Like the length of hemlines and the width of lapels, the “right” size for a men’s watch is a moving target. Some varieties, such as diver’s watches and pilot’s watches, are oversized for specific historical reasons (namely legibility and durability), while others, like dress watches, tend to look better in a smaller, thinner case. These days, however, there’s more diversity than ever before in the watch world, and a wider range of case sizes across the board to choose from. Here are a few of our favourites in the 40mm-and-under category.
The Best Mid-Size Watches
ROLEX GMT-MASTER, $13,650.
The Best Mid-Size Watches
CLOCKWISE: BULOVA SUPER SEVILLE, $925 HERMES CUT, $9,970 RADO GOLDEN HORSE, $2,600.
The Best Mid-Size Watches
CITIZEN PROMASTER DIVE, $475.
The Best Mid-Size Watches
CARTIER SANTOS, $9,400.
The Best Mid-Size Watches
VACHERON CONSTANTIN OVERSEAS, $70,000.
The Best Mid-Size Watches
CLOCKWISE: CHOPARD ALPINE EAGLE, $15,200 OMEGA SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA SHADES, $9,000 SEIKO KING SEIKO SPB279, $2,195.
Photography: Michael Kazimierczuk (Impossible Studios)
Photo Assistant: Ness Devos
Styling: Haley Dach
Prop Styling: Zach Noftall (P1M)
