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FSUGeoff · 18 April 2018, 12:04 AM

My wrist is between 7 and 7.25 and I prefer 42-44mm

liuk3 · 18 April 2018, 01:47 AM

I think it just comes down to personal style and comfort and what you are accustomed to. There will be guys with 8-9 inch wrists who don't enjoy wearing anything larger than a classic 36mm watch. Then, there will also be people with a 6 inch wrist who won't wear anything smaller than a 44mm watch. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks cause if you are not comfortable wearing the watch, then you likely aren't going to wear it much.

For what it's worth, I think that the 36mm is a timeless classic size for a watch. If you love it, go for it.

dannyp · 18 April 2018, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

I'm convinced some people 'inflate' their wrist size. Their "7.25" is actually more like 6.75 and thus even the 36mm looks right at home.

Also depends on whether your wrist is "wide" or "thick."

Hand size also ultimately plays into what watches will look good on what wrists.

JayB · 18 April 2018, 01:55 AM

I had the same issue with my 36mm Date Just, it took me ages to decide to buy it and I still wasn't sure when I got home but after wearing it for a few hours I loved it.

My opinion, if you like the watch and you're comfortable how it looks go for it. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

Dpop24 · 18 April 2018, 02:12 AM

I'll just leave this here....

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jaisonline · 18 April 2018, 03:29 AM

so true...

i see many smaller wrist guys on this site sporting 40mm-42mm watches and it looks like they're wearing wall clocks. i think some folks forgot some watches e.g. Rolex) wear big due to the larger case, lugs, etc... however, they are happy.

then i see larger wrist guys wearing 36-40mm. some look sharp while other's appear to be wearing a kids watch.

like you said, "it just comes down to personal style " and comfort and what you are accustomed to

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Originally Posted by liuk3

I think it just comes down to personal style and comfort and what you are accustomed to. There will be guys with 8-9 inch wrists who don't enjoy wearing anything larger than a classic 36mm watch. Then, there will also be people with a 6 inch wrist who won't wear anything smaller than a 44mm watch. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks cause if you are not comfortable wearing the watch, then you likely aren't going to wear it much.

For what it's worth, I think that the 36mm is a timeless classic size for a watch. If you love it, go for it.

jaySL350 · 18 April 2018, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dpop24

I'll just leave this here....

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Says it all,,,,

fskywalker · 18 April 2018, 03:55 AM

7 1/8 inch round wrists, 36mm is THE ONE on the dressier side!

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joli160 · 18 April 2018, 03:55 AM

A 36 DD on President does not look small on any wrist.

HogwldFLTR · 18 April 2018, 04:00 AM

Here's the GQ article that was linked in a post here a few days ago recommending watches <38mm. For me it matters not so much the size but the function of the watch. It is nice to have some smaller options however with a 6.5in. wrist.

https://www.gq.com/gallery/best-smal...hes-under-38mm

HogwldFLTR · 18 April 2018, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dpop24

I'll just leave this here....

Attachment 944214

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Originally Posted by jaySL350

Says it all,,,,

No offense to anyone unless they're a mobster, growing up on Park Avenue in Manhattan, the last thing I would do is take style recommendations from a gangster or a pimp.

austinp · 18 April 2018, 04:06 AM

7.5 wrist here. I like 40-44 mm.

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johnnyjazz · 18 April 2018, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

No offense to anyone unless they're a mobster, growing up on Park Avenue in Manhattan, the last thing I would do is take style recommendations from a gangster or a pimp.

Dpop24 · 18 April 2018, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

No offense to anyone unless they're a mobster, growing up on Park Avenue in Manhattan, the last thing I would do is take style recommendations from a gangster or a pimp.

How about a famous actor?

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zama · 18 April 2018, 06:33 AM

My wrist size and yes love my DD 36mm

lucevan le stelle · 18 April 2018, 08:05 AM

Don't see an issue considering the number of years that watches for most men were sized at 34-36 mm. Would watch brands deliberately have made them "too small" back in the day? Doubt it.

Quailhunter · 18 April 2018, 08:09 AM

My wrist measures exactly 7” and I like my 36mm watches. I don’t think 1/4” would make a difference. I also like my 40mm GMT. I’m also definitely male.

FiguredMaple · 18 April 2018, 08:11 AM

Yes, I think 36 is too small for men. But only you can judge what is best for you.

jaySL350 · 18 April 2018, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

No offense to anyone unless they're a mobster, growing up on Park Avenue in Manhattan, the last thing I would do is take style recommendations from a gangster or a pimp.

Missing the point Lee and with respect "your jumping on your high horse",,
I applaud a beautiful 36 on a big chap and not
forgetting a great actor,,

123Blueface · 18 April 2018, 09:49 AM

6.5” wrist and wear 40-44.
Just cannot wear a 36 anymore.

123Blueface · 18 April 2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

No offense to anyone unless they're a mobster, growing up on Park Avenue in Manhattan, the last thing I would do is take style recommendations from a gangster or a pimp.

To top it off, a fictional character.

chillwill120 · 18 April 2018, 10:38 AM

I think 36mm is fine for a dressy watch like a datejust but it's too small for a sports watch unless you're a small person.

HogwldFLTR · 18 April 2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dpop24

How about a famous actor?

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I know who he is and what roll he's playing. He's in character there and is trying to appear as a hoodlum and not as a normal citizen. Of course it would depend on the actor. I'd be more likely to emulate my wife's Italian father who was a Director of Research for Englehard Corporation, unfortunately now deceased.

