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toomuchtalk · 12 June 2018, 11:27 PM

you need to try them on.

ive tried the 34 mm on, and its perfect.

its not a womans size. what is that anyway?

i wouldnt class TENZING AND HILARY as woman- and they wore small watches to the top of everest.

toomuchtalk · 12 June 2018, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

I think it's easy forget that these watches were supposed to be used in active situations, where you don't want a big ol' watch banging around on everything. I've always thought this old ad for the Explorer shows how a great a "small" watch looks on even a not-so-small arm.

I don't know who started the "if the lugs don't hang over the wrist, it's not too big" concept, but I think this looks manlier, rather than making the arm look small by the watch swallowing it up:

douglasf13 · 12 June 2018, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

you need to try them on.

ive tried the 34 mm on, and its perfect.

its not a womans size. what is that anyway?

i wouldnt class TENZING AND HILARY as woman- and they wore small watches to the top of everest.

And Hillary was 6’6” wearing 34mm!

ndls · 13 June 2018, 01:37 AM

I'm going through the same issue. At first I thought the 39mm was perfect, but now I'm considering the 34mm. I'm 5'6'', 150 lbs - bit stockier. Tried on the 39 in both black and white...I love both colours. But now I'm wondering...does it look big? My wrist is just a bit bigger larger than 7 inches.

rajurama · 13 June 2018, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ndls

I'm going through the same issue. At first I thought the 39mm was perfect, but now I'm considering the 34mm. I'm 5'6'', 150 lbs - bit stockier. Tried on the 39 in both black and white...I love both colours. But now I'm wondering...does it look big? My wrist is just a bit bigger larger than 7 inches.

Go ahead and try 34 , you ll be surprised how well it fits.

mjclark32 · 13 June 2018, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ndls

I'm going through the same issue. At first I thought the 39mm was perfect, but now I'm considering the 34mm. I'm 5'6'', 150 lbs - bit stockier. Tried on the 39 in both black and white...I love both colours. But now I'm wondering...does it look big? My wrist is just a bit bigger larger than 7 inches.

My wrist is just over 7” too. I went with the 39mm OP me have zero regrets. Good luck

douglasf13 · 13 June 2018, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ndls

I'm going through the same issue. At first I thought the 39mm was perfect, but now I'm considering the 34mm. I'm 5'6'', 150 lbs - bit stockier. Tried on the 39 in both black and white...I love both colours. But now I'm wondering...does it look big? My wrist is just a bit bigger larger than 7 inches.

I’m 6’2” with a 7” wrist and wear 36mm, and that’s the old style with the thinner case that wears smaller. I’m sure 34mm would be fine, but it just depends on taste. When I wore my 39mm Aqua Terra, it just made my arm look smaller, which I’m not sure is the goal.

goldengrottosharks · 13 June 2018, 06:04 AM

I think the 34 looks great on a smaller wrist.

theparry · 13 June 2018, 06:21 AM

Tried on a 34mm for size today and I’m HOOKED. Fits my 6.25 inch wrist like a glove. 34mm white dial OP will 100% be my next piece thanks to this thread.

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EDL7 · 13 June 2018, 06:28 AM

34mm is such a classic size..
Brings me back in time..
But with the quality... and robustness...of the present...

goldengrottosharks · 13 June 2018, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by theparry

Tried on a 34mm for size today and I’m HOOKED. Fits my 6.25 inch wrist like a glove. 34mm white dial OP will 100% be my next piece thanks to this thread.

The 34mm case definitely suits you well.

12MP · 31 July 2018, 01:39 PM

I went through the OP34 vs. OP39 thing recently and chose the OP39. My wrist is 6 7/8". You have to look at the OP34 from the side to see that the bezel is much more vertically sloped than on the OP39. You cant see this from straight on, but from the side there is a big difference.

shaunylw · 31 July 2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by theparry

Tried on a 34mm for size today and I’m HOOKED. Fits my 6.25 inch wrist like a glove. 34mm white dial OP will 100% be my next piece thanks to this thread.

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That dial is perfection!

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cvera · 31 July 2018, 03:34 PM

Popular bias aside, try them both on but the 34 sounds like a better fit

SearChart · 31 July 2018, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shaunylw

That dial is perfection!

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I concur.

hambone1983 · 31 July 2018, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

Yep. In honor of your avatar, it doesn't get much cooler and more manly than James Garner and his 35mm "James Garner" Heuer:

Here here!!

