What's the smallest watch I can wear?
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I'm looking to buy a new watch for daily wear.
Growing up my father wore a Datejust which he bought in the 80s. I tried it on and that looked about the right size to me. Then I looked up the reference number and learned that it's a 31mm Unisex model.
Most articles and forum posts suggest that this is now undersized even for women.
I still like the idea of a small watch because in my head it will attract less attention, won't look "offensive", will be lighter to wear and won't get in the way as often.
Would a 34mm Oyster Perpetual look silly on me? (6'2" 7.3" wrist and 16st -a bit fat)
My local watch dealer has a JLC Master Compressor. Looks great but feels positively gigantic on my wrist compared to the smaller Rolex. Fashion dictates that I should buy that but I am worried it would be too big and in-your-face to wear it every day.
Growing up my father wore a Datejust which he bought in the 80s. I tried it on and that looked about the right size to me. Then I looked up the reference number and learned that it's a 31mm Unisex model.
Most articles and forum posts suggest that this is now undersized even for women.
I still like the idea of a small watch because in my head it will attract less attention, won't look "offensive", will be lighter to wear and won't get in the way as often.
Would a 34mm Oyster Perpetual look silly on me? (6'2" 7.3" wrist and 16st -
My local watch dealer has a JLC Master Compressor. Looks great but feels positively gigantic on my wrist compared to the smaller Rolex. Fashion dictates that I should buy that but I am worried it would be too big and in-your-face to wear it every day.
Wear what you're comfortable with and refuse to play the "dinner plates show up on celebrities" ad-man game with the rest of the sheeples.
No idea what any of my watches measure except for the one on my wrist (because I just measured it) which is 34mm excluding the crown. It's comfortable, unobtrusive, has kept time to 6 seconds since 31st October (0.05 seconds / day, yes it is quartz!) and, if it ever is commented on the comments are always favourable.
No idea what any of my watches measure except for the one on my wrist (because I just measured it) which is 34mm excluding the crown. It's comfortable, unobtrusive, has kept time to 6 seconds since 31st October (0.05 seconds / day, yes it is quartz!) and, if it ever is commented on the comments are always favourable.
If you like it wear it. Providing the case doesn't look too big on your wrist then it's no one else's business.
I have a Zenith Stratos on at the minute that is 45mm but I feel equally comfortable wearing my O&W diver at 40mm or my 38mm Seiko. You're a big chap so no one will say anything anyway, and you can carry it off.
I have a Zenith Stratos on at the minute that is 45mm but I feel equally comfortable wearing my O&W diver at 40mm or my 38mm Seiko. You're a big chap so no one will say anything anyway, and you can carry it off.
I've got narrow wrists (6.5 inch i think) and wear a 44mm PAM 112. I also wear a 44mm Seiko Sumo
I don't think it looks particularly oversized per se - it's more the actual bulk of the casing that some would find objectionable I suspect. The pic of the 36mm Rolex above oddly looks roughly the same size on a much thicker wrist, although that may be the camera angle.
But ultimately, as said, whatever your prefer. Buy the watch that you most feel comfortable with
I don't think it looks particularly oversized per se - it's more the actual bulk of the casing that some would find objectionable I suspect. The pic of the 36mm Rolex above oddly looks roughly the same size on a much thicker wrist, although that may be the camera angle.
But ultimately, as said, whatever your prefer. Buy the watch that you most feel comfortable with
swimd said:
I'm looking to buy a new watch for daily wear.
Growing up my father wore a Datejust which he bought in the 80s. I tried it on and that looked about the right size to me. Then I looked up the reference number and learned that it's a 31mm Unisex model.
Most articles and forum posts suggest that this is now undersized even for women.
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Oh dear... the power of advertising. What a stupid thread. Wear what you like and fGrowing up my father wore a Datejust which he bought in the 80s. I tried it on and that looked about the right size to me. Then I looked up the reference number and learned that it's a 31mm Unisex model.
Most articles and forum posts suggest that this is now undersized even for women.
