Round-UpBig, Bold, And Beautiful: The Finest Oversized Timepieces That One Just Can’t Miss

The love for oversized watches isn’t something new. They came into the limelight right after the quartz revolution, when the Swiss watchmakers decided to do away with modestly sized and subtly proportioned timepieces and instead focus on allotting more space for design details and inner mechanisms. Moreover, with the advent of digital devices, an analogue timepiece was no longer just for telling time. Larger sizes were more suitable for watches with more complications, and hence bigger movements, but also allowed designers to offer more in terms of designs and materials. Although in recent years, there has been a growing fascination for smaller, classic timepieces, the charm of oversized watches hasn’t entirely faded and they are still part of every major watch brand’s portfolio. There are also plenty of takers, albeit fewer than earlier, while looking for watches with generous proportions might not be as easy as it was. Let’s take a look at some of the most noticeable timepieces that are on the larger side, and also make a big impact. 

Oris AquisPro Date Calibre 400 (49.5mm)

With a case at a whopping 49.5mm, Oris AquaPro Date Calibre 400 is the biggest and the mightiest timepiece on the list here, yet it feels super comfortable to wear. In order to compensate for the hefty dimensions of the watch, Oris have crafted it from ultra-lightweight titanium, which also provides strong resistance against corrosion. The AquisPro Date is an out-and-out professional dive watch, suitable for deep-sea diving, with a water resistance of up to 1,000m, a unidirectional bezel, and Super-LumiNova-coated timekeeping hands and hour indices. Equipped with the in-house calibre 400, the timepiece can run autonomously for an impressive five days, consists of an anti-magnetic silicon escape wheel and comes with a 10-year warranty. It is paired with an integrated rubber strap that features a titanium folding clasp with extension. 

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₹4,80,000

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Breitling Super Avenger Chronograph 48 (48mm)

When it comes to building large, rugged, and legible chronographs, only a handful of brands can match the skilful engineering and innovative designs of the Swiss watch manufacturers Breitling. A case in point is their Super Avenger Chronograph 48—an elegant and resilient timepiece that offers unrivalled safety and reliability to any airborne adventurer. Sized at a mighty 48mm, the watch is made from stainless steel and comes with a unique white dial, which showcases a typical chronograph layout and central hour and minute hands, specially designed for optimal legibility. Beating inside is the brand’s in-house movement, Breitling 13, which is based on the iconic Valjoux 7750, which runs at a frequency of 28,800vph and provides a power reserve of approximately 48 hours. The overall charm of the Super Avenger is elevated by its calfskin leather strap that features white stitching on the sides. 

Favre-Leuba Raider Bivouac 9000 (48mm)

The Favre-Leuba Raider Bivouac 9000 might be gigantic but it looks dapper with imposing charm. Made especially for those who live and breathe treks and exploration, this timepiece is capable of measuring altitudes anywhere on the planet, including the peak of Mount Everest. Presented in a 48mm case, crafted from titanium, the Raider Bivouac 9000 features a grey-coloured dial with a distinctive, central red hand that indicates the altitude on the bidirectional rotating bezel, which carries a scale divided into 50m steps, up to 3,000m. One full clockwise rotation of this hand means a climb in altitude of 3,000m. Not only this, the dial also displays a sub-dial for the altimeter, an air pressure display at three o’clock, the small seconds at nine o’clock, and the power reserve indicator at 12. What’s more, the manual-winding FL311 movement, which powers this watch, has been built to support mechanisms with an altimeter and provides a power reserve of 65 hours.

