Helson Porthole 40mm SS height 14 mm-lug distance 20 mm-Lug to lug -50.7mm-Miyota 9039 (No-Date) Thick DD Sapphire Crystal

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$599.00 CuSn8 bronze pins on case and crowns

Specifications:

--Case: Stainless Steel with CuSn8 bronze pins on case and crowns
--Ø 40 mm - height 14 mm - lug distance 20 mm - Lug to lug 50.7mm
--Case back: Stainless Steel
--Sapphire crystal: thick double domed - inside AR coated.
--Water resistance: 500m/1.650 ft
--Black dial, hands and bezel coated with Swiss SuperLuminova
--Bezel: internal
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-Strap: Comfortable 20 mm natural rubber strap
--Movement: Japan Automatic movement 9039

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Happy Holidays!! https://www.helsonwatches.com/shop.p...egory=42656016
 
One very impressive design to be sure!:happy: Thanks for posting this up, Mike.:hat:
 
yeah EZ-O long in the lug... nice port hole for a landlubber to hoist them drinks at the tavern...can start a conversation...too tricked out for me with inserts and such at my stage since I will will spare no lengths to avoid starting a conversation...after pounding the wit key board..i got nuthin'
 
This bronze porthole is a 44mm case with a 52mm wingspan. I've never been a fan of the straight bar lug design because you can't do much to contour the lug angles. They need a certain distance from the case to leave enough pivot room for straps and bands to be attached or binding up. The photos below show the awkward looking overhang on certain size wrist. A person would need a flat wrist with a lot of bone to bone real estate to be able to pull it off.

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Zelos can have the opposite concerns for some buyers with some short L2L designs paired with a specific case diameter can sometimes be a concern of wearing too small for some wrist sizes. IMO lug to lug distance can sometimes have a bigger impact than case size on how a watch will wear on certain wrist sizes. I've seen some larger watches with a shorter wingspan help make them wearable on smaller wrist.


Watch Anatomy: The Different Types of Lugs

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BY CAITLYN BAZEMORE OCTOBER 10, 2019 https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/wat...types-of-lugs/ What Lugs Can Add to a Timepiece

Watches are incredibly detailed pieces of machinery. This is true not only from a technical perspective but also from an aesthetic one. You may find that you gravitate toward models with a certain case shape or band. But, what about that crucial little element that connects the two? Lugs are both functional and stylistic components of a watch. They’re the projections that attach the watch case to the band, typically using metal spring bars. Sometimes, you might also see lugs called horns. While you may not think much about this small aspect of the watch, they’re important for a few reasons. From a practical perspective, lugs, or rather the width between the lugs, are crucial to finding the right band for your watch. On the other hand, lugs, or more specifically the shape and style of the lugs, have an impact on the overall look and feel of a watch. Here, we’ve compiled some common types of lugs that might make you look at watches a bit differently. Speedy or Bombe Lugs

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Speedy or Bombe lugs are one of the most common styles of lugs, made popular by none other than the OMEGA Speedmaster. OMEGA first began incorporating this type of lug into the early Speedmasters of the 1960s. A little later, they added it to some variations of the Seamaster of the same era. However, prior to OMEGA, Universal Geneve had integrated the style into their watches in the 1950s. Speedy or Bombe lugs are notable for being a straight design that curves inward. Today, we see many manufacturers using this type of lug in their watches. Straight Lugs

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As the name suggests, straight lugs are straightforward. This modern style of lug is just what you’d expect – a straight and more geometric design. They can be fatter or thinner, depending on the overall build of the watch. NOMOS is one of the most notable brands who has made straight lugs a part of their signature style. You can find this type of lug used in models like the classic Tangente, the Ludwig, and the Ahoi. Explorer Lugs

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Like Speedy lugs, Explorer lugs get their name from the design of the iconic Rolex Explorer. In fact, one might say Explorer lugs are sort of a subset of the more common Speedy lugs. While the Speedy lugs are straight, they have a distinctively supple, curved, and rounded edge. On the other hand, Explorer lugs are more straight, squared, and geometric. What sets them apart from a clear-cut straight lug is that they taper. They’re wider at the case and slimmer at the bracelet, whereas straight lugs are a uniform width. Shrouded or Hooded Lugs

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Shrouded or hooded lugs are a slightly more uncommon style, at least in modern watches. A typical lug design features two lugs adjacent to each other. Instead, this unique lug design features a single horizontal bar fastening the case to the bracelet. Certain manufacturers, like Seiko, still incorporate this type of lug into many of their designs today. On occasion, you’ll see other brands continue to use this style. One example is certain variations of the IWC Da Vinci. However, you’re more likely to find shrouded or hooded lugs in vintage models from a number of brands, like OMEGA and Patek Philippe. Teardrop Lugs – vintage models from Ulysse Nardin, Patek, etc.

The last style of lugs we’ll be covering in our round up is teardrop lugs. As the name indicates, this type of lug has an unmistakable teardrop shape. This is one of the most common lug designs used in models past. You can find teardrop lugs in all types of vintage watches from brands like IWC, Rolex, Ulysse Nardin, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and more. Cushion Lugs

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So far, we’ve covered some of the most common types of lugs you’ll find in contemporary watches manufactured today. The remaining styles you’ll more readily find in vintage models. The first is cushion lugs. Cushion lugs were a popular style for vintage dive watches. As you might guess, cushion lugs go hand in hand with the cushion shaped case. Crab Claw Lugs

Another popular type of lug found in vintage models are crab claw lugs. This bolder and more robust design features lugs that are reminiscent of the shape of crab claws. They’re curved yet angular. Instead of laying flush between the case and band, they create space between the two. This type of lug was popular among manufacturers in the 1950s from brand like Longines to Vacheron Constantin.

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VINTAGE BIG OMEGA SCARAB CRAB LUGS

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The 40mm case is good so far, but 50.7 L2L is a killer for me. Would overhang on my wrist. I like the lug design, but will wait!
 
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