Watch advice for a newbie with a small wrist
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Hi Guys
I have always liked looking at watches but for whatever reason never could get used to wearing one. I've never had a nice watch and until recently hadn't worn one for about 8yrs. I dug out a random accurist I got as a leaving present years ago and have been wearing it just to see if I can get used to it. I've decided I like it.
Down to business, I'm looking to spend up to about £300 but wouldn't mnd going higher for something really nice. One issue is that I have pretty skinny wrists so anything too chunky might look a bit silly. The other is I dress casually 90% of the time as I work from home so anything too shiney might look out of place with jeans and t-shirt.
Having said that after looking in here, I really like this http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/OCEAN-BLACK-DLC,...
But it will be too big I think. I like the black strap as it will look less out place with my scruffy attire.
In summary, I want a nice watch, I'm skinny, I know very little about watches and am looking for some inspiration. Also, looking for something other than cars to throw money at as I'm out of parking space
I have always liked looking at watches but for whatever reason never could get used to wearing one. I've never had a nice watch and until recently hadn't worn one for about 8yrs. I dug out a random accurist I got as a leaving present years ago and have been wearing it just to see if I can get used to it. I've decided I like it.
Down to business, I'm looking to spend up to about £300 but wouldn't mnd going higher for something really nice. One issue is that I have pretty skinny wrists so anything too chunky might look a bit silly. The other is I dress casually 90% of the time as I work from home so anything too shiney might look out of place with jeans and t-shirt.
Having said that after looking in here, I really like this http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/OCEAN-BLACK-DLC,...
But it will be too big I think. I like the black strap as it will look less out place with my scruffy attire.
In summary, I want a nice watch, I'm skinny, I know very little about watches and am looking for some inspiration. Also, looking for something other than cars to throw money at as I'm out of parking space
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-kine...
£168
I've just bought a seiko from here (my tag was run over, will start a cool story bro type thread when time allows) excellent service, took about four days from order.
£168
I've just bought a seiko from here (my tag was run over, will start a cool story bro type thread when time allows) excellent service, took about four days from order.
These guys make several quite small watches
http://www.nomos-glashuette.com/
You'll need to up your budget, but they are really nicely made.
http://www.nomos-glashuette.com/
You'll need to up your budget, but they are really nicely made.
The Steinart watch you have linked to is a 42mm Divers watch and Divers watches tend to be large, so divers can see them underwater I guess.
As you have said you have skinny wrists then you'd probably be happier with a 38mm watch.
Also a leather or rubber strap will probably be a bit too long with a big bit of the strap overhanging.
However a bracelet is ideal because you just keep removing links until it fits perfectly or you can always get the ever popular NATO strap which will fit any wrist.
Seiko make some 38mm divers watches.
The Seiko SNZF21 is a smaller divers watch at 38mm and looks similar(ish) to the Steinhart
As you have said you have skinny wrists then you'd probably be happier with a 38mm watch.
Also a leather or rubber strap will probably be a bit too long with a big bit of the strap overhanging.
However a bracelet is ideal because you just keep removing links until it fits perfectly or you can always get the ever popular NATO strap which will fit any wrist.
Seiko make some 38mm divers watches.
The Seiko SNZF21 is a smaller divers watch at 38mm and looks similar(ish) to the Steinhart
Fellow stick insect here.
Ignore the watch size, it's all in the shape of the lugs, and how wide the actual face is. A dive watch with a rotating bezel will wear smaller than a flieger watch with the same case size.
Always Google the model number and wrist shot, nowadays you'll find some watch nut has uploaded a video to YouTube.
Ignore the watch size, it's all in the shape of the lugs, and how wide the actual face is. A dive watch with a rotating bezel will wear smaller than a flieger watch with the same case size.
Always Google the model number and wrist shot, nowadays you'll find some watch nut has uploaded a video to YouTube.
£300, you say?
Nice watch, you say?
Twiglet, you say?
At least go and try on a Tissot Visodate. Timeless design and practical, too - 30M water resistance, sapphire crystal.
ETA: If you want something very robust, the Casio Giez line of G-Shocks don't wear particularly big.
Nice watch, you say?
Twiglet, you say?
At least go and try on a Tissot Visodate. Timeless design and practical, too - 30M water resistance, sapphire crystal.
