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Fit on wrist - Speedie v Seamaster v Pelagos
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Scooterino36
·It is indeed a different kind of fit from my other Omegas, but I can say that the 300 contours to the wrist better when the bracelet is fitted and the clasp adjusted.
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base615
·300m and Speedy (and vintage SM300) fit me like a glove. The new SM300 is not a great fit for me due to the length of the lugs, lack of 'wrapability' and depth of the case. IMO, it wears more like the Tudors (Pelagos, Black Bay) which, similarly, don't fit me.
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zwjk
·A Tudor Pelagos in a BB58 case would be the perfect daily for me. In its current format, it’s way too chunky which is a shame.
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scapa
·I've owned or own all three, although my Speedy is the FOIS.
On my sub-7" wrist, the order is:
1. FOIS
2. SMP 300 Diver (rubber)
3. Pelagos
On bracelets, I'd take the Pelagos over the Seamaster, despite the chunkiness, because the Pelagos bracelet is, for me, far more comfortable and more balanced on the wrist. I didn't particularly like the BB58's looks or fit, and sold mine. When the BB58 blue came out, I bought and returned that too (strap, not bracelet). The Pelagos on the rubber, OEM or Crafer Blue, is a great fit for me also, and that's the config I use when I dive with it. But the SMP on rubber is the most comfortable diving watch I've owned.
On my sub-7" wrist, the order is:
1. FOIS
2. SMP 300 Diver (rubber)
3. Pelagos
On bracelets, I'd take the Pelagos over the Seamaster, despite the chunkiness, because the Pelagos bracelet is, for me, far more comfortable and more balanced on the wrist. I didn't particularly like the BB58's looks or fit, and sold mine. When the BB58 blue came out, I bought and returned that too (strap, not bracelet). The Pelagos on the rubber, OEM or Crafer Blue, is a great fit for me also, and that's the config I use when I dive with it. But the SMP on rubber is the most comfortable diving watch I've owned.
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Buster
·Hold your wrist straight at a level angle in front of you where your stomach and rib cage meet. With your right hand center the watch on your forearm approximately one inch from your wrist. Put pressure on the crystal and measure were the lugs rest. It is difficult to determine how a watch will fit by holding your forearm at a downward angle wearing a loose bracelet.
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Twocats
··Married... with childrenI had the Pelagos and sold it after about one year, it felt very big on my wrist (6.5) and it collected tiny hairline scratches quite easily. I don't have nor have ever tried an SM300 but I do own a Speedy and think, given the choice of the three watches, I would keep the Speedy.
I also have the BB58 Blue and its perfect for me in every way. I can't seem to find a fault with it.
I also have the BB58 Blue and its perfect for me in every way. I can't seem to find a fault with it.
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dinexus
·If the rumor mill is to be believed, there's an update to the Master Co-Ax 300 coming at some point, and given the types of updates we've seen to other references, it's likely the bracelet fit is going to be addressed. Might be a good time to grab a Speedy in the interim 😉
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RedMaple
·If the rumor mill is to be believed, there's an update to the Master Co-Ax 300 coming at some point, and given the types of updates we've seen to other references, it's likely the bracelet fit is going to be addressed. Might be a good time to grab a Speedy in the interim 😉
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RedMaple
·The lugs on the 300 do make for a poor fit on smaller wrists like mine.
If I remember correctly the Pelagos and Black Bay GMT cases are about the same size. From experience the Pelagos weighs much less especially with the bracelet than the GMT due to its titanium construction. For me the GMT is very uncomfortable with the steel bracelet due its weight and it makes the crow dig into the back of my hand. HOWEVER, with Erikas MN Strap this watch becomes so comfortable. Game changer. Its worth it to experiment with this style strap if you think a certain watch may be on the borderline for you.
If I remember correctly the Pelagos and Black Bay GMT cases are about the same size. From experience the Pelagos weighs much less especially with the bracelet than the GMT due to its titanium construction. For me the GMT is very uncomfortable with the steel bracelet due its weight and it makes the crow dig into the back of my hand. HOWEVER, with Erikas MN Strap this watch becomes so comfortable. Game changer. Its worth it to experiment with this style strap if you think a certain watch may be on the borderline for you.
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STANDY
··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorThe Pelagos just looks like a slab of steel on the wrist.
Pictures like above mean nothing, it’s the feel of a watch that does it.
Several years ago I went to buy a Tudor cash in hand but the large side profile of the watch sent me home watchless. Decided on a Rolex Sub but then Speedy Tuesday 1 happened 😎
Pictures like above mean nothing, it’s the feel of a watch that does it.
