Oversized options aren’t the be-all and end-all for women looking to wear men’s watches. Jamie Tan suggests other aesthetics to explore
Like the oversized boyfriend shirt, men’s watches have been adopted by women and incorporated into their ensembles for the longest time. The reasons for doing so differ. For some, the larger references of a timepiece such as the Rolex Datejust (available in four sizes from 28mm to 41mm) are simply more visually arresting. For others, a men’s watch is preferred if it comes fitted with a mechanical movement, which arguably presents a better value proposition vis-à-vis the quartz calibre in the ladies’ equivalent. Sometimes, there’s simply no choice in the matter – some of the most iconic timepieces today, from the Submersible to the Speedmaster, are strictly men’s only.
The look du jour for such a pairing has remained largely unchanged since the 2000s, and involves an aesthetic that purposely – and purposefully – straps an oversized men’s watch to a feminine wrist. This doesn’t just call attention to the watch itself, but also speaks to the confidence of its wearer, proportions be damned.
Stylistically, however, a chunky timepiece isn’t the be-all and end-all for women. In lieu of yet another RM 11-03, there are slimmer, more elegant, yet equally masculine options available, with which a lady can project a different sort of vibe. Here are some of them.
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