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Offline bimmerman

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Are small watches back in fashion???
« on: February 21, 2018, 07:07:29 PM »
Recently there's been a trend where new watches from Omega, Bell&Ross and others are starting to shrink a little with sizes below 40mm starting to reappear in their product range.

I have small 6.25 inch wrists and I find 40-42mm to be the sweet spot for me as anything smaller feels a little odd.

What do you think? Will the smaller sizes catch on? Or is this just a passing fad? Would you wear a 38mm modern watch?

Offline chrisyen

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2018, 08:09:09 PM »
Basel 2017 we saw BR hv the vintage series redesign to 38.5mm for V1

Shrink to 41mm for V2

SIHH already telling
38-40

Omega hv the trilogy back to old size
But that’s the reissue

SIHH also see trend on back to smaller size 38-41mm

Coming Basel 2018 might see it all


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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2018, 07:45:45 AM »
I think so. Good for my wrist.
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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2018, 08:08:25 AM »
Even Panerai has started to reduce their watch diameters with the 38mm due and the submersible at 42mm.

So it seems that most of the manufactures are back to moderate sizing.


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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2018, 08:45:54 AM »
Just a rumour but I heard that the 2018 Submariner will debut at Basel World with thin lugs like the old 16610 but the case size will increase from 40mm to 42mm. So while the new Sub grows slightly in size, it will appear slimmer and more elegant.

There will also be an updated movement will more power reserve. True or not we will soon find out.
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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2018, 10:46:09 AM »
Only Rolex made their watches bigger ??? eg datejust?

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2018, 01:23:26 PM »
Only Rolex made their watches bigger ??? eg datejust?

No, they did shrink the DD 41mm back to 40mm.


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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2018, 02:21:34 PM »
Only Rolex made their watches bigger ??? eg datejust?

No, they did shrink the DD 41mm back to 40mm.


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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2018, 06:50:39 AM »
Sometimes I find it refreshing wearing back my old 36mm Datejusts & Day-Date

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2018, 10:34:47 AM »
I believe so. Rolex is the only brand that is currently making watches of a bigger size, i.e. 43mm seadweller. IWC and even Panerai is making smaller watches.

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2018, 06:06:45 AM »
I think its also a by-product of increased interest in vintage watches. Lots of brands are re-issuing previous designs, hence the smaller sizes.

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2018, 08:33:39 PM »
Yes, shrink it baby

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2018, 11:04:01 AM »
I think so. Good for my wrist.
Same here. Own preference.

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2018, 04:03:10 PM »
Yes, personal preference.

I seems preferring smaller watch size. Most of my watches are  ranging from 30mm to 39mm.

They always slip nicely underneath my sleeves and less likely get scratched.


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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2018, 07:40:01 PM »
Yes, they are coming back. Tudor just release BB58 in baselworld 2018. It will take a couple of years but it's progressing.

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2018, 12:19:51 PM »
Hublot Big Bang Unico also hv 42mm version now


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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #16 on: March 29, 2018, 12:25:14 PM »
Longiness Legend Diver 36mm

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2018, 04:45:23 AM »
It's a great thing! I hate how watches were getting bigger and bigger.  If Rolex shrinks the Skydweller down to slightly below 40mm, it would be perfect!

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #18 on: April 18, 2018, 06:30:56 PM »
Yes, Bell and Ross has also some smaller watches that fit smaller wrists

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #19 on: April 19, 2018, 07:31:37 AM »
Retro is back, so it makes sense that they are going smaller in size.

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #20 on: April 20, 2018, 07:10:59 AM »
All three hands watches should have smaller dial or case~!
But not too small lah~!
The Daytona C in Steel is my dream watch now...

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #21 on: September 04, 2018, 12:20:43 AM »
i am always thought bigger size is nicer because its prominent until i got my seiko sarb035 38.5cm.
Rolex airking 34cm still very comfortable and under stated on the wrist.
 

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #22 on: September 05, 2018, 07:15:23 AM »
Smaller size equates to cost saving by the manufacturer, but they still charge a premium out of it...

Not a bad business model I would say... just my thoughts though...

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #23 on: September 05, 2018, 08:43:46 AM »
Omega Aqua Terra 38.5mm. 38-42mm would be just nice. Not too big nor small.

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Re: Are small watches back in fashion???
« Reply #24 on: September 08, 2018, 01:15:14 PM »


36-38mm is very comfortable size. I think swiss watch size reducing also cater for new rich China market?


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