Tressles61 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 My wrist measures 6.5". What's an appropriate watch size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I would think you can wear up to a 44 mm. Anything over that may look cartoonish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 +1 44 and down, unless the watch is thinner. The thinner the watch is, you can usually go a hair bigger. In my case I can get away with a SOH 46 (which is like 50mm including crown) but because it is thinner than say a 44 PAM or Steelfish, it wears just fine. Same is true with something like a PAM 183, bigger diameter but thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I would say 45.5 and down. My wrist is a hair smaller than 6.5 and I can pull off my UPO with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 There is no definitive answer to that question. You should go to the AD and try on the gens before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tressles61 Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Thank you plaifender. All of the watches that I'm interested in are 45mm. I particularly like the Seamaster and they make a Pro that's 41mm. The 45.5mm does not look out of place on you so it should work for me too. I should just go to a jeweler and try on a watch. I just can't look them in the eye cause they know what you're up to! Edited February 25, 2010 by Tressles61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 TBH, I don't care... As long as you feel good in the watch you strap on, that's good enough for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tressles61 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Update: The Skyland Avenger worked out for me. Now I'm thinking anything below 41mm is too small! I think 45mm and down is about right - you guys were right on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Is there a rule for the depth of a watch? For example, I've fallen for the Ingy (42.5mm), but given my 6.5" wrists, not sure if its too thick (14.5mm). Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tressles61 Posted April 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Is there a rule for the depth of a watch? For example, I've fallen for the Ingy (42.5mm), but given my 6.5" wrists, not sure if its too thick (14.5mm). Any advice? IMO I think 42.5 @ 14.5mm thick is perfect for a 6.5 wrist. My Skyland is 44mm wide and 18mm thick and it looks fricken good man! Note: if you wear long sleeves with tight cuffs 18mm won't fit under the cuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panoris Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Seconded. I also have 6.5 inch wrists and think the Ingy looks great. As an aside, while some good guidelines above, there's no hard and fast rule. I think the shape of the case, as well as a the size of a person's forearms also make a difference aesthetically. If you have a small wrist but perhaps more muscular forearms, you might be able to get away with a larger watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 TBH, I don't care... As long as you feel good in the watch you strap on, that's good enough for me! Ditto, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 my wrisr ia 7.4 (189mm) so prefer 40 to 45mm but even 38mm is ok depending on the watch...but larger watches is the thing now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 There are really no golden rules about this. It all depends. What the watch is on, leather strap vs. metal bracelet. How the lugs are shaped, do they bent down and hugs the wrist or straight. The lug width. Thickness of the watch. The actual dial diameter. Even dial color (lighter dial color will make the watch looks bigger sometimes). Finish of the case... etc. Your best bet is to go to a local AD and try the watches on your wrist and keep the mind open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Cougraree is right. The local AD is definitely your best bet. The shape of the lugs also matters. Case in point, the Santos 100 chrono has the lugs sitcking out a bit in comparison. Then the thick leather strap prevents it from 'hugging' your wrist so you have this gap on both sides. The SA lugs are pointed downwards and the bracelet wraps around your wrist so although it is big, it hugs your wrist. You have to check it out from the AD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronology1066 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 OKay, more pragmatic approach perhaps. Some people have very flat wrists, some have rounder style. The shape of the watch case/lugs will play a large part in this, ie Breit SO Heritage is a big watch but the shape moulds to the wrist. a uboat not so much and a Panerai Big E , fagetaboutit. Bottom line, it is as much about balls as wrist size, if you like it then kuss mein arsche to the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalwise Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 it depends really Big watches recently [2,3 years ago] have come into fashion. I have a 7" wrist, and my daily beater is a 42mm bce I also wear my graham which is a 45.5mm without any probs, it's a bit chunky and weighty to wear as a daily beater though, there was a time when I only had the graham and wore iot every day. I wouldn't recommend wearing your best watches every day because you start to grow tired of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billywhiz Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 I got 8" wrist so anything under 45mm looks like i'm wearing a button Love dress watches but they look so tiny when I'm wearing them my pam196 fits just kinda right on s/s bracelet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 I got 8" wrist so anything under 45mm looks like i'm wearing a button Love dress watches but they look so tiny when I'm wearing them my pam196 fits just kinda right on s/s bracelet Can't wait to see ya strap that beauty on once again, mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 I got 8" wrist so anything under 45mm looks like i'm wearing a button Love dress watches but they look so tiny when I'm wearing them SOLUTION! May I introduce the 43mm Senator Sixties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parryl Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 TBH, I don't care... As long as you feel good in the watch you strap on, that's good enough for me! yep . just wear wat you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottosaurus Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Just make sure the watch isn't too heavy, you don't want to walk around with a limp wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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