Dornblueth owners

[XGT]

Seriously considering one, possibly the 99.5

Only issue being whether the 42mm will be too big for me. And to try one will likely mean a trip to Germany... via the Nurburgring

So, does anyone with sub 7inch wrists own a 42mm Dornblueth? ...or have experience of how big they wear compared to the IWC Portuguese IW500109 which is 42.3mm and 13.9mm thick?

Any help much appreciated

Cheers,
Gary

[andy tims]

My 99.1 on my 7.25" wrist



I'd say if your wrists are much less than 7" a 42mm Dorbluth would probably wear a bit large.

[XGT]

Thanks Andy, I think you are right its probably borderline so worth a visit to try one before placing the order I think. Great choice by the way the blue hands and numbers on a white dial, really like that.

[Nick M]

andy tims][/IMG said:

I'd say if your wrists are much less than 7" a 42mm Dorbluth would probably wear a bit large.

Would tend to agree, with the (very subjective) comment that it wears very differently with the bracelet (which is perhaps more 'enveloping' of the wrist) compared to the leather strap which is perhaps prone to looking like it drops vertically down from the watch at 90 degrees if you have smaller wrists. I personally don't like that look, where the strap doesn't so much curve around the wrist as just drop straight down each side from the lugs.


image by Ethel of Buzzez, on Flickr

My wrists are a little over 7 1/2".

[marcelg]

Prices are increasing as of 1st Janury next year by around 300 Euros, so worth placing the order before then if you are going to

[marcelg]

update - 99.1 - 99.4 are increasing
99.5 are staying the same

[PJ S]

Whilst Dornbluth are a fine watch producer and forum darling, I would suggest to not get too fixated on them, when there are other alternatives, perhaps every bit just as nice.

Thomas Ninchritz
Bruno Sohnle
Benzinger – might cost a bit more
Schaumburg

[XGT]

Thanks all for taking the time to post and the pics of the 99.1 got me thinking maybe less is more. The bracelet v strap is an interesting point too.

Next stop Kalbe.....tbc

[J1H]

The bracelet is no longer available, thats what I was told last week when I ordered my 99.1.