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The short answer is yes. If you look like a tomato with four toothpicks sticking out of it, a Breitling Super Avenger or a Seiko Tuna is not going to wear well. I'm sad to say but a certain amount of body fascism is part of the manly watch aesthetic.
So less carby snacks for me.
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Manliness starts with the man. A lot of guys who wear "manly" watches don't seem to realise this. For example, I cannot say if the big-watch craze is waxing or waning, but I see quite a few skinny teenagers wearing what amount to anvils on their delicate wrists. It looks silly to me. Watches should be regarded as clothes in the sense that you should choose something that fits and flatters your build.
Posted by: Ulysses | November 23, 2014 at 03:05 PM
I think it's an attitude equation too. If you're comfortable/confident wearing the watch, it works, even if it's a big watch on a small wrist. If it's a gift from someone and you're uncomfortable wearing it----that shows----it comes across as being awkward. In the end, with all the access we have today to get the time----phones, computer screens, etc., a watch is fashion as much as it is function (for most people at least). Earrings, bracelets, rings, neck chains, watches----accessories.
Posted by: Angelo | November 23, 2014 at 04:28 PM
So ultimately, the reason you're going to attempt to get fit is so your watch looks proportionate? That's quite a knot of logic..
Posted by: StarHalo | November 24, 2014 at 10:45 AM
The same reason a guy buys a bigger house to accommodate his brand new 100-inch plasma flat screen TV. Yes, it's quite a knot of logic.
Posted by: herculodge | November 24, 2014 at 10:54 AM