Let's Hear It For The Little Guys (36mm and under)

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30th January 2018, 20:14
trident-7

Of the full set of the "Dirty Dozen", 5 of them come in at sub 36mm. Here's another one of them: JLC WWW.

https://i.imgur.com/IBcfyNlh.jpg
30th January 2018, 23:16
trident-7

1945 IWC (Mark X) WWW. 34.9mm:

https://i.imgur.com/rSZ9FZxh.jpg
30th January 2018, 23:34
degsey

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkerwek1958

Most of my watches are 36mm or under.

Having given up taking other folks's watch jobs on to concentrate on my own stuff I can get my watches into the condition I like them to be. Still some way to go, but I`m getting there......and what's more I`m actually enjoying it again!

Here's a recently restored 1947 18ct Rose Gold Omega bumper automatic, superb watch but I've yet to wear it. Original plan was to sell it, it's been in my projects drawer for a few years and I finally got around to it late last year. The hands aren`t original and the dial's refinished, but it looks stunning on the wrist. Just needs a nicer strap.

It's 34mm but looks bigger on my 6.75" square wrist.

https://s14.postimg.org/xhrryd0wh/DSCN5745.jpg

Here's another, a 1951 Omega I`ve owned since 1998. Dial has been refinished many years ago. Hands are new genuine Omega NOS items. The calendar's useless because it's too small to read and it takes ages to reset!
https://s14.postimg.org/4s4w21pa9/DSCN5787.jpg

Here's one of my all-time favourites, a 1969 Omega cal 752 that measures around 36.5mm. Case ref is 168.023 or 166.032 for a date only version. Ideal watch for someone who wants vintage with a bit of wrist presence. I`ve owned this for many years but gave it a total restoration a couple of years back. Original (rare) bracelet's awaiting refinish too.

https://s14.postimg.org/56681bh01/DSCN4720.jpg

Here's a late 60s Dynamic, cal 565, bought as NOS in 2003/4. Doesn`t get much wear, but I like it too much to sell. Around 36mm across the shorter diameter so I guess it qualifies.

https://s14.postimg.org/xj1ps2d3l/DSCN4244.jpg

Here's one from ca 1972, bought this many years ago, recently gave it the full treatment (refinish, service etc). Sunburst finish looks superb now it's been refinished. My only hand-winder.

https://s14.postimg.org/455zc655d/DSCN5817.jpg
https://s14.postimg.org/p3c5aicsh/DSCN5804.jpg

Stunning Omegas. Great work on those.

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31st January 2018, 18:51
trident-7

The Iconic IWC Mark XI:

https://i.imgur.com/grY9Rrdh.jpg
31st January 2018, 18:54
Dr.f

Quote:

Originally Posted by trident-7

The Iconic IWC Mark XI:

https://i.imgur.com/grY9Rrdh.jpg

That's a seriously impressive collection
31st January 2018, 19:29
silvax

I have a few between 34-36mm

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4524/...41d67231_o.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4622/...dc580f37_c.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4665/...d4a16c4a_c.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4671/...149dd847_b.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4670/...8a37b97a_c.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4754/...9346fdfd_c.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4694/...dbd37717_c.jpg

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4709/...5dff5e6d_c.jpg
1st February 2018, 19:03
trident-7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.f

That's a seriously impressive collection

Thanks. I wore this 1945 NATO-dialed Record WWW today:

https://i.imgur.com/TlwM5DVh.jpg
1st February 2018, 20:27
Norbert

Apologises for the quality of the images but here goes, a few of my over the years purchases.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...44a946569c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d26c0e153e.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3ca07aef85.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/[IM...f6d73b4ed8.jpg20180201/09762d9c6985d82c18eefb74cf7159f3.jpg[/IMG]

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Norbert
1st February 2018, 21:44
trident-7

Nice Buren WWW. What's the Longines?
1st February 2018, 21:49
Norbert

Quote:

Originally Posted by trident-7

Nice Buren WWW. What's the Longines?

