Reply With QuoteThat actually happened about six months ago, drunk, ran for bus home, fell. Not so much damage that time...Originally Posted by alfat33
Got a couple more Tissot at 36mm. Nice plongeur from '67, and a Seastar Seven from '72.
That looks nice bobbee. I’ve owned a couple of modern Tissots from new (if ‘90s counts as modern) and I think I could spend a lot of money if I started collecting older ones, I love the look of them. As far as I can tell Eterna and Tissot also sometimes used ESA quartz movements in the ‘70s, like the one in my Helvetia, so maybe these watches have more in common than similar appearance.
You should take care with all that running for a bus malarkey. I admire the old school medication regime though - are you certain it wasn’t the other way round? ;)
That actually happened about six months ago, drunk, ran for bus home, fell. Not so much damage that time...
Got a couple more Tissot at 36mm. Nice plongeur from '67, and a Seastar Seven from '72.
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See, that plongeur is exactly what I mean - something perfect about the proportions and layout, just a little different.
Here are two more from me then it must be someone else’s turn:
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Here's a couple more of my old Omegas. The gold Seamaster Deville is around 34.5mm, haven`t done much with it since buying it recently. The Constellation's around 35mm, possibly a tad bigger, with 19mm lugs spacing.
I like these two, definitely not selling either. The 18ct Rose Gold Omega I featured earlier has gone to a new home, but these two are definitely staying.
Another illustration of how quoted case size can be deceptive
35mm, 36mm and 36mm
However, to me eyes at least, the 35mm looks the biggest and the ZEX looks the smallest!
I dont think that its just down to case, dial and bezel design. The strap or bracelet seems to make a big difference. I think that one of the reasons the ZEX looks smaller is it almost blends into the bracelet. It wears best on it though as opposed to a strap in my opinion.
Mmm, that black pie-pan Constellation is lovely and (I guess) quite rare. Not jealous at all!
Mid-sixties Bulova, probably a Surf King. 34mm.
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And an Oris from the fifties, 32mm.
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I'll play - Rolex 114200 Olive green (on my 7.25" wrist)
34mm
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Nice. That's my favourite dial in Rolex's entire current range.
Love those; such a beautiful dial. Looks very good on you too. I know some think 34mm watches are too small for men, but they’re wrong.I'll play - Rolex 114200 Olive green (on my 7.25" wrist)
That's lovely!I'll play - Rolex 114200 Olive green (on my 7.25" wrist)
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I'll play - Rolex 114200 Olive green (on my 7.25" wrist)
The two watches I lust over in the space of a couple of posts... the 114200 wear a lot bigger than the 34mm suggests. I really liked it on my wrist (6.75")
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Me too! Green is a very Rolex colour too.
I held off buying the 114200 thinking there might be a green 116000 this year but it is not to be. I do wonder if Rolex mocked up the 36mm and 39mm versions and decided they had enough colours already.Me too! Green is a very Rolex colour too.
But I am very happy with the 114200. 34mm IS small by modern standards but it wears bigger than vintage pieces because it is at least 10mm thick.
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I can only agree with this... there almost felt no difference between the 34mm and the 36mm range on the wrist.
Here is a quick shot I took in the AD (6.75" wrist). I love the orange accent as well. do you find the green goes from sparkling to almost black in changing lights?
My PRS-10 and PRS-29a
That looks great with the Explorer handset!
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I’ve been eyeing up the Tudor black bay 36never since I tried it on at Heathrow a few months back. At duty free prices it was an absolute steal at £1600. After trying on a larger black bay it felt quite small, but last weekend I had another go and the 36mm was perfect.... definitely on the wish list
I can't resist adding this photo of a 34mm watch I used to have, and have recently had cause to remember....
Same size as an Air King, but with more aggressive styling - straight lines, crisp facets, broad lugs. And manual, too. These days manuals are almost always a lot more dressy.....but that's a winge for a different thread, eh? ;)
À la recherche du temps perdu.
It’s lovely, much nicer than an Air King.
For me an everyday beater under 36mm has got to be the Lorus Lumibrite RXF41AX7. Perfect combination of functionality and form especially when worn on a NATO.
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Small is beautiful
... and a modern
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Love the Hamiltons ^^^ Is that a Fiat 500 in the 10th picture?
Absolutely ^^ ... 500L from april 1969
Again, small IS beautiful :D
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Glorious collection there. Too hard to pick a winner!
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My little Searock.
The Top Time measures in at 36mm.
That is a stunner and the strap is perfect. How old is that?
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The watch? It’s from 1968 I believe. The strap is a modern-day Bulang. Thanks.
No surprise. In that 1960 - 1970 golden era of design. It's faultless.
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Indeed.
Absolutely ^^ ... 500L from april 1969
Again, small IS beautiful :D
114270 recently returned from service
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Stunning, one of these for me next I think.
114270 recently returned from service
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Only 35mm but wears a lot bigger
Is this a style that is available (can't see it on the official Rolex site) or is it a hybrid? Looks very nice indeed
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It's the blue dialled OP 116000 with Explorer hands fitted.
Thanks, but can you order it like that?
I picked this up last week-end, form the sales corner.
Its 35mm (or is it 34mm?)!
Its much smaller, than the other watches I wear, but I think it looks fine!
Nope; you’ll have to source the hands separately and have an independent watchmaker fit them. It’s not too difficult since they’re easy to come by, but it’s not as simple as just ordering it, either.
34mm is refreshing at times.
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