Rolex making bigger watches, a Practical reason!

[masterserg]

I think you guys are over analyzing this. It is just fashion. Rolex has been conservative if anything. The only really big watch is the dssd and for very precise reasons.

[Pep04]

I am not sure that girth has anything to do with the larger size. I am 185lbs and stand at 5'10" with 9% body fat. No, I am not in the optimum shape that some other guys are, but I am not a "fat" guy.

I love the 42-44mm watches because they just look nicer (my opinion).


I've been wanting a Daytona for quite some time. I have contacted two trusted sellers here and always passed because I was scared to buy one without trying it on. I got myself on my local ADs list and Friday got the call. Went in yesterday to try it on and was disappointed. It feels more like a 38mm watch. I passed on it and really wish that Rolex makes it in 42mm. They can just offer two sizes.


Now, I am looking into the Big Pilot again or a DSSD along other 44mm watches. Price on the larger watches keeps me from growing the collection.

I gave my GMTIIc to my dad after buying an Expy 42. My dad already had an older model Explorer that seemed like a kids watch as compared to the new version (start the lynching now ). He quickly started wearing the heavier GMTIIc much more and felt that his older Explorer was not "for him" anymore so he gave it to my brother.


Taste is subjective, but for me, 42mm has become my new minimum for a watch.


Maybe a ROO rubber clad or Safari in my future????? Decisions decisions....

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by moviefreak

what about Lasik....

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe lasik corrects issues related to needing reading glasses. Reading something up close like your watch or the newspaper.

I had to get rid of my Rose Gold Day Date with Romans because I could not read time well and not the day and date at all. All maxi dials for me from now on. Maybe the DD II. Going to try a few on in Tokyo at the end of the month.

[JustABreathAway]

Originally Posted by Gaijin

I had to get rid of my Rose Gold Day Date with Romans because I could not read time well and not the day and date at all. All maxi dials for me from now on. Maybe the DD II. Going to try a few on in Tokyo at the end of the month.

I sure do love mine. And, the dial is ENORMOUS compared to the DD - do it, and post pics!!

Originally Posted by Brenngun

No sweat JBA. Just poking a little fun on a Sunday night. As undeniable as a fatter population and failing eyesight are neither one would be a likely reason for Rolex to crank up the 42mm line.

Well, to be honest with you, I doubt it's either worsening eye sight or increasing wrist size that is dictating Rolex's design changes - much more likely it's just the changing fashion of the times!

[Onikage]

I think wrist circumference is more to do with people's skeletal proportions and not how much fat they have on their wrists. It is possible to be very overweight without having unusually sized wrists... Where's my reaching pole? I need my evening moo moo.

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by capote

Its just fashion, and I think Rolex is behind the curve. JLC and AP both introduced smaller watches this year for example.

Agree 100%. The trend is going to smaller, simpler, and thinner watches. Just like it happened with ties and suits a few years ago.

Rolex always had good sizes that were in the middle; not too big not too small. I think the DJ II and DDII will become slow sellers and eventually be phased out. The YMII, DSSD, and SKD are unique enough that might not be affected by the size trends as they are more niche products. Just some guessing!