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I think I've gone nuts: obsessions with jumbo manual-wind time-only (JMWTO) vintage watches

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From 1944, a Jumbo 38 mm survivor, even if it is a little shabby about the dial.



 
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Reviving this old thread... A Oyster Precision 6424 manual wind at 36mm on the rivet bracelet, a find in Tokyo
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Reviving this old thread... A Oyster Precision 6424 manual wind at 36mm on the rivet bracelet, a find in Tokyo
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I like that reference, very thin and a great size. I have one of mine on a strap for variety.
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I like that reference, very thin and a great size.
I wholeheartedly concur! Despite it being 50y old, the movement still gives me a full 60.5h PR on a full wind, pretty helpful cos it has a screwdown crown. And yes, the slim case and the 7206 rivet bracelet are just fantastic in giving me the vintage 'feels'. And you've got a lovely pair with 2 different dial variants too 👍
 
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How did I miss this enabling thread.
Sadly I have few vintage Jumbo's, lots of large moderns in the 40 mm plus region from post vintage periods.
One of my faves ( but how can you not love them all) is my GP.

37.5mm Girard Perregaux

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And my mad obsession continues thru into 2026... 36mm, simple, readable, and very affordable!
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Nice collection. I appreciate your sense of style. Before I opened the thread I didn’t expect jumbo size watches to begin at 36mm. I was thinking jumbo would start somewhere in the 40mm range but I guess non sport watches should typically be a little smaller. That’s especially true for vintage watches. I can’t help you with the watch addiction part of the equation. I’m fighting my own battles.
 
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I have more jumbo's than I thought, 1940's Eterna cal 852S, 37.5mm with the great sweep seconds and slightly unexpected gold bezel.
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And my mad obsession continues thru into 2026... 36mm, simple, readable, and very affordable!
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These Citizen Homer watches are fascinating.
 
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