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I absolutely love the reverso classic, but it wasn't comfortable on my 6.5 inch wrist. I think the L2L is just too long so the whole flat case back spans my entire wrist. Is the grand taille the most logical option? Wish they made a 43(ish)mm model of the classic. I don't even think it's TOO big in terms of aesthetic but it just wasn't comfortable, and the medium felt a little small on me (new duoface medium pictured).

Has anyone else with a similar flat wrist experienced this issue with the 45.6mm model?

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 10 days ago

Walk in avalialbe!?!?

Yes you read that correctly, been in a few times to deliberate what watch I wanna buy and they brought this out and said it's available as well.

Zero purchase history

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 1 month ago

What a watch

Makes me wonder WTF I paid for when I spent 8 grand on a Rolex. This is almost certainly my third watch.

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 2 months ago

Wearability and reliability of this beauty?

Tried on this watch (blue dial version as was all they had in stock) but foolishly got so enamoured with it that I didn't fully adjust the strap 😂. Just wondering how it fits day to day with the slightly higher lugs? Also, I've seen a few horror stories online about repeated movement issues, but that seems to have been resolved now and I know a couple of reviews are obviously not indicative of the wider picture.

Basically I'm hoping for a bunch of comments saying it wears well day to day and the movement doesn't have issues, then I'll go ahead and buy it!

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 3 months ago

[Discussion] New reverso medium

I am no stranger to smaller watches; my current collection is an explorer 1 and datejust both in 36mm... But I feel this new medium duoface looks so small on my 6.5 inch wrist. What does the community think?

I've attached the duoface large (47mm) and the monoface large (45.6mm) for reference. My initial thoughts are the 45.6mm is probably the sweet spot, but I'd love a duoface; just feel the sizes it comes on are either too big (47mm) or too small (42.6mm).

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 3 months ago
▲ 178 r/breitling

God daaamn

First time looking at breitling properly, pleasantly surprised to see they've catered for the smaller-wrist community, fell in love with this watch and my main watch is a rolex explorer 1 so I'm normally a "boring" watch guy. Any owners of this one got any opinions on it? I know the movement isn't in-house but I'm sure it works fine?

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 3 months ago

The classic dilemma: which speedie?

Hi folks

So I am stuck between what version of the speedie to go for (surprise surprise) and would appreciate any insight from speedie owners. I love the white dial, but specifically on the rubber or leather straps, I think the contrast they give is phenomenal, but on the bracelet I prefer the black dial as it just looks more cohesive to me. Thus… If I was to buy the white dial it would be on rubber (would add leather as well at some point I reckon), and if I bought the traditional speedie it would be on the bracelet (I would maybe wear it on a strap but it will never look as good to me on a strap as the white dial). The there’s the whole hesalite vs sapphire on the black dial that throws a spanner in the works.

I currently have two watches that are very much “office watch” and “weekend watch” in a 124270 and 126234 (white dial, roman) respectively. I like just asking the community and seeing people’s insight on this so I’m not taking peoples opinion on this as gospel, ultimately I’ll know when I know. Just interested to see what people think: is the classic the best option, or the more “unorthodox” choice of the white dial on a strap?

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 4 months ago

Too big?....

Fell in love with this watch; specifically white dial on rubber (would love to see it on leather as well in person). Only took a video for the white dial on rubber in the mirror shots so had to screenshot the video hence the poorer quality!

I'm used to wearing a 126234 and 124270 so I think it's just a big jump for me hence the hesitation

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 4 months ago
▲ 10 r/Watches

[discussion] help me choose: JLC reverso or Omega aqua terra on rubber to round out a 3 watch collection

I am torn between two very different directions. Option A is the Omega Aqua Terra on a rubber strap. The price is attractive (£5,000), but I worry it is too redundant as another GADA watch next to my Explorer and DJ, even on rubber. Option B is the new JLC Reverso monoface (£8,500). It is a major price jump, but it introduces a completely new shape and a true dress element. Is the AT redundant here? Is the Reverso worth the stretch? The prices are lower than MSRP here as I can get a discount at my AD. I have a 6.5 inch wrist so i'm sorta limited to the 38mm ATs sadly, because I do love the colour ways on the 41mm. The reverso in the pic is actually the outgoing model with the brown strap, sadly it had stickers on it so the pic doesn't really do the piece justice.

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 4 months ago

[fit check] 38mm vs 41mm

Hi folks,

So I love the AT on rubber, both the white dial and the blue (but specifically the blue only offered in the 41mm) which has left me at a bit of a crossroads. The 38mm fits me better (6.5 inch wrist, very flat wrist at least) but my favourite colourway is the 41mm.... if it was my first watch I'd get the white but I've attached a pic of my current collection (yessss I know I know.... rolex and rolex...) which to me probably could do with a dash of colour as opposed to another white dial watch. I haven't been able to get a pic of the 41mm wrist shot but I've attached some mirror pics. I actually quite like the turqoise but worry it's maybe a little too "niche" if you know what I mean.

Would just be interested to hear from anyone with a similiar sized wrist has owned either of these or just people in general about what route they would go down. This would be my sporty watch so I actually don't mind it wearing a little larger.

Thanks

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 4 months ago

Conflicted, cut or bulk

Thanks to everyone who commented on my bodyfat % post (well.... Most of you lol). My initial plan was to try and get to sub 15% bodyfat but I've had a few comments on that post saying I need to get bulking. Do I try and get below 15% or go into gaining phase

32M, 6ft (just..), 158lbs, 8 weeks into a cut

Also, feel free to give some bodyfat % estimates!

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 4 months ago

Bodyfat %?

6ft about 158lbs, lighting isn't great but I mean I guess that doesn't give off any false illusions

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 4 months ago
▲ 2 r/FIREUK

Should I reduce hours for a 4 day week?

Hi folks,

So I am 32M. I earn only £32400 working as an associate scientist but due to my family I have a £240k flat owned in cash, £147,000 invested (vanguard), £26000 in a GIA, 25k in cash and no debts of any kind. I was considering reducing my hours by say 4-5hrs to allow for a 4 day work week (already work a sort of compressed hours sched).My total combined pension contribution is 24% (me and employer). I'll be moving property next year but that's all covered with the sale of my current flat and inheritance to come (ca £170k).

My essential bills/spending only amount to about £900 p/m, so with this drop of salary I'd be down to about £1720 take-home but realistically I'd be on about £2000 due to some side income I have.

I feel like in the pure monetary sense it's kind of a no brainer? but there a small part of me that is holding me back, think it's just because very few 32 year olds are lucky enough to be in my position so it feels bizarre. My job isn't too stressful, I'll add that, and I like the lab work but not having to commute for the fifth day in a row and just not being in an office would be glorious.

Would really appreciate anyones thoughts on this from those that have done it or considered it. Last thing I would add' I'm maybe not talking strictly about FIRE here but it's sort of a Coast FIRE.

Thanks in advance for anyone that votes

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u/Frosty_Map9536 — 4 months ago

I have no idea what my body fat percentage is, I always thought about 20% but then other AI tools etc say 15% (no way in 15% I reckon) what would you all say?

u/Frosty_Map9536 — 5 months ago