Watch Size Evolution

All tastes are cyclical. Smaller watches are coming back right now, but I would imagine that larger ones will dominate again in the future. It's kind of like the width of ties and suit lapels -- they go back and forth over time.

39mm is a good size I’m a pretty beefy dude and pull it off with ease.. and I prefer bigger watches. But as long as the lug with isn’t below 19mm and a wing span under 45ish mm im okay

I feeling the same way and my Aquascaphe changed my mind too. Now i even wear a 34mm Zenith and it‘s cool.

I have sorta gone the other way. I have 33mm vintage watches that I used to wear exclusively but rarely wear anymore. I think 38mm is the smallest I’m happy with.

I love wearing my 43-44mm watches. They are comfortable but I can’t help the feeling that I’m going to bang them off of everything.

I’ve settled at 39-41mm as most comfortable for going about my daily routine.

I found a vintage peice (will post over the weekend) and it's a 34mm-35mm and I love the way it looks. I never, ever thought I would wear or even like that dial size. Goes to show you have to try it before making a determination.

I am good with 35-40mm.

I have worn 42mm but I think it’s oversized for my pretty average 7inch wrist.

I don’t care for huge hulking watches. Gives me a bad side of Invicta vibe.

That is just such a enticing design. Every time I see it I'm feelings things...

Looove Baltic...hope to get one someday.

Fake patina will be a passing fad.

Thank you.

I surprised myself with a Henry Archer for father's day. I was literally shocked when it arrived. I thanked myself and shed a tear.

I love the look of this and they have a great reputation too.

I think the "issue" with large watches is that mass, gravity and resulting weight-pull is independent of wrist size. When you wear a smaller watch for the first time it can be "weirdly comfortable".

Sometimes you might want to feel the heft, and that's okay too, but some things only a watch of small height and diameter can give you. In terms of looks I can enjoy both (admittedly I get the oversized look from 38mm watches 😬) but I am quite happy that I can wear 34mm watches while keeping good proportions... at sub 90g they almost vanish even on a steel bracelet.

That’s a great looking Baltic!💯My collection has gone down in size a bit lately. While I used to hover right around 44mm and didn’t deviate from that, now I own several 41mm watches. I’m pretty sure, other than some smaller antique /vintage watches, that I’ll be staying there.

Same. Even during the giant watch phase I set a cap for myself at 42mm. Now I prefer watches more suited to my wrist size ( 35mm to 39mm ). But to each his or her own. 😊

The only change I would make is the crown. Grinds a bit...does not have a clutch system. Other than that I'm happy do far. Thx.

I've never heard of Henry Archer. Looked them up a few moments ago, very I interesting designs and I really like the dial colors. This is what's so great about this platform...learning from the rest of you. Thx!

well, you are ours now. Kick back and relax, while your train is going to 36mmville.

Smaller watches are stunning. And this baltic of yours isn't an exception. Wonderfull watch and great gift! Congrats!

Glad to be part of the new team! Thank you!

I like the trend of watch sizes going smaller. Whilst it’s nice to wearing a larger watch occasionally, just can’t get used to having a dinner plate or an ice hockey puck strapped to your wrist all the time.

I have 18cm (7.1 inch) wrists and have watches with case sizes all the way from 32mm to 50mm. So far, I can comfortably wear anything from 36mm to 42mm. Beyond this range, it gets a little getting used to.

Right! Cool little micro brand. They're known for their purple dial on a diver. It's part of my ROYGBV collection.

My multi brand ad seller texted me while lock downs caused by the global pandemic were still in effect that a black ceramic Tudor was available if I was interested. I am fond of modern Tudors, gave my credit card info with the understanding that Tudor sales with this shop were final, you could receive a credit note but not a refund if you wanted to return the item for any reason. I was examining the watch one morning when my wife looked at the 41mm case all in black, suggested that it was too small for a grown man,lol. She took the new watch to wear as her beater watch but allows me to borrow it when she is not using it. I know that a lot of guys have been sourcing smaller watches during recent years as the ladies have been buying larger ones. One honest Tudor seller hinted that in a perfect world for manufacturers all watches would be uni sex in size, that theory sounds right to me. I have a lot of favourite watches that I purchased in the years before case sizes started to trend downwards, I have every intention of keeping them in my rotation. It really depends on the owner’s preferences and the watch. I believe the Rolex Datejust is perfect at 36mm knew a guy well over 6ft and 250 pounds who wanted to trade for my Breitling 48mm Super Avenger offering his Datejust when we met a few years ago. I convinced him that it was not a fair trade for either of us since my SA is promised to one of my nephews, his Rolex should be gifted to be gifted to one of his oversized adult sons.

Good insight. While I'm starting to appreciate smaller sizes I am still a 42mm and up guy at heart. Larger frame/wrist size allow me to go in that direction. Too bad the blacked out Tudor got commandeered, but wives always win😉. At least it's still in the household, enjoy...