I got the Globemaster exactly one year ago today, so thought I’d post some thoughts and photos. I’m well over the honeymoon faze, but still love it. I picked up a Seiko SKX013 shortly after getting the GM as I wanted a beater, but I’ve worn the Globemaster every single day without any desire or need to take it off, so the Seiko hasn’t seen much wrist time. Its definitely been a great everyday watch.

I’ve come across a few questions on social media from people with smaller wrists considering it, but were asking about how the size wears. My wrist fluctuates between 6 - 6.25 inches, and thought I’d add my experience and photos here for anyone interested. Not the best photos, but I there more for size reference relative to a smaller wrist in different light both photographing straight on and via reflection. I noticed that the iPhone has a slight fish eye effect where the straight on shots have the lugs reaching the edges of my wrist, but in reality the the lugs are slightly shorter. The mirror photos show this.

I personally feel comfortable wearing the GM, but I wouldn’t want to go any larger. It has a 39mm case size, but wears a little larger due to the uncluttered dial, the indices pushed to the outer edges of the dial, and the “coin edged” bezel drawing attention to the outer edge of the case. The case is chunky, but I’ve found that wearing on the SS bracelet really balances out the heft of the case. Alternatively, I found wearing the leather strap a bit more snug on the wrist also helped to balance the heft of the case as it’s more attached to the wrist as opposed to feeling like a weight is dangling from it.

Curious to hear how others feels about the size.

Also, a shout out to the Omega boutique in Hong Kong on Russel St in Causeway Bay. I took the GM on the leather strap in there and asked if they could punch an extra hole in the strap as the smallest fitting was too loose, that they happily did it free of charge. Did a perfect job. The strap it came with flares out to match the gentle curve of the case, and can’t be folded down, so it always jutted out, not only wearing too big for me, but also made my wrist look even thinner and the watch larger. After the hole was punched it looks and wears much better. Maybe it’s frowned upon to punch a hole in an expensive strap, but I’m much happier for it.

Perceptions and opinions seems to vary. TGV felt that the GM is for the larger wrist, where as Teddy Baldassarre wants to acquire one and he has small wrists too. Tim from Watchbox reviews felt it can be comfortably worn on a smaller wrist... I don’t believe Teddys review has been posted here (apologies if it has) so here it is:

 

Looks really nice! I think it looks better on the strap than the bracelet.

 

Thanks! I keep going back and forth between the strap and bracelet.

 

Yeah.. I flip back and forth with my Speedmaster too. I find a bracelet mutes the beauty of the case shape but it's more versatile and practical.

 

I love the GM. An absolute beauty

 

What do you guys think about how the size of the GM wears on my wrist?

 

Nice watch, looks good.

Honestly I like the watch, couldn’t give a toss on what it looks like on anyone’s wrist.

( but in being nice, bigger watches look better on the bracelet on Kermit wrists as the leather breaks up the watch head and accentuates the size of the watch too much. )

 

Thanks. Good points.

 

I find it’s perfect on your wrist, better with strap as well. It’s a tough Omega for daily duties. That bezel is meant to take beating in stride very well. Enjoy your watch in health.

 

Thanks for your feedback. The strap really works well with the blackened hands and indices. The bezel looks new like the day I got it.

 

Great watch, i really like this model.

Now how about getting that towel rail tightened up!?!

 

Haha, that’s a post New Years project.

 

The watch looks great on your wrist and I also agree that it looks better on the strap vs. bracelet.

 

Thanks! Been wearing it more on the strap recently as it’s so comfortable and light weight.

 

Hi! I was wondering if you could help me make a decision on my first luxury watch. I have a 6.25 inch wrist and had my heart set on the Globemaster. I can't decide between an Aqua Terra 41mm or a Globemaster. I also added a picture of a blue dial 38mm AT. I think it looks a bit better on my wrist but I like the weight and fit of the 41 and don't want to deal with a 19mm lug width. I was surprised to find out the AT 41mm wears better than the GM 39mm. Which also has a lug to lug of 46mm compared to the AT's 47.5. I think the ATs lugs curve better on the wrist compared to the GM which kinda juts out (do you agree). I'm disappointed because my heart was set on the GM but the AT is great too. That being said, I didn't wear the GM on a fitted bracelet. In your opinion does the GM bracelet flare out making it wear larger than the 46mm lug to lug? Everyone's opinion would be great. Especially to those who tried these models. Thanks and you wear the GM well.

P. S. Sorry for the poor quality pic of the blue dial AT.

 

I have similar wrist size like you (6.2 inches) and have tried all 3 in person.
Of those 3, i’d choose the Globemaster (on the blue dial) for its tungsten bezel and pie pan dial.
And yes, the GM flat lug really does make it flare out and look larger than its 47mm lug to lug.
Of the 2 Aqua terra, i think the 38mm one looks much better proportioned on your wrist than the 41mm.

 

It looks great on you, I too like the strap over the bracelet, it gives a nice contrast to the white dial. Not that its anything wrong with the bracelet, it looks perfect with that brushed finish.
But the star of the show is that white pie pan dial, so clean and stylish, it got to become a future classic.

 

I would go for the GM, even thou I like The AT. At the moment I have a thing for Pie pan dials, if only Omega could put it in a lyre lug chase!

 

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if someone has made a mock up of the GM with the lyre lugs. Not sure if it would fit aesthetically but would love to see it. I'm not any closer from making my decision. I still have time as this is going to by a graduation gift to myself and I won't be graduating until a year from now. I'm hoping they Omega announces some changes to the Globemaster line this year that would address some of my complaints.

 

I think that the Globemaster is Omega's most underrated watch. In person, particularly the blue dialed version on the bracelet, it's just beautiful. I owned one at one point and sold it to buy a JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon (which I absolutely love), but the GM is a very good alternative to the Datejust.