The Favre-Leuba Raider Bivouac 9000 might be gigantic but it looks dapper with imposing charm

₹7,46,000

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Made especially for those who live and breathe treks and exploration, this timepiece is capable of measuring altitudes anywhere on the planet, including the peak of Mount Everest

₹7,46,000

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The watch features a grey dial with a distinctive, central red hand that indicates the altitude on the bidirectional rotating bezel, which carries a scale divided into 50m steps, up to 3,000m

₹7,46,000

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Panerai Submersible Carbotech (47mm)

Built from one of the most innovative and ultra-modern materials, Carbotech, the Panerai Luminor Submersible was first introduced in 2015. Weighing as light as a feather but more durable and resilient than steel, the timepiece quickly catapulted to fame and glory and showcased Panerai’s fine craftsmanship and creativity. Four years after its launch, when the Submersible was relaunched as standalone collection, the watchmakers introduced this new Submersible Carbotech, featuring a 47mm case made from Carbotech, just like its predecessor. This bold, no-nonsense watch features bright blue accents on its dial and bezel markers, a small seconds display at nine and a date window at three o’clock. Hidden behind the titanium caseback is the in-house P.9010 calibre, which beats at the frequency of 28,800vph and offers a power reserve of 72 hours. Water-resistant up to 300m, the timepiece makes for an ideal companion for deep-sea explorations. 

The Panerai Submersible Carbotech is a bold, no-nonsense watch that is water-resistant up to 300m and an ideal companion for deep-sea explorations

₹17,45,200

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The timepiece features bright blue accents on its dial and bezel markers, a small seconds display at nine and a date window at three o’clock

₹17,45,200

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Hidden behind the titanium caseback is the in-house P.9010 calibre, which beats at the frequency of 28,800vph and offers a power reserve of 72 hours

₹17,45,200

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Seiko Prospex Black Series ‘Tuna’ Limited Edition (47mm)

Limited to 5,000 units, the Seiko Prospex Black Series ‘Tuna’ is the latest addition to the Japanese watchmakers’ Tuna family, first introduced in 1975. Inspired by the shape of a tuna can, the 47mm timepiece has a unique identity of its own and is easily noticeable from afar. Designed to be practical, durable and reliable, the timepiece is crafted from stainless steel and features a unidirectional-rotating bezel with a clean dial that displays oversized timekeeping hands. The minute hand is painted in orange for better readability under the sea. Equipped with a quartz movement, the timepiece’s battery is charged by solar energy and needs minimum servicing and maintenance. The Prospex Black Series ‘Tuna’ is secured to the wrist with the help of a silicon strap that promises supreme comfort and longevity. 

Limited to 5,000 units, the Seiko Prospex Black Series ‘Tuna’ is the latest addition to the Japanese watchmakers’ Tuna family, first introduced in 1975. Inspired by the shape of a tuna can, the 47mm timepiece has a unique identity of its own and is easily noticeable from afar

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar (46.2mm)

Undoubtedly, no list of big and distinguishable watches is complete without the mention of IWC’s Big Pilot’s Watch. Here is the collection’s latest perpetual calendar iteration, which was first introduced back in 2006 and has been released in 37 different variants. One of the most technically complex watches that IWC make, the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar comes with a double moon phase at 12, an analogue date at three, the day at nine, the month at six, the year between seven and eight o’clock position and yet doesn’t look cluttered at all. Sized at a behemoth 46.2mm, the timepiece is housed in a stainless steel case along with a large, conical pilot’s crown that makes for a nice grip and easy winding, if required. Beating inside is the IWC’s in-house automatic calibre 52615, which features 54 jewels and has a frequency of 28,800vph, while offering a huge power reserve of seven days. The movement is beautifully decorated and visible through an exhibition caseback. The watch is fashioned with a blue-coloured leather strap that matches the blue dial. 

IWC Pilot’s Watches

₹30,15,000

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Louis Moinet Memoris Superlight (46mm)   

Although the Louis Moinet Memoris Superlight is sized at 46mm, and features a heavy-duty mechanism, it weighs just 36g, thanks to the grade-5 titanium used by the brand to build this timepiece. The material not only helps in reducing the weight of the watch but also gives it hypoallergenic and anti-corrosive properties. Apart from this, the dial of Memoris Superlight comes with a mix of orange and blue and gives an unhindered view of the mesmerising chronograph function. The watch has relegated the hour and minute hands to an off-centred sub-dial at six o’clock—just like the first-ever chronograph watch built by the French inventor, Louis Moinet, in 1816—and displays the running seconds and 30-minute chronograph counter at nine and three o’clock. These features are powered by the self-winding calibre LM79—Louis Moinet developed it in collaboration with movement manufacturer Concepto—that has a power reserve of 48 hours. Water resistant up to 50m, the timepiece is worn with a cobalt blue alligator leather strap, fitted with folding clasps.    

