mog Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Having cut out a 46mm square piece of card and looked at it on my wrist it is still hard to imagine how big a B&R rep would look. Since I haven't got forearms like Arnie I am just curious to see what they light look like on a wrist. Has anyone got any wrist shots of these beauties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epanoui Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 I'd like to see some wrist shots of the 46mm one as well. I have many 47mm watches, the big pilot, Fiddy, etc... but they are all round, so I'm guessing the B&R has a total different feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvt Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Sorry, no wrist shot here but I have tried on the gen and the 46mm SQUARE is MUCH bigger feeling than even a 47mm ROUND watch. The example I often point to is the Tag Monico. That watch seems very large, like Panerai 44mm large and yet is only 38mm! (or is it 40mm? doesn't matter). the square size really exagerates the size. I have average sized wrists and while I guess I COULD wear the B&R 46mm it honestly felt like I hade a coaster on my wrist. To be fair the first time I put on a 44mm PAM I felt it was too large but the B&R is REALLY, RWALLY large. To me maybe a bit comicly large. I think a lot of peopel would view it almost as a novelty joke watch of some sort, it feels THAT big. Now if you are a big guy, football player size, then all bets are off, you can wear anything you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvt Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 (edited) Found these on the web, they are gens so I am not sure which size they are. One thing the B&R has going for it is that it is relatively THIN, so that helps with the bulk. Edited December 5, 2006 by tvt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epanoui Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 That certainly does look huge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvt Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Notice in the first shot how the lucgs OVERHANG the wrist. The watch is actually wader than the guys wrist is! To me that is just silly. I like to see a little strap before it turns to go around the wrist. In this case not only do you not see strap but there is actually space between the strap and the wrist because the watch is so wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosblau Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 (edited) Notice in the first shot how the lucgs OVERHANG the wrist. The watch is actually wader than the guys wrist is! To me that is just silly. I like to see a little strap before it turns to go around the wrist. In this case not only do you not see strap but there is actually space between the strap and the wrist because the watch is so wide. I do not think that's a man's wrist. If you have arms like a girl, this is not the watch for you. Edited December 5, 2006 by cosmosblau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikman Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 I'm starting to think this is one of those watches that looks better without a wrist under it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solicitor Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Some quick wristshots of my new Trusty BR 01-92 46mm x 46mm: I have a narrow 6.5" wrist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsv123 Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hmmm, looks a little too large. By the looks of the wrist shots we have seen so far, the lugs of the B&R will overhang the wrist of quite a few people which will make it likely to get scratched, dinged, caught on things etc. when you wear it (not to mention it looks a bit silly). I think this issue is more to do with the shape; it looks like a human wrist can more easily accomodate a 47mm round watch than a 46mm square one. I think I am also coming to the conclusion that this is a watch that looks better off the wrist than on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 To *me*... that watch just looks silly (but then again, I thouyght the same about Panerai five years ago (look at me now lol)) It may look better to me on a bigger wrist, but I think the design is pretty bad overall... No offense intended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog Posted December 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hmm. Thanks the for help guys. I am not sure my wrist could pass that off, which is a real shame as I really like the design. Perhaps I just need to work out more I see there is a 39mm square version which I assume is not an authentic size, but it might be what I would have to plump for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Mine will be delivered today! I think it looks great but would like to see it on someone not wearing a sweater.. that's a sweater, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spa Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Well, i needed a good clock for my living-room wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estaban Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Some quick wristshots of my new Trusty BR 01-92 46mm x 46mm: I have a narrow 6.5" wrist! That watch looks ridiculous on your wrist. I think it would look ridiculous on my 7 1/2 inch wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Dear god....just awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solicitor Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 I think it's an acquired taste. I thought the same about my first PAM (104) but got used to that fairly quickly. And then when I stepped up to a Radiomir and thought THAT was too big, but got used to it, too. It's not that big of a shock for me, then, to take a further step up to the BR. It's truly a beautiful watch-pics do not do it justice. Anyway, someone with large wrists might want to post some pics. Oh, and no, I'm not wearing a sweater in those pics! ;-} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hate to say it but that watch looks ridiculous.... no matter your wrist size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Ahh.. such jealousy rearing it's ugly head. You wish you had a big ass cookie sheet to wear.. admit it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Ahh.. such jealousy rearing it's ugly head. You wish you had a big ass cookie sheet to wear.. admit it! OK...I am jealous!!! Here's my next wristwatch. I just have to find 150 mm springbars and a wide leather belt to mount it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvt Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 I really am not sure why they would design the watch so big that virtually no one can actually wear it without looking like an absolute clown. I really appreciate indenial's shots and willingness to tack a little flack here, but it just looks stupid in my opinion. I think if the lugs overhang your wrist THE WATCH IS TOO BIG! I mentioned this before but I honestly think that people will view this watch as a novelty, as if you were wearing giant joke sunglasses or something. It seems like somehting a prop comic would use in a bit or a clown would use to entertain 10 year olds at a backyard birthday party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 cool looking watch but to big the 39mm version is the go go i think it looks ok on the wristshots here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 I really appreciate indenial's shots and willingness to tack a little flack here, but it just looks stupid in my opinion. I think if the lugs overhang your wrist THE WATCH IS TOO BIG! See? I knew we'd find something we'd agree on wholeheartedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeson43 Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 (edited) that watch looks fantastic! i think thats just bumped its way to the top of my Christmas list! does anyone do the watch in orange; with the rubber strap? Edited December 5, 2006 by leeson43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvt Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Glad we can see eye to eye Pugwash, frankly I have a feeling there is more we agree on than disagree on but I guess we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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