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VOT · 1 June 2020, 01:18 AM

Good afternoon, dear colleagues.
After a week with Apple Watch Hermes I realized how comfortable my wrist was after wearing the OP39 daily. This is because of the super comfortable expensive leather strap.
And I asked myself whether there are comfortable watches among Swiss or German brands. Can any of You please share Your experience in wearing very comfortable and light watches?
I have two colleagues, the first has Rolex Daytona and the second UN Marine. Both confidently claim that they will never return to a bracelet (Oyster and President) or leather band after Oysterflex elastomer and Rubber. A week ago I thought it was a joke. But now I think that they may be right.
Need Your suggestions. Many thanks.

N2theCAPE · 1 June 2020, 01:32 AM

I have an older Junghans, when the strap broke I put a brown leather Kenneth Cole strap(cheap $20), supple leather and very comfortable to wear.

I've liked the Hermes Chrono but haven't had the opportunity yet to buy it at a reasonable price in my opinion. Their orange leather is absolutely beautiful.

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In-Cog-Neeto · 1 June 2020, 01:34 AM

116613LB, mainly due to the glide lock. Should be standard on every watch

Rebel · 1 June 2020, 01:40 AM

I'm a small framed man. Small wrists, etc. I had tried Rolex sports models and enjoyed them. However, they were a bit big on me and just were not comfortable. Thanks to TRF and the many posts here......I began to read about Tudor and their Submariners. I learned they were offered in various sizes and two colors.

I purchased two 75090 Submariners. One black and one blue. I gifted one of my sons with the blue one and kept the black for myself. It is my most comfortable watch. Bracelet or nylon strap.....It's comfy due to its mid-size case on my small wrists.

SearChart · 1 June 2020, 01:50 AM

My 34mm OP is very comfortable, but the most comfortable I have is the €15 Casio F-84W.

Xenon · 1 June 2020, 01:56 AM

Any 36mm reference.

Weight has little to do with overall comfort.

It's the bulkiness of the crown that restricts wrist movement.

brandrea · 1 June 2020, 01:59 AM

You'll get varied responses based purely on ownership experience.

I wish I owned a greater variety to help answer the question better.

As for what I've owned (DJ35, DJ2, GMT C oyster, 4 digit Sub, 5 digit sub, 5 digit Seadweller, 6 digit Sub, blnr, Dblue, Sd43, blro, I maybe forgetting a couple...

The jubilee bracelet is by far the most comfortable I have worn. I dont think it's entirely due to the bracelet alone though ... the weight, the case profile, and case back shape, all play into it. YMMV

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inadeje · 1 June 2020, 02:01 AM

Probably a cheapy. A seiko skx on a silicone strap.

Tangier11 · 1 June 2020, 02:21 AM

Day Date with President bracelet

Crazy Lugs · 1 June 2020, 02:26 AM

Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm) on sport silicone band.

kwcsports · 1 June 2020, 02:29 AM

My Datejust on Jubilee is by far the most comfortable. Nothing else even comes close. So much so, I've sold a lot of my collection because I wear the DJ 90% of the time.

Gee2789 · 1 June 2020, 02:39 AM

Ok. This isn’t a Rolex, but the original vintage Doxa BOR bracelets have been one of my loves since I first saw it. Just a lot of moving parts and elements that make it great.

1. BOR is super comfortable.
2. Dual spring loaded dive extenders
3. Ratcheting clasp

All three of these elements makes it so you have an incredible amount of micro adjustment. Really perfect in my opinion.

Wedders · 1 June 2020, 02:42 AM

I prefer rubber, canvas, suede and leather to any bracelet on any watch.

djyolky · 1 June 2020, 02:50 AM

The silicone strap on my Seiko Prospex SNE537 is my most comfortable by far.

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kieselguhr · 1 June 2020, 03:01 AM

For Rolex, most comfortable for me hands down is the Jubilee bracelet.

Universally, the most comfortable watch on a bracelet I have worn is an old Longines diver on a mesh bracelet.

Most comfortable watch I have worn would be a swatch. Because it felt like I wasn’t wearing anything.

zjd168 · 1 June 2020, 03:05 AM

SS DJ 36 jubilee with hidden clasp followed by DD 36 president

Gimoozaabi · 1 June 2020, 03:25 AM

From my collection if I have to rate the watches in terms if comfort:
1. Hamilton Mechanical 'Hack' - 38mm
2. Tudor Date+day 7017/4 - 38mm
3. Rolex Explorer - 39mm

All of them are superbly comfortable watches. Looking forward to add vintage Air King in 34mm to my collection.