Although the Louis Moinet Memoris Superlight is sized at 46mm, and features a heavy-duty mechanism, it weighs just 36g, thanks to the grade-5 titanium of the case

The dial of Memoris Superlight comes with a mix of orange and blue and gives an unhindered view of the mesmerising chronograph function

Louis Moinet Mechanical Wonders

₹27,08,000

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Arnold & Son Globetrotter Steel (45mm)

Taking its design cues from the high-precision marine chronometers made by English watchmaker John Arnold towards the end of the 18th century, the Globetrotter collection is one of the most famous and best-selling ranges of Arnold & Son. The latest addition to the line is the Globetrotter Steel, launched in 2021, which retains most of the details of its predecessors. Housed in a 45mm stainless steel case, it features one of the largest rotating world time displays on a wristwatch. However, the most noticeable attribute of the Globetrotter Steel is the majestic view of the Northern Hemisphere on its globe display. For this stunning centrepiece, the design team at Arnold & Son lacquered the ocean by hand, and sandblasted the mountainous areas to create a sense of visual depth. Also, the world time display is surrounded by a 24-hour disc in sapphire crystal, fixed to the same bridge that holds the hemisphere, and makes one rotation every 24 hours. Unlike the previous iterations, the new Globetrotter Steel doesn’t feature the minute chapter ring and its central arch has been modified and made sleeker in order to give a better view of the surface underneath. It is powered by the in-house calibre A&S6022, with an automatic-winding system, and can run for at least 45 hours, when fully wound. 

Arnold & Son Globetrotter

₹18,90,000

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Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Chronograph (45mm)

What instantly grabs your attention when you look at the Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Chronograph is not its 45mm case but rather the black-and-white panda dial which makes for a sight to behold. Featuring the ‘grenadier fendu’ (‘split pomegranate’) motif—the pattern has been developed by Corum for their exclusive use—the dial comes with a sense of visual depth and displays sub-dials at three, six and nine, along with a date aperture located between four and five. Meanwhile, the 12 nautical pennants—a signature attribute of the Admiral collection—are placed on the dial flange and act as hour markers. Under the hood, we have the highly reliable, self-winding calibre CO132 with a frequency of 28,800vph and a minimum power reserve of 42 hours. The Admiral AC-one 45 Chronograph comfortably snuggles on the wrist, thanks to its vulcanised rubber strap with a triple-folding clasp. 

What instantly grabs your attention when you look at the Corum Admiral AC-One 45 Chronograph is not its 45mm case but rather the black-and-white panda dial, which makes for a sight to behold

Zenith Defy Extreme (45mm)

Introduced during the 2021 edition of Watches and Wonders Geneva, the Zenith Defy Extreme is nothing short of a perfect conversation starter. It features a 45mm case made from micro-blasted titanium, a legible skeleton dial, an exhibition caseback, a strap with a quick-change system and the legendary El Primero movement. With the capability of displaying the 1/100th of a second, the contemporary El Primero 21 calibre within runs at the frequency of 36,000vph and comes with a separate escapement for the chronograph feature that vibrates at an astounding 3,60,000vph. The movement powers three sub-dials at three, six and nine o’clock, in addition to the central chronograph hand, and hour and minute hands. Water resistant up to 200m, the timepiece is fashioned with a metal bracelet that gives it a robust, muscular and elegant look. 

Introduced during the 2021 edition of Watches and Wonders Geneva, the Zenith Defy Extreme is nothing short of a perfect conversation starter

₹17,90,000

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It features a 45mm case made from micro-blasted titanium, a legible skeleton dial, an exhibition caseback, a strap with a quick-change system and the legendary El Primero movement

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The movement powers three sub-dials at three, six and nine o’clock, in addition to the central chronograph hand, and hour and minute hands

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