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Old 21 June 2019, 02:42 AM   #1
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40mm vs 43mm




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Old 21 June 2019, 02:47 AM   #2
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For my wrist size I try to stay around 40-41 but it depends on the look one is going for
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Old 21 June 2019, 02:50 AM   #3
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Old 21 June 2019, 02:51 AM   #4
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In the photo I cannot tell the difference.
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Old 21 June 2019, 02:54 AM   #5
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For me 43
But on your wrist the 40 fits better
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Old 21 June 2019, 02:57 AM   #6
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Just want to share the pic, i cant decide so i keep both.
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Old 21 June 2019, 02:58 AM   #7
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In your case I'd go for 40.
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Old 21 June 2019, 03:00 AM   #8
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The 43mm watch is for big dumb animals. Go 40mm.
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Old 21 June 2019, 03:53 AM   #9
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On your wrist... I think 40mm is looking more demure and proper while the 43mm is just on the cusp of being too big.

All comes down to what else is in your collection I guess.. But I would go with the 116600.
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Old 21 June 2019, 04:00 AM   #10
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For your wrist I think the 40 fits better

For mine just the opposite IMO

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Old 21 June 2019, 04:08 AM   #11
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The 43mm watch is for big dumb animals. Go 40mm.
Say that to my face.
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Old 21 June 2019, 04:37 AM   #12
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i think you should go with a 36 or 31
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Old 21 June 2019, 05:00 AM   #13
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Say that to my face.
That is the typical response you will get from someone who wears the 43- let’s fight.
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Old 21 June 2019, 05:23 AM   #14
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That is the typical response you will get from someone who wears the 43- let’s fight.
Funny, your response was typical of the cuck who insists on wearing what are considered lady's watches, saying that they "fit me beautifully" and "look great on my wrist". We can each have separate opinions, but insulting a majority of watch wearing folk is an unacceptable way to express your view. I myself have 8" wrists, if I wear anything less than a bulky 40mm like the Submariner/GMT, it looks ridiculous.
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Old 21 June 2019, 05:24 AM   #15
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The 43mm looks ok since you wear it on your hand. If it were where a watch should be, 40mm.





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Old 21 June 2019, 05:35 AM   #16
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Old 21 June 2019, 05:39 AM   #17
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Funny, your response was typical of the cuck who insists on wearing what are considered lady's watches, saying that they "fit me beautifully" and "look great on my wrist". We can each have separate opinions, but insulting a majority of watch wearing folk is an unacceptable way to express your view. I myself have 8" wrists, if I wear anything less than a bulky 40mm like the Submariner/GMT, it looks ridiculous.
Did I recommend wearing something smaller than 40mm?
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Old 21 June 2019, 05:40 AM   #18
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That is the typical response you will get from someone who wears the 43- let’s fight.
The 40 mm watch is for limp-wristed girly men - so there!
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Old 21 June 2019, 05:52 AM   #19
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That is the typical response you will get from someone who wears the 43- let’s fight.
I'm a very paceful person with only 6.75mm of wrist and I'm very happy with my SD43.

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Old 21 June 2019, 06:00 AM   #20
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You wear it very well abozz!
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Old 21 June 2019, 06:13 AM   #21
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You wear it very well abozz!
Thanks!!! Is my grail! :)

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Old 21 June 2019, 06:18 AM   #22
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I'm a very paceful person with only 6.75mm of wrist and I'm very happy with my SD43.

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Great photos as usual
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Old 21 June 2019, 06:19 AM   #23
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1. is way too big.

2. is too big, but if you must.
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Old 21 June 2019, 06:30 AM   #24
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Old 21 June 2019, 06:39 AM   #25
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I'm a very paceful person with only 6.75mm of wrist and I'm very happy with my SD43.

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Great post and photos. Exactly what this thread needed.
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Old 21 June 2019, 06:39 AM   #26
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I'm a very paceful person with only 6.75mm of wrist and I'm very happy with my SD43.

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Nice, how did a nitwit like you get so tasteful?
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Old 21 June 2019, 06:43 AM   #27
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Sorry...but I think they both look too big for you. If forced to choose however, the 40 looks better.
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Old 21 June 2019, 07:09 AM   #28
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With a lot of effort!!!

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Old 21 June 2019, 07:32 AM   #29
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The 43mm watch is for big dumb animals. Go 40mm.
Man, this forum is really going down the toilet fast...

We need a “like” and “dislike” button for thread replies.

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I'm a very paceful person with only 6.75mm of wrist and I'm very happy with my SD43.
...and then I see people who really just love the watches, whichever one they own, and my faith in this forum is restored. Lol

OP: they both look about same on u. Choose whichever watch u can’t stop looking at
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Old 21 June 2019, 07:35 AM   #30
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43 is on the verge of being too big for you imo. But then im bias
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