ItвЂ™s 11.4mm to the top of the crystal, which isnвЂ™t too big by any means, but with slab sides, that could appear tall. One, they break up the side of the watch, making it look less tall. What stands out is that on either side there are large scalloped areas. Looking from the side, the case geometry and finishing becomes more apparent. The form is fairly uninterrupted, even the crown at 3 being semi-hidden in a recessed pocket. From above the case appears to be a cylinder with straight sides, a big dial, a nicely chamfered crystal that the bracelet joins underneath. Because of the integrated lugs, you can either measure from link to link, which gives you 45mm, or disregard that measurement entirely, and just say itвЂ™s a 40mm lugless design, as in the end, thatвЂ™s how it looks and feels. Does it come at the cost of convenience? Of course, but it just looks right on the watch, and makes it wear very nicely. Typically, I go for lugged watches, as one can change the strap on them, but with the Commander II, I felt that the integrated design offered a more complete and considered aesthetic. Before getting into that, itвЂ™s worth noting that the Commander II is available with lugs or with an integrated bracelet, as seen here. ItвЂ™s a bit larger, and has some interesting contours. The Commander II features a modernized take on a vintage design.

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