existential crisis / advice needed Posted By: Jeff Stein Date: 4/27/06 16:40 GMT

a few days ago, I received my first Speedmaster, and I have worn it ever since.

That can happen...

so this morning, I switched back to an Autavia, Ref 1163MH, and it feels "clunky" and "top-heavy".

That can happen too!

any suggestions?

Yes, as others have pointed out, you went from a relatively slim manual wind sans-diver's bezel chronograph to a notably thicker automatic with calendar model with diver's bezel. All of those features contribute to the "clunky" "top-heavy" feel. I suspect you'd experience simiar feelings switching from an Autavia 12 to a 1163...

You might want to ease into the larger models by switching from the Speedy to an Autavia 12 for a day or two before going to the 1163...

Either that or buy a Mark III Speedmaster:

That'll make that Autavia seem slim and slender again!

Jeff

Cheers and Good Hunting!

-- Chuck