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Originally Posted by trippinjimmy
I never in a million years would have thought I could pull off a 44 with my skinny 6.75" wrists...but the lug to lug I think is only 50mm, which makes it possible. I had been wanting that watch for a few years, I think it was the watch that actually got me into watches, but I had never seen one in person...and man did I look. Any time I was anywhere with an Omega AD, I popped in and inquired about it. Most had never seen it before, and no one even hinted at the idea of ordering it. So when I saw it in Scottsdale, I was blown away, and although I verified the authenticity of a "cheaper" grey one online, that dial just didn't do it for me since all the meteorite ones are different. I've flipped quite a few watches in my limited time collecting, but this one is for sure a keeper. If it had better water resistance, I dare say it could be an only! The other thing I like is that it's understated and goes unnoticed, which helps it pull off multiple attires.
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The Omega stated diameters of their watches is so deceiving. The case is measured, not the dial/bezel. Yes the case, including crown guards, is 44.25 mm but the dial/bezel does not extend nearly that far. I measured mine with calipers and it should be exactly the same size as yours. The width of the bezel comes in at 41.6 mm which is close to perfect in my book. The eyes see the bezel and dial, not the crown guard or rounded sections of the case. These watches really wear closer to a 41 mm watch. You made the right call buying the one your did. If you got the other you would have never been able to "unsee" the lesser dial. I like how they used a black date window for that watch too, looks great. I'm smitten with mine as well and am considering letting one of my Rolex's go if I find I'm still not wearing it in a few months. For now this Speedy is getting all of my wrist time. My Sea Dweller is not happy with me
