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tweezer · Apr 2nd, 2009, 09:54 PM

Do you think that big watches will be in style for awhile? I know that they have been really popular for the past two years, just wondering if the trend will last or if small faced watches are the next trend. I would love your opinions. I just ordered the Michael Kors large chronograph gold one, (saw it on my hairdresser and loved it!) I already have a rose gold one that I wear almost daily. I actually am wearing them more than my cartier tank and Michelle diamond urban.

ijen0311 · Apr 2nd, 2009, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by tweezer

Do you think that big watches will be in style for awhile? I know that they have been really popular for the past two years, just wondering if the trend will last or if small faced watches are the next trend. I would love your opinions. I just ordered the Michael Kors large chronograph gold one, (saw it on my hairdresser and loved it!) I already have a rose gold one that I wear almost daily. I actually am wearing them more than my cartier tank and Michelle diamond urban.

I think the look depends on the person. Some women would look ridiculous wearing a 40-45mm watch, no matter if it's in style or not. I do think it's better suited for younger women.

tweezer · Apr 2nd, 2009, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by ijen0311

I think the look depends on the person. Some women would look ridiculous wearing a 40-45mm watch, no matter if it's in style or not. I do think it's better suited for younger women.

thanks, the Michael Kors one is 38mm, the ladies size, not the larger mans size.

MissusB · Apr 2nd, 2009, 10:01 PM

That may be true, but I'm 49 and wear a Man's Rolex because I can't see the time otherwise! I love big watches...after wearing a fullsize Date and a Datejust Mid, my Ladies' Datejust looks really small to me now.

auctionaddict · Apr 2nd, 2009, 10:11 PM

I'm 43 and have always worn a mens watch. Even when I was in high school and bracelet thin watches were in. I'm 5'10 and slim, anything too small I think looks like teen jewelry on me. I hate tiny rings, handbags and watches! Check out Elle thread in the Celebrity section for all the pictures of her in a mans watch with tons of bracelets stacked on top of it. She looks amazing.

ijen0311 · Apr 2nd, 2009, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by tweezer

thanks, the Michael Kors one is 38mm, the ladies size, not the larger mans size.

38 won't feel big after a few wears. This one is a 39:

Royal · Apr 3rd, 2009, 12:12 AM

I just got a Rolex Milgauss like this one, though mine has a white face. It's 40mm, and on my wrist, it fits perfectly! I agree with MissusB--it's a lot easier to see the time with a larger watch, and according to a jeweler I talked to yesterday, these big watches are very popular.

http://www.wriststyle.com/images/milahguass_191.jpg

tweezer · Apr 3rd, 2009, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by Royal

I just got a Rolex Milgauss like this one, though mine has a white face. It's 40mm, and on my wrist, it fits perfectly! I agree with MissusB--it's a lot easier to see the time with a larger watch, and according to a jeweler I talked to yesterday, these big watches are very popular.

http://www.wriststyle.com/images/milahguass_191.jpg

Thank you all for your replies! I love your watch and am happy to hear that the big look is still trending forward. I loved looking through the Elle thread, love her style.

butterfly36029 · Apr 3rd, 2009, 01:13 AM

Hi, Big watches are sooo in, and I think it will last a while...I agree with everyone else: it depends on your age but also, you can see better with bigger watches! and I tell you, I am 24 and wear glasses since I was 4 so I kind of need a big watch!

Royal, I soooo love your Rolex, I saw it in another thread

wired1 · Apr 3rd, 2009, 11:13 AM

Big watches are definitely IN. However, they will remain acceptable for all people on a go forward basis.

What I mean is this... In the past, big watches were "weird" and "silly" and so on. Now they are "hip" and "chic".

Certainly, small watches will make a comeback at some point, but when they do, it will not make big watches unfashionable or uncool.

Big watches have now found a permanent niche in the watch world, and while it will ebb and flow in terms of popularty, it will not fade away.

Even Rolex is creating 43mm watches, because they have come to realize that there is a constant and stable market for larger watches.

Again, it might not always be so big a segment, but it will be constant.

