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In praise of smaller watches
Hi All
I know we've been here before and the tide is slowing turning against ever larger watches - but I thought it would be good to look at a smaller watch can give you.
I've had a riffle through my photo library of what I think are some of my more interesting smaller watches - that said - I don't really stray above 40mm as for me some watches feel a tad too large. For the most part the watches here are 34 - 36 mm.
So all the culprits in a row from Left to right LancoFon. Vulcain Cricket, Memovox, Nomos Tangent, Oris wrist alarm and Seiko 5
A small selection
For me the above show the range thats available if you go small - yes some are vintage and that brings its own joys and challeneges, but it also allows you to get hold of some very intersting watches and very interesting prices 
Close up of Nomos Tangent
For me the Nomos really hits well above its weight - great clear design, even with a date, sub second and power reserve included. It may only be 35mm - but it wears a lot bigger. Think the thin bezel helps. Though I am aware that you can go large with this - all of 38mm!!!
Fab vintage Lancofon
Just love my Lanco - yes I know it can be a bit frgile and there are concerns over some which do't have a tned inner bellcase. But the simple elegance of a single winder to control everything is a great draw. The Indicator a 12 is just the cherry on top in my opinion.
Gratuitous Memovox shot
JLC Memovox with the black dial & glass back - don't really need to say more - just that I know I'm lucky to have one
Oris alarm
The Oris is probably the smallest of the bunch - but certainly packs a punch - the alarm is loud enough to wake the dead. Well get me out of bed of a morning & thats almost the same!
Dusty Seiko
Can't talk about interesting smaller watches without including a Seiko 5 - great little watch and the blue dial is ace.
Inevitable Swatch
What to say about the Swatch - well yoi can't really consider a smaller watch with considering a Swatch.. Just the variety of the standard mens watch takes your breath away. Great little thing - everyone should have at least one.
Not a watch!
And finally - if that's all too small for you - why not consider something old school and get a railway or school clock, just try strapping it to your wrist.
So what do you think of smaller watches, what would be your choice and why - or even why you wouldn't want a smaler watch.
For one sure I know that I still hanker after a 34mm JLC Ultra Thin.
Cheers
JML
In praise of smaller watches
Hi All I know we've been here before and the tide is slowing turning against ever larger watches - but I thought it would be good to look at a smaller watch can give you. I've had a riffle through my photo library of what I think are some of my more inter...
Preaching to the choir...
while I do have a small wrist, which makes it easier for me to love the 34-36mm vintage models. Your Lanco is superb! Here's a 33mm Mido that I acquired recently... ...
Veeery nice, Tony. Some of these Mido are so lovely.
Under rated brand, modest size, nice dial = connoisseur Watch! Bravo. Nicolas, a tad envious...
Fab watch
Hi Looks fab & really puts case for going vintage. Patina on dial and hands is fab. Thanks for sharing. Cheers JML
Another one, Tony?!
Your are killing me with your great "under the radar" finds! :) Best Blomman
Very interesting topic, jml watches. Some thoughts:
My thoughts are turning around two or three ideas: 1/ I don't care about the size if it is coherent with the purpose of the Watch. A toolwatch, a sports Watch, a diving Watch, well, you got the idea, a Watch for which legibility is important, can be big, ...
Small or perhaps smaller
Hi Nicolas Thanks for your ramblings - I'm sure they're a lot more coherent than mine. I can certainly see where you're coming from. It is very true to say a smaller watch say 35mm like your Parking or my Tangent can wear a lot bigger than they actually a...
The pleasure of Diversity.
" Small " wathes make me appreciate " big " watches, and vice versa... As long as they are coherent with my wrist, and their purpose. As for the GT case of the Reverso, it is certainly one of the most elegant, but I must confess that I also love a lot the...
What a timely post!
At least for the past 6 months, except with my hiking watch, I have been wearing watches with size not more than 38mm. I prefer smaller watches - 36-38mm. Regards Ling
I've already made my choice, JML.
Back in 2007: 37 mm, and I really think it is much nicer than the new, enlarged 39 mm. ;) ...
Thank you, my friend. ;)
The desire to have another JLC classic, like the Perpetual Ultra Thin, is so strong that it almost hurts, but the look and feel of the RDM on my wrist makes it tolerable. LOL! :-) Best! Marcelo
RDM is great
Hi You're right your RDM is great - I hesitated far too long over one of these. Think it was the last of the Master Control series to get updated, yes I know things have to change - but its always good to appreciate what came before. Cheers JML
Very nice array...
and I particularly like the fourth one (both dial and lugs). Cheers, Tony C.
thank you
it's a difficult watch to photograph. the outer track has a faded mirror finish and the numbers are an applied leaf, i believe. ...
Can't say I disagree....
....as I happen to be wearing your black dial watch! Best Dje
Currently wearing my Tangent
. . . . however the Black dial is calling to me. So time for a change to something else :-) Thanks for the prompt Cheers JML
Some of us grew up with smaller watches
and could be too stubborn to change! For my "era" a pocket watch was 44mm and a wristwatch was 31-36mm. Here are some photos through the years. I have some of my favorites because they fit my slender wrist/budget. Sometimes not following the crowd opens o...
Can I play Phil . . .
. . . to your Don, J? Only in my collection for a short while, JLC bumper @ 34 mm . . . . . . the one and only Black Connie @ 35 mm . . . . . . and heirloom Seiko 5 @ 36 mm. Most of my vintage collection is in the 33 - 36 mm range; the modern pieces, slig...
Great topic, JML! :)
pleasure comes in many different sizes! :) Not only big... ;) Best Blomman
May I join a with a little JLC's? :)
All of them arround 34 mm. Ref 109, Black. Ref 109, White. E 952 JML, as for your Master Memovox - it is a beauty! :) Best Blomman ...
Great shots
Hi Blomman Great shots. Love how the sub seconds eats into the 5 and 7 numerals on ref 109. The E on the E952 - must stand for elegant. Cheers JML
The Ref 109 is 34mm of pure pleasure! :)
Thank you, JML! :) And yes, as Nicolas said - E stands for water resistant. Best Blomman
Love the 952...
what a classic, understated JLC. Also, thanks for your kind comments elsewhere on the thread. Best, Tony C.
This is one of my smallest...
...although I don't wear it often. I have others that are even a bit smaller, obviously all vintage--a 1965 Hamilton Electric Polaris 2 in WG as well as a 28mm square Universal, also in WG. I don't think I've worn either of them more than a couple times o...
None of my watches is above 40mm
None of my watches are above 40mm. Its perfect for my wrist size of 7inches. Vostok Black Radio Room - 39mm Universal Geneve Uni Compax - 37mm JLC RDM - 37mm Chopard L.U.C Qualite Fleurier - 39mm Omega Aqua Terra 2500 - 36.5mm ...
A few
of my "small size " watches to match my relatively small wrist I do have some bigger size ones now,but these here have been with me for a long time and are keepers probably the smallest in my collection my first buy all those years ago How the times have ...
Thanks for sharing
Hi Thanks for sharing. That Omega looks great and the Blacpain has another feature I have a weakness for - pointer dates. Cheers JML
34mm Piaget...
Nice Memovox. I had one years ago; it's the only watch I have ever regretted selling. ...