Watch sizes Versus wrist sizes formula

[Suffolk_Dave]

I have an 8" / 200mm wrist. Although i have a 1978 Rolex GMT I which i have had from new back in 1982, i find it too big for my wrist. Probably as a result of having worn 31mm - 34mm vintage watches for the last few years as well as an issue G10 as my daily wearer.

I see the fashion for wearing wearing watches who's diameter is bigger that the distance across some folks wrists continues

It is of course a personal choice & there is not right answer but i wondered if there was a rule of thumb for the general consensus of watch size against wrist size ?

Several work colleagues laugh when they see me wearing my 1940's Avia or 1960 Tudor Oyster but the wear watches who's dials are visible from the International Space Station with an occupants naked eye so what do they know ?


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[Tools]

People get used to their own visuals.

Folks who always wear an oversized watch often feel that a normal size watch is small when they put one on.

I agree that most of the folks who think anything smaller than a pie-platter, and who are likely to say something, wear oversized watches which do look odd to the normal person.

[WatchTimes]

Wear what you like!

[RTG]

I wouldn’t overthink it. As long as you wear what you like, you are doing it right. Many people are far too caught up with what others think they should wear. My wrist is 7.75 and to my eye, 42mm Rolex options are the perfect size.

Bought my first Rolex long before the hype, when everything was available. Hadn’t worn a watch for 15 years prior so wasn’t used to seeing any size on my wrist.

Went to the AD thinking I would buy a GMT, left with a 42mm Explorer II. The 40mm GMT underwhelmed me completely, I knew it was not for me. Tried on the 42mm EXPII and it was perfect in every way. This was a reference I had seen online, and disliked in pictures, but on the wrist it was perfect and is still my favorite watch.

I hear the heard of 40mm sheep baaaaing “too big”. But they are all retarded if they believe I care what they think.

[Suffolk_Dave]

Originally Posted by RTG

I wouldn’t overthink it. As long as you wear what you like, you are doing it right. Many people are far too caught up with what others think they should wear. My wrist is 7.75 and to my eye, 42mm Rolex options are the perfect size.

Bought my first Rolex long before the hype, when everything was available. Hadn’t worn a watch for 15 years prior so wasn’t used to seeing any size on my wrist.

Went to the AD thinking I would buy a GMT, left with a 42mm Explorer II. The 40mm GMT underwhelmed me completely, I knew it was not for me. Tried on the 42mm EXPII and it was perfect in every way. This was a reference I had seen online, and disliked in pictures, but on the wrist it was perfect and is still my favorite watch.

I hear the heard of 40mm sheep baaaaing “too big”. But they are all retarded if they believe I care what they think.

You were an unusual fella if you bought your first Rolex that far back yet hadn't worn a watch for 15 years prior to that. Everyone wore a watch. My dd bought me my first watch when i was 6. It was a kids Timex diver type. Then he bought me a Sekonda when i was 12. Then bought my Rolex for my 18th.
To my dinner plate watch wearing, big EV (on payments..) owning younger colleagues who laugh at my old Fiat 500 & "small" watches, i say "a big man doesn't need big watches & big cars"
I like the simple tool watches these days. Ones that fit under my shirt cuffs. With 8" wrists, i lack the space between skin & cuff to comfortably wear a bigger watch anyways.


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[Suffolk_Dave]

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

Wear what you like!

Oh i do !!


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[Suffolk_Dave]

Originally Posted by Tools

People get used to their own visuals.

Folks who always wear an oversized watch often feel that a normal size watch is small when they put one on.

I agree that most of the folks who think anything smaller than a pie-platter, and who are likely to say something, wear oversized watches which do look odd to the normal person.

Absolutely
I think big watches are like loud Harley motorbikes: the scream of someone desperate for attention. Even if the attention is the exact opposite of approval.


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[Michael1968]

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

Wear what you like!

This

[Suffolk_Dave]

Originally Posted by Michael1968

This

Absolutely, and i do.
Interestingly though, this forum is full of people looking for approval


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[Andad]

Originally Posted by Suffolk_Dave

I have an 8" / 200mm wrist. Although i have a 1978 Rolex GMT I which i have had from new back in 1982, i find it too big for my wrist. Probably as a result of having worn 31mm - 34mm vintage watches for the last few years as well as an issue G10 as my daily wearer.

I see the fashion for wearing wearing watches who's diameter is bigger that the distance across some folks wrists continues

It is of course a personal choice & there is not right answer but i wondered if there was a rule of thumb for the general consensus of watch size against wrist size ?

Several work colleagues laugh when they see me wearing my 1940's Avia or 1960 Tudor Oyster but the wear watches who's dials are visible from the International Space Station with an occupants naked eye so what do they know ?


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Pix required.

[Dan Pierce]

Everyone should have their own comfort zone for the proper size, regardless of what others wear. At 6'4" w/ very larger hands, I prefer 42 to 44mm [1st pic], but no less than 40mm [2nd pic] on my 7.25" wrist. Another factor to consider is that some wear smaller or larger than their measurements would indicate.
dP

[1William]

I try to wear my clothing and accessories in proportion to my size. I have a 7.5-7.75 inch wrist and typically go between 40mm-47mm watch. No to big nor too small for me. In the end, it is about what you want and are comfortable with.

[RTG]

Originally Posted by Suffolk_Dave

You were an unusual fella if you bought your first Rolex that far back yet hadn't worn a watch for 15 years prior to that. Everyone wore a watch. My dd bought me my first watch when i was 6. It was a kids Timex diver type. Then he bought me a Sekonda when i was 12. Then bought my Rolex for my 18th.
To my dinner plate watch wearing, big EV (on payments..) owning younger colleagues who laugh at my old Fiat 500 & "small" watches, i say "a big man doesn't need big watches & big cars"
I like the simple tool watches these days. Ones that fit under my shirt cuffs. With 8" wrists, i lack the space between skin & cuff to comfortably wear a bigger watch anyways.


