Could You Wear a 34mm Watch?

We shot this in 2021 but only just got around to editing it. It's a closer look at the new Grand Seiko SBGX347 (white dial) and 349 (blue dial), two watches we never expected Grand Seiko to ever release but are extremely pleased to see. If you like small, vintage pieces such as the Patek 96 or the Grand Seiko First, this could be a very interesting option for you. It's powered by Grand Seiko's superior quartz movement which we also are able to show on camera thanks to an SBGV238 we had handy. The pieces are available at our shop in the Landmark Central, feel free to stop by and see them in the metal.

[spencerjohnson]

I’m not upset that the industry makes such large watches relative to the past, but I’m upset that the industry barely makes any 36mm watches. 36mm watches should be as common as 42mm watches, especially in dress watches.

[andytran]

For those who are into 34mm classic "calatrava" design Seikos like the SBGX347/349 that Mark introduced, there's a budget "version": the JDM Seiko SACM150 (gold) and the SACM151 (silver). At around $200-300, you'll have a 34mm case AND a classic high-beat Quartz 8J41, often used in other GS models.

If Quartz is not your jive, then the 34mm Presage SRP841 ("women's version of the Sky Diving SRPE19), with a 4R35 caliber and a GORGEOUS light blue dial is on sale on Macy's for like $300.

I have both, and the dials on both of the watches bring me so much joy every time I wear them.

[Fruit_of_the_loupe]

I have a 34mm JLC that I absolutely love. Simple, timeless, and elegant.

[certainstrength]

The SBGW231 is absolutely gorgeous. No picture or video will do it justice...it's one you need to look at in person to truly appreciate.

That's one thing I've learned about Grand Seiko. While my BB58 or Speedy look better in pictures than in person, the Grand Seikos look better in person than they do in pictures.

[RModillo]

Looks lovely on the smaller wrists. Of which there are still a few in the world.
And a great suit, BTW! Lovely cut.

[gackerman]

the sbgx347...what a gorgeous watch. the 9f movement is fascinating and the classic size is wonderful. real watch nerds love it

[lasse]

Super nice video and the 34mm GS i would like to have.

[tiagodvt]

I only have 2 dress watches, and that's enough for my use, as I don't usually suit up. But both are 36mm. On a daily basis I mostly wear sports watches, around 39-42mm (I would never go bigger than 42/42.something). But a dress watches just feels odd with those sizes. 34-38 are the perfect sizes for those types of watches, definitely.

[Joacimbylehn]

The navy looks absolutely amazing. I have a 22 cm wrist and I wear 34 mm swatches a lot. Also some vintage dressers. It’s all about feel and attitude.

[bulldogmarketingsalesinc.]

I bought a Victoronix Ladies Maverick 34mm for my 6.5" wrist. Love it. $150 for a nice grab and go Swiss Quartz watch. Also Glycine ladies Combat Sub 36mm is superb.

[mundie]

I do and I love it. Seikos dials are clear enough to read at this size, better than some larger watches from other manufacturers

[admiralcraddock]

I have an 8" wrist so i can easily wear large watches without my wrist looking silly . I do have a vintage Omega with a 34mm dial which, strangely enough, still looks ok on me

[brianmsahin]

Excellent video. I have a big wrist, 8"/20cm and I do have a vintage 1960 34mm Avia Swiss watch. Honestly, as someone who is used to wearing bigger watches 42mm to 44.5mm in mechanical and a very big G-Shock Mudmaster, I felt the watch looked too small on me. To be honest even a 36/37mm is a little too small and looks out of place. So, my wife wears it and it looks good on her 13cm wrist. It's a fashion thing to some extent as most men's watches were quite small in the past. 34mm will still suit the average wrist though, but possibly not over 6.5"/17cm.

[bobsaffron]

I think the 31mm is perfect on your wrist, size same as mine. Thanks for championing proportion.

[TuTran-kryk]

34mm for the win! I dont mind wearing >36mm watches but for dress watches, 36mm is the max. JLC has the 36mm master ultra thin moon which is nice too.

[RpMcMurphy_]

You bet I could and I do. 34mm grand seiko quartz sounds great. I have a 6 inch wrist like yourself. Very difficult to find appropriately sized watches.

[TomTom-sjbn]

I can, and I do..I have a a couple of vintage dress watches from the 60s ( Gub Spezimatik and a Rohmer) and 34mm was the standard back then.They look elegant and discreet.

[a.krawion]

Easy question for me. I personally dislike over 40mm watches. Biggest watch I own is 38mm dive watch. I hate it especially when movement is smaller sized one. For instance when I wanted to buy Seiko coctail time I bought the 32mm one.

[davidcoronado]

the insane thing about the quartz one is that they use their VERY popular blade like hands. wish they used those for the sbgw series too

[adrianoihkfjhgc]

That Patek. I like that Patek. Any chance you can provide the reference so I can search for one?