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k everyone else. Some will wear clown watches, some wear their father's Rolex. Be an individual. Make up your own mind. Daily I wear my datejust but I've no idea what size it is?
I do have a Rolex Cellini Cestello as a dress watch however and according to C24 it's 36mm. It's a beautiful, delicate thing and attracts many admiring comments. I've nothing against the fashionable kitchen clocks people wear these days but they aren't for me.
I do have a Rolex Cellini Cestello as a dress watch however and according to C24 it's 36mm. It's a beautiful, delicate thing and attracts many admiring comments. I've nothing against the fashionable kitchen clocks people wear these days but they aren't for me.
Joey Ramone said:
I've got narrow wrists (6.5 inch i think) and wear a 44mm PAM 112. I also wear a 44mm Seiko Sumo
I don't think it looks particularly oversized per se - it's more the actual bulk of the casing that some would find objectionable I suspect. The pic of the 36mm Rolex above oddly looks roughly the same size on a much thicker wrist, although that may be the camera angle.
But ultimately, as said, whatever your prefer. Buy the watch that you most feel comfortable with
that thing looks like a wall clock on your wrist !!!!! I don't think it looks particularly oversized per se - it's more the actual bulk of the casing that some would find objectionable I suspect. The pic of the 36mm Rolex above oddly looks roughly the same size on a much thicker wrist, although that may be the camera angle.
But ultimately, as said, whatever your prefer. Buy the watch that you most feel comfortable with
michael gould said:
Joey Ramone said:
I've got narrow wrists (6.5 inch i think) and wear a 44mm PAM 112. I also wear a 44mm Seiko Sumo
I don't think it looks particularly oversized per se - it's more the actual bulk of the casing that some would find objectionable I suspect. The pic of the 36mm Rolex above oddly looks roughly the same size on a much thicker wrist, although that may be the camera angle.
But ultimately, as said, whatever your prefer. Buy the watch that you most feel comfortable with
that thing looks like a wall clock on your wrist !!!!! I don't think it looks particularly oversized per se - it's more the actual bulk of the casing that some would find objectionable I suspect. The pic of the 36mm Rolex above oddly looks roughly the same size on a much thicker wrist, although that may be the camera angle.
But ultimately, as said, whatever your prefer. Buy the watch that you most feel comfortable with
swimd said:
I'm looking to buy a new watch for daily wear.
Growing up my father wore a Datejust which he bought in the 80s. I tried it on and that looked about the right size to me. Then I looked up the reference number and learned that it's a 31mm Unisex model.
Most articles and forum posts suggest that this is now undersized even for women.
I still like the idea of a small watch because in my head it will attract less attention, won't look "offensive", will be lighter to wear and won't get in the way as often.
Would a 34mm Oyster Perpetual look silly on me? (6'2" 7.3" wrist and 16st -a bit fat)
My local watch dealer has a JLC Master Compressor. Looks great but feels positively gigantic on my wrist compared to the smaller Rolex. Fashion dictates that I should buy that but I am worried it would be too big and in-your-face to wear it every day.
I've got a 34mm Rolex date i wear daily (I'm same height as you). Perfect size for an everyday watch i think, not too big and not too small. Doesn't overly attract attention but at the same time looks great and people in the know will still spot it. Growing up my father wore a Datejust which he bought in the 80s. I tried it on and that looked about the right size to me. Then I looked up the reference number and learned that it's a 31mm Unisex model.
Most articles and forum posts suggest that this is now undersized even for women.
I still like the idea of a small watch because in my head it will attract less attention, won't look "offensive", will be lighter to wear and won't get in the way as often.
Would a 34mm Oyster Perpetual look silly on me? (6'2" 7.3" wrist and 16st -
My local watch dealer has a JLC Master Compressor. Looks great but feels positively gigantic on my wrist compared to the smaller Rolex. Fashion dictates that I should buy that but I am worried it would be too big and in-your-face to wear it every day.
Mine's for sale too, in PH classifieds!
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