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Old 11 August 2017, 11:14 PM   #1
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38mm to small?

I got a 42mm rolex dj and it suits mt wrist perfect and thinking of getting an omgea speedmaster 38mm will it be to small for me



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Old 11 August 2017, 11:16 PM   #2
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I doubt it would be too small. I have a 7.5" wrist and wear a 36mm DJ. I also have 47mm Panerai. And a lot in between. They all work fine for me.
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Old 11 August 2017, 11:30 PM   #3
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I have a 38mm Aqua Terra and I found it too small for my liking and I have small wrists.
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Old 12 August 2017, 07:35 AM   #4
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I got a 42mm rolex dj and it suits mt wrist perfect and thinking of getting an omgea speedmaster 38mm will it be to small for me
Didn't know they made 42mm DJ.
Would love to see pic of it. Lol

I have the 45th speedy which is suppose to be 42mm... But feels more like 40mm on the wrist.
So 38 will prob feel small for u imo.
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Old 12 August 2017, 09:09 AM   #5
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Some watches wear bigger or smaller than their actual dimensions. Also, it's a matter of personal taste as to whether a watch is too big/small on a person's wrist. The only way to be sure about the fit for you is to try one on. Pictures can be misleading.
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Old 12 August 2017, 09:13 AM   #6
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I got a 42mm rolex dj and it suits mt wrist perfect and thinking of getting an omgea speedmaster 38mm will it be to small for me


When you mention the 42mm is "perfect" I think the 38mm won't be "perfect".

The only way to know is strap one on your wrist.
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Old 12 August 2017, 09:16 AM   #7
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I got a 42mm rolex dj and it suits mt wrist perfect and thinking of getting an omgea speedmaster 38mm will it be to small for me
Sounds to me like a good time for a Speedmaster Pro, given that they are 42mm.

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Old 12 August 2017, 09:48 PM   #8
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sounds to me like a good time for a speedmaster pro, given that they are 42mm.
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Old 13 August 2017, 05:07 AM   #9
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FOIS is almost 40mm (39.7). That might be another other option. I like the classic Speedy as well.
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Old 13 August 2017, 07:14 AM   #10
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38mm is a nice mid range size. I won't wear anything over 42mm. Just picked up this 36mm beauty and I'm in love with it


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Old 16 August 2017, 02:57 PM   #11
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Dont get taken in by the big watch craze - 38mm is not small
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Old 16 August 2017, 03:51 PM   #12
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It all depends on the watch. I wear anything between 36 dress and 45mm divers.
This old Tissot is 36mm, but works perfectly well on my 7.5 inch wrist. Btw, it uses almost the same base Lemania movement (albeit with two subdials) as the Omega 861 that's in the 70s Speedmaster Pros - at 42mm.
I also have a '69 Grand Seiko that's 36mm.
Where whatever you feel comfortable with.


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