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Home » Fashion » Jewelry » Time will Tell: The oversized watch trend that I just cannot seem to get into

Time will Tell: The oversized watch trend that I just cannot seem to get into

December 16, 2012 Paris B 50 Comments

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I accompanied a friend to a watch sale during the week, where I saw a very paltry selection for women’s watches. Rather, smaller watches for the admittedly smaller wrists of women. There were lots of women happily snapping up (and depriving, hah!) the men of the watches on display though, and the lady manning the counter told me it was just “in” for women to wear a large watch instead of a smaller one.

Many women were going for the oversized watch look which is very trendy now and which I believe has been so for a couple of years now. Whilst many fashion brands do make oversized watches for women, heading to the men’s selection gets you an instant oversized watch from a reputable watch maker without the fuss.

Yet, I could never get into the trend for a very practical reason – wrist size. Have you?

A few years ago, I actually wanted a large watch. But I soon realised that being blessed (or cursed, whichever way you look at it!) with a small wrist, I just could not comfortably wear a watch with a large face.

Often, the face would extend beyond my wrist which just looks wrong. A watch face larger than your wrist. Hmm…

Also, I found that metal straps (which I favour) have a minimum number of removable links and if you remove them all, it doesn’t look balanced. As for leather straps, few places would punch me an extra hole because then the remaining strap will wrap all the way around to the other end of the watch. I know, it was awkward.

So I gave up. I’m fussy about watches, preferring only to go for proper watchmakers, not fashion watches so unbelievable as it is, selection from a good watchmaker for a medium sized watch face, is quite limited. And then, I stopped wearing watches.

I haven’t worn a watch for at least 3 years so I just didn’t see any reason to start again. Still, I do like seeing women wearing clunky oversized watches. If I had the wrist for it, or could find a watch that fit, I just might. But till I do, I’d just admire from afar 🙂

Are you into the oversized watch trend? Do you wear a watch daily?

I like how it looks and I’m still looking for one that will work with my wrists. But I rarely wear a watch daily. I stopped because the battery in the watch I was wearing ran out. I eventually got an automatic one that didn’t need batteries but by then I’d forgotten what it was like to wear a watch, so I haven’t. You?

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. Amanda says

    December 17, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    I’ve been wearing oversized watches for years so I’m used to the heaviness. I prefer them over the smaller watches. I like the chunky looks.

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    • Paris B says

      December 18, 2012 at 9:25 am

      Perhaps its a matter of not only style but of getting used to it 😀 The great thing about oversized watches is how easy it is to tell the time from that giant face! 😀

      Reply
  2. Pondsandleaves says

    December 18, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    Oh my god my jaw just about dropped when i saw the watch, if its not because my mask has hardened on me. Nice!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      December 19, 2012 at 10:00 am

      Haha your mask! 😀 Thanks but it belongs to a friend – just borrowed it for a pic 😀

      Reply
  3. Tine says

    December 19, 2012 at 6:09 am

    My brother recently gave me an oversized watch. Its face is definitely the biggest I’ve worn so far. I really like it, but I suppose that’s more because it was a gift from him than it being just a fashion item.

    Oversized metal watches can be a b***h on the wrist, especially if you have small ones. I don’t have small wrists but I still find them heavy after a while. Plus the bigger they are, the more wrist hair you risk having yanked out by the strap! 😛

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    • Paris B says

      December 19, 2012 at 10:07 am

      Your brother is very sweet! 😀 I wore my friend’s metal watch for a spell and could barely lift my arm. Ok an exaggeration but only just 😉 I had to giggle at the wrist hair bit 😀 I guess I’m lucky to be hairless 😛

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