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I also had a timex diver when I was a teenager. Loved that watch. Next watch was my first automatic, a citizen diver, which was crap. After a long break, it was Rolex.

By the time I could afford a nice watch, I had also started carrying a cell phone, often two cell phones. Stopped wearing a watch to lighten the load as the phones kept time also. Later in life I had come to hate cell phones. Often don’t carry one anymore but still want to be home in time for dinner…. That rekindled my love of watches, which quickly began a huge hobby.

Like you, I don’t run with the herd and wear what I like. Ironically, just bought my first giant watch (50mm ), it was too fun to pass up. I know it’s ridiculous but makes me smile constantly. It’s the world’s deepest dive watch, and I don’t even dive. If that Timex diver could see me now….

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

w/ very larger hands …
dP

All the better to play bass with

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

Wear what you like!

^^^ this.

Plus some timepieces 'demand' to be 'large' while others seem best visually being 'smaller' or 'normal' sized imho.

[soldes]

Totally agree with wearing what you like, and the piece that puts a smile on your face; However, one has to find their own sweet spot/comfort zone. For me, and my 7.2-inch wrist, after years of trial and error; my perfect fit is 41mm diameter. A small deviation to 39 to 42 mms also works just fine; but at the end, is up to you and what makes you happy!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by brandrea

All the better to play bass with

It doesn't add talent but does add to ease of operation.
dP

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by Suffolk_Dave

I have an 8" / 200mm wrist. Although i have a 1978 Rolex GMT I which i have had from new back in 1982, i find it too big for my wrist. Probably as a result of having worn 31mm - 34mm vintage watches for the last few years as well as an issue G10 as my daily wearer.

I see the fashion for wearing wearing watches who's diameter is bigger that the distance across some folks wrists continues

It is of course a personal choice & there is not right answer but i wondered if there was a rule of thumb for the general consensus of watch size against wrist size ?

Several work colleagues laugh when they see me wearing my 1940's Avia or 1960 Tudor Oyster but the wear watches who's dials are visible from the International Space Station with an occupants naked eye so what do they know ?


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Use wrist(mm) divided by 4.3 as a starting point, then factor in lug to lug measurement and preferred look/style.

[Blansky]

So much angst about nothing.

Some watches wear bigger and some smaller than others. Some older people prefer 36-38 and some younger prefer 42-44 and beyond.

But the bottom line is, nobody cares about your watch size. Or even your watch, for that matter.

[Suffolk_Dave]

Originally Posted by Blansky

So much angst about nothing.

Some watches wear bigger and some smaller than others. Some older people prefer 36-38 and some younger prefer 42-44 and beyond.

But the bottom line is, nobody cares about your watch size. Or even your watch, for that matter.

"Angst" ? Where ?
I was just asking if there was a generic popular view on proportions & we all agree we do what we want
As someone with big wrist but who wears a 31mm Avia & 34mm vintage tudors & no longer wear my GMT because my personal tastes have changed after 40 years, i obviously do my own thing.
As an engineer i was just exploring how far adrift from the average watch wearer i now sit.
Personally i have enjoyed the different perspectives, especially the view that some watches "scream to be worn big" and that some folks sometimes wear a watch for shitz & giggles.
No angst. Not looking to conform. Just interested in what other multiple-watch owners think.
If we all liked the same watch or wore to the same wrist/watch face ratio, what a boring world it would be


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[Suffolk_Dave]

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[Suffolk_Dave]

Originally Posted by Blansky

So much angst about nothing.

Some watches wear bigger and some smaller than others. Some older people prefer 36-38 and some younger prefer 42-44 and beyond.

But the bottom line is, nobody cares about your watch size. Or even your watch, for that matter.

I guess you are saying that in your opinion, there are proportions as you say some watches wear bigger & smaller than others
I don't think you can speak for everybody BTW.
A lot of folk post picks of their watches on & off their wrists. That people comment means that at some level of interest/care.
Based on your bottom line, i might have asked why are you on this forum ? If i could be bothered, i'd look at some of your posts to see if i could work it out - but i don't care & nor does anyone else according to your logic.


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[Blansky]

Originally Posted by Suffolk_Dave

I guess you are saying that in your opinion, there are proportions as you say some watches wear bigger & smaller than others
I don't think you can speak for everybody BTW.
A lot of folk post picks of their watches on & off their wrists. That people comment means that at some level of interest/care.
Based on your bottom line, i might have asked why are you on this forum ? If i could be bothered, i'd look at some of your posts to see if i could work it out - but i don't care & nor does anyone else according to your logic.


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I think you misunderstood my post. When I said nobody cares about YOUR watch size etc.....I meant nobody cares about OUR watch sizes or OUR watches.

Through the years on this forum people seem to prefer 38 to about 42 with 44 being a bit of an outlier. Not a great number of Paneristi's here. Although the large 44 Subs or Seadwellers have a mixed review due often to weight and size.

Dial size can also affect the look of a watch and make it appear bigger. The actual dial size on my 40mm Sea Dweller is about 28mm.

But like I said, all this stuff is really just navel gazing because most people who aren't WIS's don't see or care about our watches at all.

Besides the size choices are really just fashion sizes. Almost nobody needs to wear a watch for timekeeping. Since Bond wore a dive watch with a Tux, it gave men permission to wear large watches that hung over the sleeve of a suit and dress shirt.. Then that became a thing. It has nothing to do with proportion or necessity but merely fashion. So now anything goes. Large or small, it's all just personal preference.

[shafran]

i have a 7 in wrist and find I only like 41-42m. I have had bigger and smaller and they never last in my collection.