Best sport model for small wrist 6.25in

[roLex Fridman]

I have a 36 DJ that fits well but want to get a SS sport model also. Any thoughts on which reference wears the smallest?

I’ve read a 14060M wears smaller than a standard sub because the case is thinner, non ceramic bezel is slightly smaller, and hollow links are lighter.

Any thoughts appreciated!

[eijiboy]

Same wrist size as yours. If you can stand this then go for sub




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[doboy007]

Originally Posted by eijiboy

Same wrist size as yours. If you can stand this then go for sub

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OMG. Thank god my wrist is 6.75”+

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by eijiboy

Same wrist size as yours. If you can stand this then go for sub




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To my eye that watch is waaay too big

[Andrews148]

Originally Posted by Jack T

To my eye that watch is waaay too big

Yes, it looks far too big for that wrist.

[Sprezzatura!,]

Originally Posted by eijiboy

Same wrist size as yours. If you can stand this then go for sub




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Crikey.

I really don’t know what to say…

[telesquire]

Originally Posted by Sprezzatura!,

Crikey.

I really don’t know what to say…

Reminds me of when I'd try my dads Speedmaster on as a kid....

[ABrolex]

Originally Posted by Sprezzatura!,

Crikey.

I really don’t know what to say…

[VegasBaby]

[QUOTE=eijiboy;11708738]Same wrist size as yours. If you can stand this then go for sub




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Looks like one of those giant Invictas on your arm..........

[Seddyspaghetti]

36mm explorer?

[roLex Fridman]

Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

36mm explorer?

To my eye the Explorer is more similar to the DJ than a dive/gmt. Looking more for the classic Rolex sport look to contrast with the dressy DJ I own already.

Was hoping there is a hidden ref# that wears small but seeming like a long shot

[Seddyspaghetti]

Originally Posted by roLex Fridman

To my eye the Explorer is more similar to the DJ than a dive/gmt. Looking more for the classic Rolex sport look to contrast with the dressy DJ I own already.

Was hoping there is a hidden ref# that wears small but seeming like a long shot

Yachtmaster 37?

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

36mm explorer?

I would go for this one

[m3tek44]

Originally Posted by seddyspaghetti

36mm explorer?

+1

[tahitianmoon]

Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

36mm explorer?

exactly. 1470 or 11470 Explorer for sure

[interestedinwatches]

14060M wears really small. Way smaller than ceramic. The daytonas are also very small at 38.5mm

[Jmaster]

Try a older Explorer II like this. I also have a 6-1/4 wrist and it wears really well. I haven’t tried the new one but at 42 vs 40 I suspect it will be too big.

[OrangeSport]

Explorer is the classic sports Rolex and 36 is its best size

Any 5 digit Sub or GMT

Daytona wears small, but, well, no... meh., I wouldn’t

I’ll post my 14060m and my 36mm OP to help you compare

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Explorer is the classic sports Rolex and 36 is its best size

Any 5 digit Sub or GMT

Daytona wears small, but, well, no... meh., I wouldn’t

I’ll post my 14060m and my 36mm OP to help you compare

Here you go

My wrist is bigger by about an inch, but you can see how they compare.

[roLex Fridman]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Here you go

My wrist is bigger by about an inch, but you can see how they compare.

Awesome. How much bigger does the 14060m wear compared to the 36 OP? The strap on the Sub probably makes it feel a bit smaller?

[jaySL350]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Here you go

My wrist is bigger by about an inch, but you can see how they compare.

Love the grape dial op,,,
Looks great,,,,

[RB971]

I’d suggest any rendition of the six digit YM40. The case size is slim and fits well.


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[robinmgb]

Sports watches should be slightly bigger in my opinion, the explorer is too small
Yacht Master 40 is ideal and otherwise new Sub 41 would still be fine, it's not exactly huge

[doboy007]

Originally Posted by robinmgb

Sports watches should be slightly bigger in my opinion, the explorer is too small
Yacht Master 40 is ideal and otherwise new Sub 41 would still be fine, it's not exactly huge

You must be joking. Sub 41 is just about the right size for my 6.75” wrist and definitely too big on 6.25”. See the pic above of the new LV.

[OrangeSport]

When it was on the bracelet it was a little lighter than the OP and didn’t really feel much bigger. I was dubious about buying the OP ‘till I tried it on, but it didn’t feel 4mm smaller.

Then 14060 is really comfy. It is my favourite Rolex, possibly my favourite watch from any brand, as it is so balanced and well proportioned. After market straps can be troublesome as there isn’t much clearance and the case can dig in, but this fitted Everest is lovely on it.

Shouldn’t be hard to find a 5 digit to try on.

The bracelets are lighter than newer models, but are tough as hell and last for years.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by roLex Fridman

Awesome. How much bigger does the 14060m wear compared to the 36 OP? The strap on the Sub probably makes it feel a bit smaller?

Maybe. But OF band juts out a bit at the top and is a bit stiffer than bracelet, from what I’ve heard.

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

When it was on the bracelet it was a little lighter than the OP and didn’t really feel much bigger. I was dubious about buying the OP ‘till I tried it on, but it didn’t feel 4mm smaller.

Probably because the five digit Sub is a true 40 and the last generation OP36 was larger than a true 36.

[Sothy]

The 6 digit yacht masters (in 40mm) wear smaller than the subs (now 41mm, but that includes the 6 digit 40mm subs). The Daytona also wears smaller (but I’m assuming that it’s not accessible in steel form from an AD for this discussion). So I’d suggest checking out the steel (with plat bezel) YM40 (assuming that you want a steel watch here). If that’s too big, there is a 37mm version too.

The 14060M def wears smaller than a 6 digit as well. I don’t own this model (nor the YM40), so I can’t compare the two in terms of size though.

It is also possible that the sub41 would fit you as it partly depends on shape of wrist, not just overall circumference (i.e. do you have a “flat” wrist?). Some like big watches. Some like small watches…if you’re into used watches, you might want to look at the 39mm Explorer (as well as the 40mm Explorer 2 and the 40mm pre-ceramic GMTs too).

Good luck!

[rambo99]

[DCheeta]

The 5-digit Explorer II wears really small, light and comfortable.

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

The 5-digit Explorer II wears really small, light and comfortable.

Lovely looking watch before it got all lardy.