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rolexwannebe · 6 February 2015, 03:12 AM

Looking to purchase an Explorer 36mm for my wife, would this be too big for a 5 inch wrist, anyone have pics? Will this look too big, thanks.

Brushpup · 6 February 2015, 03:30 AM

I would seriously recommend a 31-34 mm model, but it's really what seems big to her that matters.

rdschreiner · 6 February 2015, 03:45 AM

My sense is too large. Likely that if she wears it fitted, the lugs will overhang. My wife is 5.5 inches and no way could she wear a 36 mm.

Old Expat Beast · 6 February 2015, 01:14 PM

You'll need to remove some permanent bracelet links.

zama · 6 February 2015, 06:28 PM

My wife would be lucky to be 5in and wears my Daytona it is the current fashion

Lol-x · 6 February 2015, 08:47 PM

I think with the way things go today 36mm would be fine. It will look big but hey that's the fashion these days and after a while everyone will just think it is normal and not bat an eyelid or think twice about it

raky · 7 February 2015, 12:11 AM

My wife has 5 inch wrists and I know for a fact it will look too big. She has tried on several of my watches as well as gone to the Rolex boutique with me. I ended up buying her the 26mm DJ which looks great on her. Here is a pic of her watch for your reference so you can see the size:

datejusting · 7 February 2015, 12:15 AM

Probably is too big, but have her try it on and see.

fania123 · 7 February 2015, 12:21 AM

It'll be perfect! Big watches are in for ladies, my wife wears a 36mm datejust and looks fabulous.

Duey · 7 February 2015, 05:04 AM

31-34mm max.

sekesq · 7 February 2015, 05:24 AM

My wrist is 5.75 inches...I did have to remove a permanent link, but I think it looks pretty good!

Personally, I would NEVER wear a 26mm watch. So...it's really up to her and her preferences.

6 February 2015, 03:12 AM	#1
rolexwannebe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 83	36mm Eplorer for 5 inch wrist? Looking to purchase an Explorer 36mm for my wife, would this be too big for a 5 inch wrist, anyone have pics? Will this look too big, thanks.

6 February 2015, 03:30 AM	#2
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	I would seriously recommend a 31-34 mm model, but it's really what seems big to her that matters. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

6 February 2015, 06:28 PM	#5
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	My wife would be lucky to be 5in and wears my Daytona it is the current fashion __________________ 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

6 February 2015, 08:47 PM	#6
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	I think with the way things go today 36mm would be fine. It will look big but hey that's the fashion these days and after a while everyone will just think it is normal and not bat an eyelid or think twice about it __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 February 2015, 05:24 AM	#11
sekesq "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Stephanie Location: New Zealand Watch: DJ TOG, OP34 white Posts: 192	It depends on what she likes... My wrist is 5.75 inches...I did have to remove a permanent link, but I think it looks pretty good! Personally, I would NEVER wear a 26mm watch. So...it's really up to her and her preferences.

6 February 2015, 03:45 AM	#3
rdschreiner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 41	My sense is too large. Likely that if she wears it fitted, the lugs will overhang. My wife is 5.5 inches and no way could she wear a 36 mm.

6 February 2015, 01:14 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	You'll need to remove some permanent bracelet links.

7 February 2015, 12:11 AM	#7
raky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Raky Location: Houston, TX Watch: Blue Sky-Dweller Posts: 442	My wife has 5 inch wrists and I know for a fact it will look too big. She has tried on several of my watches as well as gone to the Rolex boutique with me. I ended up buying her the 26mm DJ which looks great on her. Here is a pic of her watch for your reference so you can see the size:

7 February 2015, 12:15 AM	#8
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	Probably is too big, but have her try it on and see.

7 February 2015, 12:21 AM	#9
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,726	It'll be perfect! Big watches are in for ladies, my wife wears a 36mm datejust and looks fabulous.

7 February 2015, 05:04 AM	#10
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	31-34mm max.

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