Reply With QuoteOr AP 15300, if you want a bit more substantial alternative at more acceptable budget.Originally Posted by Puntsdog
You have forgotten the best of them all....
Also, IWC 3255 (Mark xvi).
Like for many other, it was a bit of a journey for me until I understood how perfect 39mm is.
Or AP 15300, if you want a bit more substantial alternative at more acceptable budget.You have forgotten the best of them all....
Also, IWC 3255 (Mark xvi).
Here's another modern 39mm ^^
39a Bauhaus
This one's only 34mm on my 7 1/4 inch wrist!
Yes they do, here's one:
I think my wrists are fairly average. I find the ideal size depends also a great deal on the strap/bracelet used. My Speedmaster Pro sits much better on the wrists when it's on a NATO or leather strap. The steel bracelet makes it seem even larger. Whereas the smaller Speedmaster reduced is more elegant on the steel bracelet.
Funny but I just realised this weekend by wearing the same watch, an old Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph, that 38,5 mm is "visually" too small for my 17 cm wrist especially if the watch tends to wear small.
I seem to be more comfortable with 41mm to 44mm watches (must be a compensation thing).
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To be completely honest that looks like a perfect size for you!
38.6 mm actually is the perfect size for me.
I love that watch and it does look good on your wrist.Funny but I just realised this weekend by wearing the same watch, an old Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph, that 38,5 mm is "visually" too small for my 17 cm wrist especially if the watch tends to wear small.
I seem to be more comfortable with 41mm to 44mm watches (must be a compensation thing
Used to have this one and loved it!Poljot 'Sturmanskie' 39mm...
36 - 40 mm seems to be the sweet spot for me as well.
The "old" Certina DS-1 with its 39 mm case would be another candidate for this thread.
Gawsh that's a beautLike for many other, it was a bit of a journey for me until I understood how perfect 39mm is.
Totally agree, my 39mm Omega railmaster is my fav...
I'm not sure, I've a speedy sport 39mm but I have a 8inch wrist. So I don't wear it as much as I shood.
I recently picked up this Omega Speedmaster 3523.80 blue dial triple date off SC. It will be going off to get the hands replaced soon...
Here is the PP 5146J - spot on 39mm - I can recommend this one!
I've never had a gold watch but I do love that one (in my dreams)!
The Explorer works perfectly for me.I have two @39mm.
The PRS-29B
and the Explorer
39 mm! Are we talking the case height or diameter?😄😄
I haven't ventured into the ladies section of TZ, have I ?
Ha,ha,ha that is brilliant Raj Meister!
I find it amazing what an incremental difference makes!!
I had the 38.5mm Aqua Terra but found it too small!! Ended up with a 39mm Explorer and it seems a lot bigger - bizarre!!!
39 mm! Are we talking the case height or diameter?
I haven't ventured into the ladies section of TZ, have I ?️Made me laugh
39 is my sweet spot also.
Never seen a rolex I liked. Never really liked any of the divers. And the dj and op were always too small as far as I was concerned. But the new 39mm 114300! Perfection!
39mm-40mm has always been one of my favorite sizes, although I will sometimes creep into larger territory with dive watches. These are four of my 39mm faves - I still have the HoroSwiss...
This one for me Kemmner 007:
A perfect size and so well balanced on the wrist. whether on strap or bracelet.
Don't move that on, you will regret it. Fantastic watch. 39mm my best size but always amazed how the same size can look bigger or smaller. Some of mine which have been seen in one form or another.B&R Vintage 126 Chrono - 39mm
I'm moving mine on soon but its been a lovely watch to own.
Sorry this one didn't arrive in last post. Fantastic watch good time keeping, well for me. Cheers.
Oh, well it did eventually. Sorry for the double post.
I have 7.4 inch wrists and 39mm is absolutely as far as I would want to go.
I've been wearing this watch all week. It measures 36mm and feels just right.
near enough 39mm
The section for hipsters, girls and effete ladyboys only. Real Men only wear 44mm and above, as any fule kno, and as for case width, well...
...but what do I know; I don't even like watches!
I've had this for years. I think it's 38.5.
Not forgetting this favourite
Lots of nice ones on this thread.
Wildheart, what brand is CWC-like diver?
What is the model number of this Sturmanskie please?Poljot 'Sturmanskie' 39mm...
37mm i think, when i first wore it i thought it was too small but then it just grows on you until you realise you have been wrong about watch sizes all along
This appears to be Sturmanskie chronograph 31681-1743761, but couldn't find it in 39mm
39mm lug to lug...
Thanks! A bit of Googling seems to show that it is a) 42 mm and b) a hell of a lot more expensive than the last time I looked at Poljots.
Still, the design and style is quite liveable with compared to many of the Russian chronos.
Outdoor at 39mm.
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Its one of Eddies Broadarrows, that was reissued by Zeno after Eddie had to with draw the name. Basically its a PRS 3 Broadarrow with Zeno on the dial.
I think you may be right, after just buying an Explorer 39mm, I can't seem to take it off. All my watches are 39mm to 42mm depending on style very much determines the size I can wear.
But the explorer hits the sweet spot, either that or it's just because it's new and I like the shiny!
Still no photos or SOTC-2015, really need to find the time and sort something out
39mm is an ideal size for dress watches for me.
I tend to like 37-39mm for dress watches, but a little larger for sports/ divers watch, between 40-42mm, certainly no more than that
Totally agree with this! Since starting this thread I have also acquired a 37mm Grand Seiko and it seems the perfect size. Now even my Speedy is starting to look too big...
Love that strap, is it suede?I like the Rolex Explorer II 16570 very much, just the right size for me:
2014-04-22 12.10.54 by Stef, on Flickr
However the GMT Master II is also a very good one, but a bit larger on the wrist.
Goes very well with the white dial.
[QUOTE=Montybaber;3644773]37mm i think, when i first wore it i thought it was too small but then it just grows on you until you realise you have been wrong about watch sizes all along
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Yes indeed....the mirror never lies.
Santa!near enough 39mm
I've just gone for a new 39mm Longines Hydroconquest. It's the perfect size for me.
Hoping to pick it up over the weekend.
Cheers
I've got an old style HC in 39mm.
It always used to amuse my how people seemed to sneer at it and insist on suggesting people buy the 'big' one, which is only 41mm.
As if most people would even notice 2mm difference (I know, their wives/girlfriends do - But then when it's 20% difference, I guess it's important!)
It's hard to be prescriptive, I think the HC works fine in 39mm, but some watches will look 'too small' to my eyes in that size (whilst some watches even smaller like OK).
I think any watch around 40mm works, but I can see how a big bloke (or lady, even) may find them a little small (and smaller people, a little too big).
For example, I might say the 39mm HC is fine, but it has quite a thick bezel which means the visible dial is smaller, whilst the 42mm Omega Speedmaster Pro has a thinner bezel, bigger dial, but still looks fine to me.
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