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Old 7 October 2012, 03:08 AM   #1
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Is my hand too big for a Rolex?

I love Rolex and would to purchase a rolex miglauss but yet every time I try one on‚ I feel it is too smaller. Currently I wear a breitling super avenger which is 48mm but I feel that it is too big and not classy. Can you guys help me out?


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Old 7 October 2012, 03:25 AM   #2
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IMO, the Milgauss looks VERY good on your wrist & hand; nice piece!
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Old 7 October 2012, 03:28 AM   #3
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Looks like the perfect size! Nice one
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Old 7 October 2012, 03:29 AM   #4
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Thanks‚ but even my wife says its too small. Am I going crazy?

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Old 7 October 2012, 03:30 AM   #5
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Old 7 October 2012, 03:32 AM   #6
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I'd wear it higher on your wrist but it looks fine
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Old 7 October 2012, 03:33 AM   #7
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stop wearing the giant 48mm for a couple of weeks. The Milgauss looks good, maybe even a little on the big side for you.
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Old 7 October 2012, 03:33 AM   #8
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Of course you think it's small after wearing a 48mm...

I'd say the Milgaus is the perfect size for you.
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Old 7 October 2012, 03:34 AM   #9
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Had a similar concern myself. However, this watch looks excellently proportioned!

Perhaps your wife has ulterior motives by trying to dissuade you? :P
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Old 7 October 2012, 03:35 AM   #10
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I'd wear it higher on your wrist but it looks fine
Why should you wear a watch on his wrist?
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Old 7 October 2012, 03:55 AM   #11
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Not at all. I have small wrists and I have the GV.

IMHO anyone can pull off a 40mm watch.

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Old 7 October 2012, 03:56 AM   #12
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Of course you think it's small after wearing a 48mm...

I'd say the Milgaus is the perfect size for you.
What he said....
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Old 7 October 2012, 04:02 AM   #13
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Have you tired the DSSD?
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Old 7 October 2012, 04:05 AM   #14
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Perfect size for you! Milgauss looks great!
Just about anything is gonna feel small after wearing a Super Avenger.
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Old 7 October 2012, 04:07 AM   #15
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Yea I would have to say that it looks good. I think it's the right size for you. I think you are just too used to the larger watch. Almost like when you go to a car from driving a large suv/pickup or from a regular fit to tailored fit shirt, not what you are used to so it seems off. It's also a great choice!
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Old 7 October 2012, 04:25 AM   #16
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no - looks great
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Old 7 October 2012, 04:28 AM   #17
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Think that looks perfect
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Old 7 October 2012, 04:41 AM   #18
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I have fairly large wrists (7.75-8".) I have 3 luxury watches, a SubC 40mm,a DSSD at 44m, and an AP ROO chrono at 44mm. IMHO the AP is my favorite but the Sub is the perfect watch. 40mm is the perfect size. I won't ever buy a watch larger than the AP. I love the DSSD but IMHO just too damn thick. Stop wearing the "wrist clock" for a week or so and then try a Rolex. I bet you will love it.
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Old 7 October 2012, 04:42 AM   #19
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Looks perfect!
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Old 7 October 2012, 04:53 AM   #21
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The way it is pictured, if you are trying to wear the watch on your palm, then trying to get past those spread out fingers might be a hurdle ....

But last time I checked, most people wear a watch on their wrist and the watch looks really good on your wrist....

I am just waiting for the thread "Do you wear your ROLEX on your ankle?"
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Old 7 October 2012, 05:01 AM   #22
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Old 7 October 2012, 05:04 AM   #24
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No,perfect size.....
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Old 7 October 2012, 05:05 AM   #25
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Old 7 October 2012, 06:08 AM   #26
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No. Anything else would be too big.
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Old 7 October 2012, 06:11 AM   #27
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My breitling super avenger.


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Old 7 October 2012, 06:28 AM   #28
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They both look good, though I like the Milgauss better. Have you tried the Explorer II 42?
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stop wearing the giant 48mm for a couple of weeks. The Milgauss looks good, maybe even a little on the big side for you.
Agree
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Old 7 October 2012, 06:30 AM   #30
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My breitling super avenger.


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That is crazy huge..... Sorry!
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