Super-64 · 24 April 2020, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rajurama

I have small 6 inch flat wrists and own 42 pelagos , 40 gmt , 39 OP , 36 dd and yes 34 OP. They all look smashing on my wrists however comparing both 39 and 34 OP I prefer 34 because its perfectly balanced and I prefer its thickness and clutter free dials and oh did I even mention the Olive green is hypnotic.
40mm serves well with sporty versions hence my DD or Dj which have dates I opted for 36mm. OP is a pure classy under stated watch which only few people understand. 34 mm is so comfortable and gives you that vintage feel. OP 34 is great watch for male and female.

i agree with what you said. i have been trying to figure out why guys say that 34 fits them perfectly.. whether small or big guys.. some swearing that the 34 wears like a 36..

i think its how the new OPs are created now. with the advent of Maxicases in rolexes in 2005, certain models (GMT,Sub, OPs,,) look and feel much fuller than what their diameters suggest. Not only are the lugs thicker, but the watches are heftier bec it sits a little taller in the wrist.

IMHO one distinct advantage of 34s and 36s are the PERFECT proportions they possess. Not that the 39 is bad looking (i actually like it a lot!) but the original proportions of the 34 and 36 just feels "right at home" i guess. Besides.. its not a sport model so there really is no need for it to be much bigger.

My advice, just try and wear any model regardless of the size and take pics. by pics i mean pls include the Whole forearm and not just the a wrist pic.. that way you can tell if the watch is proportional to you or not.

This is coming from a guy who owns a 40mm Speedy and 42mm ExpII btw.

d11n · 24 April 2020, 02:46 PM

my favorite size is a 36, but get your point on dial variation. To me I prefer smaller watches generally 36,37,38. The 40,41, and greater I find start to look too big on my wrist.

I find the 36 and smaller dials look better on a leather strap. I got a DD36 and I took off the bracelet. I think the 34 dial can be something you are very happy with..but try to check out the bracelet it tapers quite a bit.

but as others have said...most important is to buy what you like.

Yess · 24 April 2020, 03:23 PM

My wrist is 7'' or just over and I think the 39mm fits well... I'd prefer something with a little more presence - but this comes down to my style, more than a fit, I feel.
I'd not be happy with a small size watch - but again, more a personal preference than anything else.

13 June 2018, 06:21 AM	#189
theparry "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: London Watch: Rolex/Tudor Posts: 177	Tried on a 34mm for size today and I’m HOOKED. Fits my 6.25 inch wrist like a glove. 34mm white dial OP will 100% be my next piece thanks to this thread. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ - ♛ Explorer 36mm 124270 - ♛ Submariner Date 126610LN - Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight Navy 79030B

12 June 2018, 11:27 PM	#181
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,143	you need to try them on. ive tried the 34 mm on, and its perfect. its not a womans size. what is that anyway? i wouldnt class TENZING AND HILARY as woman- and they wore small watches to the top of everest.

13 June 2018, 06:04 AM	#188
goldengrottosharks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 29	I think the 34 looks great on a smaller wrist.

13 June 2018, 06:28 AM	#190
EDL7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 842	34mm is such a classic size.. Brings me back in time.. But with the quality... and robustness...of the present...

31 July 2018, 01:39 PM	#192
12MP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: London Posts: 29	I went through the OP34 vs. OP39 thing recently and chose the OP39. My wrist is 6 7/8". You have to look at the OP34 from the side to see that the bezel is much more vertically sloped than on the OP39. You cant see this from straight on, but from the side there is a big difference.

31 July 2018, 03:34 PM	#194
cvera "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 221	Popular bias aside, try them both on but the 34 sounds like a better fit

24 April 2020, 02:46 PM	#198
d11n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UTC/GMT -8 hours Watch: yes Posts: 415	my favorite size is a 36, but get your point on dial variation. To me I prefer smaller watches generally 36,37,38. The 40,41, and greater I find start to look too big on my wrist. I find the 36 and smaller dials look better on a leather strap. I got a DD36 and I took off the bracelet. I think the 34 dial can be something you are very happy with..but try to check out the bracelet it tapers quite a bit. but as others have said...most important is to buy what you like.

24 April 2020, 03:23 PM	#199
Yess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Good Hope Watch: 124060 Posts: 1,596	My wrist is 7'' or just over and I think the 39mm fits well... I'd prefer something with a little more presence - but this comes down to my style, more than a fit, I feel. I'd not be happy with a small size watch - but again, more a personal preference than anything else.

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