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My ideal diver's style watch should be comfortably worn, despite its not-too-extreme size. Notice I say "diver's style" because it must definitely go underwater and do it well, but because I can't even swim in chlorinated water without getting a skin reaction, it must look good, be well constructed, and wear well with everyday clothes, not just a wetsuit!
Case size: 40 - 42mm tops.
Bezel: Thin, 5 - 8mm printed area, chamfered and tapered off like a GMT, not right-angled and protruding like the SAR.
Total height: Under 14mm.
I'd love little touches that can only be discovered by someone who actually owns it. E.g. I had the opportunity of handling Anders' own Damasko, and was real stoked to feel unidirectional fins on the winding crown. Why not the same on a unidirectional bezel?
My personal want, is to see more 40mm divers, with good attention to detail and cool "manufacturing" touches. Don't rely on visual bombastic-ness or sheer heft.
I know these are in vogue now, and there are some really nice pieces out there. I just can't wear them everyday, or they don't really look good on me. There are some guys who can really pull it off though, and full props to them.
But since this thread is about what "you" look for, I'd put in my opinions. The Superocean Heritage 38 and Fifty Fathoms are good examples that you don't need to be big or "industrial" to look elegant, yet sporty.
Regards,
Jonathan