Will we see more 33-36mm neo-vintage watches?

[dannyp]

Am I the only one going to see more of the neo-vintage set in this, more “original,” size range? I’ve seen all these cool releases the last few years that come in “smaller” sizes, which today is 38-39mm… and there is always commentary like: “the original was 33.5mm, which would be wayyyyy too tiny today!”

A few that come to mind include all of the Hamilton Field watches, the Longines Heritage collection, some Tissot pieces, Omega Seamaster/Railmaster lines, even the Timex automatics. So, think we’ll see more soon? Or will I be looking at pieces designated “women’s watches” for the foreseeable future?

[ELLimon]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Am I the only one going to see more of the neo-vintage set in this, more “original,” size range? I’ve seen all these cool releases the last few years that come in “smaller” sizes, which today is 38-39mm… and there is always commentary like: “the original was 33.5mm, which would be wayyyyy too tiny today!”

A few that come to mind include all of the Hamilton Field watches, the Longines Heritage collection, some Tissot pieces, Omega Seamaster/Railmaster lines, even the Timex automatics. So, think we’ll see more soon? Or will I be looking at pieces designated “women’s watches” for the foreseeable future?

I don’t see 35,34,33 for men any time soon.

Rolex is releasing men’s 36mm watches with quite a success.

There is also the timex marlin at 34mm.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by ELLimon

I don’t see 35,34,33 for men any time soon.

Rolex is releasing men’s 36mm watches with quite a success.

There is also the timex marlin at 34mm.

Well, my hope is to see new 36mm Rolexes, like, perhaps, the next generation of Air King (wishful thinking, most likely).

Marlin is a cool looking watch, as is the manually winding MK1, but reading the reviews on timex.com it sounds like there are A LOT of reliability and timekeeping issues. I get that this should be expected of a sub-$200 watch, but when others, like Hamilton and Tissot, start only a few hundred higher, it gives me pause.