My first Omega - is the size "right"?

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To give you all an update: I decided to let the watch go back to the seller since I still can't "connect" to the watch due to its size. Let's see what the future brings instead and save up the money for something better!

I might give the new Constellation Manhattan a try if I run into one anytime soon. Thanks for the recommendation regarding the leather strap, but I personally think it looks better with a bracelet in the case of the Constellation Manhattan!
Have you considered a Constellation Globemaster? It’s larger at 39mm and very much a man’s watch.
 
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It all boils down to one question.

Do you want to look elegant?

If the answer is yes, smaller watches are always the way to go.

If you enjoy well tailored clothes and have an air of classic style, impress the ladies with a smaller watch that doesn’t say “look at me”, but rather “I don’t mind if you see me because I’m just a part of the jigsaw that makes this altogether fine specimen of a man”.
 
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It all boils down to one question.

Do you want to look elegant?

If the answer is yes, smaller watches are always the way to go.

If you enjoy well tailored clothes and have an air of classic style, impress the ladies with a smaller watch that doesn’t say “look at me”, but rather “I don’t mind if you see me because I’m just a part of the jigsaw that makes this altogether fine specimen of a man”.

Sorry to disappoint you but I really don’t think a lady looks at a man’s watch to decide if he’s elegant or if she likes him. Unless of course she’s after his money.

Maybe it’s just me?
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S
 
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Sorry to disappoint you but I really don’t think a lady looks at a man’s watch to decide if he’s elegant or if she likes him. Unless of course she’s after his money.

Maybe it’s just me?
Best regards
S
It was a bit tongue in cheek, hoping for a few chuckles, but it is grounded in my personal admiration for elegant stars like Sean Connery. If we take guidance from the way they dressed not many people notice their watches (apart from us nerds) because they’re delicately combined with their balanced outfits. ☺️

(Of course not everyone wants to look elegant and thats why I asked the question first before going further ☺️)
 
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That bracelet looks great on the Constellation, I never would have thought of that combo.

Is that a Forstner or JB Champion?

JB Champion with a Timely wrist calendar. I really like it on the Connie too 😀
 
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Who cares what others think if you like it. I wear 34mm and I think it’s fine. Smaller watches rock.



Don't necessarily Rock, but certainly Rolls.
 
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It all boils down to one question.

Do you want to look elegant?

If the answer is yes, smaller watches are always the way to go.

If you enjoy well tailored clothes and have an air of classic style, impress the ladies with a smaller watch that doesn’t say “look at me”, but rather “I don’t mind if you see me because I’m just a part of the jigsaw that makes this altogether fine specimen of a man”.
Actually the ladies are checking out the ass, not the watch 😉
 
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Actually the ladies are checking out the ass, not the watch 😉

So size matters?

I do have a big ass, 👍 or 👎 ?
 
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Actually the ladies are checking out the ass, not the watch 😉
Hahah

Although the point I’m making is that if someone wants to look elegant the watch shouldn’t be the thing they would check out. It shouldn’t be a bold statement.

In design and engineering when something is done right, often people don’t notice! It’s only when it’s wrong that people notice. Elegance is found when we find balance.
 
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Hahah

Elegance is found when we find balance.
This is can agree with. We have a saying where I work- just because you can doesn’t mean you should.
 
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In design and engineering when something is done right, often people don’t notice! It’s only when it’s wrong that people notice. Elegance is found when we find balance.

Perfection is achieved not when nothing more can be added but when nothing more can be taken away.
Credit: a wiser person than me.
 
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Perfection is achieved not when nothing more can be added but when nothing more can be taken away.
Credit: a wiser person than me.
I LOVE THAT QUOTE. Stealing it 😗
 
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I LOVE THAT QUOTE. Stealing it

I don't know how old that quote is but it epitomises Colin Chapman's view and if he didn't say it first he sure said it later.
 
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Perfection is achieved not when nothing more can be added but when nothing more can be taken away.
Credit: a wiser person than me.
Sounds like something Coco Chanel would have said.
 
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Sounds like something Coco Chanel would have said.

Seems to be her compatriot Antoine de Saint Exupéry: Il semble que la perfection soit atteinte non quand il n'y a plus rien à ajouter, mais quand il n'y a plus rien à retrancher.
 
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Sounds like something Coco Chanel would have said.
Great figures often have a knack at turning complex ideas into succinct and plain English. I love it.
 
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Great figures often have a knack at turning complex ideas into succinct and plain English. I love it.

s/English/language/g
 
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I have a 28mm vintage which I think is absolutely fine size wise.



But I also have a 34mm Seamaster and a 39mm Speedy. Basically, get what you like - there’s no rules. Wear and enjoy.
 
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I remember when a smaller, slim watches were the epitome of engineering. If you like it, then wear it. I have a 35mm Tissot and love it. (None of my watches top 40mm fwiw,)