I'm a big guy who would love to wear elegant smaller watches. Sadly anything smaller than 44mm looks out of proportion on my large wrists. Larger watches seem to get a bad rap these days, which is a shame. Now I'm getting older, I find larger dials much easier to read too.
Hi Tim,the Porsche Indicator chronograph has a 10 hour digital indicator not 10 minutes. Big watch but built to wear over a racing suit for 10 hour laps.
Great show as usual from Tim and crew, missed the live 😑 I am always limited to 36-42mm range, while I tend to like more smaller watches. I definitely like one or two watches that were too large for me. The only one that I got was the MAD1 buy I think the idea of the watch is to stand out on the wrist.
Tim, Awesome show with some really off the beaten path pieces. Not sure if you've done this, but would you consider an episode where you dive deeper into the mechanics of some of the things you called out in the watches on tonight's show? Fusee & chain, remontoir, constant force, etc. I'd love to understand more about how some of these things work, and also believe it would create a greater appreciation for some of the watches you feature from time to time! Thanks as always.
Thanks for the reply Tim. If you love the watch wear it anyway. Also as you lnow, some of these large watches are intended to be worn over cuff (racing)or wet suit.
I bought the 42mm JLC Polaris Chronograph earlier this year. I’ve gradually been moving toward more traditional, non-all-wrist watches and realized it was too large for my 7” wrist. I replaced it with the 38mm Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chronograph Millennium.
I've tried on a Bronzo myself not too long ago. I didn't even need to put it on, I could tell it was too large. I'd never seen a 47mm Panerai before, I was shocked how big it was in person. The height adds to the impression of size too.
This episode included a lot of talk on watch size. Tim often says 'big is the look'. I think the function of a watch should also be taken into account when discussing size. For instance, if you are actually a military diver wearing a Panerai, than you certainly don't care about the watch looking too big on you, you just care about it being legible. Same thing goes for pilots and pilot's watches. If you wore a thick coat and gloves hiking somewhere, and you wore a 36mm datejust, you'd be right to say it's too small because you couldn't read it, even though it might 'look' right on your wrist in other circumstances. So I think we need to take our surroundings into account when we choose out watches. In an office, in my view, a 47mm Panerai just looks out of place, no matter how big your wrist might be. Fighting on a battlefied somewhere in a warzone, a 36mm datejust will be out of place. It's about context as much as it is about wrist size.
Hi Tim,
This GP Neo Constant Escapement is just incredible.
I'm a big guy who would love to wear elegant smaller watches. Sadly anything smaller than 44mm looks out of proportion on my large wrists. Larger watches seem to get a bad rap these days, which is a shame. Now I'm getting older, I find larger dials much easier to read too.
Same!
That’s sad to hear. Most 44mm watches are not very nice. I have a 7.5 wrist and I love wearing vintage Omega. Most of them are small
Depends on the l2l
The VC Overseas tourbillion broke my heart as it was slightly too large.
Hi Tim,the Porsche Indicator chronograph has a 10 hour digital indicator not 10 minutes. Big watch but built to wear over a racing suit for 10 hour laps.
Great show as usual from Tim and crew, missed the live 😑
I am always limited to 36-42mm range, while I tend to like more smaller watches. I definitely like one or two watches that were too large for me. The only one that I got was the MAD1 buy I think the idea of the watch is to stand out on the wrist.
I think that's a true assessment. The MAD 1 isn't supposed to be compact or classically proportioned. In this case, prominence is good.
Best,
Tim
This was a fun one. Thanks Tim and team!
Thank you Tim & team. Kindly. PT.
Tim,
Awesome show with some really off the beaten path pieces. Not sure if you've done this, but would you consider an episode where you dive deeper into the mechanics of some of the things you called out in the watches on tonight's show? Fusee & chain, remontoir, constant force, etc. I'd love to understand more about how some of these things work, and also believe it would create a greater appreciation for some of the watches you feature from time to time! Thanks as always.
