Smallish wrists - max face diameter?
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Wrist size? Personal preferences?
Mine are 8" & I don't like little things. I have a 42mm watch & think it is a little small TBH. I now have a large Omega PO and would say that it is pretty much a perfect fit and isn't big in any way, shape or form. However, I know people who are at least the same size as me but who would feel uncomfortable with anything more than a 40mm Rolex (something I considered but dismissed as being a bit too wee).
Depending on how much you want to spend, it may just be worth buying a cheap version of small size & larger size to see what you feel most comfortable with.
Mine are 8" & I don't like little things. I have a 42mm watch & think it is a little small TBH. I now have a large Omega PO and would say that it is pretty much a perfect fit and isn't big in any way, shape or form. However, I know people who are at least the same size as me but who would feel uncomfortable with anything more than a 40mm Rolex (something I considered but dismissed as being a bit too wee).
Depending on how much you want to spend, it may just be worth buying a cheap version of small size & larger size to see what you feel most comfortable with.
42mm shouldn't feel too big. As much as the width, have you thought about the height? Most of my watches are about the same depth, but those that have a slab sided profile such as the Stowa MO wear a lot bigger on the wrist than something like an Omega Speedmaster pro, where much of the height comes from the slightly domed back and front glass. In profile it actually looks quite slim because the case itself is shallower than the glass and back. If that makes sense?
Ilikebeavers said:
I just measured my wrist and it's 8.2 inches.
Currently wearing a 38mm tag.
Sounds like you're just used to smaller watches. I have 6.5 inch wrists and wear up to 42mm ok.Currently wearing a 38mm tag.
One other thing to note (as well as what has been said by others) is the bezel width; it can make a small watch look larger and a big watch look smaller. My G-shock Cockpit Diver is 45mm with a thick, sloped bezel so it looks smaller as the face is smallish - in fact, it makes my 40mm Smiths PRS-27B look big. Witch craft, I tell thee.
Edited by RemainAllHoof on Sunday 27th March 10:58
I've got small wrists, and prior to recently I thought that 38mm would be my maximum. Then I tried on various larger watches in shops, and found out they actually look fine on me. It depends on the watch though.
With Christopher Ward, there's always their 60 days returns policy, so you don't have to worry.
I yesterday got a Christopher Ward C5 Malvern Aviator (mk1) on leather strap. At 38mm it fits very well, however I've found the strap was too loose, even on the last hole; a local chap punched a new hole in it for me, and now all's well.
With Christopher Ward, there's always their 60 days returns policy, so you don't have to worry.
I yesterday got a Christopher Ward C5 Malvern Aviator (mk1) on leather strap. At 38mm it fits very well, however I've found the strap was too loose, even on the last hole; a local chap punched a new hole in it for me, and now all's well.
nitsypee said:
I've got small wrists, and prior to recently I thought that 38mm would be my maximum. Then I tried on various larger watches in shops, and found out they actually look fine on me. It depends on the watch though.
With Christopher Ward, there's always their 60 days returns policy, so you don't have to worry.
I yesterday got a Christopher Ward C5 Malvern Aviator (mk1) on leather strap. At 38mm it fits very well, however I've found the strap was too loose, even on the last hole; a local chap punched a new hole in it for me, and now all's well.
With Christopher Ward, there's always their 60 days returns policy, so you don't have to worry.
I yesterday got a Christopher Ward C5 Malvern Aviator (mk1) on leather strap. At 38mm it fits very well, however I've found the strap was too loose, even on the last hole; a local chap punched a new hole in it for me, and now all's well.
I have 7" wrists, and I got a C3 Malvern Chrono with black face and it's fine. If you're looking at it on your wrist and think it looks slightly big, looking in a mirror is a good way of getting some perspective on it.
One thing is that the strap is ever so sligthly loose on the last hole, though I prefer it this way as it stops my wrist getting sweaty. I think I'm right in saying that Christopher Ward will add an extra hole in the strap when ordering if you ask nicely, though the OP with 8.2" wrists should be fine.
sneijder said:
Shaw Tarse said:
Dumb question, feel free to take the pee, but how/ where does one ones wrist?
Use the tape measure your missus runs around the house with, wondering where she can fit yet more scatter cushions. Not on the bed of course, that's maxxed out with eight.
My dumb question for today, how does one measure my face?
Is it 6 o ' clock or quarter to 3.
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