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Ken B · 8 October 2014, 07:07 AM

There is always talk about "which watch", how a watch fits small or big.
I thought it would be a good idea to post watches vs wrist size.

If you can please try to have a good over the wrist photo so people can see really how the time piece fits.

Here's my Daytona on a 7 1/2" - 19cm wrist
IMG_0846.jpg

red.earth · 8 October 2014, 07:11 AM

I think it looks far too small on your wrist, Ken. It'd look much better on my 6.75" wrist so I suggest you pop it in the post to me without delay...

Great thread! I'd like to see wrist measurements with all wrist shots: it'd be very helpful.

sea-dweller · 8 October 2014, 07:19 AM

Looks great on you!

Ken B · 8 October 2014, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red.earth

I think it looks far too small on your wrist, Ken. It'd look much better on my 6.75" wrist so I suggest you pop it in the post to me without delay...

Great thread! I'd like to see wrist measurements with all wrist shots: it'd be very helpful.

Truth is I agree, to me it feels small at times. But that's because most of the time I wear 44mm pieces. Unfortunately for you, it was a gift and I can't get rid of it LOL

mudd · 8 October 2014, 07:36 AM

SubC on 6.5"

Snow-Dweller · 8 October 2014, 07:39 AM

216570 on 7 1/2 inch wrist

Snow-Dweller · 8 October 2014, 07:41 AM

DayDate on 7 1/2 inch wrist.

bobernet · 8 October 2014, 08:00 AM

Here goes... 7.2"-7.3" wrist.

In order -

118239 36mm Day-Date
116619 White Gold Submariner
116710 GMT IIc
16234 36mm Datejust on Jubilee
Omega Speedmaster Moon

broulstone · 8 October 2014, 08:04 AM

They all look great like number 8 best👍

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Ken B · 8 October 2014, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broulstone

They all look great like number 8 best👍

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There's always one guy who can't follow the rules

Wrist size?

Friar · 8 October 2014, 08:13 AM

216570 on 7 inch wrist

Exp II wrist.jpg

kilyung · 8 October 2014, 11:07 AM

While wrist size is a consideration, IMHO wrist shape is much more critical.

incontrol · 8 October 2014, 11:41 AM

16570 on my 8" wrist.

Annan · 8 October 2014, 12:03 PM

6.5" wrist:
EXPII 42mm
GMTII 40mm
DJ 36mm
EXPII 40mm

submariner66 · 8 October 2014, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annan

6.5" wrist:
EXPII 42mm
GMTII 40mm
DJ 36mm
EXPII 40mm

Wow, Beautiful collection of watches!

Annan · 8 October 2014, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by submariner66

Wow, Beautiful collection of watches!

Thanks but I only currently have two of them, the DJ and the GMT. Both EXPs are gone.

franzy · 8 October 2014, 01:43 PM

116710 on 7.75 inch wrist- the first picture. I now wear the watch 100% of the time on my right wrist and do not know the measurement of this wrist- the second picture.

red.earth · 8 October 2014, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken B

Truth is I agree, to me it feels small at times. But that's because most of the time I wear 44mm pieces. Unfortunately for you, it was a gift and I can't get rid of it LOL

Ken, trust me, your Daytona looks fabulous! It's really the only other watch I fancy... well, that and a BLNR (cough).

Ken B · 8 October 2014, 08:42 PM

This group of shots is very telling how the explorer 2 fits. I can only assume that they are all the 42mm version. As you examine the images you can see how the bracelet becomes more visible.

6", 7", 7.5" and 8" respectively

6-5exp.jpg

7-exp.jpg

7-5-2exp.jpg

8-exp.jpg

Roger1079 · 8 October 2014, 09:08 PM

No pictures at the moment, but my wrist comes in at 7.4". For me, the 40mm watches are the perfect size. 36mm and 44mm wear fine on my wrist as well, but 40mm seems to be the sweet spot for me.

brandrea · 8 October 2014, 09:31 PM

I agree with Mike, shape of your wrist has as much to do with how the watch looks.

I have a flat 7.25 " wrist. DJ2

broulstone · 8 October 2014, 09:42 PM

7 inch

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broulstone · 8 October 2014, 09:46 PM

7inch

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red.earth · 8 October 2014, 10:02 PM

I'm finding this thread ever so interesting. Thanks a lot!

Ken B · 8 October 2014, 11:03 PM

I have to say after seeing the explorer on wrist, I am liking it more.

red.earth · 8 October 2014, 11:06 PM

I prefer the older 40mm 16570 (beautifully subtle) but you've got the wrist to carry the new (and more beautifully made) 42mm beauty.

BCNJ · 9 October 2014, 01:00 AM

Daytona looks small on you bud

AK797 · 9 October 2014, 02:28 AM

To get the best idea for us internet folk, the camera needs to be at least 12 inches away, ideally 15 inches to eliminate any fisheye effect. In this pic my camera is maybe 7 inches away so not ideal but gives a decent impression of how the Subc looks on my 7 inch wrist.

Fila0220 · 9 October 2014, 02:45 AM

6.75 inch wrist

how the 42mm EXP II sits on the bone. Looks like there may be a bit of a fish eye effect off my phone.

how I usually wear it.

hdms · 9 October 2014, 02:59 AM

maybe a wrist shot and a half body shot would put the sizes much more into perspective?

