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Which watch do you love, but will never buy? And why?
I'm a devout Omega fan. That said, and in my attempt to round out my 'proper' mix of Omega models, the Constellation Pie Pan is just that watch for me.
I love everything about it. Except (!) its diminutive case size. 34, 35mm? Really? It drives me nuts. Being vintage, a pie pan 'Jumbo' case size at 38mm would've been very acceptable. So close, but no cigar.
For reference, on the left, I have one 34mm watch. It was bought brand new in 1987. Then a 38mm Jumbo on the right. Big difference!
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RJ
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Absolutely agree. Big Omega fan, but anything below 38 is just too small for me. Damn shame, love the designs.
I purchased a very similar Concord in 1989, mine was quartz, bought off the brand agent when he was visiting the ad owned by a friend, it was a good looking watch but a little small for my 8 inch wrist, convinced my wife to take possession but she prefers at least 36mm herself. Finally I traded with a seller who was moving to Florida. I appreciate a lot of fellas here on the Crunch are massive fans of smaller cases just as there are a lot of guys who wear larger watches.
I purchased a very similar Concord in 1989, mine was quartz, bought off the brand agent when he was visiting the ad owned by a friend, it was a good looking watch but a little small for my 8 inch wrist, convinced my wife to take possession but she prefers at least 36mm herself. Finally I traded with a seller who was moving to Florida. I appreciate a lot of fellas here on the Crunch are massive fans of smaller cases just as there are a lot of guys who wear larger watches.
The Concord is / was a beautiful watch. Back then, it was also kind of a style thing too. I kept it all these years because it is so 'pretty.' Just too small.
Size matters? No, more like the appropriate fit. I wouldn't look good in a Medium size t-shirt either.
For me Ive loved from afar: AP royal oak for many reasons but will never be able to afford one.
Any AP for me would be from their Code 11.59 collection. I know the Oaks are the rage, but they just never were for me.
Factoring everything though, I'd never see myself dropping $50K on a watch. No matter how much I love it.
IWC Big Pilot 46 mm, Ref 5002, for me the coolest watch on the planet.....why I probably never buy one, it´s slightly too big for my wrist.
I have a 6.3 inch wrist so 34mm works for me. I wear an Omega Speedmaster just about everyday, but it’s 48 mm lug-to-lug measurement isn’t a problem because it doesn’t hang off the side of my wrist like some 42mm watches do. Great pair of watches.
IWC Big Pilot 46 mm, Ref 5002, for me the coolest watch on the planet.....why I probably never buy one, it´s slightly too big for my wrist.
I love the numbered dial. Cool strap too. Nice package! Too bad it doesn't fit you well.
I have a 6.3 inch wrist so 34mm works for me. I wear an Omega Speedmaster just about everyday, but it’s 48 mm lug-to-lug measurement isn’t a problem because it doesn’t hang off the side of my wrist like some 42mm watches do. Great pair of watches.
I'm glad I don't have the smaller wrists...as I'd probably have a dozen or so Constellation Pie Pans. 🙄
A Patek Calavatra in silver with small seconds like the 5196G. Beautiful in every way.
I could buy it but can never justify it. Maybe when I retire in another 20 years…
What's the full model name of the Omega?
I love vintage Omega's but they are small in my eight inch (approximately 20 cm) in circumference. I still buy them and wear them with all their charm.
Such a classy watches! 😍
I love vintage Omega's but they are small in my eight inch (approximately 20 cm) in circumference. I still buy them and wear them with all their charm.
Such a classy watches! 😍
Yes, yes they are. But, for my wrist, I much prefer a 42mm '+'. I'm a hair under an 8" wrist size.
Agree on the pie pan, exceptional watch, wish they made it in bigger size. What's the model of the Omega 38mm ?
Agree on the pie pan, exceptional watch, wish they made it in bigger size. What's the model of the Omega 38mm ?
I've looked at the Globemaster. Their 'newest' Pie Pan variation. But I don't like fluted bezels, either.
Now, a completely retro-styled new Pie Pan at 42mm? Uh, yeah. I'd be all over that!!!
My 38mm, shown in the pic, is called a Jumbo. The only reference on it, on the case back says, 102072. I've never had the case back off of it.
I've looked at the Globemaster. Their 'newest' Pie Pan variation. But I don't like fluted bezels, either.
Now, a completely retro-styled new Pie Pan at 42mm? Uh, yeah. I'd be all over that!!!
My 38mm, shown in the pic, is called a Jumbo. The only reference on it, on the case back says, 102072. I've never had the case back off of it.
I'll look it up as I have been really wanting a vintage omega in a bigger size, love this one :)
If they do make a pie pan in 40mm or over.... I'm done with collecting that'd be it 😂
I'll look it up as I have been really wanting a vintage omega in a bigger size, love this one :)
If they do make a pie pan in 40mm or over.... I'm done with collecting that'd be it 😂
I'm with you!!! 💯
The Bel Canto is a work of art, easily one of the coolest watch in its price bracket.
But I don't want watches to sound unless I set a timer or an alarm, so the effect is wasted on me.