I think most regulars on this site know my opinion already. But I would tend to agree that Tag Heuer has a propensity these days to not offer anything in "smaller", more traditional case sizes, and that alienates anybody with a smaller wrist. That goes for the reissues as well.
Who knows whether Tag would have sold more or less watches if they'd issued the new Autavia in 40mm rather than 42mm, although the opinion of most watch enthusiasts seems to be that a size to match the original would have been better (larger wristed people were less bothered, but the fatter bezel was universally hated). Personally, I think they took a great design and produced something good, but not quite as beautiful as the original. Interesting to see that Omega took the opposite view with the 1957 reissues of the Speedmaster, Seamaster and Railmaster, and decided to try and stick as close as possible to the original.
That Autavia looks good on your wrist though.
Did you get it in the end ?
I have a very small wrist; so small, all OEM straps have to be replaced with custom ones for a proper fit.
I do sport two Carreras in 43mm, and enjoy them more than the 1964 re-edition which became a box queen.
Maybe it's my personal taste and preference, but I do like a timepiece with presence.
I have a very small wrist; so small, all OEM straps have to be replaced with custom ones for a proper fit.
I do sport two Carreras in 43mm, and enjoy them more than the 1964 re-edition which became a box queen.
Maybe it's my personal taste and preference, but I do like a timepiece with presence.
Gotta have presence! +1
Yes, personal taste is important (As well as one's age, personality and style).
Personally, I like a watch to look special but not ostentatious, obvious (too big) or bling. In other words it needs to blend tastefully. I want to wear it, not feel like it's wearing me! 😀
