The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

[RogerP]

I had a slate grey / rose gold Cellini and really liked it. I didn't find it too small. It's a dress watch, after all.

 

[Keith T]

There's definitely a ton of options out there for the guys willing or able to wear something in that size range. (Don't think I could rock a 32).

But talk about some 'vintage treasures' being available....the world's your oyster.

 

[TheWraith]

^ You know, it's funny. When you say 32mm, you automatically think too small. When I look at my Tudor on my wrist, sometimes I think it does look small (not bad, mind you, I just wasn't used to wearing a 32mm watch). But then when I take a photo of it on the wrist, it never looks too small. Funny.

 

[Keith T]

Well, it's really an issue up and down the case size spectrum, right? Some pieces, you hear people say, "It wears large".

Or conversely you hear " Yeah, it's 44mm but it actually wears smaller than that."

And that can certainly be true (either way) for lots of different reasons....dial color, bezel size, the thickness of the watch, case shape, or even the strap it's worn on....chunky strap vs. thin.

Obviously physical differences in a guy's build, wrist size, not to mention how the watch is worn (casually, sleeveless vs. under a dress shirt)-- all important factors too.

Aside from that, I guess it comes down to personal taste, and maybe most importantly, just what you are used to.

Back in the day I thought Panerais were ridiculously oversized, but I eventually warmed up to the idea. Checked out the brand, the history. Tried a few on, and eventually fell in lust with the Radiomir. It doesn't seem so big to me any more. (Note: it's still a big damn watch.)

Yet I wear a Curvex to work a few times a month as well...but I have to say it's probably the smallest I could go, and obviously it's curved and rectangular. (The strap is 18mm wide). So I'm also Team Small Watch LOL.

S'all good.

 

[TheWraith]

^ All good.

 

[RogerP]

Pretty sure mine was `~35mm. Def, not 32.

 

[in stitches]

that was the one my boss had. he traded it for the tiffany i posted a while back. gorgeous watch.

 

[no frills]

Still working today, wearing Nautilus.



Working SUPER hard.



Hey. Where is my Nautilus in this pic above?

 

[Betelgeuse]



Looking good TC family!

Pop quiz: what has a thumb, wears a Nautilus, and is en route to the airport to catch a flight before the game begins because he needs to work on Sunday evening?

THIS guy.

Spoiler

If my work allowed me to buy those watches, I would be more than pleased to miss the Super Bowl and work on Sundays.

 

[Hayward]

If your watch looks bigger in pictures, you may have wide angle close up effect.

 

[MatthewG18]

Working SUPER hard.

Looking sharp Frills!
Oh wow don't work too hard there mate, wouldn't want you to strain your self!

 

[mimo]

I admire how you suffer for your art, Frilly!

I also suggest your tailor makes the waist of your suits a touch less trim across the sternum. Your Johnny Bravo physique is hard to tailor for, clearly, and although that pinching around your top button shows off your manly chest, it doesn't do your suit justice. Which is more important, because this is Styleforum.

 

[no frills]

I admire how you suffer for your art, Frilly!

I also suggest your tailor makes the waist of your suits a touch less trim across the sternum. Your Johnny Bravo physique is hard to tailor for, clearly, and although that pinching around your top button shows off your manly chest, it doesn't do your suit justice. Which is more important, because this is Styleforum.

Oh no, I actually like that pinching. After all, it is largely because I am always somehow magically captured in mid-hip-thrust whenever someone takes pics of me.

Suggestive? Not at all.

Perhaps preparing for the day when Kate finally meets me? Absolutely.

 

[mimo]

largely because I am always somehow magically captured posing shamelessly in mid-hip-thrust whenever someone takes pics of me.

Got you.

 

[in stitches]

measured the cellini, 32mm it is. i never would have guessed that, it looks larger. how about that.