34mm

[jmcmemcm]

I just purchased a 15200 for my son as a surprise gift off Chrono24. I really tried to do my homework but purchasing on line was a challenge. This watch was smaller than I envisioned. I even searched wrist pictures of this size. My son is a 150lb skinny distance runner. Not sure his wrist size but I’m sure it’s 7 or likely smaller. Is this a good size for him? Much of what I read in the forum is that a lot of people love the 34.

[WatchNutcase]

I have 6.5 inch wrists, and love my 34mm air-king

[logantrky]

Love the 34.

[Pandacat]

It really depends on his wrist size. Lug to lug size is
43mm i believe. If his wrist is really 7 inches, it might be too small, but thats subjective.

[boogiebot]

Originally Posted by Pandacat

It really depends on his wrist size. Lug to lug size is
43mm i believe. If his wrist is really 7 inches, it might be too small, but thats subjective.

You make a very good point. Also if the ops son has a wide flat wrist it might look small.


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[drockadam]

My 34mm Tudor OysterDate looks fine on my 7.25” wrist. He’ll love the watch! It’ll be great for him

[vintagewatch]

I have a 6.7 inch wrist give or take. I'd say a Rolex 15200 fits me well.

[peterpl]

Honestly its going to look tiny on him.

My Mrs wears a 36mm and that watch looks perfect on her and she is tiny. Imagine a 34mm on a 150lb 7 inch wrist.

[Watch Rob]

I wear my 34 daily.

[AF_Rob]

I weigh 165 and have 6.5 inch wrists and a 34mm OP is my daily. You did well.

[NachoNeal]

Young people like larger watches. I'm guessing that the overwhelming majority of those giving the thumbs up on 34mm are senior citizens (not that there's anything wrong with that).

[Mick006]

I think wrist shape plays a part as well. It’s tough to say without him trying it on. As a general rule, I personally wouldn’t go less than 36, but can 2 mm really make much of a difference?

I have a flat 7” wrist and think my 36mm looks great.

[logantrky]

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

Young people like larger watches. I'm guessing that the overwhelming majority of those giving the thumbs up on 34mm are senior citizens (not that there's anything wrong with that).

Not necessarily. I'm in my 20s and wear a 36mm. I am noticing a lot of younger people prefer the classic look of smaller watches.

[jmcmemcm]

More detail. He’s soon to be 28 and coming out of med school. Young but certainly not a kid. His career look will also be more business than casual I guess.

[Psmith]

Very much a matter of personal preference, but this is a small watch for a male by modern standards. Who here would know how he will feel? He may love it, hate it, or be indifferent. I suppose some subtle questioning prior to purchasing may have given you some clues, but then might have risked spoiling the surprise. I believe that with watches, unless you absolutely know what someone wants then it's better to let them decide for themselves - but hopefully the gift will work out well

[jmcmemcm]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Very much a matter of personal preference, but this is a small watch for a male by modern standards. Who here would know how he will feel? He may love it, hate it, or be indifferent. I suppose some subtle questioning prior to purchasing may have given you some clues, but then might have risked spoiling the surprise. I believe that with watches, unless you absolutely know what someone wants then it's better to let them decide for themselves - but hopefully the gift will work out well

I know watches have been trending bigger the last few years. Getting information discreetly would have been great but I’m afraid the surprise would have been sniffed out. I didn’t want to risk it. I have 14 days to return and choose a 36 or bigger if I decide to go that route. I’ll wait for more input from the forum but I know it’s such a personal choice. Thanks!!!

[SearChart]

140lbs long distance runner here (26), I wear my 34mm olive green Oyster Perpetual almost every day and it looks great on my 6.5" wrist.
I even wear a 32mm 1940s Omega quite regularly.

[polaris72]

I believe you should look at 39mm OP, comes in different dial colors and for most folks, this size is a sweet spot, not too big, not too small.

34mm might be too small for a modern man. However, there are many people on this forum who are collectors and have the appreciation for all watches/sizes. That said, 39mm would be better as a first nice watch. Once he start collecting he may look for different look/size/brand of watches.

[jimcarver]

Originally Posted by jmcmemcm

I know watches have been trending bigger the last few years. Getting information discreetly would have been great but I’m afraid the surprise would have been sniffed out. I didn’t want to risk it. I have 14 days to return and choose a 36 or bigger if I decide to go that route. I’ll wait for more input from the forum but I know it’s such a personal choice. Thanks!!!

