Divers and shirt cuffs..

[howie77]

Something raised in another thread prompted me into thinking.. and so I thought I'd ask..

My current Seiko divers all bug me in the one same respect that I am forced to wear them outside of my shirt cuff as none of them will sit comfortably underneath. Does anyone have anything more positive to say of the Sumo or the Samurai in terms of bezel or overall depth? If that's a negative captain then it's either polo shirts all the way or desk diving days are over..

cheers, H

[learningtofly]

Well I have a Sub and an MM300; the Sub is fine with just about anything - button or double cuffs - but the MM300 can get a bit tight with the latter and even with a button cuff it its a closely fitting one (and if it's not on the bracelet it seems to be even more of a problem). I imagine that both the Sumo and the Samurai would present similar difficulties but it can be done...

[Flashharry]

Maybe it is the shirts fault, rather than the watch... :lol:

I can even wear a Ploprof without any problems with mine.

[andy tims]

I can wear all my watches under cuffs - chain cuff-links give you more room.

[CharlieSocks]

Tailor made with extra wide cuff on the left... :)

[howie77]

Very useful..

And yes I suspect so! From what I gather the Ploprof is a substantial piece of engineering..

cheers gents.
H

[Flashharry]

Very useful..

And yes I suspect so! From what I gather the Ploprof is a substantial piece of engineering..

cheers gents.
H

The Ploprof is,

Width: 54mm
Length: 45mm
Thickness: 15mm

[Omegamanic]

Never had a watch that won't sit under my double cuff work shirts.

[GIB984]

Never had a watch that won't sit under my double cuff work shirts.

Nor me - even the SD, Big PO, Breitling M1, etc ....... :wink:

[laser8]

Can somebody explain me the fuss about watches sitting under the cuff? If it does, well, good, if not, who cares?

I understand there are occasions when watches are not to be seen on a man's wrist, but we do have pocket watches for those events, don't we?

Sorry, I'm pissed off about work, had to open the release valve somewhere :twisted:

[Jon Kenney]

Being only 5' 8" but having a 17.5" neck means I either go short sleeve or have to endure extra long sleeves which means the watch will sit under the wider cuff. Not so bad these days with fitted shirts.

If in doubt you could always buy one of these http://www.thewatchcuff.com

[JasonM]

You could always do an Agnelli, if your stylish enough...

[laser8]

Being only 5' 8" but having a 17.5" neck means I either go short sleeve or have to endure extra long sleeves which means the watch will sit under the wider cuff. Not so bad these days with fitted shirts.

If in doubt you could always buy one of these http://www.thewatchcuff.com

Oh my dear God!!! Is this real? Even the defunct Giovanni Agnelli would not have guts to wear that!!!

P.S. For the uninformed, he was the guy wearing watches ON shirts.

P.S.P.S. Just saw the post above mine, seems SternG is not the only one having my same thoughts. Scary :shock:

[Jeremy67]

Wee Jackie, who is of course a brand ambassador for [s:ot4tl8p2]Volvo[/s:ot4tl8p2] Rolex, has his watch cuff cut slightly shorter and looser.

[LukeBird]

I go to work in jeans and t-shirt so I don't have this problem. When I do wear a long sleeve shirt I've never had a problem with any of my watches though. A few are a bit tight to the cuff, but never had a problem. :)

[ChrisM456]

You need one of these then

http://jack0204.tripod.com/wonderbuttons/id11.html

for the odd time the watch wont fit :lol:

[100thmonkey]

Can somebody explain me the fuss about watches sitting under the cuff? If it does, well, good, if not, who cares?

I understand there are occasions when watches are not to be seen on a man's wrist, but we do have pocket watches for those events, don't we?

Sorry, I'm pissed off about work, had to open the release valve somewhere :twisted:

Im with you on that one buddy, just put the watch on your wrist and enjoy it rather than worrying about how the cuff sits, if thats what keeps you awake at night you have a good life!

[howie77]

Can somebody explain me the fuss about watches sitting under the cuff? If it does, well, good, if not, who cares?

I understand there are occasions when watches are not to be seen on a man's wrist, but we do have pocket watches for those events, don't we?

