Rolex 34mm - Can men pull this off in today's "Maxi Size" world?

[RolexReviews]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I've always felt us guys with skinny wrists could pull just about anything off. The smaller references look right at home and the larger ones 'pop' a little more with the contrast of their size compared to the size our wrists.

I am the complete opposite ahaha my wrist looks perfect with a 42mm/44mm watch and good with a 40mm anything smaller it looks like I took my kids watch and am hoping no one would notice

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[samson66]

For your wrist size I think it looks great

[jaySL350]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I have several watches the sub-36mm range and I wear them proudly.

That is such a beauty Grady,,,

[jaySL350]

Looks great Op,
Love being able to see the bracelets on the 34-36mm on my 7in wrist instead of a huge watch head and no bracelet on 41mm upwards but each to there own,,,

[challer]

Looks good on you.

[Maiden]

Originally Posted by TopDog2315

Hey guys,

Thanks for your opinion and kind words!

Frank mentioned the fact that pictures can be very misleading when it comes to display of watch size - In this case perhaps the pics that I posted are too much of a close-up.

See below two other pictures, maybe that will change things.

Thanks

Alex

Looks absolutely perfect in all of your pictures.

[DP63]

Great looking watch, and it wears very well on you.

Personally, I get tired of the usual BS about "its not a MAN size of watch" .... each to their own, if you like it, wear it, everyone has the right to their opinion, but nobody has the right to judge another for a difference of opinion. As for the inference that it detracts from your ability to be a MAN if you wear a small watch .... maybe the detractors are compensating more than they care to admit.

[FrontHeadlock]

I'll echo the sentiments expressed in this thread that what matters is how the size of the watch compliments your wrist size. I think the 34mm looks good on you, while the sub is trending too large.

That is why women often look ridiculous wearing men's watches -- not so much because of the style or their gender, but rather because it's just way too big for their smaller wrists.

A 110 lb girl would look patently ridiculous wearing a DJ41, but that watch might be the exact right size for the women's Olympic shot put champion.

[Xyza0722]

Wear whatever you want....no one else really cares anyway, they are too busy worried about themselves to careabout what you wear

Enjoy it as I do mine...

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by jaySL350

That is such a beauty Grady,,,

Thank you!

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[RoundHouse]

My Dad gave me a 31mm datejust as a graduation present 5 months ago. Initially I was off put by the size and considered it a ladies watch. I even made a thread about it here. I wear it every day on a brown alligator strap and never get tired of looking at it. I'm in my early 20s and if I can enjoy a 31mm datejust then a more seasoned gentleman such as yourself surely can. The way I've come to see it is if someone looks at your watch and actually cares enough to comment on the size is that the kind of person you really want to impress? No one has ever commented about my watch before.

I think men's vs women's watches is mostly nonsense. I would love to get my hands on the 34mm explorer polar white and I am pretty sure, correct me if I'm wrong, its technically advertised as a ladies watch and only comes in 34mm with this dial color.

If you like it wear it - enjoy it - be proud of it.

My DJ 31mm:

[subprimero]

Looks great!

[mrs_LA]

The watch looks great on you. It’s a perfect size for your wrist and I dare say even fits better than the sub.

Back in the day, military watches were 31-33mm. I don’t think we need to challenge manliness by watch size.

As with anything, your confidence in wearing an accessory is always key to pulling it off.

Originally Posted by RoundHouse

I'm in my early 20s and if I can enjoy a 31mm datejust then a more seasoned gentleman such as yourself surely can. The way I've come to see it is if someone looks at your watch and actually cares enough to comment on the size is that the kind of person you really want to impress? No one has ever commented about my watch before.

I think men's vs women's watches is mostly nonsense. I would love to get my hands on the 34mm explorer polar white and I am pretty sure, correct me if I'm wrong, its technically advertised as a ladies watch and only comes in 34mm with this dial color.

If you like it wear it - enjoy it - be proud of it.

Great post! Nothing is gender specific these days — and great wrist shot.



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[Watch Rob]

34mm is a great size! I love my 34mm Air King.

[AdamW]

I wore a 34mm Airking for years. I thought it small at first as well but it's really a great alternative to have. Looks great on a NATO as well.

[Paul7]

Originally Posted by Xyza0722

Wear whatever you want....no one else really cares anyway, they are too busy worried about themselves to careabout what you wear

As I tell my teens, when you're young, you care what others think about you. When you're middle aged, you don't care, and when you're old, you realize they haven't been thinking about you all along.

[Paul7]

Originally Posted by FrontHeadlock

That is why women often look ridiculous wearing men's watches -- not so much because of the style or their gender, but rather because it's just way too big for their smaller wrists.

Exactly, usually in such cases it just looks gaudy and clunky, as if they're wearing a man's watch. Very trendy in these days of gender blurring, I suppose. My wife isn't petite but her DJ31 looks perfect on her.

[siempreko]

It looks great! Enjoy it! And don’t worry about what anyone else says about the current trend in watches... yours is timeless (which is ironic, for a watch!)


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[TopDog2315]

Thanks, guys.

I appreciate your kind words, comments and opinions - long live the 34mm

[pickettt]

A man doesn’t have to ask if it is okay. Do what looks good to you.

[EDL7]

This 34mm...has put a halt to any more watches for me..as its just perfect..

[sdh1980]

Suits you just fine. I guess it depends most on your wrist size / build

If you are happy with it, that's all that matters

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by EDL7

This 34mm...has put a halt to any more watches for me..as its just perfect..

Love that green dial!!! Wish it came in a larger size as putting down that amount of cash for a 34mm is a no go. It wouldn't get enough wrist time on my wrist!!!

[cervie599]

That's a great watch! I tried one on the other day at my jeweler and it has since grown on me.

[subtona]

Perfect fit

[curse_of_cain]

First time, long time. Picked up my first Rolex last week! I've been eyeballing this green 114200 for a while and after many trials and errors with larger watches on my 6" wrist, I finally conceded and went with a 34mm. Couldn't be happier.

(For whatever reason I can't post pics?)

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[mrs_LA]

Originally Posted by Paul7

Exactly, usually in such cases it just looks gaudy and clunky, as if they're wearing a man's watch. Very trendy in these days of gender blurring, I suppose. My wife isn't petite but her DJ31 looks perfect on her.

I agree with this. Reason I couldn't pull off my Daytona - had to let it go after 2 years of trying to make it work on my wrist. I still wear my OP31 a plenty.

Originally Posted by EDL7

This 34mm...has put a halt to any more watches for me..as its just perfect..

That looks so good!

Originally Posted by curse_of_cain

First time, long time. Picked up my first Rolex last week! I've been eyeballing this green 114200 for a while and after many trials and errors with larger watches on my 6" wrist, I finally conceded and went with a 34mm. Couldn't be happier.

(For whatever reason I can't post pics?)

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Congratulations on the first Rolex, and great choice.
There should be an attachment button on Tapatalk.

[SearChart]

[Rhythm King]

Originally Posted by EDL7

This 34mm...has put a halt to any more watches for me..as its just perfect..

The 34mm looks good on your wrist!

And cheers, from a fellow drummer. That looks like a Pearl Free Floater cage, with a custom shell? Love those free floaters; super easy to swap shells, and no need for tone-sapping lug hardware holes in the shell.

[Rhythm King]

Originally Posted by EDL7

This 34mm...has put a halt to any more watches for me..as its just perfect..

That 34mm does fit your wrist quite well!

And cheers from a fellow drummer. Gotta love that Pearl Free Floater technology ... looks like you have a custom shell installed?