ERok32 · 1 December 2018, 05:34 AM

I have 7.5" wrists, and my DJ41 and 36mm turnograph both look similar on my wrist.

VicLeChic · 1 December 2018, 05:54 AM

I don't like 36mm watches on my 18cm / 7in wrist. I just find them small and feminine. I gravitate around 38-45 depending on style, either dressy or sports.

Brew · 1 December 2018, 05:57 AM

I have a 7" wrist and prefer 36 & 39mm watches. I own and enjoy larger, but prefer the mid-size watches.

Albatross · 1 December 2018, 06:28 AM

7.5 inch wrist here. 36mm Datejust. I have never thought that this watch looked too small on my wrist.

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Maiden · 1 December 2018, 06:42 AM

Not from my point of view. I have a 7.25 in wrist and my five digit day date wears just fine.

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Boba Fett · 1 December 2018, 07:35 AM

Forget what others think. Buy the watch you want in the size you are happiest with. Your wearing it and it's you that needs to be happy with your choice.

Yobber76 · 1 December 2018, 07:56 AM

For us old timers, the standard men's watch when I was young was 34-36mm.
If you like the look wear it, your wrist isn't too large for it.

18 April 2018, 12:04 AM	#31
FSUGeoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Geoffrey Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: the Noles Score! Posts: 638	My wrist is between 7 and 7.25 and I prefer 42-44mm __________________ Watches: 126600, 116610LV, 116660 D-Blue, 114060, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling SuperOcean

18 April 2018, 01:47 AM	#32
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	I think it just comes down to personal style and comfort and what you are accustomed to. There will be guys with 8-9 inch wrists who don't enjoy wearing anything larger than a classic 36mm watch. Then, there will also be people with a 6 inch wrist who won't wear anything smaller than a 44mm watch. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks cause if you are not comfortable wearing the watch, then you likely aren't going to wear it much. For what it's worth, I think that the 36mm is a timeless classic size for a watch. If you love it, go for it. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

18 April 2018, 01:55 AM	#34
JayB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Watch: EXP, DJ, NF Posts: 710	I had the same issue with my 36mm Date Just, it took me ages to decide to buy it and I still wasn't sure when I got home but after wearing it for a few hours I loved it. My opinion, if you like the watch and you're comfortable how it looks go for it. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. __________________ In 1953 they used Rolex Oysters and oxygen on Everest. In 1978 they managed without the oxygen. Rolex Explorer -- Rolex Datejust -- Tudor North Flag -- Omega De Ville Trésor -- Tudor Black Bay GMT -- Omega Speedmaster Professional -- Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight

18 April 2018, 03:55 AM	#38
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,603	7 1/8 inch round wrists, 36mm is THE ONE on the dressier side! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

18 April 2018, 03:55 AM	#39
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,353	A 36 DD on President does not look small on any wrist. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

18 April 2018, 02:12 AM	#35
Dpop24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: California Posts: 348	I'll just leave this here.... IMG_0353.JPG

18 April 2018, 04:00 AM	#40
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Here's the GQ article that was linked in a post here a few days ago recommending watches <38mm. For me it matters not so much the size but the function of the watch. It is nice to have some smaller options however with a 6.5in. wrist. https://www.gq.com/gallery/best-smal...hes-under-38mm __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

18 April 2018, 04:06 AM	#42
austinp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: us Posts: 3,267	7.5 wrist here. I like 40-44 mm. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

18 April 2018, 06:33 AM	#45
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	My wrist size and yes love my DD 36mm __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

18 April 2018, 08:05 AM	#46
lucevan le stelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: garden state Posts: 522	Don't see an issue considering the number of years that watches for most men were sized at 34-36 mm. Would watch brands deliberately have made them "too small" back in the day? Doubt it.

18 April 2018, 08:09 AM	#47
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	My wrist measures exactly 7” and I like my 36mm watches. I don’t think 1/4” would make a difference. I also like my 40mm GMT. I’m also definitely male.

18 April 2018, 08:11 AM	#48
FiguredMaple "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 174	Yes, I think 36 is too small for men. But only you can judge what is best for you.

18 April 2018, 09:49 AM	#50
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 4,939	6.5” wrist and wear 40-44. Just cannot wear a 36 anymore.

18 April 2018, 10:38 AM	#52
chillwill120 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Jersey City Posts: 108	I think 36mm is fine for a dressy watch like a datejust but it's too small for a sports watch unless you're a small person.

1 December 2018, 05:34 AM	#54
ERok32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 81	I have 7.5" wrists, and my DJ41 and 36mm turnograph both look similar on my wrist.

1 December 2018, 05:54 AM	#55
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	I don't like 36mm watches on my 18cm / 7in wrist. I just find them small and feminine. I gravitate around 38-45 depending on style, either dressy or sports.

1 December 2018, 05:57 AM	#56
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I have a 7" wrist and prefer 36 & 39mm watches. I own and enjoy larger, but prefer the mid-size watches.

1 December 2018, 06:28 AM	#57
Albatross "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 182	7.5 inch wrist here. 36mm Datejust. I have never thought that this watch looked too small on my wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 December 2018, 06:42 AM	#58
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	Not from my point of view. I have a 7.25 in wrist and my five digit day date wears just fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

1 December 2018, 07:35 AM	#59
Boba Fett "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Kamino Watch: Star Wars Posts: 382	Forget what others think. Buy the watch you want in the size you are happiest with. Your wearing it and it's you that needs to be happy with your choice.

1 December 2018, 07:56 AM	#60
Yobber76 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,742	For us old timers, the standard men's watch when I was young was 34-36mm. If you like the look wear it, your wrist isn't too large for it.

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