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Brookbond · 22 June 2017, 02:05 PM

The BIG watch fad is over...

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ras47 · 22 June 2017, 02:15 PM

Omega took their ubiquitous Speedmaster line from 40mm to 42mm, and then to 44.25mm. I have the latter and love it.

I originally saw the SD43 as an experiment. I thought Rolex would offer the new size SD along with the old one, but no. They killed off the 40 and will only offer the 43 going forward. So they'll see how it's received in the new larger size. There is no law saying they can't go back to 40mm and call the SD43 a multi-year experiment. Yeah, the SD43 is probably here to stay. Seems well received so far.

The Explorer II goes larger, to 42mm. Seemingly out of the blue. Datejusts have gotten bigger versions. What's next? This seems to be a trend. Either Rolex is trying something to shake up the market or they're responding to a trend they see. I think it all adds up to a 42mm GMT Master. I want one. Pepsi please.

jazznpool · 22 June 2017, 02:27 PM

The GMT II is already the perfect size for a sports watch for most. I don't see this happening.

armen34 · 22 June 2017, 03:00 PM

It already wears big and rolex already has the 42 43 and 44.

springer · 22 June 2017, 04:30 PM

No. The one now is large enough.

BigCFM · 22 June 2017, 05:07 PM

Never imo.

minute_man · 22 June 2017, 05:15 PM

I hope they'll leave it alone! The 40mm maxi-case is a perfect fit for my 7 1/2 " wrist. Slightly larger 41-42mm divers are equally at home. Anything larger than 42 (other than plastic) or smaller than 39 begins to look a bit off.
Bottom line, I believe 40 works for most folks so why change it?

asudarno · 22 June 2017, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ras47

The Explorer II goes larger, to 42mm. Seemingly out of the blue. Datejusts have gotten bigger versions. What's next? This seems to be a trend. Either Rolex is trying something to shake up the market or they're responding to a trend they see. I think it all adds up to a 42mm GMT Master. I want one. Pepsi please.

Yes 42! definitely will buy one!

Dr.Smellody · 22 June 2017, 11:38 PM

Hope not.

GGGMT · 23 June 2017, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brookbond

The BIG watch fad is over...

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I'm perceiving the same thing but am unaware of any empirical support (i.e. Sales stats etc). Is this just your opinion or is there actual support for this view?

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Brookbond · 23 June 2017, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GGGMT

I'm perceiving the same thing but am unaware of any empirical support (i.e. Sales stats etc). Is this just your opinion or is there actual support for this view?

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Just look at the number of Panerai boutiques that have closed...sales have plummeted. Just one example...

GGGMT · 23 June 2017, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Brookbond

Just look at the number of Panerai boutiques that have closed...sales have plummeted. Just one example...

Very Very interesting. Didn't know that as I don't follow panarai. I wonder if prices are coming down?

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bob78h · 23 June 2017, 04:21 PM

I could see the size increasing to accommodate the newer movements but I really hope not. IMO the 40mm maxi case is perfect, it wears big enough that those with average wrists don't feel that it is too small, but the lug to lug measurement is small enough not to hang off smaller wrists.

NA5AR · 23 June 2017, 04:33 PM

Oh please no

UnicoJG · 23 June 2017, 05:04 PM

I hope not! 40mm is the sweet spot IMO.

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22 June 2017, 02:15 PM	#32
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	Omega took their ubiquitous Speedmaster line from 40mm to 42mm, and then to 44.25mm. I have the latter and love it. I originally saw the SD43 as an experiment. I thought Rolex would offer the new size SD along with the old one, but no. They killed off the 40 and will only offer the 43 going forward. So they'll see how it's received in the new larger size. There is no law saying they can't go back to 40mm and call the SD43 a multi-year experiment. Yeah, the SD43 is probably here to stay. Seems well received so far. The Explorer II goes larger, to 42mm. Seemingly out of the blue. Datejusts have gotten bigger versions. What's next? This seems to be a trend. Either Rolex is trying something to shake up the market or they're responding to a trend they see. I think it all adds up to a 42mm GMT Master. I want one. Pepsi please. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

22 June 2017, 04:30 PM	#35
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,307	No. The one now is large enough. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

22 June 2017, 05:15 PM	#37
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	I hope they'll leave it alone! The 40mm maxi-case is a perfect fit for my 7 1/2 " wrist. Slightly larger 41-42mm divers are equally at home. Anything larger than 42 (other than plastic) or smaller than 39 begins to look a bit off. Bottom line, I believe 40 works for most folks so why change it? __________________ 2FA Enabled

22 June 2017, 02:05 PM	#31
Brookbond "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 30	The BIG watch fad is over... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

22 June 2017, 02:27 PM	#33
jazznpool "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 240	The GMT II is already the perfect size for a sports watch for most. I don't see this happening.

22 June 2017, 03:00 PM	#34
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	It already wears big and rolex already has the 42 43 and 44.

22 June 2017, 05:07 PM	#36
BigCFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: London Watch: this Space [ ] Posts: 1,830	Never imo.

22 June 2017, 11:38 PM	#39
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,386	Hope not.

23 June 2017, 04:21 PM	#43
bob78h 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 322	I could see the size increasing to accommodate the newer movements but I really hope not. IMO the 40mm maxi case is perfect, it wears big enough that those with average wrists don't feel that it is too small, but the lug to lug measurement is small enough not to hang off smaller wrists.

23 June 2017, 04:33 PM	#44
NA5AR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: London Posts: 96	Oh please no

23 June 2017, 05:04 PM	#45
UnicoJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Always! Posts: 557	I hope not! 40mm is the sweet spot IMO.

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