Yzord · 1 June 2020, 03:37 AM

DJ41 Wimbledon

joli160 · 1 June 2020, 03:40 AM

Some cheap Swatch, from Rolex the Yachtmaster 16622

Proof Morgan · 1 June 2020, 03:44 AM

Panerai 992. The leather strap that came with this watch is so comfy.

doramas · 1 June 2020, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwcsports

My Datejust on Jubilee is by far the most comfortable. Nothing else even comes close. So much so, I've sold a lot of my collection because I wear the DJ 90% of the time.

I agree. Nothing can compare to my 16234. NOTHING.

Stud Screw · 1 June 2020, 03:50 AM

Another vote for the jubilee on my 16233

Chute · 1 June 2020, 03:53 AM

214270 MkII is my most comfortable watch, with close contenders 116520 and SBGA011 a close 2nd and 3rd

dardeca · 1 June 2020, 03:55 AM

Patek Aquanaut

acheronsgrief · 1 June 2020, 04:00 AM

Yachtmaster 116655 oysterflex and Daytona 116505 oyster bracelet. The weight of the gold makes the watch sit nicer on my wrist and the warmth of gold keeps it from getting cold like steel which is to me the most uncomfortable thing.

Roger Lococco · 1 June 2020, 04:16 AM

Ceramic Daytona is the most comfortable, but the 16710 GMT and the new YM 1 are both very comfortable as well.

rmagoo57 · 1 June 2020, 04:17 AM

This 16013. Don't even realize it's on most of the time.

Notepad12 · 1 June 2020, 04:25 AM

Has to be my 36mm datejust... So well balanced and with the easy link adjustment in the new bracelet.....perfect fit.

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Beckster · 1 June 2020, 04:32 AM

Possible contender for me.

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campfire · 1 June 2020, 04:38 AM

DJ36 is pretty comfortable, mostly due to the size. I have an Sarb that is also pretty easy to wear.

1 June 2020, 01:18 AM	#1
VOT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Saint-Petersburg Posts: 191	The most comfortable watch you've ever worn... Good afternoon, dear colleagues. After a week with Apple Watch Hermes I realized how comfortable my wrist was after wearing the OP39 daily. This is because of the super comfortable expensive leather strap. And I asked myself whether there are comfortable watches among Swiss or German brands. Can any of You please share Your experience in wearing very comfortable and light watches? I have two colleagues, the first has Rolex Daytona and the second UN Marine. Both confidently claim that they will never return to a bracelet (Oyster and President) or leather band after Oysterflex elastomer and Rubber. A week ago I thought it was a joke. But now I think that they may be right. Need Your suggestions. Many thanks.

1 June 2020, 01:34 AM	#3
In-Cog-Neeto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Around Posts: 1,124	116613LB, mainly due to the glide lock. Should be standard on every watch __________________ That's what watches are for; not just for recording the time; but our own travel through that time. - Explorer Steve

1 June 2020, 01:40 AM	#4
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,068	I'm a small framed man. Small wrists, etc. I had tried Rolex sports models and enjoyed them. However, they were a bit big on me and just were not comfortable. Thanks to TRF and the many posts here......I began to read about Tudor and their Submariners. I learned they were offered in various sizes and two colors. I purchased two 75090 Submariners. One black and one blue. I gifted one of my sons with the blue one and kept the black for myself. It is my most comfortable watch. Bracelet or nylon strap.....It's comfy due to its mid-size case on my small wrists. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

1 June 2020, 02:01 AM	#8
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,569	Probably a cheapy. A seiko skx on a silicone strap. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

1 June 2020, 03:01 AM	#15
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,465	The most comfortable watch you've ever worn... For Rolex, most comfortable for me hands down is the Jubilee bracelet. Universally, the most comfortable watch on a bracelet I have worn is an old Longines diver on a mesh bracelet. Most comfortable watch I have worn would be a swatch. Because it felt like I wasn’t wearing anything.

1 June 2020, 01:32 AM	#2
N2theCAPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Jersey Watch: Rolex Sky-Dweller Posts: 201	I have an older Junghans, when the strap broke I put a brown leather Kenneth Cole strap(cheap $20), supple leather and very comfortable to wear. I've liked the Hermes Chrono but haven't had the opportunity yet to buy it at a reasonable price in my opinion. Their orange leather is absolutely beautiful. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

1 June 2020, 01:56 AM	#6
Xenon Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,137	Any 36mm reference. Weight has little to do with overall comfort. It's the bulkiness of the crown that restricts wrist movement.

