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im for 46 big watches were around 30 years ago and will be around in another 30 years .. good luck both sizes are winners ..

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I shop at (Andrew Michaels Jewelle's )

I had a similar shopping experience to Sharkman-when I went to the AD I was interested in the CSO but they suggested a larger watch. Ended up buying the CSO, which was a better size for me.

blitey4

I sold my SOH 46mm because after a while, I tought it was to big...

So my vote: 42mm!

I'm wondering if I'm going to end up doing the same as Pieterman.

Thanks for all input. It seems there was a slight majority for the 42mm but what I ended up with is black/black in 46 with mesh bracelet! I have to give the salespeople credit for their patience as I waffled back and forth for 2 hours between the two sizes. I really felt I owed them I drink. lol I was definitely leaning towards the smaller 42 as it felt more comfortable. The majority of the sales staff was saying my wrist supported the 46 better (and since there wasn't a price difference I felt they had nothing to gain in selling the 46). They also threw in a black leather strap and Breitling baseball cap.

Two things swayed me towards bigger watch in the end: 1 - a sales woman was saying she thought the 42mm looked more 'distinguished' and 'elegant' and suited my personality better. When she asked what I did for work and I said was creative director for advertising she quickly switched and said 'oh, go for the 46 then.. i thought you were in finance" lol and 2 - this was a gift and the person buying me the gift was there and said the decision was of course up to me but they thought the bigger did fit my wrist a bit better. So I felt maybe to go with the giver of the gift suggestion.

I love the watch... i'm pretty much use to the bigger size but still adjusting to the weight. I was never a watch wearer so maybe it'll just take time. And the mesh bracelet reminds me of the show 'Madmen" a bit so maybe it is right for my profession.

Thanks again for input... love this site and I'm totally into these Breitlings. I'm attaching shot of it on my arm as I'm working from home today.

The 46mm looks very good on your wrist size. You made the right choice!

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Mat

Breitling Navitimer 01
Omega Seamaster 300mc
Omega Speedmaster Pro "Mitsukoshi Mod"
Seiko Prospek Orange Samurai

Thanks Huttfuzz. I've caught the Breitling bug and would love to snag a Navitimer or Montbrillant 01 sometime in future!