8 October 2014, 07:07 AM	#1
Ken B "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Watch: To many to count Posts: 766	Rolex VS Wrist size...Helping people decide what time piece to get There is always talk about "which watch", how a watch fits small or big. I thought it would be a good idea to post watches vs wrist size. If you can please try to have a good over the wrist photo so people can see really how the time piece fits. Here's my Daytona on a 7 1/2" - 19cm wrist IMG_0846.jpg __________________ Omega Planet Ocean 600m Chrono 45.5mm Tudor Heritage Chrono (blue) 42mm Breitling Chronomat GMT 44mm Tudor Black Bay Bronze 43mm KRB Imaging and Photography

8 October 2014, 07:11 AM	#2
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	I think it looks far too small on your wrist, Ken. It'd look much better on my 6.75" wrist so I suggest you pop it in the post to me without delay... Great thread! I'd like to see wrist measurements with all wrist shots: it'd be very helpful. __________________ Explorer 124273 \| Explorer II 16570 Polar \|

8 October 2014, 08:04 AM	#9
broulstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: EXP II, DJ,PP5066 Posts: 1,597	They all look great like number 8 best👍 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Bruce, 16570 Explorer II, DJ 16234 DJ 16013, 6466, 1947 Rolex Oyster, JLC Grande Reverso 976, PP 5066, Ellipse, Omega Seamaster

8 October 2014, 11:41 AM	#13
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	16570 on my 8" wrist. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

8 October 2014, 08:42 PM	#19
Ken B "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Watch: To many to count Posts: 766	This group of shots is very telling how the explorer 2 fits. I can only assume that they are all the 42mm version. As you examine the images you can see how the bracelet becomes more visible. 6", 7", 7.5" and 8" respectively 6-5exp.jpg 7-exp.jpg 7-5-2exp.jpg 8-exp.jpg __________________ Omega Planet Ocean 600m Chrono 45.5mm Tudor Heritage Chrono (blue) 42mm Breitling Chronomat GMT 44mm Tudor Black Bay Bronze 43mm KRB Imaging and Photography

8 October 2014, 07:19 AM	#3
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great on you!

8 October 2014, 08:13 AM	#11
Friar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Gary Location: Oregon Watch: 214270 216570 Posts: 707	216570 on 7 inch wrist Exp II wrist.jpg

8 October 2014, 11:07 AM	#12
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	While wrist size is a consideration, IMHO wrist shape is much more critical.

8 October 2014, 01:43 PM	#17
franzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: USA Posts: 1,264	116710 on 7.75 inch wrist- the first picture. I now wear the watch 100% of the time on my right wrist and do not know the measurement of this wrist- the second picture.

8 October 2014, 09:08 PM	#20
Roger1079 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South FL Posts: 444	No pictures at the moment, but my wrist comes in at 7.4". For me, the 40mm watches are the perfect size. 36mm and 44mm wear fine on my wrist as well, but 40mm seems to be the sweet spot for me.

8 October 2014, 09:42 PM	#22
broulstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: EXP II, DJ,PP5066 Posts: 1,597	7 inch Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Bruce, 16570 Explorer II, DJ 16234 DJ 16013, 6466, 1947 Rolex Oyster, JLC Grande Reverso 976, PP 5066, Ellipse, Omega Seamaster

8 October 2014, 09:46 PM	#23
broulstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: EXP II, DJ,PP5066 Posts: 1,597	7inch Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Bruce, 16570 Explorer II, DJ 16234 DJ 16013, 6466, 1947 Rolex Oyster, JLC Grande Reverso 976, PP 5066, Ellipse, Omega Seamaster

8 October 2014, 10:02 PM	#24
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	I'm finding this thread ever so interesting. Thanks a lot!

8 October 2014, 11:03 PM	#25
Ken B "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Watch: To many to count Posts: 766	I have to say after seeing the explorer on wrist, I am liking it more. __________________ Omega Planet Ocean 600m Chrono 45.5mm Tudor Heritage Chrono (blue) 42mm Breitling Chronomat GMT 44mm Tudor Black Bay Bronze 43mm KRB Imaging and Photography

8 October 2014, 11:06 PM	#26
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	I prefer the older 40mm 16570 (beautifully subtle) but you've got the wrist to carry the new (and more beautifully made) 42mm beauty. __________________ Explorer 124273 \| Explorer II 16570 Polar \|

9 October 2014, 01:00 AM	#27
BCNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Brendan Location: NJ Watch: Pepsi/LVC/DJII Posts: 446	Daytona looks small on you bud

9 October 2014, 02:28 AM	#28
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,298	To get the best idea for us internet folk, the camera needs to be at least 12 inches away, ideally 15 inches to eliminate any fisheye effect. In this pic my camera is maybe 7 inches away so not ideal but gives a decent impression of how the Subc looks on my 7 inch wrist.

9 October 2014, 02:45 AM	#29
Fila0220 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: FiLipp Location: Queens, NYC Watch: 42mm Polar EXP II Posts: 105	6.75 inch wrist how the 42mm EXP II sits on the bone. Looks like there may be a bit of a fish eye effect off my phone. how I usually wear it.

9 October 2014, 02:59 AM	#30
hdms "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: canada Posts: 243	maybe a wrist shot and a half body shot would put the sizes much more into perspective?

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