What time is it? Watches and horology

I'm not a fan of massive watches and like that that trend is over again, but.... This just looks too small imo

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I like the look of those. I'm going try one as the 40 mm looked massive on me. In my head a 37 would be perfect but I won't write this off on width alone. I've been after a retro inspired integrated bracelet watch for a while. I almost bought a Maurice lacroix aikon 39mm last week then I'm looking at the 38mm Tudor royal date then I'm back to the B&M Riviera 39. I find these pangs escalate quickly. Anything else I should be looking at? I'm not a fan of the Yema micro rotor or the CW twelve

This just looks too small imo.

Seeing photographs of people with Sunil sizes watches in the past, that was considered “normal”.

I honestly welcome 35mm, it’s how it wear in that sizes without the lug causing the bracelet to overhang.

I think we’re a little conditioned to massive sizes watches nowadays.

I think that's a bit of an odd pic because the bracelet clearly isn't sized properly on that one.

In the other shots it looks pretty much fine to me, though as I said I think 37mm would be better for me personally.

But it is also very much personal preference. It seems a majority of men think 40mm is the right size for a watch, and that's fine. I love my 36mm OP - and for me it's the right size, I find the 40/41 far too big for a non-diver - but the first thing my Rolex-wearing colleague said to me was "why did you buy such a small watch?".

It’s visually pleasing to see the bracelet that otherwise not easy to see when it’s 40mm.

Speaking of smaller watches I'm down bad for the Breitling Chronomat 40mm. Love the bracelet especially.

It's the bracelet that makes 36mm Rolexes not look so small I think.

Another watch where the sweet spot is probably between two sizes. The 40 / 36 split is definitely intended to be "men's / women's" sizing whether they present them as unisex or not.

They actually do a 38mm Chronomat but it's covered in diamonds.

I do like that 40mm GMT though.

You're all mad

Pretty remarkable 2998 with a bezel that has faded to green: https://hairspring.com/finds/green-don-bezel-2998-3-omega-speedmaster/

New in the game and your on top of it already
https://youtube.com/shorts/sTsmtkyyCQg?feature=share3

Kind of tempted to try that PRX now that it's in my size. But the nivada F77 is also a vibe.

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Pretty remarkable 2998 with a bezel that has faded to green: https://hairspring.com/finds/green-don-b­ezel-2998-3-omega-speedmaster/

That's lovely

... But $45k lovely

https://www.fratellowatches.com/australian-surfer-finds-rolex-submariner-in-the-pacific-ocean/

Damn, next time I'm out for a surf I am keeping my eyes on the ocean floor.

Not sure about that Nivada, as accurate a reproduction as it is. I like the hands and a few other details but the bezel is way too literal a RO homage. And the end links that try to make it look like an integrated bracelet are a bit of a fail.

Anyone ever come across the GW-M5610U-1CJF? It's a JDM version of the 5610U with a blue line and blue tint... halfway to a GW-5000 look, kinda. I'm undecided on it. Also wondering if the legibility suffers.

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I get what you mean. I'm not particularly bothered by the homage aspect. I just prefer the dial on the Nivada. For some reason i find the dial on the PRX to look a bit cheap. I don't know if its the super thin indicies paired with the structured dial, or the type. At as whole and at a glance i like it but there's something off about it. Never been hugely impressed by Tissot.

I agree, I think I prefer the dial and hands on the Nivada. The PRX automatics have a pseudo-clous de Paris texture but instead of being machined it's stamped and comes out looking quite soft. I think that makes it look a bit cheap. The "1853" also does look a bit naff.

The PRX is a lot nicer than pretty much any other Tissot I've seen though.

The new Sideral would like a word. Super cool IMO.

Hear, hear.

I’ve seen one it’s quite grey and the screen wasn’t as sharp as og 5610

They do look interesting. Feel like it’s hard to grok how nice they are from online pics though.

Teddy, whose videos I am consistently impressed with, did a good video with Tissot to announce them along with the PRX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl_8ahF568o&t=55s

The original fiberglass cases are cooler, in an Eames kinda way, but the carbon cases are still cool.

New Citizen mechanical GMT. 41mm, circa £1500.

Feels like a slightly odd combo of the integrated bracelet checklist (angular case, textured dial) with old school Rolex cues.

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I quite like that - integrated bracelet is nice.

Is it a thickboi though?