Tried on submariner.....seemed small...buy anyways or consider others?

[Etschell]

Panerai is your best option.

[T. Ferguson]

Even though it seems everyone has one, the Sub isn't for everyone.

I'm in the camp with the guys that say don't get it if you are not 100% sure. Not at these price points.

Look at the DSSD, bigger and beefier. It may suit you better.

[Psmith]

It's an expensive luxury purchase, so you need to be sure. Take a look at the DSSD and Exp II. Perhaps the YMII as well.

[Lpugliese]

agree

Originally Posted by seand442

If you are having second thoughts, don't buy it. Maybe try the SDDS, it is a bit larger and might feel better. Another possibility could be the Exp2. That is also bigger than the sub.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by big d 51

My normal weekend wear is a Tag Grand Carrera, which is 42.5mm. I am looking to purchase my first Rolex, which I think the submariner is the best for for me. However, I was a bit bummed out today when I tried it on. I used to powerlift/bodybuild; therefore, my arms and overall body is a bit larger than most.

Is this something I need to purchase, and I will learn to adapt to? Is there another Rolex brand that I should consider?

If you have been wearing over-size watches then anything less that you try on will look "small" to you. It is in the mind, not how anybody else sees you.

Just because you think that you are big doesn't mean that you need a pie pan sized watch on your watch to match..

[landroverking]

I agree with what others have said. If are drawn to oversized watches go ExpII or Deepsea.

[crfsocal]

It looks like the Exp2 216570 might be a good option...

Now if you are really locked on the Sub, the 40mm will look good also, you'll get used to it.

[Bernie.H.]

Originally Posted by Mr. K

If you are going to spend the money for a watch, only buy what you like.

If it feels small to you, then it always will and you will regret buying it.

There are so many other larger watches out there, good respectable brands for people who are larger. I suggest you go that route. Rolex is not for everyone. That is not bad, just he way it is.

Good post.

[big d 51]

I am overwhelmed with all the post. Thank you to all.

I will try on a few others next weekend, especially the DSSD.

As some has mention, maybe it's a adjustment that I will need to make. I wear a g-shock as a daily wear and tag on the weekends - both larger and tag heavier than the submariner. I did wear the tag all day when I tried on the submariner. This may have skewed my experience.

Thanks again. I will update next weekend.


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[antbkny]

Bring a woman you trust with you when you go try on again. She'll tell you.

[DCgator]

As others have suggested, do not/not settle. Also suggested, do not wear a watch on the day you go to the store. I think one of these - EXPII/42, YMII, DSSD - would suit you best. And yes it is a rather huge investment so better be 100% sure you buy the one you like best.

Happy hunting, big D!

[VegasSMG]

I'm a large man and require 14 links on my TT Submariner. It looks small on my wrist and always has. I purchased a new 42mm polar Explorer II several months ago, and the size looks perfect.

[shakin_jake]

here's my 2 cents...

I bought an 114060 a few months back. No regrets. That said, on my 7.5"-7.75" wrist, the sub does look a tad small in my mind but I have two other non Rolex watches each of which has a 42mm dial. I'll even go further and say the other two are easier to read (tell what time it is), but then my 59 year old eyes used to focus better

As others here have suggested, you may want to try on a larger sized Rolex, and if you want a diver...that's a pretty easy choice

[Rolex fan 61]

Explorer 2 in black????

[AK797]

Originally Posted by big d 51

I am overwhelmed with all the post. Thank you to all.

I will try on a few others next weekend, especially the DSSD.

As some has mention, maybe it's a adjustment that I will need to make. I wear a g-shock as a daily wear and tag on the weekends - both larger and tag heavier than the submariner. I did wear the tag all day when I tried on the submariner. This may have skewed my experience.

Thanks again. I will update next weekend.


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Best not wear a larger watch for a day or two before you try on the Subc. Maybe also even try on a smaller DJ or Exp first then the subc. That will tell you a lot about whether the sub is really too small or just relatively so, if the latter then you should be able to adapt.

[fozzie bear]

I actually like some variety in the size of my watches. I currently daily wear a 45.5 mm Omega Planet Ocean 8500, but am looking at a GMT IIc as a smaller, slightly dressier sports watch. Trying it on feels very light and small at first, but after a couple days of wearing another watch before trying on the GMT, it didn't feel so small. It's all relative, as others have said. But first and foremost make sure you love it :)

[donq]

Try looking at yourself in a full size mirror. Just looking down at your wrist can be kind of misleading. You will always be swayed by what you are used to seeing. I have watches from 36mm to 42mm and that's just how it works. They all look fine but the brief adjustment period when you change is always noticeable.

[JSI]

Originally Posted by nick c

X2 47 mm is cool

If you've got the wrists for it, nothing looks worse than a tiny wrist trying to pull off a 47mm Pam.

[inzite]

Originally Posted by JSI

If you've got the wrists for it, nothing looks worse than a tiny wrist trying to pull off a 47mm Pam.

just like some guys here swear that 36mm looks mad sexy on 8.5+ inch wrists!