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simongpaez · 28 February 2016, 08:49 AM

You appreciate a watch, love the pictures and you know it is a great piece, nothing wrong with it , just not on you.

Anyone relate?

locutus49 · 28 February 2016, 08:53 AM

No.

Jason71 · 28 February 2016, 08:54 AM

That's how I feel about the Pelagos

Boothroyd · 28 February 2016, 09:00 AM

Sure. Sometimes they just don't sit right on your wrist, are too thick, the size isn't right or it just doesn't look like you thought it would from viewing pictures. Always see them in person and try them on before buying.

There are many stunning watches that turned out not to be for me.

Manofsteelpt · 28 February 2016, 09:02 AM

Daytona. I appreciate it, but just not for me.

sickened1 · 28 February 2016, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simongpaez

Anyone relate?

Yup. Mostly the TT and some PM references. I mean they look great but just not for me.

brandrea · 28 February 2016, 09:09 AM

I can totally relate.

The DSSD and Daytona to name two. I see them here on the forum, and they look fantastic how've ever whenever I try them on they just don't feel or look quite right.

strafer_kid · 28 February 2016, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

I can totally relate.

The DSSD and Daytona to name two. I see them here on the forum, and they look fantastic how've ever whenever I try them on they just don't feel or look quite right.

Same here - have had options in the past on both but never went ahead!

Colin10101 · 28 February 2016, 09:22 AM

I definitely know the feeling. Daytonas are a great example of this. They look nice, love the history, but hate it every time I try it on.

Daytona88 · 28 February 2016, 09:27 AM

Really wanted a 42mm polar Ex II but once I tried it on it wore way to big for my liking. Funny that I have had other 42mm cases that I love.

Chadridv · 28 February 2016, 09:30 AM

Deepsea is probably the epitome of this. Everyone loves it, but half the people who try it on can't get used to the idea of owning it.

AK797 · 28 February 2016, 09:37 AM

Not really, apart from the size.

Roll the Lex · 28 February 2016, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simongpaez

You appreciate a watch, love the pictures and you know it is a great piece, nothing wrong with it , just not on you.

Anyone relate?

All the time
Patek 5711,5167
Daytona, smurf, TT ym1 with blue dial

Nothing wrong with the above, I love the watches and drool over these watches here, but not for me.

tonyfabro · 28 February 2016, 09:40 AM

Tudor Black Bay for me

Dubarzy · 28 February 2016, 09:42 AM

I know the feeling. Usually because of the size of the watch. Anything over 40mm looks too big on my wrist for my liking unfortunately.

imperio · 28 February 2016, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Deepsea is probably the epitome of this. Everyone loves it, but half the people who try it on can't get used to the idea of owning it.

Agreed

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capote · 28 February 2016, 09:53 AM

All full YG watches

roll9 · 28 February 2016, 09:58 AM

Totally understand.
I love the look of 1680's so I went on the hunt, found one I loved, purchased it and wore it in rotation for almost a year. It turned out that it is just not as comfortable as my 114270 exp. or my 16700 gmt.
I love the vintage look so I'm going to flip the 1680 for a 1016.

dba · 28 February 2016, 09:59 AM

Great topic! For me it's the 16613 with the blue dial. My best friend got one in '87 and it was mesmerizing. Most beautiful watch I ever saw. Got one in '92 when my son was born to give to him when he graduated. I wore it (just to make sure it worked you know) but I never warmed up to it.

It looks fantastic on my son now that it's his, but it's not something I'll ever seek out to own again.

JohnFM · 28 February 2016, 10:08 AM

No doubt. Anything over 40mm on my 6.75" wrist looks (and feels) too big.

Similarly, while I appreciate the quality and technological advances of Rolex's current line-up, I feel more comfortable wearing the lower key 5-digit models.

cdm765 · 28 February 2016, 10:12 AM

Pelagos, GMT, and anything two tone for me. Look great on some others though!

Rowlf · 28 February 2016, 10:16 AM

Sea Dweller! At 40mm with a date, I thought it'd be the perfect watch.

But it sat just a little too high off of the wrist. Not much, but enough that within 5 minutes of wearing it, I knew it was a goner!

That stated, it is a really cool watch. So much so that I often, very often, think about getting another. You can get them for a fair price. And did I mention that it's a really cool looking watch?

Cheers,

Ben

Snow-Dweller · 28 February 2016, 10:18 AM

Yes, absolutely. The list is long.

paltak · 28 February 2016, 10:19 AM

Love everything about this watch, my grail actually but every time I put it on it's not me.

T. Ferguson · 28 February 2016, 10:32 AM

I'm this exact way with the DSSD. Like everything about it except how fat it is on my wrist when I try it on. Bummer, but next case.

jschmidtdmd · 28 February 2016, 10:33 AM

daytona

ragingcao · 28 February 2016, 10:35 AM

For sure. Just about every Tudor I've tried: BB, Pelages, Ranger. Great looking in catalogs, websites, excellent value; but there's always a false note or two when they sing.

SAAS · 28 February 2016, 10:37 AM

yup, modern Daytona, black bay red and blue, iwc big pilot

DCheeta · 28 February 2016, 10:39 AM

Yep, for me it's the YM with the blue dial. Most beautiful Rolex there is, but on my wrist it's just not right. I'm too plain to pull it off!

