Inspiration small watches (34-37mm)
I really enjoy small watches and my collection of watches is unfortunately only a few. I’m interested in getting inspired however and saving/look out for different kind of small watches that I might purchase in the future or just to be on the lookout for. Could you share some inspirational images or name models of small watches (34-37mm) that you might own/have or maybe watches that you are curious about buying? Please feel free to share your thought, ideas and photos of watches in your collection if you do have any!
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IMO vintage watches look great in the smaller sizes no matter what size of wrist they are on.
Praesidius - 34mm.
Nivada Grenchen - 35mm
Benrus - 36.5mm
Oris - 36.5mm
Traska Commuter - 34mm and 36mm (and 38mm).
This Seamaster from the 70s is probably the coolest watch I own. Whenever I wear it, I always get asked "where did you get it?"
This Seamaster from the 70s is probably the coolest watch I own. Whenever I wear it, I always get asked "where did you get it?"
Amazing, it really is beautiful! If I may ask, how much did it cost you and what serial nr is it?
Praesidius - 34mm.
Nivada Grenchen - 35mm
Benrus - 36.5mm
Oris - 36.5mm
Traska Commuter - 34mm and 36mm (and 38mm).
Wow! The Traska and Oris, just stunning thanks for sharing! 🔥
Amazing, it really is beautiful! If I may ask, how much did it cost you and what serial nr is it?
I bought it for £500 & when I received it I thought it was fake. The serial number for it starts 166.0174 & I couldn't find any great info on it. Anything I did find suggested it was a Geneve rather than a Seamaster.
I sent it off to be serviced, making my concerns known, but when I got it back they informed me that all was good with it, nothing in the movement, hands, bracelet etc that wasn't genuine. I'm not convinced that it is a Seamaster. I think it may well be a Geneve that has had the dial replaced with an old stock new part dial. Even if that's the case I don't care as it's such a cool looking watch & one that I'll never sell anyway.
Marloe watches have the excellent Tay on sale at the moment, 35mm!
https://www.marloewatchcompany.com/products/tay-sail
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32mm
Here my two sub 40mm that are in the range that you're looking at. The pictures were take on an iPhone the distortion makes the watches look bigger than they are on my wrist (6.25")
Omega 166.0216 - 35mm x 45mm
GS SBGY007 - 38mm
Most of my collection is mid to small sized watches, for reference I have a 6.5in wrist.
PRX - 35mm
Khaki Pilot Pioneer - 36mm
Seiko Dolce - 34mm
King Seiko - 37mm
Marathon MSAR - 36mm
Here my two sub 40mm that are in the range that you're looking at. The pictures were take on an iPhone the distortion makes the watches look bigger than they are on my wrist (6.25")
Omega 166.0216 - 35mm x 45mm
GS SBGY007 - 38mm
Just lovely! Thanks for sharing. I’d love to get hands on one of those omegas, I love that model! Super clean.
If you'd consider a 32mm quartz that is
I love midsize watches! My whole collection consists of them! In fact my biggest watch is the Sinn 656S at 38.5mm
Here’s a couple of my favorites;
Mido Commander 8299
Longines Admiral
Omega Geneve
Longines Admiral L7
Most of my collection is mid to small sized watches, for reference I have a 6.5in wrist.
PRX - 35mm
Khaki Pilot Pioneer - 36mm
Seiko Dolce - 34mm
King Seiko - 37mm
Marathon MSAR - 36mm
I’ve wanted to get that prx with green dial for a while know, but it’s a bit above my budget. I tried the green quartz in a watch shop and it was such an amazing fit, how is the automatic one? Is it comfortable wearing? It looks stunning I love the waffle dial….
That Seiko Dolce 34mm… wow! Could you share the reference nr? I have to lookout for one of those it look stunning on your wrist, such a small and elegant look🔥👌🏼
Here’s my 33mm Hamilton 9415a from the late 90s. Love the size and the manual wind movement.
I’ve wanted to get that prx with green dial for a while know, but it’s a bit above my budget. I tried the green quartz in a watch shop and it was such an amazing fit, how is the automatic one? Is it comfortable wearing? It looks stunning I love the waffle dial….
That Seiko Dolce 34mm… wow! Could you share the reference nr? I have to lookout for one of those it look stunning on your wrist, such a small and elegant look🔥👌🏼
Dolce is badass
I tend to like more classically-sized watches (but mostly of modern manufacture) I have several sub 38mm in my collection. Some you might like:
Smiths Everest Expedition - 36mm. They have a couple of more old-school Explorer-like dials in this same case as well.
