Thanks man! This is the SBGA229 in 44mm, although I can say it is very similar to the 461 you mentioned. And yes I agree the straps seem to help tone down the case size, but even without a strap this 44 wears more like a 42 on the wrist in my opinion.
So I was in the same boat, and actually bought a Max Bill "Non" Chronoscope. It was a fantastic watch. But then all of a sudden one day i picked it up and it just doesn't tick. No movement of the second hand after winding, shaking etc.
Was a bit disappointed. Haven't had the time to get it looked at, but I'll be honest, it's the first ever mechanical watch that failed on me without warning or no real discernable reason.
Then that is all that matters!! I am sure you're probably being a bit humble as well w/ your statement 🙂
Thanks friend...I sometimes do too, but I won't lie, if an Explorer II was in front of me I can't say I'd be tempted!
That said, this Tudor can never go anywhere. It's the watch on my wrist when my first son was born :)
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