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Size matters!
I now have a rule on watch size.... I won't buy a watch over 40mm. I have some in my collection marginally above 40mm, but of new additions, 40mm is the maximum. In an ideal world, I would aim at 37-38mm for a watch as I feel that size is most comfortable for my wrist, but it really does depend on the lugs and the depth of the case. I would readily consider a watch at 35-36mm too, but when it gets to that size, I need the watch to be very plain time-only as that tends to enhance the appearance of the dial.
Nice post. Very enjoyable.
Joe
Large and Oversized Vintage Patek Philippe Wristwatches
Introduction Let me put the things straight. Modern oversized watches are not my cup of tea. Anything above a 40 mm diameter hardly gets my attention. I still remember that, 15 years, ago the 37 mm 5107 reference was called the ‘Calatrava Grande Taille‘ i...
Again, thank you for a great post
My size is 37-40 (+) mm. I find 5960 perfect while 5905 is a bit too big already. Then 5070 is another story but that's 5070. Probably for my 8 inches wrist 39 mm is about ideal but a lot depends on the lugs. Best, Kari
Thank you for the great write up and superb photos
One other thing I have noticed is that PP made a lot more to the specific orders of the customers in the past. I am not aware that such trend still continues, at least not to the same extent as what it was in the past.
Size matters!
I now have a rule on watch size.... I won't buy a watch over 40mm. I have some in my collection marginally above 40mm, but of new additions, 40mm is the maximum. In an ideal world, I would aim at 37-38mm for a watch as I feel that size is most comfortable...
That's an important issue for every watch owner and a subjective one as well IMHO
Thanks for this great post Dcc, very interesting to have this overall view on the subject concerning vintage pieces. I had a long read among the chronographs from 40's to the 80's and looking at the sizes was interesting, not always going the same directi...
great read
thanks for putting together this well researched post. Great sunday afternoon read. I think watch sizes are slowly creeping their way back down but perhaps the best approach is the one Ralph Lauren is taking by offering choices, he produces each model in ...
Excellent compilation, once again, DCC.
The 570, the 3460, the 2512, and the pilot watch, if I won the lottery. Did the 3460 exist in white metal? Best, and thank you for another nice article. Nicolas
The 3460 Amagnetic would only exist in yellow gold
According to Goldberger, there is no 3460 in steel. The 3460 Amagnetic is featured in Huber & Banbery, Patrizzi and Reardon (with a mistake on the diameter by the way), each time in yellow gold. The book from Michael Mehltretter that is specifically dedic...
A small correction
I have mixed up my files and I friend of mine immediately spotted my mistake. The picture illustrating the 570 reference is actually a 530. Here is a right picture. A steel case with a rose gold bezel. ...
Quite interesting and well documented post...
...moreover well chosen selection of pics, all togeteher very pleasant to read. Surely quite some time of homework behind so really many thanks Dcc. I must say that I used to totally share your opinion that "small is beautiful" but tend to adapt my opinio...
FANTASTIC POST!!!!
Thanks for sharing - bookmarked for further reference. I would have any of these over their modern "hommages" by PP anytime. Also interesting to see where Franck Muller draw his inspiration from (re rectagular watches).