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Afroman787 · 30 July 2023, 10:09 PM

Hey guys looking at buying a 1921 but am debating the 36.5mm vs the 40mm. The 40mm seems quite big on my 6.76 inch wrist. Was wondering if anyone knew the actual dial size of the 36.5 and 40mm

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jjnd08 · 31 July 2023, 11:26 AM

Not sure on the dial size, but I have a wrist that's slightly over 6.5 inches, and I finally got to try on both side by side while visiting Chicago. The 36.5mm was definitely the right size for that watch.

rapide66 · 31 July 2023, 04:29 PM

The 36.5mm version seems to be gaining popularity vs. the 40mm version but I always felt the 40mm fit better on me despite my relatively small 6.75" wrist.

While the dial on the 1921 is quite large for its case size, the lugs are tiny.

RaZCaL · 1 August 2023, 02:34 AM

Stunning watch! I tried on the 40mm and felt it fit better on my almost 7” wrist than the 36.5. I like bigger watches though. Whatever you decide, post some photos!

nickorette · 1 August 2023, 08:59 AM

I feel like for vintage inspired pieces the smaller size wears better. Same movement too between the two

Mach · 1 August 2023, 10:41 PM

I'll start off by stating that I'm a huge fan of vintage-inspired pieces. As a result, I would prefer the 36.5mm edition, which is still larger than the original.

I've had the opportunity to see both sizes in the flesh. Unfortunately, these occurred at different boutiques (Chicago and NYC) and I couldn't do a side-by-side comparison. For reference, my wrist size is approximately 17cm.

- 36.5mm:

- 40mm:

yoast · 2 August 2023, 06:01 PM

Is there a reason the 60 sec counter doesnt line up with the 12 hour marker? Can't unsee it.

ts3 · 2 August 2023, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoast

Is there a reason the 60 sec counter doesnt line up with the 12 hour marker? Can't unsee it.

Design choice to further underline the unusual orientation of the dial itself? Not sure if I like that choice or not...

somevaliddata · 4 August 2023, 12:11 AM

I have 17.5cm wrist and struggling with this decision as well. Going to nearest boutique this weekend to see how it looks. I'm afraid the 40mm may be too bulky even though I can pull off 42mm watches.

nickorette · 4 August 2023, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoast

Is there a reason the 60 sec counter doesnt line up with the 12 hour marker? Can't unsee it.

The original also had the small seconds at 6 o'clock instead of 3

yoast · 4 August 2023, 07:37 PM

This is how the regular production 1921 should be done IMHO.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...e-they-used-to

Afroman787 · 10 August 2023, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by somevaliddata

I have 17.5cm wrist and struggling with this decision as well. Going to nearest boutique this weekend to see how it looks. I'm afraid the 40mm may be too bulky even though I can pull off 42mm watches.

What did you end up deciding?

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Justindo · 21 October 2023, 01:21 PM

Late to the party, but I have a 6.7" wrist and after trying on both, the 36.5mm version was easily my choice, especially considering it's a vintage based watch. I have to share it with my wife, although it's a little too big for her wrist. While I think this watch is overpriced compared to the Traditionnelle with the same movement, it is a beautiful piece that will never leave my (our) collection.

30 July 2023, 10:09 PM	#1
Afroman787 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: United States Posts: 72	Vacheron 1921 dial size Hey guys looking at buying a 1921 but am debating the 36.5mm vs the 40mm. The 40mm seems quite big on my 6.76 inch wrist. Was wondering if anyone knew the actual dial size of the 36.5 and 40mm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 July 2023, 11:26 AM	#2
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Not sure on the dial size, but I have a wrist that's slightly over 6.5 inches, and I finally got to try on both side by side while visiting Chicago. The 36.5mm was definitely the right size for that watch. __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

31 July 2023, 04:29 PM	#3
rapide66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: APAC Posts: 90	The 36.5mm version seems to be gaining popularity vs. the 40mm version but I always felt the 40mm fit better on me despite my relatively small 6.75" wrist. While the dial on the 1921 is quite large for its case size, the lugs are tiny. __________________ AP ROC, Rolex SS BLRO, Blancpain 2585F, Cartier Galbee XL, Tudor BB925

1 August 2023, 08:59 AM	#5
nickorette 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Usa/Canada Posts: 299	I feel like for vintage inspired pieces the smaller size wears better. Same movement too between the two __________________ IWC: PRT Minute Repeater, Pilot 36, Pallweber, Vintage Pilot Tribute, Ingenieur Patek: 5098P, 5738R, 5120G, 5172G, 6119R JLC: Reverso, Duomètre, Polaris Memovox, MUTM Enamel AP: 15202ST Lange: Lange 1, Copper Blue, Richard Lange, 1815 Up/Down Rolex: 116000, 116520, 126655, 124060, 116505, 228238 Panerai: Luminor 676 Omega: Aqua Terra, SM 300, Museum N°10, 321 EW, CK 859 Cartier: Santos M, Tank LC VC: Cornes De Vache, Triple Calendrier, 222, 4300V/120R FPJ: CS LF: Classic Micro Rotor

2 August 2023, 06:01 PM	#7
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,288	Is there a reason the 60 sec counter doesnt line up with the 12 hour marker? Can't unsee it. __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

1 August 2023, 02:34 AM	#4
RaZCaL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 116500,116610,VCO Posts: 847	Stunning watch! I tried on the 40mm and felt it fit better on my almost 7” wrist than the 36.5. I like bigger watches though. Whatever you decide, post some photos!

1 August 2023, 10:41 PM	#6
Mach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Mark Location: Boston, MA Watch: AP ROO Posts: 506	I'll start off by stating that I'm a huge fan of vintage-inspired pieces. As a result, I would prefer the 36.5mm edition, which is still larger than the original. I've had the opportunity to see both sizes in the flesh. Unfortunately, these occurred at different boutiques (Chicago and NYC) and I couldn't do a side-by-side comparison. For reference, my wrist size is approximately 17cm. - 36.5mm: - 40mm:

4 August 2023, 12:11 AM	#9
somevaliddata "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: NYC Posts: 3	I have 17.5cm wrist and struggling with this decision as well. Going to nearest boutique this weekend to see how it looks. I'm afraid the 40mm may be too bulky even though I can pull off 42mm watches.

4 August 2023, 07:37 PM	#11
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,288	This is how the regular production 1921 should be done IMHO. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...e-they-used-to __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

21 October 2023, 01:21 PM	#13
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Late to the party, but I have a 6.7" wrist and after trying on both, the 36.5mm version was easily my choice, especially considering it's a vintage based watch. I have to share it with my wife, although it's a little too big for her wrist. While I think this watch is overpriced compared to the Traditionnelle with the same movement, it is a beautiful piece that will never leave my (our) collection.

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