Here's an image of the back .
One I've had for a while that I keep promising I must research ... when I retire ....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...24c52399d6.jpg

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Norbert
1st February 2018, 22:21
Superman

Some stunning pieces ITT, bravo.
1st February 2018, 22:41
trident-7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norbert

Here's an image of the back .
One I've had for a while that I keep promising I must research ... when I retire ....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...24c52399d6.jpg

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Norbert

6B/159 RAF issued watch. 6B relates to equipment that can be used in flight but not mounted to the aircraft (6A is mounted) AM = Air Ministry. 4294 Serial number. 56 will be the year I think
2nd February 2018, 08:24
Norbert

Quote:

Originally Posted by trident-7

6B/159 RAF issued watch. 6B relates to equipment that can be used in flight but not mounted to the aircraft (6A is mounted) AM = Air Ministry. 4294 Serial number. 56 will be the year I think

Thank you , I do enjoy the "bonhomie" that prevails on this forum , most of the time from helpful enthusiasts .
Enjoy the passion & stimulation of this infuriating but harmless hobby ( compared to some ).

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Norbert
2nd February 2018, 12:08
Dr.f

The Grand Seiko sbgx 009
https://preview.ibb.co/dxqd66/image.jpg
2nd February 2018, 12:23
Norbert

Let's Hear It For The Little Guys (36mm and under)

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...bf1a2f0c4c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...20ed46deff.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1c0de45041.jpg
I think that's it !
It's an illness !!

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Norbert
20th March 2018, 14:35
UKWatchGuy

I like that a lot, has a touch of VC Overseas ‘looks’ particularly the shape of lug ends and the bezel shape.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeppeRober

Here’s my 36 mm Eterna Royal Kontiki.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...37e701adec.jpg
20th March 2018, 17:04
Der Amf

A couple or so years ago, I had a few 33-35mm watches, all vintage, manual wind and very slim: Poljot, Glashutte GUB, Sekonda, Wostok, Luch, Seiko. They've all gone now, and the only two small watches I've left are this 34mm early sixties Longines

https://s18.postimg.cc/889jz8mu1/20170531_113252-01.jpg

and this 30mm early twenties cushion case.

https://s18.postimg.cc/vp1exx8e1/201...5128-01-01.jpg

Both have Dennison made cases, both get regularly worn
24th March 2018, 08:27
Scott88

Quote:

Originally Posted by Der Amf

A couple or so years ago, I had a few 33-35mm watches, all vintage, manual wind and very slim: Poljot, Glashutte GUB, Sekonda, Wostok, Luch, Seiko. They've all gone now, and the only two small watches I've left are this 34mm early sixties Longines

https://s18.postimg.org/889jz8mu1/20..._113252-01.jpg

and this 30mm early twenties cushion case.

https://s18.postimg.org/vp1exx8e1/20...5128-01-01.jpg

Both have Dennison made cases, both get regularly worn

Great looking longines, I was handed down my great grandads one and it is very similar, really like your choice in strap. If you don’t mind me asking is the buckle original to the watch? 9ct Gold or gold plated? Asking as mines was missing and would like to try get the watch to authentic as possible. Cheers

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24th March 2018, 08:29
Der Amf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott88

Great looking longines, I was handed down my great grandads one and it is very similar, really like your choice in strap. If you don’t mind me asking is the buckle original to the watch? 9ct Gold or gold plated? Asking as mines was missing and would like to try get the watch to authentic as possible. Cheers

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I've got the original strap sitting in the original box somewhere, so I'll take a couple of photos for you. (At the moment it's simply the buckle that came with the Hirsch Lizard that the previous owner put on it)
24th March 2018, 08:34
MADDOG

This nice little 35mm Seiko ( Field watch ).

https://i.imgur.com/cnxJVXV.jpg
24th March 2018, 08:41
Scott88

Quote:

Originally Posted by Der Amf

I've got the original strap sitting in the original box somewhere, so I'll take a couple of photos for you. (At the moment it's simply the buckle that came with the Hirsch Lizard that the previous owner put on it)

Thank you, much appreciate. The Hirsch lizard really goes well with the watch.