This is my opinion after 2-3 years of discussing with industry folks, experts, trendsetters, etc.

Rolex is not prone to trends. They would simply not create a watch to meet a trendy demand. This to me, and many others, suggests a regularity.

I expect big watches will be forever in-style now, so long as the individual wearing them is comfortable in them.

chaz · Apr 3rd, 2009, 11:54 AM

^^^^ That is so true,I was in the trade a long time and noticed that big watches were becoming a mainstay,for both guys and girls.Even Patek Phillipe started to make larger cased watches,and like Rolex they don't bow to transient trends.
I think small watches will always be 'in' as some ladies just don't like the look of a gents or large watch on them,the biggest consistent seller ladies bi-metal Rolex with a jubilee bracelet,fluted bezel and champagne diamond set dial,and sold as fast as they could be stocked even with the thing of ladies going for bigger watches.
Some ladies like big watches some don't so a choice should really be based on what you absolutely love trend irrespective.

ijen0311 · Apr 3rd, 2009, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by wired1

Big watches are definitely IN. However, they will remain acceptable for all people on a go forward basis.

What I mean is this... In the past, big watches were "weird" and "silly" and so on. Now they are "hip" and "chic".

Certainly, small watches will make a comeback at some point, but when they do, it will not make big watches unfashionable or uncool.

Big watches have now found a permanent niche in the watch world, and while it will ebb and flow in terms of popularty, it will not fade away.

Even Rolex is creating 43mm watches, because they have come to realize that there is a constant and stable market for larger watches.

Again, it might not always be so big a segment, but it will be constant.

This is my opinion after 2-3 years of discussing with industry folks, experts, trendsetters, etc.

Rolex is not prone to trends. They would simply not create a watch to meet a trendy demand. This to me, and many others, suggests a regularity.

I expect big watches will be forever in-style now, so long as the individual wearing them is comfortable in them.

The 43mm Deep Sea Sea-Dweller is actually that size because it has to be in order to be stable enough for that depth rating. The ring lock system wouldn't fit in the 40mm case.

But the larger Day-Dates and new DateJust II are moving towards the bigger trend as well...

wired1 · Apr 3rd, 2009, 12:31 PM

Yes, but they make a bunch of 43mm models that are that size, "just because". As you stated

guysheik · Apr 3rd, 2009, 05:27 PM

Great post Wired1. The 45mm + watches are here to stay. Personally I hate looking at a watch multiple times at night just to figure out what time it is. My first was a Nixon a few years back and I cant tell you how hard it was to find other designers at the time that would make big enough pieces. I tend to favor the more trendy rather than classic luxury names when it comes to watches. I'm looking for the "oh, Nice watch" and the grab of the wrist, not the subtle hint of being well off. Although Guess is usually on top of the trends it even took them a while to get on track. Labels are now seeing the demand is more consistent then they originally thought and I love it!

chessmont · Apr 3rd, 2009, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by MissusB

That may be true, but I'm 49 and wear a Man's Rolex because I can't see the time otherwise! I love big watches...after wearing a fullsize Date and a Datejust Mid, my Ladies' Datejust looks really small to me now.

I hear ya, MissusB! (I'm 52) I can hardly read the dial of a ladies Rolex MUCH LESS the date! My Midsize even has to be in bright light LOL! I don't care about in style, out of style, it's what I like. Men's watches all the way!

The only exceptions is I have a womens movado with black dial and gold hands, and a Baume and Mercier with black dial and silver hands. I can read them, and since they are small, I wear them on the few dressy occasions I attend, where even a Midsize might be too chunky.

Younger women, don't worry! If you love it, wear it! Insecure admirers will be impressed at your individual stylish confidence! Really!

Apr 2nd, 2009, 09:54 PM	#1
tweezer OP Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Ca. Posts: 151	Big watches Do you think that big watches will be in style for awhile? I know that they have been really popular for the past two years, just wondering if the trend will last or if small faced watches are the next trend. I would love your opinions. I just ordered the Michael Kors large chronograph gold one, (saw it on my hairdresser and loved it!) I already have a rose gold one that I wear almost daily. I actually am wearing them more than my cartier tank and Michelle diamond urban.

