I also want to buy one and have the same questions like walrus. I love the looks , it reminds me of an explorer and I think I like the blue dial more than the others. Interested to read the replies below ...
It’s a really nice watch.
I had bought the black for my wife and she wears it on the camouflage nato. It’s interesting because though she’s very feminine it suits her well. At the same time, looks good on me too.
Some folks don’t like the how the crown sticks out, but I find it gives it that extra bit of uniqueness. Also quite versatile for business casual at work and weekend wear.
Personally like it best on the bracelet.
I hear you - the "on paper" lug to lug sounds large (and was a concern I shared). I have 17cm / 6.75" wrists, so not the largest wrists and I can say that the watch feels comfortable and not too large across the wrist - although I might not go any bigger.
I think there are two reasons for the wingspan being more manageable in person vs on paper:
- The case shape curves down at the lugs, which nicely flows the shape of the watch to contour to smaller wrists than you'd think
- The end links feature a pivoting joint to the first link of the bracelet, so unlike many modern Rolex models the bracelet can articulate more where it joins the watch head (these Rolex models feature a fixed and protruding end link, adding to the wingspan).
You know your wrists and tastes better than anyone - but I would still recommend getting them on your wrist in person before writing off the larger 41 model. Best of luck.
Lux Bond and Greene in West Hartford. Closer than Manhattan any day 😁
Just curious if anyone has a Tudor BB36 or has had one. I ran into someone selling one and am interested. Not 100% on the size but I don’t mind vintage watches. My understanding is it does have an in house movement and decent reviews. Just poking around at the moment.
Pretty sure this is not accurate, the 79220 comes in both smiley and straight and both have the ETA movement
