Rookie Question

[Rybark09]

If shopping for a rectangular shaped watch (Cartier Tank for example), how does the watch diameter vs wrist size story change? I know they’re smaller but are there appropriate diameters for bigger guys like me or are all bets off?

[Quailhunter]

Seems a purely aesthetic matter that only you can answer.

[kieselguhr]

Lug to lug length. If the lug overhangs the wrist it’s too big. Not a strict rule. Most people wear whatever they like

[swils8610]

Look at a Jeager Reverso. Amazing watch with great heritage.


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[Tools]

Originally Posted by Rybark09

If shopping for a rectangular shaped watch (Cartier Tank for example), how does the watch diameter vs wrist size story change? I know they’re smaller but are there appropriate diameters for bigger guys like me or are all bets off?

The only people concerned with the size watch, is the person wearing it.

For many of us, a big ole pie tin on the wrist just looks silly, as would a ladies size on a mans wrist.

But there is plenty of room in between that wouldn't trip anybody's triggers.

[arcampado]

Originally Posted by swils8610

Look at a Jeager Reverso. Amazing watch with great heritage.


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+1 on the JLC Reverso. Very unique and classically stunning reference.

[Rybark09]

Originally Posted by arcampado

+1 on the JLC Reverso. Very unique and classically stunning reference.

Such a neat watch but I’m a big dude and the slimness worries me a bit.


Thanks everyone!

[Yachtbuoy]

I've posted about it before, but I occasionally wear a 1940s mechanical with a 30mm case width, and I've had nothing but positive comments. I've even got 7.5" wrists! Smaller watches will look "dressier" I find, and as others have posted, the lug to lug width will dictate how "large" it wears. You have to try it on to see how it goes!

[Blansky]

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[Rybark09]

Originally Posted by Blansky

Rectangular watches are far different than round watches on the wrist. And it's far harder to know which will work for you.

Most people's sweet spot for round is 40-42mm but that can look small as a 40mm rectangular.

Watches like the Cartier Tank and the Reverso also come in different sizes and getting recommendations for them doesn't help much for that reason. They are all different sizes and you have to figure out of L or XL or Grande etc work for you.

Also some rectangular watches wrap around the wrist and some like the Tank and Reverso are flat and for some don't sit well on the wrist.

So the best thing is to try them on in a store, or list what size you like to wear and ask people to do wrist shots of their wrist with them on, stating how big their wrist is.

Thanks!

[Blansky]

Rectangular watches are far different than round watches on the wrist. And it's far harder to know which will work for you.

Most people's sweet spot for round is 40-42mm but that can look small as a 40mm rectangular.

Watches like the Cartier Tank and the Reverso also come in different sizes and getting recommendations for them doesn't help much for that reason. They are all different sizes and you have to figure out of L or XL or Grande etc work for you.

Also some rectangular watches wrap around the wrist and some like the Tank and Reverso are flat and for some don't sit well on the wrist.

There is also the problem of lug length. When companies list their sizes they are generally talking lug to lug. Not dial size. For example the Cartier Tank Solo in my picture is listed as 40mm but the dial is actually only 34/35. The blue Parmigiani lists at something like 51mm but the dial is around 36.

So the best thing is to try them on in a store, or list what size you like to wear and ask people to do wrist shots of their wrist with them on, stating how big their wrist is.

Also wrist shots make the watches look bigger on the wrist than they actually are.