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Keeping Seconds

Keeping Seconds

Episode 2: What Makes a Watch Wear Well?

Oct 8, 2026 · 49 min · 8 segments

Why can a 41mm watch wear smaller than a 39mm one? Michael and Noah dig into the dimensions that actually shape how a watch feels on the wrist — diameter, lug-to-lug, thickness, dial depth, case…

Why can a 41mm watch wear smaller than a 39mm one? Michael and Noah dig into the dimensions that actually shape how a watch feels on the wrist — diameter, lug-to-lug, thickness, dial depth, case architecture, weight, and more. Plus: the beginnings of a Keeping Seconds watch-wear calculator, the Wren Vessel, Omega’s latest James Bond Seamasters, and a look ahead to Atlanta Watch Salon.

Why can a 41mm watch wear smaller than a 39mm one? Michael and Noah dig into the dimensions that actually shape how a watch feels on the wrist — diameter, lug-to-lug, thickness, dial depth, case…

Speakers: Noah WilliamsHostMichael BerriosHost

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