46mm Watch Suggestions Please

[Bulls]

Hi,

Up until last weekend I was all set on getting a Sinn 900 Flieger. I currently have a Rolex Submariner and am looking for a watch that can be worn as a 'daily' and really like the big, chronograph styles.

Having not been able to try a Sinn 900 on, I managed to get a look at a IWC Vintage Aquatimer (also 44mm) on Sunday and was disappointed how small it looked on my wrists. I also tried a IWC Big Pilot and whilst only 2mm larger it did seem to be more of the kind of size I was hoping for.

I'd appreciate any suggestions of watches that are this kind of size. Ideally, I'm now swaying towards brown/tan strap with a lighter face if possible and budget is around the £3k-£5k.

Many thanks

[amnesia182]

If you want big, white face, chrono, leather strap then look no further...



http://www.andrewmichaels.co.uk/watches/breitling/...

Breitling Super Avenger - 48mm - you can use it as a weapon !

[Ikemi]

This doesn't exactly fit your criteria, as the diameter is 43mm, but if you take the lack of a bezel into consideration, I imagine this watch will wear bigger than it's actual measurements. It doesn't come with a brown strap either, but it would definitely look good on one!

Bremont World Timer ALT1-WT (RRP £3995)




http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/bremont-w...

[hollydog]

yep highly recommend the super avenger . Had mine for 3years know love it.

[PorkaFly]

The new IWC Portofino 8 Day Wound is 46mm and a really beautiful classy watch.

It comes in either a white face, stainless; black face, stainless; or grey face, rose gold. It comes on a fantastic Santoni Leather Strap or you can buy an IWC Mesh Bracelet for a more retro look.






http://www.iwc.com/en-us/collection/portofino/IW51...

Looks even better in the flesh.

PF

[hungry_hog]

46mm chrono - it's a tricky one!

Omega Planet Ocean chrono 45mm?

Also, the Omega Speedmaster comes in a 44mm size. With a thin bezel it wears quite large, and can be had on a leather strap. Probably best to buy the bracelet version and fit a leather strap afterwards. A classic design.

Breiling Navitimer, although 43mm also wears large with no outer ring for the slide rule bezel. Another classic design.

Bell and Ross BR01? There is a chrono version but on a rubber strap. I guess you could swap it out.

The only others I can think of are AP Royal Oak Offshore (special editions), and IWC ingenieur big chrono. But they are both silly money, at 8k+.

[Ikemi]

PorkaFly said:

The new IWC Portofino 8 Day Wound is 46mm and a really beautiful classy watch.

Yeah, but the stainless steel version is about £8K! A tad over the OP's budget

[Cuchillo]

Anything in the Uboat range that, umm, floats your boat?

[Ikemi]

JLC Reverso Squadra Chronograph GMT? An iconic design from a top manufacturer, complete with in-house chronograph movement ... This one is the Squadra, which is a little larger than the usual Reverso models. Measurements are 50mm x 35mm x 14mm





It's for sale at £6K, but it's brand new ...

http://www.chrono24.com/en/jaegerlecoultre/reverso...

You could easily find a second hand/unworn example in the UK for within your budget. Alternatively, have a look at the HomeTime. It doesn't have a chronograph complication, but looks better for it.





Blowers has a second hand one on a SS bracelet for ~£3800, although there are others on Chrono24 with leather straps for less:

http://www.chrono24.com/en/jaegerlecoultre/squadra...

I think either of those would look good on a dark brown leather strap

[J H 500]

For a big watch at sensible prices look at Off Shore. I bought two, then started stocking them.

[Chipchap]

45.5mm Omega Planet Ocean "Big case" with latest 8500 calibre. Feels chunky when on.

[Bulls]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I'm going to try and get a look at some of these over the next week. I still do prefer the look of the Sinn 900 and keep trying to persuade myself that it may wear much bigger than the IWC Vintage Aquatimer that I've already tried??