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Old 29 March 2020, 07:07 AM   #1
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Smaller wrists guys (6"-6.5") - What is your cut off size?

Hello folks.....I thought this thread would be useful to us guys with smaller wrists.
I know there's no rule, and I have seen thin guys with massive size watches anyway, but out of curiosity, what is your cut off?
Now I do get that it depends on the lugs, how bulky the watch is, etc. But what is the biggest size you currently own? Or see yourself ever owning?
Personally I plan on buying the Rolex Submariner no date.
A little on the big side with the lugs, and a 40MM Dial, it’s a piece li love.
How about you?


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Old 29 March 2020, 07:08 AM   #2
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Love the black sub, true classic. Have gone from 36mm to 44mm and found that 40mm is my sweet spot.
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Old 29 March 2020, 07:10 AM   #3
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I have a 6.75" wrist and feel a 40 is pushing it. I have a Tag that is 41 and it feels and looks to big on me. So I am going to go with 39 being the biggest I should own.
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Old 29 March 2020, 07:14 AM   #4
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Really depends on the watch and the negative space that will make it feel larger. I have a 6.5" wrist and my sweet spot is a 36mm DJ. My max is a 42mm PO 2500.
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Old 29 March 2020, 07:16 AM   #5
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I have a 6'5" wrist and agree less than 40mm is the sweet spot. The BB58 fits very well and is 39mm (I think).

34mm - 40mm seems about right depending on the style.
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Old 29 March 2020, 07:19 AM   #6
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I think 36mm - 40mm is the sweet spot for any size wrist. I have a 7 1/2 inch wrist. My SS 36mm Datejust, and 40mm SS Submariner wear perfectly.
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Old 29 March 2020, 07:20 AM   #7
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My wrists are on the smaller side, my first watch was a breitling superocean heritage 46mm! I have since completely changed my taste... 37-39 imo is perfection, one of my dream watches is a 15202, never tried one in person yet so I certainly hope I’m not disappointed!
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Old 29 March 2020, 07:57 AM   #8
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Smaller wrists guys (6"-6.5") - What is your cut off size?

34mm bottom to 42mm upper limit.

Lug to lug length is a much more significant factor for my aesthetic taste with 51mm being the upper limit.

But as you have already stated. There is no rule. Wear what you like.
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Old 29 March 2020, 07:57 AM   #9
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I have a 6'5" wrist and agree less than 40mm is the sweet spot. The BB58 fits very well and is 39mm (I think).

34mm - 40mm seems about right depending on the style.

I’m in this camp, although the shape of your wrist plays a big part in whether you can pull off the larger sizes.


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Old 29 March 2020, 08:08 AM   #10
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i have 6.5 inch wrist. And Even tho 36 would probably look good on me I find that a thin 40m watch is perfect for me. The DJ41 is perfect for me
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Old 29 March 2020, 08:09 AM   #11
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Lug to lug length is a much more significant factor for my aesthetic taste with 51mm being the upper limit.
Agree that this is the most important thing. My first really nice watch was a 38mm NOMOS and the lug to lug length made it wear way too large. I wear what I want but pay attention to the lug to lug width.
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Old 29 March 2020, 08:12 AM   #12
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I have a 6.5 in wrist, my largest watch is a 42mm speedy. Also have 40mm and 36mm, I think the 36mm fits the best.


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Old 29 March 2020, 08:13 AM   #13
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40 mm 5513 and 36 mm OP are perfect. 39 mm Explorer 1 felt to big.
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Old 29 March 2020, 08:15 AM   #14
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6.25 wrist.

Daytona, YM and DD 36 are perfect for me, although they occasionally feel big. Submariner I’m 50/50 on, ended up selling mine because half the time it sadly felt too big. DJ41 was too big for me, it had a lot to do with lug to lug and dial size more than just the diameter.
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Old 29 March 2020, 08:17 AM   #15
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I have small wrists and the largest watch I own is a 45mm PO. It's a beast but I love it. Not comfortable for everyday wear though. Too large and heavy. On a daily basis my limit is 40mm.
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Old 29 March 2020, 08:18 AM   #16
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6.5 ish here and I think the better question is lug to lug length.