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24th March 2018, 09:40
Der Amf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott88

Thank you, much appreciate. The Hirsch lizard really goes well with the watch.

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https://s18.postimg.cc/ogf9inel5/20180324_080753.jpg

https://s18.postimg.cc/flef8axk9/20180324_080639.jpg

https://s18.postimg.cc/lz8k87qmx/20180324_080515.jpg

Of course I can't be sure it was the original 1963 strap, but it is a genuine Longines crocodile strap for long ago
24th March 2018, 10:02
alfat33

Another one from me. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fd10b864ad.jpg

And this from the early ‘30s I think, a 30mm chrono.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2aed37d89e.jpg
24th March 2018, 11:07
Scott88

Quote:

Originally Posted by Der Amf

https://s18.postimg.org/ogf9inel5/20180324_080753.jpg

https://s18.postimg.org/flef8axk9/20180324_080639.jpg

https://s18.postimg.org/lz8k87qmx/20180324_080515.jpg

Of course I can't be sure it was the original 1963 strap, but it is a genuine Longines crocodile strap for long ago

Really nice. Thanks for taking the time to dig it out and take pics

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24th March 2018, 11:40
bobbee

28.5mm, Technos from the 1940's. Has an unusual screw on back, instead of the usual screw in type. It got damaged when I was wearing it and caught the Crystal on the newel post upstairs, scraping some numbers off.
Lovely ETA movement with "Cote de Geneve" stripes.

https://s5.postimg.cc/jrz8qtahj/IMG_20180322_105219.jpg https://s5.postimg.cc/q6y9n59dz/IMG_20180322_105353.jpg
24th March 2018, 11:54
Der Amf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott88

Really nice. Thanks for taking the time to dig it out and take pics

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No problem :) Do we think "Plaque Or" on the underside is French for gold plating? The case of the watch itself is English made 9ct
24th March 2018, 12:45
vekslak

Im one of the little guys 🤪https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c4ba11a507.jpg

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24th March 2018, 14:17
BillyCasper

32mm Junghans

https://i.imgur.com/U6YRqBFl.jpg?1
24th March 2018, 14:27
waser

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a38f84958c.jpg

My 34mm Air-King

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24th March 2018, 20:53
bobbee

30mm. Thomas Russell & son's, circa 1930's.

https://s5.postimg.cc/3s39l7olj/IMG929.jpg

32mm. Rotary, 19 jewel quartz.

https://s5.postimg.cc/v2okt4z87/IMG1007.jpg

32mm Westclox.

https://s5.postimg.cc/dcmw85qt3/IMG1048.jpg
24th March 2018, 21:14
bobbee

35mm. Waltham from 1915.

https://s5.postimg.cc/82hxgl3wn/IMG_20171116_091651.jpg

Read the story of this watch here: http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...31-Dirty-Harry
24th March 2018, 21:27
Velorum

Another 36mm arrived today so an updated shot of my sub 38mm collection

Its amazing how much difference the case, bezel and dial design makes to how big these wear

From left to right sizes are 36mm, 36mm, 35mm, 35mm

The 35mm Timex seems bigger than the 36mm ones!

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...pse5mjpnue.jpg
24th March 2018, 21:43
alfat33

Let's Hear It For The Little Guys (36mm and under)

How about this at 35mm? As Ian says, the design makes all the difference - I thought this was much bigger.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c73771d0f0.jpg

Edit: I just realised it looks a bit like that Eterna posted earlier.
24th March 2018, 21:56
andyd30

Got a few...

I also have a Smiths PRS-29A not pictured here, but the W10 in pic 2 is the one that gets all the wrist time...