Lorca Model 1 GMT - 36mm, 37 at the bezel. There are few GMT watches at this size (Farer has a version of their Lander IV GMT in 36mm)
Baltic MR01 - 36mm. A modern twist on a classic look. Cool micro-rotor movement. I like the warmth of the hesalite crystal (but YMMV).
Lorier Falcon ii - 36mm. I like the waffle dial texture. Also has hesalite crystal which I think adds to the charm. This version is discontinued. The Falcon v iii keeps the waffle texture, and changes the dial to a more 3,6,9 explorer layout.
Junghans Max Bill 34mm manual wind, I love this one!
Most of my collection is in that size range.
Eterna Matic 1000
Camy “Battle of Hastings”
Vintage Nivada Antarctic Spider
Camy Challenger
Camy Club-Star
Here are some that are smaller, both ±30mm respectively.
Oris military watch
Cyma “Howard”
Where did you source that antarctic spider😍 have my eye on the reissue
I’ve wanted to get that prx with green dial for a while know, but it’s a bit above my budget. I tried the green quartz in a watch shop and it was such an amazing fit, how is the automatic one? Is it comfortable wearing? It looks stunning I love the waffle dial….
That Seiko Dolce 34mm… wow! Could you share the reference nr? I have to lookout for one of those it look stunning on your wrist, such a small and elegant look🔥👌🏼
The Auto is only slightly thicker at maybe 1mm, but nonetheless wears really well and amazingly comfortable. The only reason I got the auto is for that waffle dial, as I already have a sunburst green watch. The Dolce ref# is SACM150 I believe, high accuracy quartz +/- 10 secs a year and a beautiful goldflake dial for 300 is a steal! Not to mention the 5mm thickness
I tend to like more classically-sized watches (but mostly of modern manufacture) I have several sub 38mm in my collection. Some you might like:
Smiths Everest Expedition - 36mm. They have a couple of more old-school Explorer-like dials in this same case as well.
Lorca Model 1 GMT - 36mm, 37 at the bezel. There are few GMT watches at this size (Farer has a version of their Lander IV GMT in 36mm)
Baltic MR01 - 36mm. A modern twist on a classic look. Cool micro-rotor movement. I like the warmth of the hesalite crystal (but YMMV).
Lorier Falcon ii - 36mm. I like the waffle dial texture. Also has hesalite crystal which I think adds to the charm. This version is discontinued. The Falcon v iii keeps the waffle texture, and changes the dial to a more 3,6,9 explorer layout.
Love that whole collection, well done!
Where did you source that antarctic spider😍 have my eye on the reissue
It was a lucky pawn shop find. I restored it myself, which was little more than a service and new crystal. The watch has one or two battle scars from its past life, but it's in great condition overall considering its age.
The spider (triangulation) dial is very rare. I have only seen two others on the internet. I want to track down a period bracelet for it too for added effect.
I hear that the reissue is well-executed, but I'm hesitant to buy one due to size. I love how the watch looks on me at 35mm and 38mm is actually rather large for me personally, because I just love smaller watches.
If you want to track down another original, you have a lot of work cut out for you, ask me how I know.
It was a lucky pawn shop find. I restored it myself, which was little more than a service and new crystal. The watch has one or two battle scars from its past life, but it's in great condition overall considering its age.
The spider (triangulation) dial is very rare. I have only seen two others on the internet. I want to track down a period bracelet for it too for added effect.
I hear that the reissue is well-executed, but I'm hesitant to buy one due to size. I love how the watch looks on me at 35mm and 38mm is actually rather large for me personally, because I just love smaller watches.
If you want to track down another original, you have a lot of work cut out for you, ask me how I know.
I believe it, I've looked myself and theyre not common
Love that whole collection, well done!
Thanks! Appreciate it!
Marloe watches have the excellent Tay on sale at the moment, 35mm!
Just arrived! Lovely watch and super quality, but feels way dinky at 35mm with 41mm lug-to-lug. Then again, looks okay in the photo (I think), so maybe the “it wears small” narrative is all in my head 😄
Just arrived! Lovely watch and super quality, but feels way dinky at 35mm with 41mm lug-to-lug. Then again, looks okay in the photo (I think), so maybe the “it wears small” narrative is all in my head 😄
It looks great! The size looks perfect to me. Wish I'd been able to buy one in the sale! Thanks for letting me know