Thinking of buying a Service 1675 — a few questions:

[swish77]

Wow, this is a lot. But addressing one of your questions ...

No, the 1675 is not too small (although that question alone presupposes that a bigger watch is somehow better, which it's not.) The 40mm size looks good on your wrist.

By comparison, the modern Explorer II looks clownishly big, IMHO. The proportions are off, especially the massive hands.

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by swish77

Wow, this is a lot. But addressing one of your questions ...

No, the 1675 is not too small (although that question alone presupposes that a bigger watch is somehow better, which it's not.) The 40mm size looks good on your wrist.

By comparison, the modern Explorer II looks clownishly big, IMHO. The proportions are off, especially the massive hands.

Thanks! I was sort of leaning toward the EXP II being too large — even on my wrists (which are 7 3/4”).


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[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by swish77

Wow, this is a lot. But addressing one of your questions ...

No, the 1675 is not too small (although that question alone presupposes that a bigger watch is somehow better, which it's not.) The 40mm size looks good on your wrist.

By comparison, the modern Explorer II looks clownishly big, IMHO. The proportions are off, especially the massive hands.

I agree 1675 looks better on your wrist. And I would not get it regulated at 3 seconds. Sounds like you have thought everything else through.

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by mountainjogger

I agree 1675 looks better on your wrist. And I would not get it regulated at 3 seconds. Sounds like you have thought everything else through.

Thanks for the input! I appreciate your thoughts and opinion.

I had forgotten that the current Rolex tolerances are better than their earlier COSC rates, on reflection, 3spd isn’t actually out of COSC.


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