 11:03 pm by hucky

Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 11:15 pm

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hucky wrote: GET OFF MY LAWN

I am so used to the BIG watches at this time, that when I wear a Rolex or smaller, I just dont feel adequate, I know its in my mind.

I also find that as Im getting older, the BIG watches are so much more easy to see, go figure.

Cheers

Good points, Hucky!! Bifocals are in my future!!

And it is in your mind!! YOU MY FRIEND ARE MORE THAN ADEQUATE!

Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 11:26 pm

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Thanks Pax, very kind of ya

I got Bi Focals 3 months ago, I never thought it would happen to me

Happy Festivus and New Year

Aloha

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