Modern 34mm sports watch options?
Is anybody making a good 34mm sports watch?
Without going full Rolex OP (which as we've discussed recently, I have issues with) I'd like something "smaller" but not dainty. (If it was good enough for Tony, it's good enough for me.)
I feel like sports watches are either HUGE or "trending smaller" but that means 36-38mm. On a bracelet you can get away with a 34, especially if you have a smaller wrist. I have a handful of vintage watches but they are all firmly in the "delicate grandpa style watch" category, so that means leather.
I guess what I want is a modern quality, affordable 34mm OP / Tudor Prince / Sarb033 / Explorer etc.
Any ideas?
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Oh - for reference, the watch currently occupying that "spot" in my collection is my Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38 - which I love (great value, beautiful inky dial, stark white, amazing power reserve) BUT - don't love the bracelet, and it's 38mm x 47mm. (Maybe I should just find a more lightweight aftermarket Oyster bracelet for it.)
Lorier Falcon comes in at 36mm and has an Explorer-ish vibe. https://www.lorierwatches.com/products/falcon-siii
Lorier Falcon comes in at 36mm and has an Explorer-ish vibe. https://www.lorierwatches.com/products/falcon-siii
I love Lorier, I have a Neptune - BUT I specifically want 34mm. Maybe I'm being nuts, I just think 36 blends into 38 and then all my watches are the same.
But yeah that watch is lovely. I am also trying to resist having just like, only Lorier watches haha.
Oh - for reference, the watch currently occupying that "spot" in my collection is my Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38 - which I love (great value, beautiful inky dial, stark white, amazing power reserve) BUT - don't love the bracelet, and it's 38mm x 47mm. (Maybe I should just find a more lightweight aftermarket Oyster bracelet for it.)
Change it out for a horween leather strap. The Hammy KFA is the one for me on leather.
Change it out for a horween leather strap. The Hammy KFA is the one for me on leather.
You're right and my brain will allow it to occupy "field watch" territory if we can find a 34mm replacement in this thread!
That's a good question. Without doing any research, I can't recall of any.
That's a good question. Without doing any research, I can't recall of any.
I guess Tissot Prx 35mm might be the closest answer? I don't love integrated bracelets, or... this watch, personally! Also the effective lug to lug is almost as long as my Hamilton Khaki so it's out for me. There's gotta be another answer.
Nivada Grenchen chronomaster with rubber tropic strap 38mm
Nivada Grenchen chronomaster with rubber tropic strap 38mm
That is an awesome watch, but it is, as you mentioned, 38mm 🙂
Related - I actually had a conversation here about smaller chronographs and was able to find some great options, but noting as small as 34mm.
Found a couple there if this can help
https://www.exquisitetimepieces.com/blog/best-34mm-watches-for-men/
Marathon GPM for composite case. True 34
Marathon GPM Officer model. 36, but wears small.
They even had an all metal variant that had NOS Benrus handwind movements in them from the 60's. You will pay for it tho lol.
You should check out Kuoe. They got all their models in the 34/35mm sizes and very beautiful.
Found a couple there if this can help
https://www.exquisitetimepieces.com/blog/best-34mm-watches-for-men/
Thanks for this article. I have been searching for small sized sports watches as well. In a world of large sports watches, finding a 34mm sports watch is like finding a needle in a haystack. I am happy the watch trend is beginning to change and smaller watches are being offered by watch brands. Small-wristed guys need love too. 😀
This is 33.5
But small divers wear extra tiny. If you take a 36mm Tissot Seastar it will wear like a 34mm.
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Sinn 434. 34mm quartz. Might be a little on the dressy side as its case and bracelet are mostly polished.
Sinn 434. 34mm quartz. Might be a little on the dressy side as its case and bracelet are mostly polished.
I'm glad it exists, but it's not the one for me! Good hunting though, I didn't realize Sinn was working in that size. Thanks.
Seiko AQGJ408. 34.6mm. Titanium case/bracelet. Quartz
Seiko AQGJ408. 34.6mm. Titanium case/bracelet. Quartz
Interesting! I'll look this up!
Charlie-Paris Aurore. 34mm.
Charlie-Paris Aurore. 34mm.
I do like a blue dial.
It's funny, I'm a woman, and whenever I'm looking for a watch with an exact size of 32, 33, or 34 mm, some men often comment, 'Oh, here's a nice piece, but it's 'only' 36 or 38 mm, although it wears like 34 mm.' I've noticed you receive similar comments too! :-)
It's funny, I'm a woman, and whenever I'm looking for a watch with an exact size of 32, 33, or 34 mm, some men often comment, 'Oh, here's a nice piece, but it's 'only' 36 or 38 mm, although it wears like 34 mm.' I've noticed you receive similar comments too! :-)
Haha. Frustrating, but I'll chalk it up to people trying to be helpful (or having poor reading comprehension.) Good luck!
Haha. Frustrating, but I'll chalk it up to people trying to be helpful (or having poor reading comprehension.) Good luck!
My second 'favorite' response would be: 'Oh, my wife/girlfriend wears a 42 mm monster, and it looks absolutely fantastic.'
Check out Traska watches. They do steel hardening, 100m water resistance and their "commuter" series has lots of OP vibes and some of them come in 34mm, 36mm and 38! So look through each colorway to see which ones come in 34!
Check out Traska watches. They do steel hardening, 100m water resistance and their "commuter" series has lots of OP vibes and some of them come in 34mm, 36mm and 38! So look through each colorway to see which ones come in 34!
Will do, thanks! I'm aware of them but didn't realize they made watches that small.
Will do, thanks! I'm aware of them but didn't realize they made watches that small.
It's actually very recent for them and they can sell out so jump on it!
The Traska 34mm commuter has not left my wrist since I received it about 10 days ago. For context, I have a 6.5 inch and couldn’t be happier with it.
The Traska 34mm commuter has not left my wrist since I received it about 10 days ago. For context, I have a 6.5 inch and couldn’t be happier with it.
Oh that's interesting to hear, I'll give them another look, thanks. Oddly, I've been considering just getting a Seiko SNK lately, but I don't know if that's sort of a step back or not where I'm at with my collecting right now.