View Full Version : I love and hate jazz master chrono
shinewu
May 22nd, 2009, 09:47
They are probably the cheapest 775x chronos with convex crystals and very manly presentation. But they are all too big for my 15cm wrist. Wonder if there are other small wrist folks wearing one of those? Maybe a wrist shot?
kiwidj
May 22nd, 2009, 11:17
My wrist measures at 7" and I'd say it's just the right size for me. Yeah, on a 15cm wrist, I reckon it might look a bit too big...
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a283/DavoinTokyo/jazzmaster.jpg
Would you consider a Khaki Field Chrono Auto? They're 38mm and I think it would look fine on your wrist...
http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/webapp/en-us/collection/?c=ka&y=25
Good luck finding the right one...
:-!
Jeff_C
May 22nd, 2009, 14:36
mmmm man that looks goooooooood!
kiwidj
May 22nd, 2009, 14:46
Thanks, Jeff! Question is, do you think it'd look good on a 6" wrist...:think:
Jeff_C
May 22nd, 2009, 16:11
Well, Im the wrong guy to ask. I like to wear HUGE watches. I have 6.75 inch wrist and I wear my Suuntos and big Gs with pride...
I would sure wear a jazzmaster chrono.
Its funny, but lately I have been drawn to "dressier" watches. My whole collecting history has been around sports watches.
Trying to find a dressy / sporty watch is tough... Hamiltons seem to fit the bill. I would like something like yours, which is a little more refined than mine:http://www.fototime.com/7D250C432D0AC31/standard.jpg
Nick1016
May 22nd, 2009, 18:02
Would you consider a Khaki Field Chrono Auto? They're 38mm and I think it would look fine on your wrist...
I agree, and if it helps, here is a quick and dirty camera phone shot of my 38mm Khaki Field Chrono auto on my 6.5-inch (16.5 cm, or so Google tells me) wrist. I agree it would probably work fine on a smaller wrist, though.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee59/nick1016/Misc/IMG00040-20090506-1424.jpg
DougFNJ
May 22nd, 2009, 19:09
it's funny, when I first saw photos of the Jazzmaster Chrono, I thought it was a small watch and was skeptical of how it might look on my wrist (7 1/2 inch) I was impressed with the large size of it when it arrived.
Does anyone know...Are the Non Chrono versions just as big?
Vikinguy
May 22nd, 2009, 21:20
My Viewmatic is not as big as the chronos. It's 40 mm.
Gianna's Dad
May 22nd, 2009, 23:14
Jazzmaster chronos are not for the little fellas. That's just the way it is. Rolex aren't for the big fellas. You just gotta find what works for you.
cash_money
May 23rd, 2009, 02:43
i have a 16cm wrist and my Rose Gold Jazzmaster Chrono fits me just fine--quite excellently in fact.
shinewu
May 23rd, 2009, 08:23
I have benn wanting this watch for a long time. But I know it is probably too much for my wrist. Have to give up after trying it at an AD.
38mm seems to be a bit small for my taste. 40-41mm is the perfect size. I am looking at the black dial chrono from Baumer and Mercier. But it is triple the price of a jazzmaster. I have to resist!!!
My wrist measures at 7" and I'd say it's just the right size for me. Yeah, on a 15cm wrist, I reckon it might look a bit too big...
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a283/DavoinTokyo/jazzmaster.jpg
Would you consider a Khaki Field Chrono Auto? They're 38mm and I think it would look fine on your wrist...
http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/webapp/en-us/collection/?c=ka&y=25
Good luck finding the right one...
:-!
kiwidj
May 23rd, 2009, 13:49
Baume & Mercier is a good brand with some great pieces. The Riviera Chrono XXL models in particular are the ones I like. But yeah compared to Hamiltons they're obviously a lot more to fork out for. I'm sure there's something else by Hamilton that will strike your fancy. Good luck with your decision and enjoy shopping around. :-!
Jeff_C
May 23rd, 2009, 18:37
For me its this one or a X Wind... or a Frogman... Or a vintage... or maybe another LOL
BenL
May 29th, 2009, 08:33
http://www.fototime.com/7D250C432D0AC31/standard.jpg
That one is a very nice looking one, too, Jeff.
BenL
May 29th, 2009, 08:35
Jazzmaster chronos are not for the little fellas. That's just the way it is. Rolex aren't for the big fellas. You just gotta find what works for you.
Hard to generalize - I think it's all about how you carry the watch, and the whole package.
BenL
May 29th, 2009, 08:36
For me its this one or a X Wind... or a Frogman... Or a vintage... or maybe another LOL
The X Winds are huge. I know Doug just got one, and he loves it!
Jeff_C
May 29th, 2009, 14:03
Thank you sir. I really enjoy wearing it. Its on a really nice thick leather strap. A Hirsch Liberty I think...