Bravo Tim! believe it or not my SuperOcean Heritage is feeling too big lately. Likely a trade
Great show as always Tim!👍
Thanks for the reply Tim. If you love the watch wear it anyway. Also as you lnow, some of these large watches are intended to be worn over cuff (racing)or wet suit.
Great show as usual!
OMG! Couldn't agree more with you on the Patek 5016, Tim!! Amazing pic💗 I'm afraid it's prohibitive for me too😃Best, Amintas
I bought the 42mm JLC Polaris Chronograph earlier this year. I’ve gradually been moving toward more traditional, non-all-wrist watches and realized it was too large for my 7” wrist. I replaced it with the 38mm Cartier Pasha Seatimer Chronograph Millennium.
Hi Tim... I missed the bit about the "Rolex" issue, what is it?
I love my Breguet Marine Royale but It's size pushes the limits of my wrist. I would wear it if my wrist was smaller.
That's a beast of a watch. I couldn't even come close to making it work.
Best,
Tim
I always look forward to the Monday show…sadly due to work cannot attend live!
I've tried on a Bronzo myself not too long ago. I didn't even need to put it on, I could tell it was too large. I'd never seen a 47mm Panerai before, I was shocked how big it was in person. The height adds to the impression of size too.
I am 5'6" 175 mostly muscle. Wrist is 16.25cm. I rock my 45mm Hublot Aerofusion Gold Chronograph like nobody's business.
Omega, put the 3861 or 9906 in the Grey Side of the Moon! It’s too thick! The moment they do that, I’d buy it.
great show.
This episode included a lot of talk on watch size. Tim often says 'big is the look'.
I think the function of a watch should also be taken into account when discussing size. For instance, if you are actually a military diver wearing a Panerai, than you certainly don't care about the watch looking too big on you, you just care about it being legible. Same thing goes for pilots and pilot's watches. If you wore a thick coat and gloves hiking somewhere, and you wore a 36mm datejust, you'd be right to say it's too small because you couldn't read it, even though it might 'look' right on your wrist in other circumstances.
So I think we need to take our surroundings into account when we choose out watches. In an office, in my view, a 47mm Panerai just looks out of place, no matter how big your wrist might be. Fighting on a battlefied somewhere in a warzone, a 36mm datejust will be out of place. It's about context as much as it is about wrist size.
If R. doesn't let you discuss its brand because of a certain project you are doing with then, then it surely means the proyect is going great 😉
There’s a 42mm Bronzo version no?
Hublot Meca-10 in Blue ceramic. Always loved them but too wide on the wrist.
And the JLC Extreme Lab 2.
Great show Tim! Have you had a hands-on with the latest Neo Constant Escapement released last year? If so, do you have any thoughts on it?
some super super watches here...
Owned a Zenith Revival Shadow and couldn't get past the odd shape of the case. It was also pretty much illegible.
Shape is an important consideration. It's something I should mention in a future show.
Best,
Tim
Missed the show rewatching now 👍
Tim, I love this look on you, you’re looking svelt my man! What’s that on your wrist? ✌🏻
I’m cursed with good looks instead of wealth and a large wrist, limiting my watch purchase options. Smaller does mean thinner usually
Big pilot is too big for me
You and me, both!
Best,
Tim
Wait a sec, you have a problem with IWC, but not Panerai or Porsche?? Make it make sense Tim.
So , who manufactures watches for Porsche Design now, since it sold Eterna in 2011?
This is the first time I’ve seen Tim muzzled, and I don’t like it.
The move to certified pre owned has messed up their previous reasonable website as well, that and rebranding has left them lesser than before
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a few extra pounds and you would resemble Josh hart net
I've been a fan of this channel for 7+ years. So you've sold your soul to Rolex? Shame on you. I'm out. No integrity anymore
Huge fan of the channel hate the new name, watchbox sounded fun 1916 company means FK all