The worlds most unusual watches
The worlds most unusual watches
A big watch would be classified as one that is above average in size. Since there a lot of watches that measure up to 45mm these days and in order to keep this list manageable we are classifying them as anything above 45mm in size (width or height), we have also tried to pick out the most striking or unusual examples we could find.
People go for a big watch either for reasons of taste or because they have large wrists and have a need for something of considerable size. So if you’re looking for a big watch stick around and hopefully one of these should satisfy bigtime!
Diesel expands its “Daddy” line of watches with the introduction of the Diesel GrandDaddy model DZ7262 proclaimed to be the world’s largest commercially available wristwatch. With a case measuring 76mm in diameter the Diesel Granddaddy is certainly a whopper and a wrist presence that is sure to grab attention. It features four individual chronograph…
The Russian diver watch is a classic “big watch”, the original measured 78mm including the crown with a height of 15mm and a weight of 280 gms (over half a lb). The original was the Zlatoust Caliber 191-yC divers watch which came out in the early 1950’s and is still in production at the…
Ritmo Mundo is an American watch brand that uses Swiss and Italian craftsmanship in their watches. This unconventionally styled watch features their innovative, patented 52.5mm “orbital case” that is “dual see through, dual time and dual date” by way of swivelling. The substantial Titanium case houses a Swiss Automatic movement and the design was…
Another timepiece with an automotive motif, called the Gearbox, Oakley introduced it at Basel world 2010. The case is impact-forged stainless steel and features a five-jewel Swiss movement and a screw-down crown to optimize water resistance. Available in three colours, black/charcoal/red, black/white/silver and the combination pictured above. With a 60-month battery and strap made…
The title of this wrist watch is dedicated to Energia, a Soviet rocket. The rocket program represented a giant step ahead in Soviet science and engineering. With a payload capacity of practically 100 tons, “Energia” furthered the growth of space research in unparalleled methods. The Energia features the Automatic 2441 VE movement housed inside…
This unusual watch by Russian watchmaker Aviator features two large pushers mounted on the side of the case, these oversized pushers are a stylistic feature as well as a functional decision used for controlling the chronograph functions. The pushers are connected via a locking system that protects the crown. Housing the Russian Poljot 3133…
Hamilton was inspired by Base Jumping in creating their new Khaki BASE Jump Auto Chrono and Khaki BASE Jump Automatic watches. Equipped with Swiss ETA movements and oversized 50mm cases that scream “action” the unique feature of the Chrono version is the clever use of chronograph activation via the bezel with easy-grip finish, instead…
This unique watch by Diesel recalls the dashboard of an aircraft with its design layout and use of a leather case inlay. It features a sonar style seconds hand. Also has two separate small dials for different time zones located below left and right. Housed in an imposing 55mm stainless steel case with black…