122 Discussions and CommentsMember since July 20, 2012
I really like the yellow and black Aquatimer 2000 watch. I tried it on recently and felt it sat a bit tall on my wrist. I know the case height is 14mm but does that also include the bezel?
Maybe it's the 44mm diameter in combination with the height that looked off, especially since I only have 6.5in wrists.
Anyone out there with small wrists but who own big watches?
734 Discussions and CommentsMember since July 12, 2011
Norway
Hi Todd, I am the fortunate owner of the AT Deep Two - at 15,5mm height and 46mm diameter I still love the way it sits very well and provides a "solid impression" on my 6,7" wrist :-)
40 Discussions and CommentsMember since July 16, 2012
Hi Todd,
I have a 3767 (a Cousteau Chronograhp) sitting at 15mm. At first I thought it too high but it is amazing how quickly you get used to it. It does look large but it's a diver and should look like a watch designed to be used.
There are some shirts that it cannot fit under but that is a small price to pay for the enjoyment I get from it.
The blend of polished surfaces mixed with brushed ones means you never tire of looking at it.
You can probably tell I am a bit of a fan of this range.
926 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 8, 2011
Tlando Wrote:I really like the yellow and black Aquatimer 2000 watch. I tried it on recently and felt it sat a bit tall on my wrist. I know the case height is 14mm but does that also include the bezel?
Maybe it's the 44mm diameter in combination with the height that looked off, especially since I only have 6.5in wrists.
Anyone out there with small wrists but who own big watches?
Thanks,
Todd
Hello Todd,
Did you try it in the rubber strap version or steel bracelet ?
I have some thoughts to share based on your answer.
2,626 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 20, 2007
Tod Hi, I have the AT Automatic which comes in at the same height - and yes, it does initially wear "tall" on the wrist...but believe me, after a day or two you wont even notice this anymore.
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Tlando Wrote:Thank you for the replies gentlemen. It is helping to sway me in the right direction.
Andy, I tried it on with the rubber strap. The boutique in town has both though.
Regards,
Todd
Hey there Todd,
I figured it was on the rubber strap. I have the AT2000 White dial on rubber and experienced the same ( height ) feeling on the initial try on. Mark's comment about giving it a day or two is spot on. But here's what I found changed my mindset on the height issue.
Each time you wear the watch, the stiffness of the rubber band will soften and mold to your wrist. When new, do to the strap stiffness the watch cannot lay down properly to a more custom fit. If you notice how the case back was designed (angled) this actually improves the overall fit once it's "broken in". By nature, Diver designs are larger and somewhat thicker than most watches because of the harsh element for which they are intended. Interestingly, the black dial/yellow model appears to wear smaller and flatter than the White dial as Black has a sliming characteristic.
As Mark mentioned, give it a bit of time and I feel confident saying that you too will adjust with no problem and the height issue will disappear. BTW, I acquired the VC-AT after the 2000 and it comes in at a 14.5mm height. To be honest, I can't tell the difference of the 1/2mm increase in height over the 2000. It just wears/feels "right" IMO.
The bracelet version to me gives the appearance of a flatter fit because the integration of metal to metal flows differently than rubber to metal. In any case, you will be very satisfied after a bit of wrist time.
Hope this helps in your decision making and let us know how things turn out. The AT2000 is a robust, hard working watch with a very accurate and dependable ETA 2892-A2 movement.
I think Mark and Andy summed it up really well and I completely agree. I have the AT 2000 Black/Yellow in rubber strap and sometimes I use the steel bracelet from my AT Chrono with it, I personally feel it looks better with the rubber although the bracelet is amazingly comfortable. In any case I'm very sure you will get used to it very fast and you won't even feel it on the wrist, so, go for it!
On a side note the quality of the rubber strap is just beyond good and the quick change system is wonderful, the stainless steel bracelet is also very likely one of the best if not the best around.
The watch itself is amazing and it really grows on you, the lume is very surprising and not only works great under and out of water but also really appeals to the 5 year old in me. All in all you just can't go wrong with your choice.
