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Watch comfort
Enjoying the day off today with my Habring2 and had some time to ponder on some aspects of our hobby and passion. Do we have watches that don't feel as comfortable as the others, and how we deal with that. I have a small collection, and having embarked on wearing a watch on rotation for two weeks at a time, I can say that for me, there are watches that can go the full two weeks with me wanting to give it an extension, and then there are those that I get tired of after just two days and can't wait to get it off my wrist....not for a bad design or the sort but for the primary reason of comfort. These are watches that feel too heavy on the wrist, doesn't sit well and tends to roll around, or even those that just create a sense of discomfort after a while to the point that it makes its presence very obvious,
In my small collection, I can vouch for perhaps 6-7 watches that would be so comfortable I forget it is there and at the same time derive loads of enjoyment from them. Questions come up as to should I hang on to those that don't seem to fit that same bill. What Are your thoughts and approaches to this?
And just for good measure, a photos of one of my more comfortable ones 
I do get your point, but for me, comfort is not the most important.
Don't get me wrong, if the watch is a killer plus comfortable, then this is top. But I can live without a watch being super comfortable, because of its other qualities.
Example? The Lange Datograph. Its height / diameter ratio ( 39 mm ) made that the watch never sat perfectly centered on my wrist.
Though, I wore it a lot, often, and for a long time.
Best,
Nicolas
That's quite likely true for most of us.
I suppose watches like those, which is a superb example, won't make it through a long rotation window, but brings a lot of enjoyment during the spells it stays on the wrist.
Comfort is more important for sports watches
when worn in sports or rougher activities. And also, your 2 week rotation does need a watch to be more comfy. I remember wearing my ex PT Datograph for 3 days straight and I felt an urge to change watches even though I love my Dato a lot (that is one reason why I changed to the pink gold black dial version as it is lighter).
For watches worn to the office and if you rotate more frequently, comfort may be less of a concern I suspect
Cheers
Robin
The frequent rotation is the key for the less comfortable ones
Then there's less of a "disturbance" on the wrist and more enjoyment. Thanks for your thoughts, my friend.
+1 on the comfy-Factor on the wrist, but it also has to stimulate my thoughts and next..
.. importantly must be such, that I love to look down at her.
A bit different are the Icons (a la Geophysic, Geomatic,
Seamaster or Rolex 6542 and Explo-1 6610, just to name a few), which make us feel better and fuel our love, also.
So yes, comfort is one factor, but there so many,
intertwined or simply mesmerizing, every time
bringing back a story or a moment of joy,
friendship or such..
Sorry, for these dwellings,
Guess, there are many patterns, how &
why we cherish our objects of desire..
.. Thus, passion ..
Cheers & Best,
hs
PS: I love your Habring2 !!
great piece, great people & artisans..
This message has been edited by hs111 on 2016-07-06 05:34:34
A bit different are the Icons (a la Geophysic, Geomatic,
Seamaster or Rolex 6542 and Explo-1 6610, just to name a few), which make us feel better and fuel our love, also.
So yes, comfort is one factor, but there so many,
intertwined or simply mesmerizing, every time
bringing back a story or a moment of joy,
friendship or such..
Sorry, for these dwellings,
Guess, there are many patterns, how &
why we cherish our objects of desire..
.. Thus, passion ..
Cheers & Best,
hs
PS: I love your Habring2 !!
great piece, great people & artisans..
This message has been edited by hs111 on 2016-07-06 05:34:34
No need to apologize :-)
Those are thoughts and feelings that are not tangible and makes a watch more than a watch. I can fully understand and appreciate the love for watches that carry a deeper meaning to us, even if the comfort is not perfect. Some things outweigh the others and the minor grievances can be easily ignored
Thx again, Richard for your kind sentiment & sharing the "background" of our choices :))
Cheers & Best,
hs
hs
Actually, the height of the Habring doesn't get in the way
It is very similar to my Omega SM300 and wears surprisingly well. One of my comfortable watches, I will add.
Comfort is important to me :)
Some fit like a glove and those I clearly prefer. For me weight is an issue and anything too heavy I'm generally not a fan of. Hence I am a big fan of titanium
Lovely Habring!
Lovely Habring!
Titanium is a nice way to balance off a large watch
The Pelagos comes to mind...big, but very comfortable, even with the bracelet.
After getting a watch
That is 7mm tall (my Habring Felix), I find it very difficult to actively rotate during the week on a daily basis. I end up taking the others off after a few hours and putting the Habring back on. I basically just have to put the Habring away and force myself to get over it. Then after a few days I get used to the thicker watch.. But, again, switching on a daily basis bothers me.
Next to a 10 mm stowa
This message has been edited by asonstuf on 2016-07-06 12:48:42
This message has been edited by asonstuf on 2016-07-06 12:48:42
Richard, You Bring Up Some...
... Good points. My Habring Foidroyante is very comfortable mostly due to the contoured lugs coupled with a wonderfully supple strap.
I have a few watches that, after an extended wear, can tend to get uncomfortable on the wrist. However, this will never stop me from buying something crazy special like a big ol' Lange & Sohnne that sits high and wide. Hell, it's a Lange & Sohnne after all.
- Scott
I have a few watches that, after an extended wear, can tend to get uncomfortable on the wrist. However, this will never stop me from buying something crazy special like a big ol' Lange & Sohnne that sits high and wide. Hell, it's a Lange & Sohnne after all.
- Scott