6.5 inch wrist, is the Speedy Pro too big?

[h20addict]

Originally Posted by Duke84

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.

AMEN! Exactly why i prefer the Sapphire Sandwich. I have a 1680 Sub with an acrylic crystal and it is constantly picking up new "patina"

[wisguy]

Looks ok to me.

It does wear bigger on the bracelet, a nice leather strap would shrink it a bit.

Or try the First Omega in Space, it's a bit smaller.

[sea-dweller]

Looks OK!

[OmegaJJH]

I have smaller wrists too. The watch looks great on you... phew!

I'll be gutted if the icon is too big for me.

[subking86]

Looks great on you!

[skkali168]

looks good, and hestalite and manual wind is the way to go. Get it.

[ras47]

That's a 42mm Speedy, right? Looks great! The 44mm might be pushing it in terms of comfort for you, but the 42mm looks just right.