Sorry, I'm pissed off about work, had to open the release valve somewhere :twisted:

Go right ahead! No problem with me so no apology necessary far as I'm concerned.. :wink:

It's not really anything to do with occasion as I'm not one to give a hoot how others might view it, more just a comfort factor and idle curiosity - I've a couple of slim fit CK shirts that are pretty much wrist fit at the cuff where there is no way the watch will slip under.

Might be time to size up in shirts, anyway..

Im with you on that one buddy, just put the watch on your wrist and enjoy it rather than worrying about how the cuff sits, if thats what keeps you awake at night you have a good life!

Agreed - see above! Like I say, I'm not spending my days worrying about it, just wondered.

Cheers, H

[ralphy]

I always wear a dive-watch whilst at work and never have a problem..........

R

[Tai Mi Shu]

My boss doesn't make me wear shirts. Anyway, she's a bit of a watch fanatic so it's all good :wink: :P :D

[Mr Stoat]

I've a 19 inch neck so ready made shirts tend to come with large cuffs anyway - for tailored shirts I just spec the left cuff as the diameter of my wrist whilst wearing my biggest watch.

But if your cuffs get caught on your watch, for a barrel cuff just either open the cuff or additionally fold back, for French cuffs buy a better fitting shirt or you'll look like your dressed as an Oxfam reject.

[Taff]

Tailor made with extra wide cuff on the left... :)

I like this solution. :mrgreen:

[Tai Mi Shu]

Excuse the blonde moment here but I never was one for wearing shirts and I haven't done for several years... :wink:

What's this "double cuff" malarky I keep seeing related to?
Yes, I know. I'm Special and no doubt opening myself up (metaphorically speaking!) for abuse... :lol:

[learningtofly]

Excuse the blonde moment here but I never was one for wearing shirts and I haven't done for several years... :wink:

What's this "double cuff" malarky I keep seeing related to?
Yes, I know. I'm Special and no doubt opening myself up (metaphorically speaking!) for abuse... :lol:

Double cuff = cuff links.

I used to work for Austin Reed :wink:

[SternG]

Being only 5' 8" but having a 17.5" neck means I either go short sleeve or have to endure extra long sleeves which means the watch will sit under the wider cuff. Not so bad these days with fitted shirts.

If in doubt you could always buy one of these http://www.thewatchcuff.com

Oh my dear God!!! Is this real? Even the defunct Giovanni Agnelli would not have guts to wear that!!!

P.S. For the uninformed, he was the guy wearing watches ON shirts.

P.S.P.S. Just saw the post above mine, seems SternG is not the only one having my same thoughts. Scary :shock:

Funnily enough, I thought I'd search for and post that Agnelli pic the moment I saw this thread. Good thing I didn't huh? :D

[taffy mark]

Can somebody explain me the fuss about watches sitting under the cuff? If it does, well, good, if not, who cares?

I understand there are occasions when watches are not to be seen on a man's wrist, but we do have pocket watches for those events, don't we?

Sorry, I'm pissed off about work, had to open the release valve somewhere :twisted:

When are these occasions? Am I missing out on something???

[SternG]

Can somebody explain me the fuss about watches sitting under the cuff? If it does, well, good, if not, who cares?

I understand there are occasions when watches are not to be seen on a man's wrist, but we do have pocket watches for those events, don't we?

Sorry, I'm pissed off about work, had to open the release valve somewhere :twisted:

When are these occasions? Am I missing out on something???

Black tie, ultra-formal "functions", maybe? Of course, you can always wear a Submariner, order a vodka martini, and drive away in an Aston when you've had enough, but it isn't advisable :D

[triumph coupe]

Tailor made with extra wide cuff on the left... :)

I like this solution. :mrgreen:

When I was last measured up at my shirt maker he asked me to wear my largest watch so that he could "allow for it" in the pattern :D

I thought it was fantastic and told everybody I could for months afterwards. Since wearing bespoke shirts I've never have a problem wearing my watches under my cuffs and I wear a shirt (with French cuffs) every day.

[Tai Mi Shu]

Oh great, we've got "French cuffs" now too. :shock:

[VinceR]

Tailor made with extra wide cuff on the left... :)

I prefer my solution - I only ever wear short sleeves, so don't get any issue no matter which watch I wear!

