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brkanand · 14 November 2012, 12:28 PM

No. They fit men very well.

Tudor66 · 14 November 2012, 02:56 PM

36 - 38 is the right size for me, but submariners only come in the 39-40mm range, so that is what I wear today.

Perhaps when I turn 50 I will pickup a newer tuxedo dial stainless steel Datejust and be done with submariners for a while...

threemonkeys · 14 November 2012, 04:14 PM

34 Air King is my ideal size. I'm not particularly interested in anyone's trendy watch flavor of the month. Bigger ain't better for me.

Psmith · 14 November 2012, 04:39 PM

I think the 'rule book' has long since been discarded...

I know ladies who wear 42 mm watches and gents who wear 34 mm

It's simply personal preference, based on a number/combination of factors

bde · 30 January 2013, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

I think the 'rule book' has long since been discarded...

I know ladies who wear 42 mm watches and gents who wear 34 mm

It's simply personal preference, based on a number/combination of factors

+1 couldn't have said it better myself.

woodsworth · 14 November 2012, 04:43 PM

It all depends on your wrist size and your style.

AH0RSEY · 14 November 2012, 06:08 PM

Not sure this looks too small at 36mm

MMMMM3 · 14 November 2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AH0RSEY

Not sure this looks too small at 36mm

Looks great!

speedo · 16 November 2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AH0RSEY

Not sure this looks too small at 36mm

what a beautiful combo! and i normally prefer jubilee-fluted bezel combos. congrats!

TSW · 15 November 2012, 05:56 AM

Smaller then 36mm either for women or the chinese market.

Mickey® · 15 November 2012, 12:37 PM

duPlIcATE

Mickey® · 15 November 2012, 12:38 PM

What size is your wrist?
Wear a watch that fits!

Rags · 15 November 2012, 12:54 PM

For me 36mm to 42mm is my limit. These humongous size watches are a fad. Eventually they will fade away.

FeelingTheBlues · 15 November 2012, 12:57 PM

That's funny, 38mm is actually the size of my biggest watch!

I have absolutely nothing to worry about and am not complexed by the size of my watches. In fact, below is my smallest timepiece: 28,5mm and I love to wear it!

EDIT: I've also just bought a 31,8mm watch but, alas, can't post pictures of it due to an internet problem...

You do get my point though!

MMMMM3 · 15 November 2012, 03:36 PM

"The acceptable range for most male wrists is 36 to 40 millimeters, and there’s no excuse for buying larger unless you’re a sumo wrestler."

http://au.askmen.com/fashion/mens-wa...#ixzz2CGb5OrtQ

demarcom · 16 November 2012, 08:36 AM

I would personally look at40-43mm anything bigger is too big and I sold all my less than 40mm watches. It also depends on the bezel... something with a large bezel and small dial can look too tiny. As opposed to a small bezel and large face looking just fine. I agree it's all about personal Prof. And buy what you like.

wokafu · 16 November 2012, 05:41 PM

I use to think differently until i tried the exp1 36mm...now I cant turn back wearing a 40mm without feeling weird

Maxtor · 17 November 2012, 09:20 AM

For me 39-42 is perfect.

That said, I still wear my Exp1 at 36 and love it... most comfortable watch of all.

vintagewaferthin · 30 January 2013, 10:56 AM

I love smaller watches. All of my watches( exept my beater armitron and g shock) are under 36mm. To me Invicta is ridiculous with their huge watches. I would eat my own shoe before I'd ever buy an Invicta.

DAD · 3 February 2013, 06:06 AM

A 36mm doesn't seem small at all to me, unless I put it on right after a 40+.

sierra11b · 3 February 2013, 03:47 PM

</=38mm a Women's watch? No.

Have manufacturers been marketing them as such? Some have

Should that stop you from buy them? No.

aboen · 3 February 2013, 04:17 PM

I say wear what you like. I just happen to prefer 40 - 44mm watches but would wear larger or smaller watches if I like them. I could care less about the rules or opinions set by the conservative or extravagant folks.

HL65 · 3 February 2013, 08:33 PM

36mm-40mm most of the time with a few larger ones with certain brands. My most comfortable watches are my 36-37mm though. As for watches below 38mm being for women -- then I guess I am in touch with my feminine side as Patek 3970P is 37mm, Rolex vintage Daytona PN is 37mm, and DDI is 36m.

DreambreaX · 3 February 2013, 09:09 PM

yes

DreambreaX · 3 February 2013, 09:09 PM

nowdays women wear PAM 44MM

George Ab · 6 February 2013, 05:32 PM

The dial size wears large (groan) on how big the watch wears. If you have a dive bezel resulting in a small dial size then 36mm does look small. But if it is all dial like a DJ it wears large.

