dbrinch Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Hi, Just joined this very informative site! Need some advice though. I have a fairly small wrist (6.5 inch) and was wondering what would be a ideal watch size for me. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Welcome..there are many watches that you would feel comfortable with.. let me take a minute to take some pics of various sizes for your comparison.. AC/Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 You will be "safe" with pretty much anything Rolex based. I would recommend staying in the 40mm ~ 42mm case size range. You could probably also get away with the thinner Breitling's like the Navitimer. There are also 40mm Panerai's floating around. Remember if you want to go bigger with the dial, try not to go thicker with the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Welcome on-board. I would say...go with what you can carry comfortably. I have an average wrist...but love wearing watches that are 44mm and above. Right now am sporting my Hublot King Power...which is 48mm. The smallest watch I have is the UN MMD and DSSD...both 43mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Here's some different sizes for comparison one of the perfect sizes for slimmer wrist 36mm.. mine is 7 to 7.5" depending the Rolex Explorer.. no date window though My wrist is not large I get by .. the IWC CD .. different sizes.. another pic of the Explorer The other end of the spectrum 47mm fiddy (127) A must get and perfect for you 36mm .. super rep category.. Omega Railmaster.. the best reptilian rep strap too the IWC Pilots are a nice size not too big and bulky Another super rep.. and a nice size for a chrono .. Omega Speedy's The vinatage military rolex line is a good size for you too. Just for comparison. the HBB Black Magic.. bigger but you could pull it off if you are self concious about the size.. you may change your mind.. but as a good friend here say's to me..."it looks like a dinner plate on my wrist" I chuckle every time I think of him saying that. sorry for the over kill .. but once I get started.. hard to stop.. Soooo many watches ... and only 2 wrists.. gotta remember to take off at least one when I go out in public.. Hope that helps...... don't be too worried about what others think.. I personally like seeing oversized watches on others.. looks cool.. AC/Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrinch Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 THANKS!!! This is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 No worries.. let me know if there is a particular watch you would like for size comparison.. the Omega railmaster is a must get though....imo.. weather your wrist is 6.5 or 7.5 or larger.. it is a great rep. my Explorer is on a trip to swap dials and crystal .. I can't wait to get it back.. AC/Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Welcome to RWG. Just remeber to start off small, say 40mm like RoninQ said. Looking at pictures can be helpful but you wont know how It looks or feels until It's on your wrist. I thought a 42mm was big when I arrived here. Now I dont feel comfortable unless It's a 44mm or bigger. My sweet spot Is between 44mm-(Panerai- 48mm (breitling SA). Again like RoninQ pointed out, thickness will make a big difference how the watch looks and feels on your wrist. Again welcome to RWG Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Lani....I gotta come to Hawaii and steal your watches. Gives me a boner every time I see your watch collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Lani....I gotta come to Hawaii and steal your watches. Gives me a boner every time I see your watch collection . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fakemaster Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Have to see your actual wrist in order to make a good determination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Hey Lani, nice strap on the explorer. You just cost me money as I now know it needs a croc strap What are you doing dial and crystal wise? I have a clarks here for mine, still tossing up wether to get an older style dial and change 'em. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Hey Lani, nice strap on the explorer. You just cost me money as I now know it needs a croc strap What are you doing dial and crystal wise? I have a clarks here for mine, still tossing up wether to get an older style dial and change 'em. Col. Hey Col. got a 1016 gilt dial with silver hands .. the gilt dial of the era was glossy.. and matched pics I dug up of the gen. Clarks T22 swap... .. I still want a dark Honey Tan strap .. a little thicker and heavier than the one I have on their now. I have one in mind that a collector here has access to.. it cost a pretty penny though.. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melu Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 This is great! But where can I buy the Rolex Explorer and the Omega Railmaster 36mm(thought it was 39mm)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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