Great article. Most important point here (in my opinion): “a 44mm Seiko diver and 23mm Tank Louis both are appropriately sized.” Lug shape and bezel thickness make a huge difference. For example, 36-38 is my personal sweet spot (I’ll probably be comfortable with any piece in this range), but my ‘black tie’ piece is 33.5 and never feels too small, and my ‘rugged’ watch is 41.5 with a thick ceramic bezel. Always need to try em on the wrist before really deciding.
Very true, and great points!🔥 I have a similar mindset where I like to view a watch in context and ask myself - was this built for the bottom of the ocean, or to slip under a cuff. Thanks so much for the read on this one😄😄
Thank you! 34mm definitely feels right on my wrist, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a 44mm Seiko diver in the collection as well hahaha! I just checked out that link and those pieces have some beautiful dials😍😍
I’m with you! I think a 34 is a great size, especially when you’re not looking for the watch to impose anything/you want something to just sort of “hang out” on the wrist. It’s comfortable, it’s compact, and I like it. Great read!
Great article. Most important point here (in my opinion): “a 44mm Seiko diver and 23mm Tank Louis both are appropriately sized.” Lug shape and bezel thickness make a huge difference. For example, 36-38 is my personal sweet spot (I’ll probably be comfortable with any piece in this range), but my ‘black tie’ piece is 33.5 and never feels too small, and my ‘rugged’ watch is 41.5 with a thick ceramic bezel. Always need to try em on the wrist before really deciding.
Very true, and great points!🔥 I have a similar mindset where I like to view a watch in context and ask myself - was this built for the bottom of the ocean, or to slip under a cuff. Thanks so much for the read on this one😄😄
Good points! Mr. Hajime Asaoka definitely agreed with you, as he launched some new watches in 34mm very recently. https://kuronotokyo.com/pages/34mm
Thank you! 34mm definitely feels right on my wrist, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a 44mm Seiko diver in the collection as well hahaha! I just checked out that link and those pieces have some beautiful dials😍😍
I’m with you! I think a 34 is a great size, especially when you’re not looking for the watch to impose anything/you want something to just sort of “hang out” on the wrist. It’s comfortable, it’s compact, and I like it. Great read!
Agreed 100%! They're also perfect for someone like myself with smaller wrists haha - thanks so much for givin this one a read (: