The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

[neph93]

That is an interesting point @Chap  There has certainly ended up being an element of perfectionism in my search for a watch. Maybe I just haven’t found “the one” yet?

[DougNg]

That Victorinox has a reputation of being pretty indestructible. Nice pick up.

[Handlebars]

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[mclaincausey]

@Handlebars:

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Trying to get into the watch game. Victorinox don't get many mentions but I like the brand and the INOX seems very Iron Heart-ey. Plus the red face is unique. The only problem is that it's 13.6mm tall which is proving difficult to wear with UHF sleeves.

I have a watch that is almost 16mm thick. I tend to fold uhf sleeve cuffs in half on my watch hand, works well.

[neph93]

If I have to have my cuffs fastended at wrist level for more than 5 minutes my head threatens to explode. I’m basically a three year old, but it means I can have a big thick watch, one day when I finally find «The One» [emoji849]

[Handlebars]

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[neph93]

Oh shit! That’s the one [emoji7]

[Chris]

@neph93:

If I have to have my cuffs fastended at wrist level for more than 5 minutes my head threatens to explode. I’m basically a three year old, but it means I can have a big thick watch, one day when I finally find «The One» [emoji849]

Same here. I even push up the sleeves on long sleeve T-shirts because of my wrist anxiety.

There is a second issue with tall watches to consider, neph.  If you're clumsy, like I am, then you'll often be banging your watch into door frames, counters, chairs, basically everything.  Just something to keep in mind during your search…

[Chris]

The red dial on that Victorinox is nice, @Handlebars.  I meant to say so earlier; the INOX series seems like a solid bang for the buck.

[DougNg]

Uhhhh

If you’re already struggling with the thickness, I have some bad news regarding the nato…

[mclaincausey]

Great deals on Seiko at Macy's
https://www.macys.com/shop/jewelry-watches/mens-watches/Brand/Seiko?id=57386

They have the other (PADI) version of my SUN019 GMT dive watch (which I call Big Ugly) for $350 with a code, among other deals. The PADI GMT has a quick-set hour hand ("true GMT"), which I think is pretty rare this side of Grand Seiko, Rolex, and Omega, and very handy for changing time zones or "springing forward" as many of us just had to do.

[neph93]

As I’m in something resembling civilisation (Liverpool) I actually got to try on a couple of watches that I’ve liked the look of on the internet. Two Hamiltons:

I was slightly surprised to find that I think they’re both a little big. Also the olive automatic, which has been an on screen favourite looked a little cheap irl. The other is perhaps is the same as the one you had for sale @UnTucked ?

[UnTucked]

Wow, you have tiny girly wrists lol!

And yes, the leather strap one appears to be identical to the one I have posted

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[neph93]

@UnTucked:

Wow, you have tiny girly wrists lol!

I know! Big hands, tiny wrists… go figure.

[UnTucked]

The Khaki Field is 38mm, right?

I don't recall the dimensions….. still haven't worn it

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[neph93]

@UnTucked:

The Khaki Field is 38mm, right?

I don't recall the dimensions….. still haven't worn it

This one was a 42mm as was the olive field watch. They come in a variety of dimensions.

I din’t think these are too big, but I’d like them smaller, like 38-40mm.

[UnTucked]

Just checked…

Mine is 42... Definitely seems bigger on you.

I'm thinking to start wearing it soon..... Waiting for some puzzle pieces of my life to fall I to place.

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[Graeme]

@neph93 the lugs don't extend past the sides of your girlie wrists, so I think that you'd be fine with a 42 mm. You'd get used to the size after a few days.

But a 38 mm would work too, and if you prefer that size, go for it.

[Appfaff]

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[UnTucked]

Finally on my wrist

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