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26 March 2017, 02:42 PM | #1 |
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6.5 inch wrist, is the Speedy Pro too big?
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I currently wear a 40mm Submariner, and a 39mm Explorer I. Trying to see if Omega tickles my fancy. What do you guys think? Is the Speedy Pro too big for my wrist? Thanks for your feedback.
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The speedy looks great on you, would look even better with the proper crystal
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26 March 2017, 02:49 PM | #3 |
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6.5 inch wrist, is the Speedy Pro too big?
I have wrists your size and I say no. As long as the lugs don't overhang, you can generally consider it as wearable.
Edit: compare that to the one with the hesalite crystal. |
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This is the one the AD let me try on. How would it look better with the proper crystal? What is the proper crystal? Thanks for your input.
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looks great!
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26 March 2017, 03:20 PM | #10 |
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Perfect fit on your wrist.
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26 March 2017, 03:45 PM | #11 |
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Doesn't look too large on your wrist at all! Go for it (but take the others' advice and try one w/ Hesalite).
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26 March 2017, 05:10 PM | #12 |
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That Speedy is looking good! Definitely not too big for your wrists. Far warning, there is a deep obsessive rabbit hole you are about to jump down with this purchase!
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26 March 2017, 05:38 PM | #13 |
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Thanks all for your input. Looking forward to joining the club!
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Perfect
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Not at all, the size looks perfect. If you feel it's a too heave or slippery, just change to leather strips. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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27 March 2017, 12:05 AM | #16 |
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Looks great I have the same size wrist and I wear my 44 mm pams with no prb
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27 March 2017, 12:15 AM | #17 |
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Not too big!
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27 March 2017, 02:29 AM | #19 |
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Your photo is all the evidence you need, it's not too big on you at all. From my personal experience as a long-time Speedy wearer with 6.5" wrists, it feels and looks great!
Listen to the wise gentlemen here and try the hesalite version before making your decision, then choose the one that you like best. |
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My Speedmaster has the Hesalite crystal and is a great compliment to the Sub and Explorer. |
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Informative and reassuring. I have an 18mm. wrist and was wondering about wearing a 42mm. Speedy. Thanks, all.
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Size is good !
Hesalite, steel back, manual wind ..................... that's the way to go. |
27 March 2017, 05:47 AM | #23 |
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I don't think it looks too big. It's on he verge of it. Would you consider looking at the 40mm version with sapphire?
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27 March 2017, 05:57 AM | #24 |
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Looks good to me!!
I know most, including myself prefer solid case back, manual wind, hesalite crystal versions but to each their own. I rather enjoy this one and it only checks 2 of the 3 boxes as it has a sapphire crystal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Looks like a perfect fit.
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Looks great and I will buck the trend and say I prefer the sapphire crystal version. It is also automatic and I like the case back. When the bracelet is properly sized it will be perfect, as the Speedy's wear somewhat small based on the lugs. Do yourself a favor and contact a Trusted Seller, I used David SW for my Speedy, and save a lot on a purchase. These watch prices fall like a rock in the used market and if you don't buy right you will get your feelings hurt in a future trade or sell
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The Speedy looks great on your wrist. It's not too big. The lugs don't hang over your wrist.
While some folks here think the hestalite version is the only real choice, I differ. My preference is for the sapphire crystal for three main reasons. First, sapphire is more durable. It doesn't scratch anywhere near as easily as hestalite. You'll need to polish hestalite from time to time because it accumulates scratches surprisingly fast. I will admit that the hestalite adds a warmth to the dial that isn't present with a sapphire crystal. Second, the sapphire version also comes with a sapphire caseback that lets you see the movement. I like that--even if its not the purist's moonwatch. Third, nickel irritates my skin in hot weather--even the minimal nickel content in steel watches. The sapphire case back reduces the amount of skin-to-metal contact--and prevents skin irritation for me. The hestalite and sapphire sandwich are generally otherwise identical. Both 42mm with manual movements. The automatic version referenced in this thread is likely the Speedmaster Reduced, which is 38mm and says "automatic" on the dial. It's a good watch, but the subdials are too close to the edge of the dial for my tastes. Hope this helps. |
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28 March 2017, 06:52 AM | #30 |
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Looks awesome, go for it!
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