As you can return I definitely would, I bought a 34mm Air King, everything about it seemed small, within a couple of months I traded it for a 36mm Datejust and it made a big difference. FYI I have 7 inch wrists.

The way I look at it any guy average size of smaller can pull of a 36mm, the same can not be said for a 34mm, it can look too small. Its a lovely gesture to buy the watch, why risk getting something that he may not love.

[Yachtbuoy]

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

Young people like larger watches. I'm guessing that the overwhelming majority of those giving the thumbs up on 34mm are senior citizens (not that there's anything wrong with that).

I'm in my 20s and I think 34mm is amazing. My brother has a Tudor Prince Oysterdate and it looks amazing on him.

[JZ52]

Originally Posted by logantrky

Not necessarily. I'm in my 20s and wear a 36mm. I am noticing a lot of younger people prefer the classic look of smaller watches.

+1

I'm 31 and thinking of going the "small" size route. Great deals on Patek's and vacheron constantin. Love the classic look.

[Woody]

Here is my 34 mm Oyster Date on my 6.75 inch wrist (I am 155lbs). The watch is quite small and I generally wear 39/40mm sports watches. If you want to edge your bets then I would likely opt for the 36mm Oyster Date or Datejust.....but that said, it is a great gift and I am sure he will be delighted with whatever you pick.

[Number3]

Originally Posted by polaris72

I believe you should look at 39mm OP, comes in different dial colors and for most folks, this size is a sweet spot, not too big, not too small.

34mm might be too small for a modern man. However, there are many people on this forum who are collectors and have the appreciation for all watches/sizes. That said, 39mm would be better as a first nice watch. Once he start collecting he may look for different look/size/brand of watches.

Personally I think this advice is sound. The 39mm OP is the perfect modern all round piece.

[LChanyungco]

My wrist is 6.75 inches and aesthetically 34mm is really on the edge for me. I owned a 5500 at one point and while a very nice watch it vibed more like a delicate bangle-bracelet than anything. 40mm I believe is the sweet spot for most.

[kidneymd]

I am a physician myself and I think 34mm is a great choice for someone who is going into residency and just starting out their career. Unless he or his friends/colleagues are WIS, no one will really be able to tell the difference. Most people will see that he’s wearing a classic understated watch. It may benefit him not to have something “too nice” or something that is nicer than what his superiors might wear. Medicine does tend to be very hierarchical. As he progresses in his career and earns more, he can choose to get what he wants down the road.


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[vintagewaferthin]

I have 6.5(roughly) inch wrists and my 34mm AK feels fine on the wrist. The only time it feels a tad small to me is after I wear a 42mm or something in that range. Its a perfectly proportioned watch in my opinion. Good choice.

[georgekart]

Originally Posted by Number3

Personally I think this advice is sound. The 39mm OP is the perfect modern all round piece.

I'll also agree with that. As much as an older 34mm OP is more charming, the OP39 is simply better as a one watch collection. Especially white dial, it's a GADA watch.

[dafuture]

It's really personal taste. For me, 34mm (and even many 36mm) looks small. Your son might feel differently.

[Sansom]

I have been wearing Rolex since the 90's.
In the 90's there was not difference from 34mm to 36...
your wrist does not know the difference.... such a small difference.
I think the watch is perfect.

[DaveDhc]

Originally Posted by Number3

Personally I think this advice is sound. The 39mm OP is the perfect modern all round piece.

Originally Posted by georgekart

I'll also agree with that. As much as an older 34mm OP is more charming, the OP39 is simply better as a one watch collection. Especially white dial, it's a GADA watch.

These postings seem to imply that there is some average human being and a what is to be purchased is for this individual. Also, somehow there is a concept of a perfect watch, a better watch ... a modern perspective.

I don't think these concepts apply. The watch was purchased for a specific individual. If he has similar preferences as I have, he will love the 34mm Oyster Perpetual. If not, that's fine, it is a gift and because of that I would suspect he will be happy regardless of his preferences. He doesn't have to wear it. He may not even have an interest in wearing a watch. I have some brothers who simply don't have any interest in wearing wrist watches. The phone is their instrument.

There is no perfect watch since we are all different.
There is no all round piece for the same reason.