Do you think it's okay to say somebody the watch doesn't fit to your look?

If it’s a “real” friend yes, I would expect the same from them.

Personally I'd say nothing,if he's happy that's all that matters

I would only comment on the watch itself, not how you think it looks on him. I believe in buy what you like and wear what you buy.

Nope, it's up to him what he wears, you can't tell someone that their £4k grail watch looks crap on them...

I would probably just compliment the watch itself. If asked a direct question about fit, I would answer politely and as diplomatically as possible. That being said, if the same questions were asked pre purchase, I would be as honest as possible. Post-purchase, I’m not crushing a friend’s dream watch.

If he’s happy that’s all that matters. You’ll either break his heart, piss him off or he will say I don’t care what you think, but it will be tainted for him from then on.

My two cents, If he loves it he loves it. I would not say anything.

Honestly none of your business, you have an opinion best keep it to yourself. I wear a lot of Breitlings have for more than 40 years, my experience is that eventually the person wears the watch. I ran into a fella today wearing a Navitimer on shiny pilot style bracelet, definitely oversized but you could tell he is completely accustomed to the fit and feel of the watch. A mutual friend knows his collection was joking that he should sell his Daytona because he never wears it. The Breitling guy admitted that he can purchase any Rolex because his family knows the owners of the area ad but generally feels the Daytona to be small on his wrist.

Yeah, I'd not bother to say anything negative to him regarding his choice of wristwatch ... it is just that afterall ...

Besides, it's truly astounding what little a person can say, no matter how well intentioned, that can absolutely torpedo an otherwise good friendship ...

When the lug to lug length is wider than a wrist, most watches long so wrong, let’s say ugly. However if a good friend fell in love with an ugly partner would I tell them? I think friends should support each other. Some random will call out ugly.

I wouldn’t as long as he likes it is all that matters

WIS really do overthink everything 😂

Size wise for me it all depends on the L2L length. If the lugs overhang just explain that usually indicates the watch is too big for the wrist, politely explain that.

Saying "I've never pictured you in that..." Or "I'm surprised you're wearing that..." both say what you want without saying it 😂

Will saying it to him save a life?

There's your answer.

HE likes it, that’s all that counts

So...I would never compliment or disparage a man on his fashion choices. He may be my friend but that is his style and what he likes. I wouldnt knock a man for my personal taste. The older I get I have found out that not a lot of people have respect for others choices and always try to impose their views on others. I found this out the hard way with politics and religion mostly as topics of discussion. But who am I to think that my preferences are any better than anybody else's. I can give my opinion and say for me personally I don't like big watches but I am sure when he sees my 36mm feild watch he thinks it's to small and looks like a ladies watch haha. There are so many styles I see people wear that for me I wouldn't get caught ever doing but that's just how I feel and my opinion is no better or worse then his opinion. Plus the topics of fashion and dress choices are topics for women. Just go crack a beer and let him enjoy his watch. Being a flat earther or a joe biden fan are about the only things I have a hard time holding my tounge about other then that hey you do you 🤣😂🤣

Thank you for you comments, so i will don't say anything to him about the don't fitting size.

At the end everyone has a different perspective and flavour, it's not right to judge it.

But i still think there is a perfect way of harmony between the watch size and your wrist, if you break this harmony it doesn't mean that it must be ugly, but my feelings still say there is something not compatible.

Watches, like most fashion choices, are meant to signal group membership. If a person is wearing a watch that seems out of style, we will first need to establish context. A particularly weird fashion choice may be completely acceptable within a certain environment.

That’s your opinion. His is obviously different. Just be happy for him. He could likely say the same about your watches.

I'd say nothing. If he loves it, that's all that counts.👍

Same goes for love. Someone’s not someone’s type but they end up with them. Eventually they realize it on their own. There’s a bit of discomfort and suffering but it’s ok. They have a lesson for life. So just let it be. Let it take its own course with your friend and the Breitling.

Ooosh. Can't go along with this. Or, at the very least, I'd refuse to accept it. I've never looked to "signal group membership" based on any watch I've ever worn.

Now, allow me to contradict myself a bit. I rode Harley-Davidson's for a long time. I wouldn't show up with a bunch of friends riding a Honda Trail 90. But that isn't a fashion choice either, is it?

Watches? Never happen.

I would use the term "group" slightly less specific. For example, it makes a difference whether you own a smartwatch, a fitness tracker, a quartz watch or a mechanical watch.

If you are wearing a mechanical watch you must have given it some thought, and you probably didn't make your choice in isolation. My Seiko quartz watches as a teenager were middle class staples. I wasn't aware at the time, but they were a good reflection of my social class.

Now, if you are wearing a mechanical watch today it becomes even more specific, as nobody wears them by default anymore. It is very noticable if someone does.

There is a new manager I work with. He obviously got some coaching, and his communication style has become more assertive, even though you can still see cracks in the image he is trying to project. Part of that is also a Seamaster. It must be new, because you can tell by his body language that he is aware of it.

Now, if someone buys a Breitling that doesn't seem to fit his usual style or wrist, I'm quite sure there is some influence in the background.

This is the answer. Post purchase, unless he asks you directly about the fit, I don’t think it’s appropriate to say anything. It’s his journey, let him have his watch and enjoy it, that’s what matters. If he does ask you directly, be honest but also diplomatic.

No disagreement here. I remember getting a Bulova dress watch in my early 20's. For me, back then, that was top tier. Little did I know...

I try not to identify watches in terms of 'classes.' Especially as the prices start to climb. For some, maybe like your manager, it becomes more snobbery than time keeping / horology appreciation.

Side story: I have Omega's. I had a guy one time tell me I didn't own a "real Speedmaster." Why? All of mine (there are four of them) have the date window. That kind of stuff, yeah, too petty for me.

Right, I'm sure you got the idea for the Bulova from somewhere, just like my grandmother was all for reliable inexpensive Japanese Quartz watches.

I also don't try to see watches grouped in classes, but at the same time the average person doesn't start out with a desire to acquire luxury watches. A wealthy friend of mine gave his daughter a Submariner, as soon as she was old enough to ride the bus.

The manager I described is thankfully not my manager. I'm sure he has little interest in watches, and he maybe just read about it in GQ. Not necessarily a snob, as far as I'm concerned.

I'm sure Watchcrunch has influenced my tastes somewhat.

Would I tell him the truth?

Hell no!

No good could come from that.

It’s a watch, nothing seriously affecting his life (in which case truth always) so let him enjoy it you will not regret it.