[Flashharry]

You could always try one of these...

http://www.thewatchcuff.com/

[triumph coupe]

Oh great, we've got "French cuffs" now too. :shock:

French cuffs, double cuffs... Same thing.
Don't worry about it! :wink:

[Red Steve]

PRS 50-B fits (cuff with cufflinks).

[James B]

I found that my first Speedmaster was ruining my shift cuffs from the inside by wearing the edge so changed to a reduced size version. Since then i've bought shirts with greater girth on the cuff and all my watches sit nicely tucked under the cuff.

[Tahiti]

It depends on the cuff as to whether my watches fit under them.

Personally, I like the watch to fit under the cuff at work as it's more understated. Just personal taste.

[clockworks]

I always wear short sleeves. Saves time when ironing, too.

[stooo]

I always wear short sleeves. Saves time when ironing, too.

Suit jackets were invented to save having to iron shirt sleeves, and yolks and backs.

[Neiltheeducator]

I always wear short sleeves. Saves time when ironing, too.

There's only one kind of man who wears short sleeved shirts as formal wear...

[laser8]

Being only 5' 8" but having a 17.5" neck means I either go short sleeve or have to endure extra long sleeves which means the watch will sit under the wider cuff. Not so bad these days with fitted shirts.

If in doubt you could always buy one of these http://www.thewatchcuff.com

Oh my dear God!!! Is this real? Even the defunct Giovanni Agnelli would not have guts to wear that!!!

P.S. For the uninformed, he was the guy wearing watches ON shirts.

P.S.P.S. Just saw the post above mine, seems SternG is not the only one having my same thoughts. Scary :shock:

Funnily enough, I thought I'd search for and post that Agnelli pic the moment I saw this thread. Good thing I didn't huh? :D

Yes. I would just have given you my password so you could doublepost with my username too. :shock: :lol:

Can somebody explain me the fuss about watches sitting under the cuff? If it does, well, good, if not, who cares?

I understand there are occasions when watches are not to be seen on a man's wrist, but we do have pocket watches for those events, don't we?

Sorry, I'm pissed off about work, had to open the release valve somewhere :twisted:

When are these occasions? Am I missing out on something???

Black tie, ultra-formal "functions", maybe? Of course, you can always wear a Submariner, order a vodka martini, and drive away in an Aston when you've had enough, but it isn't advisable :D

Yes, something like that. And no, taffy mark, most of the time you are not missing anything. Most of the times... :D

[bydandie]

I can wear all my watches under cuffs - chain cuff-links give you more room.

+1, curved bar cufflinks work too 8)

[darrenw]

I have an even simpler solution, I rarely do the buttons up, or wear cufflinks.

[clockworks]

I always wear short sleeves. Saves time when ironing, too.

There's only one kind of man who wears short sleeved shirts as formal wear...

Well, I did work in IT.

I suppose it depends whether you work with your hands, or sit behind a desk. I got fed up with rolling up my sleeves several times a day, so switched to buying shirts without them.

[Tahiti]

And if you work in McDonalds :mrgreen:

[pacchi]

You could always do an Agnelli, if your stylish enough...

that IS cool.

[pacchi]

I always wear short sleeves.

...Do you work in IT? :lol: :lol:

[Plake]

I always wear a dive-watch whilst at work and never have a problem..........

R

Show off :lol:

re OP - cmcm3 has posted a nice pic of his DSSD ably fitting under his shirt cuff on the Friday thread.

[clockworks]

I always wear short sleeves.

...Do you work in IT? :lol: :lol:

I used to work in IT, but took early retirement at the beginning of the year. Field engineer, not on-site support. I don't wear "proper" shirts at all, now. Strictly polo and T-shirts.

[Carlton-Browne]

You could always do an Agnelli, if your stylish enough...

that IS cool.

I'm not so sure that is cool; I think that he is cool. The watch over the cuff is something of an affectation but, by god, he carries it off.

I always wear short sleeves.

...Do you work in IT? :lol: :lol:

This reminds me of a, now retired, colleague who was posted to China in the early nineties, and who didn't work in IT. He always wore short-sleeved shirts and acquired the nickname "Shirty" amongst local contacts as a result.

[Ryan1984]

I have a Sumo and it fits fine under a shirt :D

Ryan

[MurrayMint]

You could always do an Agnelli, if your stylish enough...

I remember that being the standard way to wear a watch in the 70's. It was at my school anyway. I always found it uncomfortable though.