Gerald Genta Gefica Bi-Retro Safari Watch Available On James List: A True Collectible
I continue to lament the loss of watch industry design and figure-head Gerald Genta who died this year. People tend to remember him most for his classic contributions to the industry - which include 1970s' designs for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Vacheron Constantin Overseas, IWC Ingenieur, and Patek Philippe Nautilus. Granted these were all amazing and endearing designs - though they were however obvious siblings of one another. My colleague at Fratello Watches discusses those here a bit. Personally, I am a bit more interested in his later work. All that is summed up and epitomized in the Gefica Bi-Retro.The modern interpretation of the Gefica concept is a watch I dearly want to add to my collection (and I rarely say things like that about watches that are no longer being made). As time goes on the leadership Genta took in terms of design risk and innovation is clear. For example, right now bronze watches are all hot and in. The Gefica was mostly in bronze when most people laughed a

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But still a bit concerned that it might be too big for my 6.5ish wrist. Here are some wrist shots for ur reference. You guys can be honest, I'm a grown man. PAM 380 This watch is 45mm in diameter but much slimmer that Luminors with short wire lugs. BP FFAnother 45mm but with short lugs again. A Sub C for good measure. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Alternatives to the Daytona
Can anyone suggest an alternative to the Daytona? Please don't give me grief but I am finding it on the small side... I'm on my third and each time the initial thrill is amazing but then the same thought returns, if only it was a little bigger, 42mm would be perfect. The sub and gmt are 40 but they wear bigger, why does the Daytona look so small?No Omega Speedmaster professional as I want an automatic, the other speedmasters are way too thick!Don't want to spend crazy money so under 5k

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Hey guys, I'd like your opinion on this 36mm. Does it look small and should I trade for the 41mm?