Several years ago I went to buy a Tudor cash in hand but the large side profile of the watch sent me home watchless. Decided on a Rolex Sub but then Speedy Tuesday 1 happened 😎
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Donn Chambers
·The lugs on the 300 do make for a poor fit on smaller wrists like mine.
If I remember correctly the Pelagos and Black Bay GMT cases are about the same size. From experience the Pelagos weighs much less especially with the bracelet than the GMT due to its titanium construction. For me the GMT is very uncomfortable with the steel bracelet due its weight and it makes the crow dig into the back of my hand. HOWEVER, with Erikas MN Strap this watch becomes so comfortable. Game changer. Its worth it to experiment with this style strap if you think a certain watch may be on the borderline for you.
It’s not so much the lugs of the 300 that are the problem, but the end-piece of the bracelet. If you compare it to the others the OP tried on, the one striking difference is that the center of the end piece extends beyond the lugs. This means the bracelet also begins the turn-down beyond the lugs. Omega has changed their recent bracelets (i.e., on the Planet Oceans) so the bracelet turns down just at the end of the lugs by eliminating that protrusion on the end-piece.
Put the 300 on a strap and there is no problem at all. I first tried the 300 on a bracelet and did not like it — I bought an older 300 pro on the bracelet instead because it fit my small wrist so much better. But I later tried the 300 on the leather strap and it fit so much better. I bought it and it’s now the one I wear the most.
But if you prefer bracelets, that end-piece really messes up the drape on small wrists.
And since a picture’s worth a thousand words.
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Eve
·It’s not so much the lugs of the 300 that are the problem, but the end-piece of the bracelet. If you compare it to the others the OP tried on, the one striking difference is that the center of the end piece extends beyond the lugs. This means the bracelet also begins the turn-down beyond the lugs. Omega has changed their recent bracelets (i.e., on the Planet Oceans) so the bracelet turns down just at the end of the lugs by eliminating that protrusion on the end-piece.
Put the 300 on a strap and there is no problem at all. I first tried the 300 on a bracelet and did not like it — I bought an older 300 pro on the bracelet instead because it fit my small wrist so much better. But I later tried the 300 on the leather strap and it fit so much better. I bought it and it’s now the one I wear the most.
But if you prefer bracelets, that end-piece really messes up the drape on small wrists.
And since a picture’s worth a thousand words.
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RedMaple
·The Pelagos just looks like a slab of steel on the wrist.
Pictures like above mean nothing, it’s the feel of a watch that does it.
Several years ago I went to buy a Tudor cash in hand but the large side profile of the watch sent me home watchless. Decided on a Rolex Sub but then Speedy Tuesday 1 happened 😎
Yes is partially true. Tudor added an undercut on the bottom of both sides of the case to give the illusion of a thinner watch and it really did help.
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sidKop
·It’s not so much the lugs of the 300 that are the problem, but the end-piece of the bracelet. If you compare it to the others the OP tried on, the one striking difference is that the center of the end piece extends beyond the lugs. This means the bracelet also begins the turn-down beyond the lugs. Omega has changed their recent bracelets (i.e., on the Planet Oceans) so the bracelet turns down just at the end of the lugs by eliminating that protrusion on the end-piece.
Put the 300 on a strap and there is no problem at all. I first tried the 300 on a bracelet and did not like it — I bought an older 300 pro on the bracelet instead because it fit my small wrist so much better. But I later tried the 300 on the leather strap and it fit so much better. I bought it and it’s now the one I wear the most.
But if you prefer bracelets, that end-piece really messes up the drape on small wrists.
And since a picture’s worth a thousand words.
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steelfish
·I've owned or own all three, although my Speedy is the FOIS.
On my sub-7" wrist, the order is:
1. FOIS
2. SMP 300 Diver (rubber)
3. Pelagos
On bracelets, I'd take the Pelagos over the Seamaster, despite the chunkiness, because the Pelagos bracelet is, for me, far more comfortable and more balanced on the wrist. I didn't particularly like the BB58's looks or fit, and sold mine. When the BB58 blue came out, I bought and returned that too (strap, not bracelet). The Pelagos on the rubber, OEM or Crafer Blue, is a great fit for me also, and that's the config I use when I dive with it. But the SMP on rubber is the most comfortable diving watch I've owned.
Almost the same here. I bought and returned my BB58 blue on strap because it was an awful fit. Truly hated it, which was a huge surprise to me.
Currently have the SMP Sedna on rubber which is the comfiest strap watch I’ve ever owned (although I have to confess I’m trying to swap it for a 43.5mm PO on bracelet as I really miss the extra size and fit of the PO on micro adjust)
