zzipy Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I have a small wrist (6.25) and would like to ask you what model wears the best on that. I am not into very oversized watches no matter what the trend is. I think 42 is the most i will ever wear. Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I would recommend sticking to teh watches in the Navitimer/Windrider families. The Navitimer itself is a nice watch, and the Chronomat is too. They are among the less bulky looking Breitlings out there and should look more at home on your wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 How about the Breitling Colt? BCOLT001B - Breitling Colt 39mm White - Jap Working Chron $128.00 MOVEMENT: Jap Working Chronograph Quartz with Date CASE DIAMETER: 39mm THICKNESS: 13mm DIAL COLOR: White Dial with Stick markers and Blue Subdials CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316L BRACELET: Solid Stainless Steel 316L FRONT GLASS: Syn. Sapphire Glass BACK GLASS: Solid SS Case Back with insignia BEZEL: Uni-directional Bezel (60 clicks) HACK MOVEMENT: CLASP TYPE: Deployant Buckle with insignia DATE INDICATOR: At 4:30 GMT HAND: OTHER REMARKS: Water Resistant Working Chronograph Movement (Jap Quartz) Information posted for reference only and not a recommendation to purchase this particular watch. I think it's more important to look for a style and function that fits you personally before considering size. There's only a few mm's different between most of their cases, so looking for a style you like would be a first step. Next, I'd probably consider one that have a dial color that compliments your skin color. This will help the watch blend more with your wrist and the size won't be as much of an issue. Long sleeves will fix this issue all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Go with the SFSO, it's small, and very well made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I have a friends gen chronomat thats small and up for offers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Go with the SFSO, it's small, and very well made. Helpful Links... http://www.rwg.cc/members/Review-Breitling...oma-t23638.html http://www.rwg.cc/members/Comparative-Revi...EIT-t27885.html http://www.rwg.cc/members/Breitling-Aeroma...tml&hl=SFSO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 DATORA. JUST 42,5MM DIAMETER. And really cool. Also fits perfectly under a sleeve or dressshirt: perfect for work and business suit.... And if other... try a big (fat) aftermarket strap. the thicker the strap, the better it fits on a small wrist as well. Gunny straps also makes a nice Breitling strap. Bought it for my Black Steel. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkno Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Not sure how much this will help.... I have a 6 3/4" wrist. The SOSF wears fine, I am wearing a 45.5mm UPO right now just fine. I can't imagine the 1/2" would make that much of a difference. If I were you I would go for the SOSF or if you think that is too big @ 44mm there is always the Chronomat Evo at 42.5mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 One thing that you will have to consider with Breits on small wrists is that the rubber and leather straps will be too big (both gen and rep). I have a 6.75" wrist an grudgingly have to punch an extra hole in every Breit strap I get. With a 6.25" wrist you'll need to punch at least three extra holes (or one hole far away from the others). You might want to stick with a SS bracelet which can be adjusted for a small wrist. Btw, have you tried the Super Avenger? Kidding, go with a Navitimer, perfect size and weight for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 One thing that you will have to consider with Breits on small wrists is that the rubber and leather straps will be too big (both gen and rep). I have a 6.75" wrist an grudgingly have to punch an extra hole in every Breit strap I get. With a 6.25" wrist you'll need to punch at least three extra holes (or one hole far away from the others). You might want to stick with a SS bracelet which can be adjusted for a small wrist. Btw, have you tried the Super Avenger? Kidding, go with a Navitimer, perfect size and weight for you. Yes indeed. So if you want a leather strap, getting a custom strap from Pete (gunny straps) or Aaron is a good way to go. Then you can tell them exactly which size you need and where to punch the holes. underneath I got from vintagerstraps for panerai. It can be a guideline to find the right size: 6.0" - 6.5" = 120/75cm 6.6" - 6.9" = 125/75 7.0" - 7.5" = 130/80 7.6" - 7.9" = 135/85 8.0" - 8.5" = 140/90 8.5" - 9.0" = 150/100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkno Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 One thing that you will have to consider with Breits on small wrists is that the rubber and leather straps will be too big (both gen and rep). I have a 6.75" wrist an grudgingly have to punch an extra hole in every Breit strap I get. With a 6.25" wrist you'll need to punch at least three extra holes (or one hole far away from the others). You might want to stick with a SS bracelet which can be adjusted for a small wrist. Btw, have you tried the Super Avenger? Kidding, go with a Navitimer, perfect size and weight for you. Thats strange, my wrist is the same size as yours and I never had to punch any extra holes. On my SOSF with either rep or gen rubber I use the second to last hole and it fits pretty good, I would prefer a little tighter but the very last hole is too tight. Same thing on my rep leather strap for the SOSF, second to last hole fits perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unit17 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I find the extra hole issue misleading also. I have a wrist size of 6.5" and fully expected to punch extra holes into the Blacksteels rubber strap. Upon receipt of the watch, I was very happy to find it fitted lovely on the last hole. I have a black faced BCE on a brown leather BOB strap, i find this combination very classy and the colour combo makes it feel smaller. This watch at 42.5mm would be my recommendation. Although beware that diameter isnt everything, most of the Breitlings are rather tall, the BCE is around 16-17mm thick? Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 I have a 6.5'' wrist. Best Breitling strap is the OR. No need to cut extra holes. This strap adjusts way down. I wear it with the Heritage. For a big watch, the lug configuration on the BSOH makes this 45 mm watch fit like most 42's. Best of the best strap/case combo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalnrg Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 BCE will fit you nicely. I suggest a strap instead of the bracelet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlock Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I have the same problem with Breitling, my wrist is 6.5, so I suggest the 2 B'tling I own: Colt II Automatic. You could read my review of this model HERE Navitimer Tricompax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I too have a 6.3 wrist and I wear a SFSO with no problems, it wears the same as a SMP chrono. Any other smaller watch will be OK. skinny guys can also wear Breitlings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 yes, but for instance with the black steel buckle, it is not in the middle of the wrist on the back but more to the outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 a gen Aerospace... ...sized accordingly...hmmmm, where to get one at a ridiculous price?!... shameless Aerospace sales link R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wothrottle Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 montbrillant legnde, 47 mm diamenter but not tall, looks much much smaller than a SA for example. Lokks good on small wrists for sure and is the best bang for the buck breitling at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I have small wrist too... Forget the Avenger series, you have smaller wrist than me. Got for Steelfish SuperOcean or Chronomat Evolution. Both are very fine reps. Forget the Colt reps, they are not as well made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CY0811 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 BCE should be ok.....Navitimer would be perfect but my buddy has the same size wrist and wears the BCE perfectly and actually wants to go bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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