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Old 29 March 2020, 08:25 AM   #17
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sub is fine on all wrists. small and large. it is iconic, even if it feels bulky. dont hesitate on its size
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Old 29 March 2020, 08:47 AM   #18
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Old 29 March 2020, 08:53 AM   #19
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I have 6.5 wrists. I have 6 weeks left of college, now online, and will be buying a 37 RG YM from my AD. Was actually making an inquiry about it before they closed for the virus. It wears smaller but I love how it looks on the wrists.
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Old 29 March 2020, 08:55 AM   #20
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Hello folks.....I thought this thread would be useful to us guys with smaller wrists.
I know there's no rule, and I have seen thin guys with massive size watches anyway, but out of curiosity, what is your cut off?
Now I do get that it depends on the lugs, how bulky the watch is, etc. But what is the biggest size you currently own? Or see yourself ever owning?
Personally I plan on buying the Rolex Submariner no date.
A little on the big side with the lugs, and a 40MM Dial, it’s a piece li love.
How about you?


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I’ve never measured my wrists but I’m pretty sure they are in that range.

I don’t think about it. I buy what I like but not before seeing it in the metal first. If it looks weird on my wrist, and I don’t love it, I’ll pass. I think rules over complicate things. Part of the fun is discovering a watch, seeing in the metal and trying it on. If you start limiting yourself, think about all the cool watches you’ll miss out on.

Just my 2c.
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Old 29 March 2020, 09:07 AM   #21
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6.75 wrist.....my range is 38-42.
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16600-40mm
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Old 29 March 2020, 09:32 AM   #22
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Approximately 6.5 -6.75 wrist and comfortably wear a DJ41 and Sub.
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Old 29 March 2020, 09:36 AM   #23
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6.5 here - my daily is a 34mm air-king, but I can go bigger. I've tried on the new ceramic BLRO and it fit well but would not go 1mm larger.
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Old 29 March 2020, 09:46 AM   #24
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My wrists are approx. 6.5in and my preferred upper limit is 40mm. My favourite watch for size and comfort is my Polar 16570 Exp II.

I do have a couple of 42mm - Speedmaster and new Breitling SuperOcean and they're slightly on the big side for me.

I also have a Bremont Alt-1ZT at 43mm and damn thick. It's too big really but is a limited edition for my Squadron so had to buy it!
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Old 29 March 2020, 09:49 AM   #25
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6.5" wrist

My SubC at 40mm is probably the upper limit. My recent
acquisition Omega 200m Pre-Bond automatic midsize at 36mm
is perfect.
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Old 29 March 2020, 10:19 AM   #26
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I have 39-42 and prefer the 39/40 best for my 6.5
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Old 29 March 2020, 10:20 AM   #27
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I think to go bigger than 40 with our wrist size the general aesthetic of the watch has to be right. For example, a Seiko SKX007 doesn’t look bad at 42 mm, and I reckon it’s because everything on the watch is big and professional diver-lookin. But a 42mm dress watch would not look good.
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Old 29 March 2020, 10:45 AM   #28
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6.25" wrists. Sub-C is on the line for me. I can pull off about 43mm in Panerai or Breitling, but a 40mm Rolex with the maxi-case is edge to edge (If I could have ceramic sub with the tapered case I would have preferred that).

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My Breitling is 43mm and I believe the Pam 162f is 44mm. In the future I will get a 43 mm Pam, as the 44 was just a hair too large and the 43mm Breitling is max size for me.
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Old 29 March 2020, 10:47 AM   #29
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Old 29 March 2020, 10:47 AM   #30
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I have a 6.5 wrist and 42mm is my absolute max. I love my 34mm and anything between that and 40 is comfortable.

I can comfortably buy and 34-38mm over the internet, without trying it on. Anything over, I need to see in person first.


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