JP Chestnut · 6 February 2013, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

The dial size wears large (groan) on how big the watch wears. If you have a dive bezel resulting in a small dial size then 36mm does look small. But if it is all dial like a DJ it wears large.

It's true. My 40MM Rolex GMT2 looks very small compared to my 38MM IWC Mark XV. It's all due to the dial size.

14 November 2012, 02:56 PM	#2
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	36 - 38 is the right size for me, but submariners only come in the 39-40mm range, so that is what I wear today. Perhaps when I turn 50 I will pickup a newer tuxedo dial stainless steel Datejust and be done with submariners for a while... __________________ -NAWCC Member

14 November 2012, 04:39 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I think the 'rule book' has long since been discarded... I know ladies who wear 42 mm watches and gents who wear 34 mm It's simply personal preference, based on a number/combination of factors __________________

14 November 2012, 06:08 PM	#7
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	Not sure this looks too small at 36mm __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

15 November 2012, 05:56 AM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Smaller then 36mm either for women or the chinese market. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

15 November 2012, 12:54 PM	#13
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	For me 36mm to 42mm is my limit. These humongous size watches are a fad. Eventually they will fade away. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

14 November 2012, 12:28 PM	#1
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	No. They fit men very well.

14 November 2012, 04:14 PM	#3
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	34 Air King is my ideal size. I'm not particularly interested in anyone's trendy watch flavor of the month. Bigger ain't better for me.

14 November 2012, 04:43 PM	#6
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	It all depends on your wrist size and your style.

15 November 2012, 12:37 PM	#11
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	duPlIcATE

15 November 2012, 12:38 PM	#12
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	What size is your wrist? Wear a watch that fits!

15 November 2012, 12:57 PM	#14
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	That's funny, 38mm is actually the size of my biggest watch! I have absolutely nothing to worry about and am not complexed by the size of my watches. In fact, below is my smallest timepiece: 28,5mm and I love to wear it! EDIT: I've also just bought a 31,8mm watch but, alas, can't post pictures of it due to an internet problem... You do get my point though! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

15 November 2012, 03:36 PM	#15
MMMMM3 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 42	"The acceptable range for most male wrists is 36 to 40 millimeters, and there’s no excuse for buying larger unless you’re a sumo wrestler." http://au.askmen.com/fashion/mens-wa...#ixzz2CGb5OrtQ

16 November 2012, 08:36 AM	#16
demarcom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Mike D Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Panerai Posts: 41	I would personally look at40-43mm anything bigger is too big and I sold all my less than 40mm watches. It also depends on the bezel... something with a large bezel and small dial can look too tiny. As opposed to a small bezel and large face looking just fine. I agree it's all about personal Prof. And buy what you like.

16 November 2012, 05:41 PM	#17
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	I use to think differently until i tried the exp1 36mm...now I cant turn back wearing a 40mm without feeling weird __________________ 14060M SM300 PAM000 Poljot-BAIKAL G Shock

17 November 2012, 09:20 AM	#18
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	For me 39-42 is perfect. That said, I still wear my Exp1 at 36 and love it... most comfortable watch of all.

30 January 2013, 10:56 AM	#19
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	I love smaller watches. All of my watches( exept my beater armitron and g shock) are under 36mm. To me Invicta is ridiculous with their huge watches. I would eat my own shoe before I'd ever buy an Invicta.

3 February 2013, 06:06 AM	#20
DAD "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA Posts: 44	A 36mm doesn't seem small at all to me, unless I put it on right after a 40+.

3 February 2013, 03:47 PM	#21
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	</=38mm a Women's watch? No. Have manufacturers been marketing them as such? Some have Should that stop you from buy them? No.

3 February 2013, 04:17 PM	#22
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	I say wear what you like. I just happen to prefer 40 - 44mm watches but would wear larger or smaller watches if I like them. I could care less about the rules or opinions set by the conservative or extravagant folks.

3 February 2013, 08:33 PM	#23
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	36mm-40mm most of the time with a few larger ones with certain brands. My most comfortable watches are my 36-37mm though. As for watches below 38mm being for women -- then I guess I am in touch with my feminine side as Patek 3970P is 37mm, Rolex vintage Daytona PN is 37mm, and DDI is 36m. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 February 2013, 09:09 PM	#24
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	yes

6 February 2013, 05:32 PM	#26
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	The dial size wears large (groan) on how big the watch wears. If you have a dive bezel resulting in a small dial size then 36mm does look small. But if it is all dial like a DJ it wears large. __________________

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