Apr 2nd, 2009, 10:01 PM	#4
MissusB Member Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 240	That may be true, but I'm 49 and wear a Man's Rolex because I can't see the time otherwise! I love big watches...after wearing a fullsize Date and a Datejust Mid, my Ladies' Datejust looks really small to me now.
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Apr 2nd, 2009, 10:11 PM	#5
auctionaddict Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 186	I'm 43 and have always worn a mens watch. Even when I was in high school and bracelet thin watches were in. I'm 5'10 and slim, anything too small I think looks like teen jewelry on me. I hate tiny rings, handbags and watches! Check out Elle thread in the Celebrity section for all the pictures of her in a mans watch with tons of bracelets stacked on top of it. She looks amazing.
auctionaddict Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 186

Apr 3rd, 2009, 01:13 AM	#9
butterfly36029 Miu Miu addict Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Miu Miu heaven Posts: 3,499	Hi, Big watches are sooo in, and I think it will last a while...I agree with everyone else: it depends on your age but also, you can see better with bigger watches! and I tell you, I am 24 and wear glasses since I was 4 so I kind of need a big watch! Royal, I soooo love your Rolex, I saw it in another thread
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Apr 3rd, 2009, 11:13 AM	#10
wired1 Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 76	Big watches are definitely IN. However, they will remain acceptable for all people on a go forward basis. What I mean is this... In the past, big watches were "weird" and "silly" and so on. Now they are "hip" and "chic". Certainly, small watches will make a comeback at some point, but when they do, it will not make big watches unfashionable or uncool. Big watches have now found a permanent niche in the watch world, and while it will ebb and flow in terms of popularty, it will not fade away. Even Rolex is creating 43mm watches, because they have come to realize that there is a constant and stable market for larger watches. Again, it might not always be so big a segment, but it will be constant. This is my opinion after 2-3 years of discussing with industry folks, experts, trendsetters, etc. Rolex is not prone to trends. They would simply not create a watch to meet a trendy demand. This to me, and many others, suggests a regularity. I expect big watches will be forever in-style now, so long as the individual wearing them is comfortable in them.
wired1 Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 76

Apr 3rd, 2009, 12:12 AM	#7
Royal Sofa King Banned Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 591	I just got a Rolex Milgauss like this one, though mine has a white face. It's 40mm, and on my wrist, it fits perfectly! I agree with MissusB--it's a lot easier to see the time with a larger watch, and according to a jeweler I talked to yesterday, these big watches are very popular. http://www.wriststyle.com/images/milahguass_191.jpg

Apr 3rd, 2009, 11:54 AM	#11
chaz Superstar DJ Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Blissful!! Posts: 14,162	^^^^ That is so true,I was in the trade a long time and noticed that big watches were becoming a mainstay,for both guys and girls.Even Patek Phillipe started to make larger cased watches,and like Rolex they don't bow to transient trends. I think small watches will always be 'in' as some ladies just don't like the look of a gents or large watch on them,the biggest consistent seller ladies bi-metal Rolex with a jubilee bracelet,fluted bezel and champagne diamond set dial,and sold as fast as they could be stocked even with the thing of ladies going for bigger watches. Some ladies like big watches some don't so a choice should really be based on what you absolutely love trend irrespective.
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Apr 3rd, 2009, 12:31 PM	#13
wired1 Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 76	Yes, but they make a bunch of 43mm models that are that size, "just because". As you stated
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Apr 3rd, 2009, 05:27 PM	#14
guysheik When in rome? Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 11	Great post Wired1. The 45mm + watches are here to stay. Personally I hate looking at a watch multiple times at night just to figure out what time it is. My first was a Nixon a few years back and I cant tell you how hard it was to find other designers at the time that would make big enough pieces. I tend to favor the more trendy rather than classic luxury names when it comes to watches. I'm looking for the "oh, Nice watch" and the grab of the wrist, not the subtle hint of being well off. Although Guess is usually on top of the trends it even took them a while to get on track. Labels are now seeing the demand is more consistent then they originally thought and I love it!

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