Weight , I will use W
Why is W , and I'll add W balance , not an issue on watch crunch? Not an issue in watchmaking in general. Some brand sites do not even put W in the specs. Sure we can look it up , try it on , W it before purchase , but do we ? We all have a perfect W we all desire on our wrist. Most seiko 5 fans would deny whilst ending up with a nato ( Just an example no offense ) . I understand some want to feel the W , others not so much. Only proves my point furthermore. Some things are obvious or not. Are Gshocks light or heavy ? Well they can go from 45grs to 400grs ... Why do guys rarely mention if a watch feels too light , loses balance if loose, top heavy ect... I do not own a modern era 5k to 10k watch I suspect have perfect case design and balance. Again as in all cases i suspect because it is rarely mentioned. I W all my watches bare, original band and with strap change. Goes in my yearly agenda and every year i update it to my new one . Apart from the comfort aspect I find it fun. Would love to hear more about W on here .
Hi , I am a fan boy of certain brands. Just a loyal dude.
Weight is not an issue to me and perhaps I represent the vast majotity about it.
Some companies just started listing the lug to lug dimension, traditionally not listed and many still don't. Many consider lug to lug a vital stat.
Of course lug to lug is vital but so is W and balance . Are you going to tell me that Orca is not top heavy when you use it loose?
It’s all about personal preference and nothing beats trying on the watch before buying. Specs are good to get you interested so size, widths, thickness to predict if it’s top heavy but the case shape and the way you wear the watch effects the feel. Seiko turtle case shape is a great example.
Weight is pretty critical for me TBH - didn't realise that until I got a Zelos Titanium watch & I absolutely hate it (don't like anything about it, looks, build quality or finish) , the main thing being the perceived lack of quality due to weight.
Ironic because as a biker I'm often changing parts for that much venerated material!
I've also got a Ploprof clomage, guess maybe 200+ grams on sharkmesh and I'd take that anyday over a lightweight jobbie . (Tho I very rarely wear it)
Sweet spot for me is around 150grams.
It’s all about personal preference and nothing beats trying on the watch before buying. Specs are good to get you interested so size, widths, thickness to predict if it’s top heavy but the case shape and the way you wear the watch effects the feel. Seiko turtle case shape is a great example.
W 154grams , yes great fit , still 154 grams, could not use it more than 8 hours.
Weight is pretty critical for me TBH - didn't realise that until I got a Zelos Titanium watch & I absolutely hate it (don't like anything about it, looks, build quality or finish) , the main thing being the perceived lack of quality due to weight.
Ironic because as a biker I'm often changing parts for that much venerated material!
I've also got a Ploprof clomage, guess maybe 200+ grams on sharkmesh and I'd take that anyday over a lightweight jobbie . (Tho I very rarely wear it)
Sweet spot for me is around 150grams.
Sweet spot, stuff I like to hear ! Congrats ! I still have a range but working on it.
Well weight and balance are definitely an issue with some watches...
What watch is pictured out of interest?
Weight, lug to lug, height are important in so far as they effect the feel on the wrist. If I try on a watch and it feels heavy or too tall, I don’t ask how much it weighs, it doesn’t matter, it fells heavy to me, so I won’t buy it. I always try on a watch before I buy at the dealer or online.
What watch is pictured out of interest?
Victorinox officers