New watch, not quite sure, would like some opinions

jzmtl · **on:** April 24, 2012, 02:07:22 AM

So I sold my timex tide/temp/compass and bought another watch, local store doesn't stock it so I couldn't try it on, and had to order from their online warehouse. Well, it didn't look quite the same as the online photos, and wears quite a bit bigger than the numbers suggest. What do you think, looks okay? Too big on my wrist (7")? Keep or return? It's a dive watch but I intend to EDC it.

derekmac · **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2012, 02:20:33 AM

I personally like big watches, so I don't think it looks too big. If it feels comfortable wearing it, then I'd say keep it.

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Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2012, 02:34:18 AM

Looks ok to me, but then I have small wrists so maybe I'm just used to odd sized watch/wrist combos.

Def

Pacu · **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:12:57 AM

keep!

nice watch btw

Zed · **Reply #4 on:** April 24, 2012, 12:40:32 PM

looks good to me mate, its got a omega planet ocean look about it

as far as i know these have seiko movements in them so years of use you will get .

jzmtl · **Reply #5 on:** April 24, 2012, 10:23:39 PM

Thanks all. I've been wearing a thin titanium watch for the winter and this one is 3x the weight, so there was a bit of size/weight shock going on. Now that I've been wearing it for a bit it doesn't feel ridiculously large as it did. I think I'll keep it.

nuphoria · **Reply #6 on:** April 24, 2012, 10:35:23 PM

I wear great big watches as long as they are comfortable. Looks good on you

gustophersmob · **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2012, 11:46:49 PM

Having small wrists myself, I understand the big-watch dilemma. I personally never got on with ones that were "too big," whatever that means

Although, my wife always thought they looked ok.

I eventually settled on a Citizen BN0000-04H mid-sized diver.

Ultimately, if you like it, keep it. I think big watches are here to stay as a fashionable item.

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2012, 12:44:24 AM

That's a honkin' big watch!

I personally never wear a wrist watch anymore, for anything except formal occasions. Even then, I hate them; never felt comfortable wearing one. I honestly use my phone for that now more often than anything else.

If I felt compelled to carry a real watch, for the size of that one, I'd just as soon get a pocket watch instead.

sawman · **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2012, 01:10:48 AM

Those are good watches and it looks good on you. I'd definitely keep it

jzmtl · **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2012, 01:22:48 AM

I've been wearing watches since I was in elementary school, so I'm used to one and would feel something is missing if I didn't. I have skinny wrist though so the watch wouldn't look as big if seen with entire person.

Just bought a cheap SS bracelet off ebay, will see if it works better than the bulky rubber strap it came with.

jekostas · **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2012, 03:24:00 AM

Quote from: jzmtl on April 25, 2012, 01:22:48 AM

I've been wearing watches since I was in elementary school, so I'm used to one and would feel something is missing if I didn't. I have skinny wrist though so the watch wouldn't look as big if seen with entire person.

Just bought a cheap SS bracelet off ebay, will see if it works better than the bulky rubber strap it came with.

Have you tried a silicone diver's strap with a deployment buckle?

David · **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2012, 04:16:51 AM

Another vote to keep it!

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2012, 01:32:55 PM

That's the ugliest watch I've ever seen. Yuk you don't need that ole thing. Send it to me. Nah it's cool keep it.

jzmtl · **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2012, 04:14:30 AM

Couple more photos, the other watch is by the same company but titanium.

gustophersmob · **Reply #15 on:** April 27, 2012, 02:50:31 PM

Wow, that Ti one looks very cool!

Biru · **Reply #16 on:** April 27, 2012, 06:09:16 PM

Agreed, that Ti is sweet. As to the larger one, I say if it's not one of those that keeps rolling over to the bottom of your wrist, it's okay.

sawman · **Reply #17 on:** April 29, 2012, 05:22:42 PM

Another thing about those St. Moritz watches, they're tough as nails. I owned one years ago and it was practically indestructible. And I do believe those are legitimately intended for real diving. Be happy with your new watch, it's a super time piece.

jzmtl · **Reply #18 on:** April 29, 2012, 07:45:10 PM

Yep I have no doubt about that, it sure weights like one! According to the company, they are sold at more dive shops than your usual watch places. They aren't really well known compare to the more common watch brand, but I suppose it's a good thing since it keeps the price low and value high.

jzmtl · **Reply #19 on:** May 05, 2012, 11:51:23 PM

With SS bracelet, not bad for a $10 ebay cheapie.

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