The 13mm case height is worn well on the Solitude as the lugs curve down adequately enough to allow the watch to feel thinner. I found it to be just right on my 6.75” wrist. Modestly sized at 40mm wide and 47mm lug-to-lug, the Solitude should be a great fit on a variety of wrists. There are some intricacies to the bracelet but once you know what you are looking for, it is a standard bracelet-sizing operation. Before I sized the bracelet, I watched Raven’s YouTube video specific to this bracelet and it made the bracelet sizing a breeze. When I received the Solitude, I heard multiple reports of how difficult it was to size the bracelet. There is plenty of articulation and it adds up to a comfortable watch. Because of the link design, it feels closer to a Jubilee on the wrist. The bracelet is one of the few original designs I’ve seen recently, and it looks great on the Solitude. The rubber strap is comfortable and pairs well with the overall color scheme of the Solitude, but I wanted to try the watch on Raven’s proprietary bracelet. The Solitude LE came with a rubber strap and one of Worn & Wound’s ADPT brand NATO straps. This translates to a watch that feels great. The case is almost geometric with a few sharp angles softened by subtle curves and chamfers. ![]() The case’s shape is unique, not only among Raven’s lineup but among most other tool watches. ![]() I had a chance to try on most of Raven’s models at Wind Up last October and while I found all of them comfortable, the Solitude is a completely different story. The Solitude has been around for a few months, but Raven recently collaborated with Worn & Wound for a limited edition Solitude with gilt accents. The Raven Solitude is a departure from that in some respects as it is the smallest watch they currently offer. ![]() Most of their watches fit into what some would call true tool watch sizing - big and bold. Raven makes some of the toughest microbrand tool watches around.
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