And they probable have never owned an Invicta because they thought that one, too, was too big. Yes, watches are usually a fashion statement more than a tool to tell time (go figure) nowadays, but that doesn't mean that you have to like it. Personally, I don't buy big watches because they just don't appeal to me. I like to wear the same watch no matter what, so long sleeve is a possibility and if my watch gets in the way, I'll probably stop wearing it. I also like my watch to keep up with me and be able to survive my morning shower and pool sessions in the afternoon.
That being said, I still don't think this watch is too big (it's not small, mind you, but it's not huge as others I've seen). BUT I do find the battery life too appalling. I don't mind charging it every night (I do that with my phone and I'm OK with that) but if actively using the watch for what it's supposed to do won't get me through a single day, it's not something for me. With this, unless you have a spare wireless charger (which is not as cheap as a 2-dollar microUSB cable) this probably won't make it through your Friday night out unless you go home and recharge first, or carry around your charging base wherever you go.