Frustrated with lug to lug - New Hydroconquest
Hi all!
I am relatively new to the watch world, but looking to upgrade from my two entry-tier watch collection with a Seiko Sport 5 and and an Orient Bambino.
Both of my current watches are 40mm+ (I think Seiko 5 is 42.5), so I naturally assumed I could do the 42mm new Hydroconquest and get a similar dial size to what I am used to. Shockingly, the lug to lug on the 39mm is bigger than even my Seiko Sport 5!
I know a lot of people like 39mm, so I am trying to adjust, but it just feels like a whole lot less watch and doesn't seem as cool to me. I am waiting to try it on to see what I think, but 39 is a pretty big jump down from what I am used to.
Is there a benefit to the longer lugs? Like, does it make it seem slimmer or something? Please help me understand what I am missing.
Thanks all. Aside from this, the new Hydroconquest is beautiful and still my number one watch. I am sad to think about passing it just because it is too small.
Edit: Forgot to include my wrist size - 6.75"