1st pic:
33mm Omega Geneve
33mm Moeris ATP
2nd Pic:
34mm Hamilton GG-W-113
35mm Smiths W10
3rd Pic:
36mm Rodania Super Compressor
36mm OK Breil diver

https://image.ibb.co/eNiqAS/732_F7_A...BDF0254_DB.jpg
https://image.ibb.co/eQZK4n/FD88_E1_...E40_D4_D82.jpg
https://image.ibb.co/cnTCPn/B70_CF58...B4_D12_A56.jpg
24th March 2018, 22:58
Matdaytona

34mm pre sub from 1954
http://i.imgur.com/wDQ6mILl.jpg
24th March 2018, 23:20
Toshk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matdaytona

34mm pre sub from 1954
http://i.imgur.com/wDQ6mILl.jpg

Wow!
24th March 2018, 23:27
JGJG

Quote:

Originally Posted by Der Amf

https://s18.postimg.org/ogf9inel5/20180324_080753.jpg

https://s18.postimg.org/flef8axk9/20180324_080639.jpg

https://s18.postimg.org/lz8k87qmx/20180324_080515.jpg

Of course I can't be sure it was the original 1963 strap, but it is a genuine Longines crocodile strap for long ago

That’s very interesting, I’ve never noticed that before where one piece of a crocodile or alligator strap is flank and the other piece is full cut. Really looks good.
25th March 2018, 11:17
alfat33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Der Amf

Do we think "Plaque Or" on the underside is French for gold plating?

I researched this myself a little while ago and I think that is right. Often with a 10 or 20 to indicate how many microns thick the plating is.
25th March 2018, 18:57
davide

Around 30mm:

Hirco Sport, Tudor Oyster and Rolex Oyster Royal - all from 1940s.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4310/...f07108c3_z.jpg
26th March 2018, 01:26
Steve's Dad

https://i.imgur.com/j7sp5xY.jpg
26th March 2018, 14:11
WarrenVrs

Glycine (36mm) on an MN strap
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2e61cbc356.jpg

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26th March 2018, 15:27
ubruz

Quote:

Originally Posted by asmetana

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d79479110b.jpg

Like them both but love the coke bottle profile of the 114270 (left)

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nice
26th March 2018, 15:39
ubruz

1960 Rolex Oyster

https://rapwnq.bn.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none
26th March 2018, 15:59
sinner77

32 mm Longines Ultra Chron, 34 mm Stowa, 30 mm Mars, 31 mm Provita and 34 mm Seiko LCD

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3023e447d2.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3cf322c196.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b68f45ddd4.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...35952382be.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...17739642f2.jpg
26th March 2018, 16:55
Montello

Here is another, btw I wouldn’t call 36mm little, I’d call that average. 36mm has to be the standard size for a watch which is why so many are that size.

1964 Heuer Carrera Re-edition from 1999

https://s1.postimg.org/7q9dl1j39r/IMG_0584_Edited.jpg
26th March 2018, 18:54
J J Carter

https://ekgardening.files.wordpress....psbjxzytj7.jpg
26th March 2018, 18:58
Rmdf1960

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montello

Here is another, btw I wouldn’t call 36mm little, I’d call that average. 36mm has to be the standard size for a watch which is why so many are that size.

1964 Heuer Carrera Re-edition from 1999

https://s1.postimg.org/7q9dl1j39r/IMG_0584_Edited.jpg

Totally agree. Anything more than 36mm feels uncomfortable and looks too big IMHO even on my seven and a quarter inch wrist. That's one lovely chronograph to. Love the blue seconds.
27th March 2018, 08:16
Lemaniaman

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b4f0dc355e.jpg

We don’t see ‘Made in England’ anymore.
27th March 2018, 08:20
greasemonkey

1973 9ct gold longines,large for a vintage dress watch at 36mm,the bracelet is an 18ct gold one from the 1960's...https://i.imgur.com/KWfhgfr.jpg
27th March 2018, 12:39
bobbee

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfat33

How about this at 35mm? As Ian says, the design makes all the difference - I thought this was much bigger.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c73771d0f0.jpg

Edit: I just realised it looks a bit like that Eterna posted earlier.

Very nice mate.
Just thinking how much alike this is to yours.
36mm. From 1979.

https://s5.postimg.cc/p87durzjb/IMG_20180327_123646.jpg

Sorry about the bad pic, still shaky from my fall and subsequent imbibing yesterday...

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