Just to illustrate:
All the best!
Regards,
Jeronimo
Omar Khayyám (Persia XI-XII Century) offered that Time should not only be measured in length but also in width due to the intrinsic difference between a minute or other depending on what is happening to the beholder... I wonder how a watch would look like...
122 Discussions and CommentsMember since July 20, 2012
It's great to hear all these positive comments. It'll be a couple more months, but I'll likely be picking up an AT 2000. The deterrent at this point is possibly getting something from the Pilot line. Love the 3777 and Mark XVII.
It's inevitable that all three watches will be purchased at some point, but just not all at the same time :(
Maybe it's the 44mm diameter in combination with the height that looked off, especially since I only have 6.5in wrists.
Anyone out there with small wrists but who own big watches?
Thanks,
Todd
Skule
I have a 3767 (a Cousteau Chronograhp) sitting at 15mm. At first I thought it too high but it is amazing how quickly you get used to it. It does look large but it's a diver and should look like a watch designed to be used.
There are some shirts that it cannot fit under but that is a small price to pay for the enjoyment I get from it.
The blend of polished surfaces mixed with brushed ones means you never tire of looking at it.
You can probably tell I am a bit of a fan of this range.
Graham
Last edited: 19 May, 2013 - 07:03
Hello Todd,
Did you try it in the rubber strap version or steel bracelet ?
I have some thoughts to share based on your answer.
Regards,
Andy
You will love this watch!
Best regards
Mark
Last edited: 16 April, 2013 - 00:36
Andy, I tried it on with the rubber strap. The boutique in town has both though.
Regards,
Todd
Hey there Todd,
I figured it was on the rubber strap. I have the AT2000 White dial on rubber and experienced the same ( height ) feeling on the initial try on. Mark's comment about giving it a day or two is spot on. But here's what I found changed my mindset on the height issue.
Each time you wear the watch, the stiffness of the rubber band will soften and mold to your wrist. When new, do to the strap stiffness the watch cannot lay down properly to a more custom fit. If you notice how the case back was designed (angled) this actually improves the overall fit once it's "broken in". By nature, Diver designs are larger and somewhat thicker than most watches because of the harsh element for which they are intended. Interestingly, the black dial/yellow model appears to wear smaller and flatter than the White dial as Black has a sliming characteristic.
As Mark mentioned, give it a bit of time and I feel confident saying that you too will adjust with no problem and the height issue will disappear. BTW, I acquired the VC-AT after the 2000 and it comes in at a 14.5mm height. To be honest, I can't tell the difference of the 1/2mm increase in height over the 2000. It just wears/feels "right" IMO.
The bracelet version to me gives the appearance of a flatter fit because the integration of metal to metal flows differently than rubber to metal. In any case, you will be very satisfied after a bit of wrist time.
Hope this helps in your decision making and let us know how things turn out. The AT2000 is a robust, hard working watch with a very accurate and dependable ETA 2892-A2 movement.
Regards,
Andy
I think Mark and Andy summed it up really well and I completely agree. I have the AT 2000 Black/Yellow in rubber strap and sometimes I use the steel bracelet from my AT Chrono with it, I personally feel it looks better with the rubber although the bracelet is amazingly comfortable. In any case I'm very sure you will get used to it very fast and you won't even feel it on the wrist, so, go for it!
On a side note the quality of the rubber strap is just beyond good and the quick change system is wonderful, the stainless steel bracelet is also very likely one of the best if not the best around.
The watch itself is amazing and it really grows on you, the lume is very surprising and not only works great under and out of water but also really appeals to the 5 year old in me. All in all you just can't go wrong with your choice.
Just to illustrate:
All the best!
Regards,
Jeronimo
Omar Khayyám (Persia XI-XII Century) offered that Time should not only be measured in length but also in width due to the intrinsic difference between a minute or other depending on what is happening to the beholder... I wonder how a watch would look like...
Last edited: 20 February, 2013 - 09:25
It's inevitable that all three watches will be purchased at some point, but just not all at the same time :(
Regards,
Todd