zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: Yes, large watches seem to be "in".
: Whether or not this is a fad, only time will
: tell.

According to one guy in a jewellery shop that I went to, the larger watches started coming in about 5-6 years ago. This is in the UK - guess it's similar elsewhere.

: I will admit that my fashion sense (at age 60)
: is more traditional and conservative. As a
: result, I appreciate the more classic style.
: The AT is such a watch but the standard
: 39.2mm 2503.34.00 stainless with white dial
: just looked too large for my wrist. It
: looked even larger than my Speedy Pro.

I'm approaching 40 (the watch will be a combined birthday / anniversary present) and for a watch that will last as long as this one should, I am definitely looking for something that will not soon look dated. After looking at watches a lot, I have realised that my taste in watches is fairly conservative as well. I went through stages of thinking I wanted a chronograph or a chunky diving watch, but was won over by the clean lines of the AT. I think that unused helium escape valves and chrono dials would bug me after a while.

: I think the "largeness" is due to the
: light colored dial and stainless (silver)
: bezel/case. Perhaps a darker dial would have
: appeared smaller.

I'm very taken by the black dial, all steel watch.

: The obvious solution to your dilemma would be
: to try the various models on your wrist but
: if you live in the boonies as I do, that may
: not be convenient.

I have been doing that, and am wearing out my welcome to various degrees in 3 different jewellery shops. Of course, I'm not telling them that when I buy, it will be duty free at Heathrow!

I'm still not sure about the size though. I have been looking in mirrors in the shop trying to decide whether I'm comfortable with the standard size or whether it is too "obvious". With the mid-size, it's less showy, but looking at it on my wrist it seems a fraction small. Or does it? It's killing me...