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Old 26 June 2023, 12:26 PM   #1
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Submariner 41mm 6inch wrist

I’m about to pull the trigger on a new watch, but after more research the new Submariner has a bigger clasp and I’m worried this watch may not fit well or look right on my wrist due to new clasp size. My wrist is only six inches.

I currently wear a DateJust II with a total of 9 links, 6 on one side, and 3 on other side of clasp.

Let me know your thoughts before I purchase.

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Old 26 June 2023, 12:30 PM   #2
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Many ADs should have an exhibition piece you can try on so you can see in person and determine how you feel about it.

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Old 26 June 2023, 12:33 PM   #3
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It would be best to try a display model first. My wrist is 7" and the huge Submariner clasp spans the entire underside of my wrist with little room for movement.
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Old 26 June 2023, 01:03 PM   #4
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Thanks for the info. I’ll make a trip to my local AD this week.
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Old 26 June 2023, 01:09 PM   #5
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I have ~6.5" wrist and the Sub 41 fits very nicely. Looking for a photo to share. I think I have a few posts on this topic.
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Old 6 July 2023, 11:16 AM   #6
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I have ~6.5" wrist and the Sub 41 fits very nicely. Looking for a photo to share. I think I have a few posts on this topic.


I agree with your assessment. I love the 41 especially since it isn't truly 41mm.

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Old 26 June 2023, 06:14 PM   #7
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I have a 6.5 inch wrist and it works. No biggie!


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Old 26 June 2023, 08:24 PM   #8
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A 16610 Submariner would suit you fine.
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Old 26 June 2023, 08:56 PM   #9
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I have a 124060 and a 7.25 inch wrist. For me, if the watch was any bigger, it would certainly be too big!

Only you can decide, but 'on paper' it sounds like it's going to be too big.
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Old 26 June 2023, 09:03 PM   #10
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What about a 114060? It works on my 6.75” wrist, the 124060 does not
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Old 26 June 2023, 10:05 PM   #11
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I tried one on recently. 6.5” wrist. Felt large, but wearable.
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Old 26 June 2023, 11:34 PM   #12
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On my wrist (6.5), the DJ looks bigger than the sub.
So I would be tempted to say: if the DJ fits well, also the Sub should fit well.
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Old 27 June 2023, 01:48 AM   #13
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On my wrist (6.5), the DJ looks bigger than the sub.
So I would be tempted to say: if the DJ fits well, also the Sub should fit well.
What DJ do you have? Because I have a Submariner and a DJ41, and the Submariner wears bigger in every way. The Sub is bigger, thicker, and heavier. By comparison, the DJ41 feels light and dainty on my wrist, and it looks smaller too. I have 7.5" wrists, so either way, both fit great on me, but the Sub is definitely bigger in every way.
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Old 27 June 2023, 04:25 AM   #14
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What DJ do you have? Because I have a Submariner and a DJ41, and the Submariner wears bigger in every way. The Sub is bigger, thicker, and heavier. By comparison, the DJ41 feels light and dainty on my wrist, and it looks smaller too. I have 7.5" wrists, so either way, both fit great on me, but the Sub is definitely bigger in every way.
See post #1, he's referring to the DJ II, which is the bigger DJ.
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Old 27 June 2023, 08:46 AM   #15
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What DJ do you have? Because I have a Submariner and a DJ41, and the Submariner wears bigger in every way. The Sub is bigger, thicker, and heavier. By comparison, the DJ41 feels light and dainty on my wrist, and it looks smaller too. I have 7.5" wrists, so either way, both fit great on me, but the Sub is definitely bigger in every way.
Here is a pic of my DJ II on my wrist. My wrist or more flat than round. Picture makes watch look bigger than in real life, but I like the size of it on my wrist.

I did try on my friends 1993 Submariner today and it fit perfectly and not too big.
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Old 27 June 2023, 09:02 AM   #16
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Here is a pic of my DJ II on my wrist. My wrist or more flat than round. Picture makes watch look bigger than in real life, but I like the size of it on my wrist.

I did try on my friends 1993 Submariner today and it fit perfectly and not too big.
I think you will like the Sub better as the bezel reduces the size of the dial and the dial is what you see. The DJ with its narrow bezel just appears larger as the dial may be a tad wider.
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Old 27 June 2023, 10:07 AM   #17
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I think you will like the Sub better as the bezel reduces the size of the dial and the dial is what you see. The DJ with its narrow bezel just appears larger as the dial may be a tad wider.
The DJ II has a pretty big bezel, and least my smooth one seems so.
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Old 27 June 2023, 11:33 AM   #18
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Submariner 41mm 6inch wrist

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I think you will like the Sub better as the bezel reduces the size of the dial and the dial is what you see. The DJ with its narrow bezel just appears larger as the dial may be a tad wider.