ETA: If you want something very robust, the Casio Giez line of G-Shocks don't wear particularly big.
Edited by CommanderJameson on Wednesday 18th January 06:42
jonno990]http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-kinetic-68/seiko-kinetic-diver-s-ion-plated-watch-200m-ska427p1-ska427p-1618.html[url said:
£168
I've just bought a seiko from here (my tag was run over, will start a cool story bro type thread when time allows) excellent service, took about four days from order.
Really like that but isnt it even bigger than the steinhart at: Diameter: 45mm including crownI've just bought a seiko from here (my tag was run over, will start a cool story bro type thread when time allows) excellent service, took about four days from order.
How wide is your Accurist?
As has been said, different styles of watches will look different once on the wrist even if they're the same case width. I've got a 40mm dress watch and divers of about 41mm but you'd swear that the dress watch was wider when on the wrist, generally speaking the greater the face to bezel ratio the wider the watch will look. Divers tend to have quite small faces and thick bezels so may not wear as big as you think, though they are taller than other styles.
Go out and try a few on, Ernest Jones sell the first Seiko recommended - use Creation for the £ though!
As has been said, different styles of watches will look different once on the wrist even if they're the same case width. I've got a 40mm dress watch and divers of about 41mm but you'd swear that the dress watch was wider when on the wrist, generally speaking the greater the face to bezel ratio the wider the watch will look. Divers tend to have quite small faces and thick bezels so may not wear as big as you think, though they are taller than other styles.
Go out and try a few on, Ernest Jones sell the first Seiko recommended - use Creation for the £ though!
What they said!
having a giant penis and having to w
k with both hands climbing regularly, both my forearms are quite big relatively-speaking because of the constant gripping and relaxing yet the wrists are still small. For me, up to about 42mm (divers) and 40mm (normal) case diameter works.
Use Psychology said:
you could also consider some wrist engorging exercises.
The problem is that it's quite bony around the wrist area unless you eat a significant amount. Due to k with both hands
wiffmaster said:
I ordered one of these from here.
£93 delivered with an automatic movement. Relatively well built as well. Around 36mm across (obvious homage to Rolex Datejust) and is the comfiest watch I've ever worn - goes with jeans or a suit.
I've had my Orient for years (although mine's a quartz) and it fits my wee wrist very well. £93 delivered with an automatic movement. Relatively well built as well. Around 36mm across (obvious homage to Rolex Datejust) and is the comfiest watch I've ever worn - goes with jeans or a suit.
Very nice watch you have there.
I'm another twiglet. You don't see many sub-40mm diver's watches around these days; I struggle at 40mm, and find 38 - 39mm is my limit. I've a mk1 Breitling Colt which, at 38mm, is perfect - but it won't fit into your budget. The "mid-size" Omega Seamaster would probably also fit you well, but second-hand these too are quite a bit out of budget.
Seiko probably fit the bill.
If you look at aviator or dress watches, however, they'll be a larger selection to choose from.
Seiko probably fit the bill.
If you look at aviator or dress watches, however, they'll be a larger selection to choose from.
I have skinny wrist - wear ladies size gloves too! But the Monster doesn't look out of place and is a watch you can wear and forget since it is tough, very tough. Good for the casual look, and as for value for money it's the best I've ever bought. I'd recommend it. My advice to the OP would be to go to a jewellers and try a few watches on to get an idea as to what size suits him. If he can wear a 42mm then walk out of the shop and order a Monster. He won't regret it.
Hi guys
Thanks for the help with this. I made a decision and bought this last night:
Seiko Divers Automatic 200m 21 Jewels Small-Size SKX013K2 SKX013
Case is 38mm so it should be perfect on my smally wrists. I'm not overly keen on the band but Im planning on swapping it for a NATO. I think it should look pretty good on a black or bond one.
What do you guys think? Good watch for the money?
Thanks for the help with this. I made a decision and bought this last night:
Seiko Divers Automatic 200m 21 Jewels Small-Size SKX013K2 SKX013
Case is 38mm so it should be perfect on my smally wrists. I'm not overly keen on the band but Im planning on swapping it for a NATO. I think it should look pretty good on a black or bond one.
What do you guys think? Good watch for the money?
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