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The majority of US watches posted on this thread - and yes, I’m looking at you; Bulova, Benrus, Elgin, Waltham and Wyler (and I hope I’ve got that right) - all seem to be teensy 33mm watches. Pretty enough but too small even for my skinny wrists.

Why did the US manufacturers make these small size watches when the Swiss models we covet were nearly all 34/34.5mm?
 
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Why did the US manufacturers make these small size watches when the Swiss models we covet were nearly all 34/34.5mm?
I suppose Americans back in the day had some class about them. Ha 😀

Sadly Ebays 'global shipping program' doesn't quite ship globally so I can't buy the majority of American offers, being in the EU myself. It's a pity because I have no problem wearing 31mm or so watches, which tend to come in at great price points due to lower demand.
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I suppose Americans back in the day had some class about them. Ha 😀

Sadly Ebays 'global shipping program' doesn't quite ship globally so I can't buy the majority of American offers, being in The EU myself. It's a pity because I have no problem wearing 31mm or so watches, which tend to come in at great price points due to lower demand.
As I said, I’ve got skinny wrists but I thought I could wear smaller happily.

I paid a noob tax, buying a 31/32 Garrard which was far too small and I never wore it.


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As I said, I’ve got skinny wrists but I thought I could wear smaller happily.

I paid a noob tax, buying a 31/32 Garrard which was far too small and I never wore it.


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I feel for you mate. Just box it up and send it to me and I'll dispose of it so you won't have to ever see it again.
 
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I suppose Americans back in the day had some class about them. Ha 😀
And didn't feel they had to make up for any shortcomings.
Few things irritate me more than a gawky big watch that hangs up on a pocket or slams crystal first against a door frame. I don't like leaving a sleeve unbuttoned to see my watch at a glance.
 
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I feel for you mate. Just box it up and send it to me and I'll dispose of it so you won't have to ever see it again.
Too late - went to one of my daughters 😉
 
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Hello everyone...

Buy it now is not a deal... but MAKE an offer is active....

36 mm super compressor w explorer style dial... ( it has date ) ..... It a nice wearer for just about any wrist size.... under 8 inches... I hacve an 8 inch wrist and would be happy to wear this....

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0....c100667.m2042&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

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Spruce Spruce
The majority of US watches posted on this thread - and yes, I’m looking at you; Bulova, Benrus, Elgin, Waltham and Wyler (and I hope I’ve got that right) - all seem to be teensy 33mm watches. Pretty enough but too small even for my skinny wrists.

Why did the US manufacturers make these small size watches when the Swiss models we covet were nearly all 34/34.5mm?

HI
My best guess.... before WWII just about everyone was making " smaller " sized mens watches.... Due to USA entry to the war, all watch manufactures went to full war time production, no civilian products were produced.

The Swiss was netural during the watch and had multiple production lines for military and civilian production...
advances in waterproof watches influcned in part by war time production etc....

After WWII the US Watch and clock making industry as a hole never really bounced back to pre war days... that could lead to the major lag in change of styles etc... of watch design...

Just a thought

Good Hunting

Bill Sohne
 
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Hi Everyone...


Cool DAY-DATE compressor........
Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0...97.m4902.l9144&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

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Hi again...

OK this is the second time I am posting this watch..... first time it ended unsold at 700$ asking....

NOW lowered to 650 , and has one bid !.. this is a really nice example ...... if your looking for a solid gold watch...

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0...e/193847090451&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

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Hi again...

OK this is the second time I am posting this watch..... first time it ended unsold at 700$ asking....

NOW lowered to 650 , and has one bid !.. this is a really nice example ...... if your looking for a solid gold watch...

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-LONGINES-SUB-SECONDS-WATCH-14K-Yellow-Gold-Case/193847090451&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

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Those lugs!!!!🥰🥰
 
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Hi again...

OK this is the second time I am posting this watch..... first time it ended unsold at 700$ asking....

NOW lowered to 650 , and has one bid !.. this is a really nice example ...... if your looking for a solid gold watch...

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-LONGINES-SUB-SECONDS-WATCH-14K-Yellow-Gold-Case/193847090451&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

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Someone is looking after me "Does not ship to the UK" 😉
 
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When he finally lists it for $3k, Hondinkee will do a bring a loupe on it and it will sell in seconds.

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Someone is looking after me "Does not ship to the UK" 😉
I’m sure someone over here would help you out with that ::stirthepot::
 
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true... its a very clean example other for more then twice ask has been posted on ebay over the years..
best
bill
 
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Hi Everyone
FYI : THIS WATCH IS NOT RUNNING AND MISSING A SECOND HAND. A CERTINA DS-2 Project for someone ....

this is a very cool DS-2 w original bracelet with a BIN of 99$ or best offer...... dial has some scrtatches but its a cool green ... if you just need a bracelet your in business... .

Dead Link/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0...97.m4902.l9144&campid=5338755308&toolid=20008

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