Watch Reviews
Trafford Crossroads S 36 & 40 — A Charming Watch Buried by the Size Debate
Trafford offers the Crossroads S in 36 and 40 — and every conversation about the watch immediately narrows to that pair of numbers. That's unfortunate: the review finds a lot of quietly winning design and character that the size argument risks obscuring.
By HorologyTalk Editorial · · 3 min read
Originally reported by Worn & Wound. This article is a curated summary of their original coverage.
36 or 40? That's the first thing everyone asks.
The Crossroads S arrives as two clear options — 36 and 40 — and the new piece's public reception has been steered almost entirely by that choice. The reviewer warns that obsessing over diameter threatens to short-circuit a fuller look at what Trafford has actually put on the wrist.
The case-size conversation steals attention
Size matters for fit and presence, and the Crossroads S makes that decision explicit by offering two distinct footprints. But the piece contains several design moves that reward time spent past the headline metric. Pulling back from the diameter lets those details breathe; fixating on millimetres keeps the watch from being judged on its merits.
Why the Crossroads S still charms
Beyond the size split, the review repeatedly calls the Crossroads S "charming" and notes "a lot of very nice things" about the watch. Those are qualitative judgments: proportions, finishing, and overall aesthetic rhythm come through as quietly considered rather than attention-seeking. That tone explains why the watch can work for buyers who prioritize character over statements.
Who should consider each size
Choose 36 if you want a lower-profile, dress-leaning presence. Choose 40 if you prefer a more assertive wrist presence. The reviewer frames the choice as fundamentally personal: the two sizes answer different practical needs, and neither is a categorical failure or triumph on its own.
Market angle and buying advice
Expect discussions about the Crossroads S to continue to orbit size rather than substance. The practical buying angle is simple: try both. Let fit and how the watch wears day-to-day decide the purchase, not the initial online reactions. That will reveal whether you’re buying a diameter or a watch.
Don't let the 36 vs 40 debate erase the Crossroads S's quieter strengths — see which version actually works on your wrist.
Originally reported by Worn & Wound. This article is a curated summary of their original coverage.
Tags: Trafford, Crossroads S, case size, design