Does end link to end link length bother you?
So I have a tiny wrist, barely 6 inch or 15 cm, my 3861 speedy with a lug to lug of 47 mm is basically the biggest watch I can wear, but I have never noticed the end link length since the new speedy bracelet pulls right down. Anyway I tried on a Tisst PRX today, on paper its size should fit me well but its rugged end links made it something like a 50 mm case across the wrist and looks kinda comical on me. So, has similar issues like this steered you off from a watch purachse, or you don't really see the added length by rugged end links a problem at all?
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My wrist is only ~16cm and I also had the same problem with the 40mm Tissot PRX. Some integrated bracelets can push a watch to unwearable sizes for smaller wrists, but in the case of the PRX, the watch head wears quite big on its own. Until Tissot makes a mid-size PRX, there's always the 37mm Vacheron Constantin 222. 💸💸💸
But for now I have my 34mm PRX alternative:
Didn't have this problem (yet) cause I only bought watches on strap. I just ordered my first watch on bracelet, will see how it looks. But I find the manufacturers could provide more informations about the dimensions of their watches. It can only make the potential customer more able to project how the watch will look on the wrist
-Diameter excl/incl crown
-Lug to lug
-Pin to pin (thank you Farer)
-If male end-link on bracelet, total dimension
-height of case/bezel/bulby caseback/glass if domed
-Strap or bracelet tappering/lug width
-...
Had a Bulova Lunar Pilot and wound up selling it because of its massive 51mm lug-to-lug and flat case. Would always overhang my wrist.
I have 6 inch wrists - and I've only encountered end link to end link problems with integrated bracelets, the PRX being one of them. To me, lug to lug and how much the end links are curved is most important of all. Similar to integrated bracelets, certain brands have very long lugs which leads to a similar issue. Hamilton for example, a lot of their watches have long lugs that don't really curve, that makes wearability an issue for me - watches like the Khaki King is 40mm, but has 49mm lug to lug with very straight lugs - I tried one on and it looked huge on my small wrists.
Didn't have this problem (yet) cause I only bought watches on strap. I just ordered my first watch on bracelet, will see how it looks. But I find the manufacturers could provide more informations about the dimensions of their watches. It can only make the potential customer more able to project how the watch will look on the wrist
-Diameter excl/incl crown
-Lug to lug
-Pin to pin (thank you Farer)
-If male end-link on bracelet, total dimension
-height of case/bezel/bulby caseback/glass if domed
-Strap or bracelet tappering/lug width
-...
I think the whole "it's a 40mm but wears like a 42mm etc." Could be helpful as well. My comment below re. The Hamilton Khaki King is a great example of how basic dimensions can be misleading.
I think the whole "it's a 40mm but wears like a 42mm etc." Could be helpful as well. My comment below re. The Hamilton Khaki King is a great example of how basic dimensions can be misleading.
I see what you mean but I don't think a brand can write something like "it's a 40 but wears as", because it's subjective. You can say it in the forums and it's very helpful, the sale person can say that to the client but it would seems weird to me if it was written on the website directly.
Longines and Nomos are also known for their long lugs.
Speaking of German watchmakers, I think of Junghans with their Max Bill collection... the dial opening could be another useful specs to give. a 37mm Max Bill looks way bigger than its size suggest, whereas a 40mm diver wears smaller because of the big bezel and the smaller dial
As someone who has a 6.25” wrist, it would really only ‘bother’ me if I had to wear it. I’ve learned to appreciate a ’well proportioned’ watch without having to own it, myself. There’s plenty of other options out there for me.
This is an important measurement. The 42mm Oris Aquis with female end links sits better on my wrist than the Tissot PRX.
I bought the Longines Spirit Zulu Time on a strap rather than bracelet for this specific reason.
The closest experience to yours I have is having to wear those G Shock straps that make the lug to lug even bigger. Luckily those are G Shocks so it's not a deal breaker, but I had a really cool casio diver with a really big lug to lug that made me not like it at all! I I ended up giving that watch to a coworker with less discriminating taste, so it's a happy ending. I'm trying to stay away from integrated bracelets because that's where a lot wacky fits for me happen.
My wrist is only ~16cm and I also had the same problem with the 40mm Tissot PRX. Some integrated bracelets can push a watch to unwearable sizes for smaller wrists, but in the case of the PRX, the watch head wears quite big on its own. Until Tissot makes a mid-size PRX, there's always the 37mm Vacheron Constantin 222. 💸💸💸
But for now I have my 34mm PRX alternative:
Oh boy do I have news for you...
https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-us/t1372101135100.html
Oh boy do I have news for you...
https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-us/t1372101135100.html
And they recently released a 35mm PRX with an automatic movement! But it's a very premium model, so I'm hoping that the rest of the colors will follow soon.
https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-en/t9312074133600.html
No. It does not bother me at all.
I don't mind 50mmish lug to lug with overhang on my 6.25 inches wrist. My omega SMP 300m (50mm) and IWC Pilot's Chronograph 41 (52mm) both have over hang but they are pure sport watches so or doesn't bother me. I'm pickier about dress case size and lug-to-lug. Dress shouldn't have any lug over hang or atleast the most minimal possible. And case shoul be 39mm and under of it's a simple dress piece. I understand 40 is acceptable when they add in additional complications like a moonphase