Smaller steel sports.. will it happen again?

[lordofuo]

Rolex has been making their watches bigger and flashier over the years. New subs, while still 40mm, wear bigger. Explorer 2 is now 42mm. Explorer 1 is now 39mm.

Will we ever see these go back to a more classic size? And also, will we ever see a return to a less flashy presentation, or is this now reserved for Tudor? What are your opinions?

[Vetracer]

Originally Posted by lordofuo

Rolex has been making their watches bigger and flashier over the years. New subs, while still 40mm, wear bigger. Explorer 2 is now 42mm. Explorer 1 is now 39mm.

Will we ever see these go back to a more classic size? And also, will we ever see a return to a less flashy presentation, or is this now reserved for Tudor? What are your opinions?

In my opinion, luxury watch trends don’t come and go as quickly as clothing trends, regardless every trend cycles. That said, thankfully I don’t think big, baggy jeans will ever see the light of day again. The same will hopefully happen to diamond encrusted watches and dinner plate sized dials.

Classic sized watches haven’t gone anywhere. I’m assuming you’re referring to 34-36mm dials. Right now they may not be as popular but for a dress watch, it’s a preference chosen by many especially vintage watch collectors.

[watchmavan]

Fifty-eight reasons to say seeya Rolex, hello Tudor.


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[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by lordofuo

Will we ever see these go back to a more classic size?

Nope.

[dubins930]

Originally Posted by watchmavan

Fifty-eight reasons to say seeya Rolex, hello Tudor.


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This... nice watch man!

[1665fan]

40mm is the new 36mm

[TheFuture]

I would say no as people are much bigger now a days bigger wrists but you never know. I wouldn't want anything smaller than a 39.

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by watchmavan

Fifty-eight reasons to say seeya Rolex, hello Tudor.


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Put date on this and I'm in!

[MinMay]

Originally Posted by watchmavan

Fifty-eight reasons to say seeya Rolex, hello Tudor.


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Classy look....you're one of the few online with good taste!

[Brew]

I prefer a classic sized and proportioned watch. The pie pans folks flash on their wrists often look like Wonder Woman's bracelets to me.

[timedate]

40mm is my absolute max

i thought i would dislike 36mm, but when i wore one, it looked right

maybe a 38mm gmt would look great,

a clock is for the wall

[Frits1980]

I believe i read somewhere that 80% of men have a wristsize between 6.5 and 7.5. So 40mm is the sweetspot i guess. The explorer 39 and new Pepsi wear perfect on my 7' wrist. Wouldnt want any bigger or smaller. Personaly i think to many guys wear watches that are clearly to big. Go over to the AP section and you see 44 ROO's on 6.5 wrists which just looks comicial. Nothing wrong with big (sport) watches if you are a big guy. Nothing wrong with 34mm eather if you have a smaller wrist. Enough options out there for everyone.

[Onikage]

I wish. 36mm is perfect for some models but classed as 'retro' now. Apparently because 40mm versions are available now. How silly.

[storm66]

Originally Posted by watchmavan

Fifty-eight reasons to say seeya Rolex, hello Tudor.


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Yep.....love it

[iVAMP]

I agree. A 38mm GMT would be a fantastic idea. A 38mm coke gmt from Tudor could be a nice example. Without date, of course.

Originally Posted by timedate

40mm is my absolute max

i thought i would dislike 36mm, but when i wore one, it looked right

maybe a 38mm gmt would look great,

a clock is for the wall

[sportsmaven20]

Originally Posted by watchmavan

Fifty-eight reasons to say seeya Rolex, hello Tudor.


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Nice photo Michael...who makes the strap on that beautiful BB?

[watchmavan]

Originally Posted by MinMay

Classy look....you're one of the few online with good taste!

Too kind. Thank you. I'm sure there are many more out there.


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[watchmavan]

Originally Posted by sportsmaven20

Nice photo Michael...who makes the strap on that beautiful BB?

That one is a Phalanx. Crown & Buckle number. Olive green.


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[sportsmaven20]

Originally Posted by watchmavan

That one is a Phalanx. Crown & Buckle number. Olive green.


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Thanks Michael...I just checked their website and they have a nice selection of straps!

[watchmavan]

Originally Posted by sportsmaven20

Thanks Michael...I just checked their website and they have a nice selection of straps!

Their new chevron are great as well closest thing to the OEM Tudor.



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[Cru Jones]

Rolex was always a tad large for sports watches, very briefly market size and now they are relatively under-sized. So, no, I don’t see them going smaller.

[1William]

I think to call anything a trend beyond what is originally produced is probably too simplistic. Larger watches are here to stay for some people just like smaller watches are here to stay for others. I have watches on the smaller end, Rolex Daytona and a Tudor Ranger, and two 47 mm Panerai's. Depending on what I want to wear and what I am doing I am just as comfortable in either. Wear one for a day or two and it is the norm for me. The journey for me is deciding what I like and how it wears.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

40mm is the new 36mm

36 to 40mm is the sweet spot for me.

[El Cascarrabias]

I've been looking for a Datejust 41 (oyster bracelet, rhodium stick dial) but yesterday I tried on a Datejust 36 and was surprised at how proportional it looked on my wrist.

[RTG]

42mm is the perfect size for me. My only ‘must haves’ are Explorer II and Sky-D. The wife has 36-40mm and wears a BLNR daily.

Bigger equals easier to read.

[JR16]

I wish all manufacturers would also list lug-to-lug size and height on their websites, as to me these are as important than the standard size listed.


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[envuks]

I was thinking the other night about how well Rolex handled the larger watch craze that hit ~10 years ago. They have the market the skydweller and seadweller references for those wanting larger watches. The rest of us stayed at 40mm. They plumped up the super case to give everyone a bit more beef, but also left the Daytona and other cases in their original cases.... something for everyone if you ask me.

[Pauln]

I just went from a subc to a 36mm Explorer as my daily. I like the smaller size. 40mm is the most I consider.

[shivayash]

Smaller sports = elegant.


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[lordofuo]

Bb58.. Such a refreshing watch.. will probably go for one whenever I’m in the market again! Thanks everyone for the input!