New Speedmasters: Is 44,25mm to big for daily wear?

Bushido

Honestly, I'm totally digging the white dial Speedy, absolutely love it, and prefer it to the Daytona C. I had the fun opportunity while on a trip last month to try on pretty much any current production Daytona I wanted other than the new rubber strap versions just released. I played with the Daytona C, white gold, yellow gold, two tone, platinum, bracelet and strap versions along with a bunch of other configurations. My take away was that while I like their looks, they're too small for me and do not offer the "wrist presence" I enjoy in my personal watch ownership. The strap versions I had trouble fitting over my hand to even try on. Ergo, happy to have tried them all out and happy to know once and for all that they're not for me.

Unfortunately, I missed seeing the grey racing Speedy to offer a report. Hopefully, I can provide some pics of it when I pick up the white dial in a couple months for you!

Riviera Paradise

Thanks Bushido for the kind offer! 😀 I have an upcoming trip to the US/Canada in July (might pass through the Vancouver and Houston OBs), but I think it will be too early to see these Speedy Racing live in the OBs.

I find these Racing Speedies more interesting and feature rich watch than the Daytona C, which in IMO only wins out on aesthetics for some (subjective), bragging rights for those that care about status affirmation, and of course resale value if you manage to get a LN at retail pricing.

I am very curious to see these new Speedies live...for me the white dial looks great, I just don't know if it will compete too much with my Polar Exp 2 42mm for wrist attention as I intend to use it more with jeans, polo shirt etc. I have the same "watch clash" concern with the Racing two-tone grey dial version and my Speedy XI-45 LE...although I do think the XI-45 is more of a "golden brown" palette and the Speedy is more neutral grey / gold. When I do finally get a chance to try on these Speedy Racings I will take my Exp 2 and my XI-45 to do my "if I had to choose which one to wear in the morning" test. I am still considering the black dial versions as well. Cheers.

Bushido

Honestly, I'm totally digging the white dial Speedy, absolutely love it, and prefer it to the Daytona C. I had the fun opportunity while on a trip last month to try on pretty much any current production Daytona I wanted other than the new rubber strap versions just released. I played with the Daytona C, white gold, yellow gold, two tone, platinum, bracelet and strap versions along with a bunch of other configurations. My take away was that while I like their looks, they're too small for me and do not offer the "wrist presence" I enjoy in my personal watch ownership. The strap versions I had trouble fitting over my hand to even try on. Ergo, happy to have tried them all out and happy to know once and for all that they're not for me.

Unfortunately, I missed seeing the grey racing Speedy to offer a report. Hopefully, I can provide some pics of it when I pick up the white dial in a couple months for you!

Df13

It's funny. I feel the opposite about the Daytona. I could care less about the status, but I like the Daytona because it's small and thin and has screw down pushers.

Riviera Paradise

which in IMO only wins out on aesthetics for some (subjective), bragging rights for those that care about status affirmation

You sir, clearly fall in the bold categories above -- you do not care about bragging rights!👍😉😀

MyLifeUncut

If only I knew. The Explorer is a great everyday watch and I just don't know if the same can be said about the Speedmaster. On the other hand, as much as I am drawn to the simple design of the Explorer, the Speedmaster just seems more interesting somehow. The caliber 9900 is much more interesting from a technical perspective, especially. Then again, the Rolex would probably have better resale value if I want to change my decision later. Argh...



I would probably get the black dial version, which is closest to the original Speedmaster design. I will definitely buy it with the bracelet but might experiment with straps as well.

jaguar11

I personally am not too keen on having a hockey puck on my wrist. I guests if I were built like a T800 Terminator it could work.... Having said that if I were built like that I could probably get away with lots of things😀

Riviera Paradise

Fair enough...but...have you actually tried the new Speedy Racing on your wrist, or perhaps a DSOTM? I was surprised as to how small the DSOTM wore on the wrist.

Generally I think the consensus for larger watches is that if the lugs do not overhang and you are not using the watch with formal attire, you don't need to be Mr. T800 to pull off a +42mm watch

I think it is fun to have a bigger sports watch in your collection (e.g Panerai, 42mm Explorer 2, Pilot watch, 44.25mm Omega chronograph etc.). Some days you want to wear something elegant and classy like an Explorer or a Reverso, another day you might want to wear something bigger and sporty. I think the black and orange Speedy Racing looks like a great fun sports watch...a colorful sports car with a mean chronograph engine.😎

I am very much looking forward to trying on one as soon as I can😀

Df13

I'm not sure where the lugs overhanging the wrist thing came from. As mentioned, I have about 7" wrists, and a Sub or Moonwatch is about as big as I'd go, and neither get even close to the hanging over my wrist. It's mostly about bezel or dial size, to me.

Riviera Paradise

The "thing" came from profound statistical analysis and a widespread review of diverse forum threads on topics such as "is the watch too big for me", "I have small wrists, can I wear watch model XXXXXX from brand YYYYY" etc.😁 Often "hockey pucks" are mentioned as part of these discussions🙄, especially in posts from North America (where the ice hockey force is strong).

Of course @Df13 you might personally prefer a smaller watch look and others will be happy with their lugs hanging from a precipice...but I am pretty sure that having the lugs positioned within the wrist and not overhanging is considered the benchmark limit for many....at least that's the impression I have had from reading several watch forums over the years.😀