1 June 2020, 01:59 AM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,965	You'll get varied responses based purely on ownership experience. I wish I owned a greater variety to help answer the question better. As for what I've owned (DJ35, DJ2, GMT C oyster, 4 digit Sub, 5 digit sub, 5 digit Seadweller, 6 digit Sub, blnr, Dblue, Sd43, blro, I maybe forgetting a couple... The jubilee bracelet is by far the most comfortable I have worn. I dont think it's entirely due to the bracelet alone though ... the weight, the case profile, and case back shape, all play into it. YMMV 20200116_143922.jpg 20190515_064247.jpg IMG_20181128_082834_461.jpg Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

1 June 2020, 02:21 AM	#9
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Day Date with President bracelet

1 June 2020, 02:26 AM	#10
Crazy Lugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 855	Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm) on sport silicone band.

1 June 2020, 02:39 AM	#12
Gee2789 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Watch: 1967 Doxa 300 no-T Posts: 108	Ok. This isn’t a Rolex, but the original vintage Doxa BOR bracelets have been one of my loves since I first saw it. Just a lot of moving parts and elements that make it great. 1. BOR is super comfortable. 2. Dual spring loaded dive extenders 3. Ratcheting clasp All three of these elements makes it so you have an incredible amount of micro adjustment. Really perfect in my opinion.

1 June 2020, 02:42 AM	#13
Wedders "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Somewhere in U.K. Posts: 507	I prefer rubber, canvas, suede and leather to any bracelet on any watch.

1 June 2020, 02:50 AM	#14
djyolky Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 1,412	The silicone strap on my Seiko Prospex SNE537 is my most comfortable by far. Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

1 June 2020, 03:05 AM	#16
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	SS DJ 36 jubilee with hidden clasp followed by DD 36 president

1 June 2020, 03:25 AM	#17
Gimoozaabi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: LBSF Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 688	From my collection if I have to rate the watches in terms if comfort: 1. Hamilton Mechanical 'Hack' - 38mm 2. Tudor Date+day 7017/4 - 38mm 3. Rolex Explorer - 39mm All of them are superbly comfortable watches. Looking forward to add vintage Air King in 34mm to my collection.

1 June 2020, 03:37 AM	#18
Yzord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Alyx Location: Universe Watch: The Gibeon watch Posts: 892	DJ41 Wimbledon __________________ 2022 126720VTNR Sprite - 2020 126719BLRO Meteorite dial - 2018 126333 DJ41 Wimbledon Dial - 2017 114060 SubC No Date - 2017 116613LN SubC Date Two Tone - 2017 116508 Daytona 18K YG Green Dial

1 June 2020, 03:40 AM	#19
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,383	Some cheap Swatch, from Rolex the Yachtmaster 16622 __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

1 June 2020, 03:44 AM	#20
Proof Morgan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Naples, FL Watch: VC Overseas 7900V Posts: 77	Panerai 992. The leather strap that came with this watch is so comfy.

1 June 2020, 03:50 AM	#22
Stud Screw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Detroit Watch: 16233 Posts: 782	Another vote for the jubilee on my 16233 __________________ “Better to have thunk wrong than not thunk at all.”

1 June 2020, 03:53 AM	#23
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,542	214270 MkII is my most comfortable watch, with close contenders 116520 and SBGA011 a close 2nd and 3rd

1 June 2020, 03:55 AM	#24
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,453	Patek Aquanaut

1 June 2020, 04:00 AM	#25
acheronsgrief "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: United States Posts: 724	Yachtmaster 116655 oysterflex and Daytona 116505 oyster bracelet. The weight of the gold makes the watch sit nicer on my wrist and the warmth of gold keeps it from getting cold like steel which is to me the most uncomfortable thing.

1 June 2020, 04:16 AM	#26
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,861	Ceramic Daytona is the most comfortable, but the 16710 GMT and the new YM 1 are both very comfortable as well. __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

1 June 2020, 04:25 AM	#28
Notepad12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 838	Has to be my 36mm datejust... So well balanced and with the easy link adjustment in the new bracelet.....perfect fit. Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

1 June 2020, 04:32 AM	#29
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	Possible contender for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Only Please

1 June 2020, 04:38 AM	#30
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	DJ36 is pretty comfortable, mostly due to the size. I have an Sarb that is also pretty easy to wear.

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