Anyone keen on watches?

[Roy S]

Pure class Barry.

My two Rolex, not too 'blingy' I think? Reasonably sized at 40mm for the Sub and 42mm for the Explorer.





Not many places I'd chance wearing them in public although the Explorer isn't as recognisable as the Sub.

[Roy S]

Another from the Orient box

[struth]

a classic look. very smart

[Macca]

Still can't open the link, but I can understand your problem. IMO, today's men's watches are far too big, chunky and 'macho'. It's probably fashionable, but my watch of 50 years has a dial diameter of about 26.5mm:



I hope the current trend for big watches has run it's course.

I also think that a lot of current men's watches (particularly Rolex) are too 'blingy'.

That's a pretty cool watch, I would wear something like that.

The big watches look silly to me, even on blokes with forearms like Popeye. I don't get the appeal at all.

[Barry]

Nice, is that a yellow dial or just 'yellowed'? I have large hands and normal sized bone structure, but little muscle, so I also like to wear smaller watches, max 40mm, preferable size is 38mm, but also wear old 36mms. For me austere is the best look for watches, one or two colours, brushed metal rather than shiny, and absolutely no ****ing diamantes!!

It's not a good photograph, so it doesn't show the (vertically brushed) silver finish of the dial, which in daylight looks white. The photo was taken with 'white' LED table lamp with an oatmeal coloured shade. The "yellow" look is simply reflection of the light - though I'm sure Rolex would describe it as 'champagne'.

[Roy S]

Don’t think Bazza’s gonna like this one

[Barry]

Pure class Barry.

My two Rolex, not too 'blingy' I think? Reasonably sized at 40mm for the Sub and 42mm for the Explorer.





Not many places I'd chance wearing them in public although the Explorer isn't as recognisable as the Sub.

I like the look of them, and maybe don't understand the dimensions quoted. Is it the diameter of the dial, excluding the escutcheon, or is it the overall width of the case? Your Submariner looks to have the same relative fit to your wrist as mine, yet the Explorer look to be too big.

Regarding appearance, chronometers have their place especially if you are, say, a pilot or a genuine explorer - but for everyday wear they just look OTT.

I can understand your reluctance to wear them in public, yet there has only been one occasion whilst travelling when I have taken it off my wrist, out of a sense of etiquette and decorum. That was when I was wandering around the back streets of Aden in Yemen. Over 50 years, and having visited over 70 countries, it only leaves my wrist when I shower (a bit unnecessary seeing it is a Rolex 'Oyster' and completely waterproof!) - but then that's me.

[struth]

good watch... would have been great with the mighty groundhogs cover

[struth]

I like the look of them, and maybe don't understand the dimensions quoted. Is it the diameter of the dial, excluding the escutcheon, or is it the overall width of the case? Your Submariner looks to have the same relative fit to your wrist as mine, yet the Explorer look to be too big.

Regarding appearance, chronometers have their place especially if you are, say, a pilot or a genuine explorer - but for everyday wear they just look OTT.

I can understand your reluctance to wear them in public, yet there has only been one occasion whilst travelling when I have taken it off my wrist, out of a sense of etiquette and decorum. That was when I was wandering around the back streets of Aden in Yemen. Over 50 years, and having visited over 70 countries, it only leaves my wrist when I shower (a bit unnecessary seeing it is a Rolex 'Oyster' and completely waterproof!) - but then that's me.

bezel to bezel excluding crown

[Roy S]

I like the look of them, and maybe don't understand the dimensions quoted. Is it the diameter of the dial, excluding the escutcheon, or is it the overall width of the case? Your Submariner looks to have the same relative fit to your wrist as mine, yet the Explorer look to be too big.

The diameter includes the bezel but excludes the crown. The Explorer is 2mm larger but feels fine on wrist. I don't think the close up pictures give a proper idea of how they look in reality, I was concentrating on photographing the watch rather than giving consideration to demonstrating how it was wearing.

Excellent review here



Perhaps it does wear a little large?

Anyway now I’ve gone to the trouble of getting it out of the safe and setting it it has usurped the eco drive as watch of the day.

good watch... would have been great with the mighty groundhogs cover

Now you're talking Grant!