The bezel on a Submariner isn’t invisible. You can still see it. It really sticks out. It might not be a part of the dial, but it still counts in terms of the total size and look of the watch. I have both. Submariner is bigger, thicker and heavier.




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Old 27 June 2023, 10:15 AM   #19
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Here is a pic of my DJ II on my wrist. My wrist or more flat than round. Picture makes watch look bigger than in real life, but I like the size of it on my wrist.

I did try on my friends 1993 Submariner today and it fit perfectly and not too big.
5 digit subs wear much smaller than ceramic ones. imo a ceramic sub on a 6 inch wrist looks ridiculous but at the end of the day it's up to you. there are just so many great watches out there for smaller wrists that i'd much rather wear personally
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Old 27 June 2023, 10:40 AM   #20
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5 digit subs wear much smaller than ceramic ones. imo a ceramic sub on a 6 inch wrist looks ridiculous but at the end of the day it's up to you. there are just so many great watches out there for smaller wrists that i'd much rather wear personally
This.

Even a 5 digit is a large watch on a 6’’ wrist.

OP, if you’re stuck on Rolex, get an Explorer 36mm. If you’re stuck on the diver aspect, get a Tudor 54.

I have a 7”ish wrist and would not buy a sub if my wrist was much smaller.
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Old 13 July 2023, 05:17 PM   #21
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I did try on my friends 1993 Submariner today and it fit perfectly and not too big.
In my opinion, you should go with a 5-digit Submariner.

The 124060 is a much larger, heavier watch. It won't look as good on your wrist as your friend's Submariner does, and more importantly, it won't be as comfortable.

Choosing the older reference is in no way a "compromise". Many people actually consider the 5-digit models to be the pinnacle of the Submariner-line.

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Old 27 June 2023, 11:44 PM   #22
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What DJ do you have? Because I have a Submariner and a DJ41, and the Submariner wears bigger in every way. The Sub is bigger, thicker, and heavier. By comparison, the DJ41 feels light and dainty on my wrist, and it looks smaller too. I have 7.5" wrists, so either way, both fit great on me, but the Sub is definitely bigger in every way.
Hi, I do not have a DJ, I tried at my AD few months ago.
It was a DJ41, white dial, fluted bezel.
Maybe it is the white dial compared to the black,
maybe it is the fact that the dial of the Sub is smaller that of the DJ41, but on my wrist that DJ41 looked bigger than the Sub.
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Old 28 June 2023, 02:01 AM   #23
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Hi, I do not have a DJ, I tried at my AD few months ago.
It was a DJ41, white dial, fluted bezel.
Maybe it is the white dial compared to the black,
maybe it is the fact that the dial of the Sub is smaller that of the DJ41, but on my wrist that DJ41 looked bigger than the Sub.

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Old 6 July 2023, 11:13 AM   #24
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Went to a AD dealer this week. I love the Bluesy! Is it a tad big, yes but I love it! I wore a Bentley Motors 44 many years ago, so this is a lot smaller.
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Old 26 June 2023, 11:37 PM   #25
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If you don't actually need the Glidelock, are an Explorer 40 or AK clasp the same width? Could always try and obtain one of those and retrofit.
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Old 26 June 2023, 11:42 PM   #26
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I think you’ll find the clasp wears large
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Old 26 June 2023, 11:43 PM   #27
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My wrist is 6.5 the 41mm fits absolutely perfect. I do have a lot of wrist surface though both top and bottom ... Best to try in person.
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Old 27 June 2023, 12:06 AM   #28
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The clasp is huge. Here's on my 7in/18cm wrist, 60mm across (TT Sub41).

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Old 27 June 2023, 01:22 AM   #29
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I too have a six inch wrist, and many large watches just look silly on me. However, the aforementioned svelte wrist is quite flat, so a large clasp is not usually an issue.

A lot depends on how you're built, round or flat.
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Old 27 June 2023, 04:03 AM   #30
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I have a 6.3" wrist, have worn many subs from the 16610 to the 126610.

IMHO, the 116610 was the sweet spot due to it being modern looking and felt like a tank. The 116610 had the boxy case, which actually wore well, but the 126610 has a slightly wider bracelet is what killed it for me.

You need to try it on, as every wrist is different.
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