BNA/LION · 28 February 2016, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simongpaez

You appreciate a watch, love the pictures and you know it is a great piece, nothing wrong with it , just not on you.

Anyone relate?

Yes, fortunately there are so many models to choose from if one is not for you just buy one/two/three/four... that are.

28 February 2016, 08:49 AM	#1
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	I love the watch but not on me You appreciate a watch, love the pictures and you know it is a great piece, nothing wrong with it , just not on you. Anyone relate?

28 February 2016, 08:54 AM	#3
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	That's how I feel about the Pelagos __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

28 February 2016, 09:00 AM	#4
Boothroyd 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,298	Sure. Sometimes they just don't sit right on your wrist, are too thick, the size isn't right or it just doesn't look like you thought it would from viewing pictures. Always see them in person and try them on before buying. There are many stunning watches that turned out not to be for me. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

28 February 2016, 09:22 AM	#9
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	I definitely know the feeling. Daytonas are a great example of this. They look nice, love the history, but hate it every time I try it on. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

28 February 2016, 10:18 AM	#23
Snow-Dweller 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,461	Yes, absolutely. The list is long. __________________ . It turns out that WISdom can be bought ————————————————————————————— . 16803. 14060M. 16570. 114300. 126000. GMW-B5000D.

28 February 2016, 08:53 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	No.

28 February 2016, 09:02 AM	#5
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,979	Daytona. I appreciate it, but just not for me.

28 February 2016, 09:09 AM	#7
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,621	I can totally relate. The DSSD and Daytona to name two. I see them here on the forum, and they look fantastic how've ever whenever I try them on they just don't feel or look quite right.

28 February 2016, 09:27 AM	#10
Daytona88 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,653	Really wanted a 42mm polar Ex II but once I tried it on it wore way to big for my liking. Funny that I have had other 42mm cases that I love.

28 February 2016, 09:30 AM	#11
Chadridv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,358	Deepsea is probably the epitome of this. Everyone loves it, but half the people who try it on can't get used to the idea of owning it.

28 February 2016, 09:37 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Not really, apart from the size.

28 February 2016, 09:40 AM	#14
tonyfabro Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 342	Tudor Black Bay for me

28 February 2016, 09:42 AM	#15
Dubarzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Wesley Location: Austin Watch: 214270 Posts: 630	I know the feeling. Usually because of the size of the watch. Anything over 40mm looks too big on my wrist for my liking unfortunately.

28 February 2016, 09:53 AM	#17
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	All full YG watches

28 February 2016, 09:58 AM	#18
roll9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: California Watch: 1016 & 16700 Posts: 368	Totally understand. I love the look of 1680's so I went on the hunt, found one I loved, purchased it and wore it in rotation for almost a year. It turned out that it is just not as comfortable as my 114270 exp. or my 16700 gmt. I love the vintage look so I'm going to flip the 1680 for a 1016.

28 February 2016, 09:59 AM	#19
dba 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,732	Great topic! For me it's the 16613 with the blue dial. My best friend got one in '87 and it was mesmerizing. Most beautiful watch I ever saw. Got one in '92 when my son was born to give to him when he graduated. I wore it (just to make sure it worked you know) but I never warmed up to it. It looks fantastic on my son now that it's his, but it's not something I'll ever seek out to own again.

28 February 2016, 10:08 AM	#20
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	No doubt. Anything over 40mm on my 6.75" wrist looks (and feels) too big. Similarly, while I appreciate the quality and technological advances of Rolex's current line-up, I feel more comfortable wearing the lower key 5-digit models.

28 February 2016, 10:12 AM	#21
cdm765 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Cameron Location: Canada Watch: All of them Posts: 716	Pelagos, GMT, and anything two tone for me. Look great on some others though!

28 February 2016, 10:16 AM	#22
Rowlf Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 336	Sea Dweller! At 40mm with a date, I thought it'd be the perfect watch. But it sat just a little too high off of the wrist. Not much, but enough that within 5 minutes of wearing it, I knew it was a goner! That stated, it is a really cool watch. So much so that I often, very often, think about getting another. You can get them for a fair price. And did I mention that it's a really cool looking watch? Cheers, Ben

28 February 2016, 10:19 AM	#24
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	Love everything about this watch, my grail actually but every time I put it on it's not me.

28 February 2016, 10:32 AM	#25
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I'm this exact way with the DSSD. Like everything about it except how fat it is on my wrist when I try it on. Bummer, but next case. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

28 February 2016, 10:33 AM	#26
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	daytona __________________ Watches!

28 February 2016, 10:35 AM	#27
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	For sure. Just about every Tudor I've tried: BB, Pelages, Ranger. Great looking in catalogs, websites, excellent value; but there's always a false note or two when they sing.

28 February 2016, 10:37 AM	#28
SAAS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 548	yup, modern Daytona, black bay red and blue, iwc big pilot

28 February 2016, 10:39 AM	#29
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,184	Yep, for me it's the YM with the blue dial. Most beautiful Rolex there is, but on my wrist it's just not right. I'm too plain to pull it off!

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