Reply With QuoteWith no issue at all - for example, I'd wear any of these:
... to wear as a man?
Seen this today and rather like it.
Must be my feminine side coming through.
https://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/...855j1-p-47795/
With no issue at all - for example, I'd wear any of these:
I suppose the Seiko would look similar to a Longines Conquest Heritage. Similar size at 34mm. Apart from the size and maybe style of bracelet it looks pretty unisex to me.
I would have no problem doing so.
In fact the model shown is bigger than a number of my watches.
For a while I wore a Tag Formula 1 ladies size, regret selling TDH.
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Depending on size and style obviously, but yes - I would. I believe that one has a 34mm case which is just about as small as I'd go, but I'd prefer 34mm to 40.
I wouldn't personally as I like larger watches. Although the case size is 36mm so the same as a Gents Datejust.
Watch design is subjective, if you like it, go for it.Sent from my GT-I9505 using TapatalkOriginally Posted by Watchdude
My smallest is 33mm and looks fine to me.
Im reality few of the people around us give these things a second glance.
Tried it on in John Lewis and it did seem a tad off, possibly the bracelet design. I thought it would look great on my wife though.
Great value I think:
https://www.hillierjewellers.co.uk/l...SABEgIiIfD_BwE
Would look good on a nice croc strap I think.
I really cant think why this is being advertised as a womans watch - I guess that whomever lists these things is just making assumptions based upon the size.
Personally, I love SS cases with gold hands / indices etc.
I was seriously considering buying a preowned Linde Werdelin 3 timer with a white face - they had it listed as designed especially for women but it was just a watch I liked and hard to say you had to be a particular gender to wear it .
I definitely would. We're in an era where none of this matters any more.
Agreed, however resale value may suffer a bit. Unless you sell here on TZ maybe
This also looked great btw:
https://www.britishwatchcompany.com/...rp852j1-p23288
Possibly. But imho that should never be the guiding factor in buying a watch.Agreed, however resale value may suffer a bit. Unless you sell here on TZ maybe
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If it's just down to dial size - absolutely. If it's clearly feminine dial/bracelet no. I actually tried a ladies watch on in John Lewis last year during the sale but the strap was too small. : (
In theory yes but I have a bad track record for keeping watches so keeping an eye on resale value seems sensible for a notorious flipper.
No question.
Flipping genders. Flipping watches. It’s one big promiscuous riot of experimentation
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Unless we are talking about a very feminine jewelled cocktail watch or the likes I think it's hard to define a women's watch.
I certainly wouldn't judge on the basis of size which is dictated more by fashion than gender. Many of the men's watches from yesteryear as worn by fighter pilots, senior politicians and the like would today be called a women's watch based on size. However, the actions and bravery of so many of these people would dispel any concerns about their masculinity.
The maxi watch trend now appears to be heading back towards 38-42mm. Who knows, with the current drive for retro styled watches, in 10 years time it may become fashionable for men to wear smaller watches!
In short, if you like it buy it and enjoy it; if others don't like it remember it's their problem not yours!
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Most of my watches are 34 to 36mm vintage or ‘older’ watches with designs based in the 90s before the big watch bug took hold.
I think it depends on design too, I wouldn’t wear my wife’s 34mm Armani ceramics!
The only mid-size watches I struggle with are divers, the dials end up looking too small if the overall case size is around 36mm.
Paul
I once bought a Tag. Which in the shop was described as Unisex. So I suppose I have to yes!
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The Rolex yachtmaster is also sometimes sold as a watch for both men and women.
Why not indeed? I have a bunch of similar sized vintage watches – no problem there!
A 36mm case diameter just like my Rolex OP which I wear most days.
In fact,I came close to buying the 34mm size in the shop when trying it on (skinny wrists,eh?)but restrained myself and held out for the 36mm.
As said,wear what you like and enjoy.
I currently have a ladies Breitling.........go figure!
Breitling Transocean Chrono 38 by Adam Stringer, on Flickr
Was hoping you would post this again. Forget where I first saw your post. Absolutely love this watch.I currently have a ladies Breitling.........go figure!
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I'd wear that in a heartbeat. Possibly a first for me, not being much of a fan of the brand.I currently have a ladies Breitling.........go figure!
Love that, cannot see it in any gender basis other than superrb.I currently have a ladies Breitling.........go figure!
I think one of the nicest watches in Sinn's line-up is the U200, which they fall shy of actually calling a ladies watch, but they treat as one.
So yeah, I would wear a women's watch.
Would I wear a woman's watch?
No, but I'd wear a small watch not specifically designed for a woman.
Women, like watches, come in all different sizes in my experience!
Someone under 5'3" is no more guaranteed to be a woman than a watch under 40mm is guaranteed to be a woman's watch!
Simple!
M
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Oh that's nice - would wear that.
I’m resurrecting this thread as I recently spotted this one. Marketed as a woman’s watch, but I’d definitely wear it!
Same size as the other Captain cooks but in a rather nice white bezel, silver dial finish.
Loads of men wear Daytona’s
JLC's master ultra thin moon watch in the 34mm incarnation is marketed as a women's watch. Given the "men's" version is 39mm this should suit many men much better.
As long as it’s not overtly targeted to women then yes, can wear down to a 33-34mm as long as mostly dial.
You don't lot of men's watches with the dial colour, perhaps why it's marketed as ladies watch.I’m resurrecting this thread as I recently spotted this one. Marketed as a woman’s watch, but I’d definitely wear it!
Same size as the other Captain cooks but in a rather nice white bezel, silver dial finish.
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I have some vintage watches in the mid 30s range (have one on right now), but they're not women's watches.
M
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Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
The comedy never stops in here!
Quite a few brands have fallen for the idea that 40-42mm is a men’s watch, while 36mm must be a women’s watch, even though this wasn’t true in the recent past. While this works reasonably well for watches with a large bezel, if you have slim wrists 40mm is a honkingky huge dress watch (eg VC’s Patrimony). I’d probably prefer the 36mm, while wishing it was 38mm. It’s surprising how few choices there are in 38mm, given that a great many people with slim wrists think this is the Goldilocks size. Personally I find most watches are either too big or too small.
Both Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet quietly made their 37mm women’s Overseas and Royal Oaks unisex, but to my eye there’s something not quite right about them as men’s watches. Changing the dial of a watch designed for women and calling it unisex doesn’t make it so. However it may be better than marketing any watch under 40mm a women’s watch, as for many people the men’s version simply won’t fit.
No. Just like I wouldn’t buy a women’s clothing, undergarments, shoes or accessories:-)
Buying women's underwear can be great fun.
I draw the line at wearing it though...
M
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Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
True, I only really care about my own glances, but even in that respect I have preferences. Or I wouldn't be here!
Smaller watches seem to be coming back around - I notice that the Certina DS Action got quietly released as a 38mm a few weeks ago and even Alpina are starting to issue 40mm versions of bigger watches (such as the Star Timer).
I’ve been circling the idea of a 38mm due since they came out. Seems a bit at odds to Panerai perception but I think they look great.
https://www.panerai.com/gb/en/collec...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
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I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay, my Cartier's diamond pavé.
For me it has to be a mans watch, I would not feel right wearing a Ladies watch just as I would not wear a blouse that was designed for a woman, each to their own I guess, the fact the Blouse or watch may both fit me, I just would not feel right.
If anyone wants to try this - decent deal with BOX20 discount code:
https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/produc...digidip.net%2F
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