Horological Meandering

I will have to dig the topic a bit deeper, but here is the Transocean Chrono Unitime.

Available in Rose Gold:



Or in stainless steel:



This World Time Chronograph is a big watch, as it has a 46 mm case!

But the dial is not ugly, by far, and it is said that the crown allows the setting of the world time, whoch is smart.

The Cal 05 is said to be in house, with a power reserve of 70 hours, beating at th pace of 28 800 alternances per hour.

One no go for me is the date... I would have much preferred it without.

And the size of the watch, but this has to be verified in the real.

What do you think?

Here is a picture of the original Unitime... For th reminder.



Best,

Nicolas

46 mm case is way too much for my 3rd world wrist.

Thanks Nicolas for the quick view.

Cheers,

Nilo

And like you, I fear 46 mm is a bit too much...

Sadlly.

Best!

Nicolas

The watch, I repeat, is a beauty. I love GMT watches (not the Rolex ones, for another reason).

I believe that there was an informal collection of wrist sizes here in the past.

A 46mm watch, even when the person has a giant wrist, is out of proportions, IMHO.

Cheers,

Nilo

...on my 6.6" wrist. Never thought I'd wear a watch this big, but it wears close to the wrist. Don't know how the case depth might differ between these two, but  additional complications generally add more thickness.

I was closely looking to the Breitling collection lately, especially the Transo, Navi and the SuperO Heritage.

Then, when looking at the novelties, I thought I would put this one at the 1st place, even if the 46mm is too big for me. But surely the one I have the best feeling with (not a heavy dial design, with peaceful colors and a 50's charm I like very much).

Best,

Mark

If only it didn't have the date...

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

is far too big to actually be in line... I believe it should be 40-42mm. I expected something smaller since the chronomat 01 has even been rereleased in a smaller version (41mm).

are unfortunately releasing watches I like but in 46mm sizes!! Annoying. The Navi World I like - 46mm, the new Navi 1461 is great - 46mm and now this!! My JLC EWC is 46mm and probably thicker than this as well, but the fact is that it looks rugged and sporty on the wrist - a bit like a mechanical G-Shock for want of a better comparison. This looks anything but - the dial and features to me look elegant and not rugged and 46mm is not an elegant size for a watch. Its a shame this watch isnt in a similar case to the Transocean Heritage line which is a more manageable 43mm. Thanks for sharing Nicolas, I hadnt seen this watch till now!

I still wonder why brands are so madly in love with big cases...

Is it them, or us, who are not in connection with reality?

Best

Nicolas

I always assumed that manufacturers had a target audience in mind when they released a new watch. Reading watch press, I always got the general impressions that the US market was more geared up for big case watches than any other so I guess this must be where most of these are headed!

I find myself drawn to vintage more and more each year as the only new watches I like are WAY out of my price range. Aesthetics are the first thing I consider looking at any watch, new or old and 9 times out of 10 aesthetics go out the window when you are looking at something that is this big. The strangest thing is that manufacturers seem to be making new watches (this one being a case in point) that take styling cues from vintage pieces that so many of us love but then go against all those principles by making them so much bigger. People must be buying watches this big otherwise manufacturers wouldnt keep bringing them out, but I wouldnt have thought many customers would be "purists". There is room for only one 46mm watch in my safe

Best

Tim

 

According to some brands, there are some minimal sizes under which a watch will not sell, depending on the countries.

BUT I didn't ask if there was a maximum size.

I will, next time I meet these brands.

But no doubt that they know what they are doing, and that this one will sell pretty well.

Best, my friend.

Nicolas.

I'm usually not too bother by the date window but it this model i'm because it eats into the earth sphere. I much prefer it without the earth motif.

And yes the size makes it very unproportional to wear.

Regards
Tyler

Otherwise a very nice dial,I like it but....c mon date at 4 should be banned!

Mo

Smaller and " dateless ".



Best,
nicolas

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