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threemonkeys · 9 January 2013, 02:36 PM

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MY-WATCH · 9 January 2013, 02:43 PM

No

Marrk · 9 January 2013, 02:51 PM

^^Rolex was late to the big case party. Historically, they are slow to change, and I think they are still growing into their new identity as a purveyor of "luxe" jewelry items. Besides, you are quoting the part of my post that was in jest, Mr Oh-So-Serious.

SFrog · 9 January 2013, 03:37 PM

42 to 44 would sell big time in my opinion. Sorry larger watches aren't a fad, there is plenty of space in the watch world for both. I'd say the younger generation doesn't think of 42 to 44 as "large" but rather "normal".

polarinda · 9 January 2013, 03:55 PM

why are most rolex owners smoking cigars?

PS: 40mm=perfect for men.

Passionata · 10 January 2013, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polarinda

why are most rolex owners smoking cigars?

PS: 40mm=perfect for men.

since burning money not so elegant

Passionata · 9 January 2013, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrallen13

If we say the shirt is awesome, can we comment on it? Oh, watch looks nice too...

Than OK ;-)

Best
George

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Miamipawnsab · 10 January 2013, 02:04 AM

40 mm is good

Those bigger case watches are just trendy

DreambreaX · 21 April 2013, 07:26 PM

very small. my friends wear 44 - 47mm watch

Kingair · 21 April 2013, 07:39 PM

40 is ok

Bigger . . why not if you like it . .

My PAM 86 is 44 mm

HAGOne

MP5 · 21 April 2013, 07:40 PM

Well if they do it, so should you

alexsd · 24 June 2013, 09:39 AM

I think they need to go with a beefier model. I love the Panerai Luminor 48mm! THat will be my next purchase someday.... 40mm and under seem to Dainty for a real man..HA

anothernewphone · 24 June 2013, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexsd

I think they need to go with a beefier model. I love the Panerai Lumino 48mm! THat will be my next purchase someday.... 40mm and under seem to Dainty for a real man..HA

A beefier model? Because Rolex is struggling to sell 40mm watches...

F.Works · 21 April 2013, 08:38 PM

I think, is only a question of wrist´s size.For me too small .For long time i loved the submariner looks ,but my wrist is big and all 40mm watches looks ridiculous on me.When the Deep Sea appears ,i thought: Now ,yes is my Rolex and it became in my every day watch.

Darlinboy · 21 April 2013, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dream99

I read lots about guys saying 40mm watches being to small for them. Do you think this is the case and will Rolex eventually realise perhaps a 42-44mm Sub would be a better watch for most or would it compete with the DSSD to much for their long term stratergy ?

DSDD already fills the slot.

cop414 · 21 April 2013, 09:09 PM

I believe that not only wrist size come into play but also wrist shape. I have a 7 inch wrist that is kind of flat on the top, the 40mm suits me perfectly.

submariner123 · 21 April 2013, 10:50 PM

No. Next question.

EPS3 · 21 April 2013, 10:59 PM

Yes

Solo118 · 21 April 2013, 11:55 PM

i think the Sub (including 116610) is perfectly sized. For those who want something bigger, the DSSD is available. Keep the classic a classic size.

rolex75216 · 21 April 2013, 11:57 PM

I don't think it is too small but think it would look nice at the Explorer II size of 42 mm.

FrankNYC · 22 April 2013, 12:05 AM

Not at all. I even think the new subC is too big; I prefer the older model subs (6.5-6.75 wrist, btw)

hpowders · 22 April 2013, 12:15 AM

Absolutely perfect size!

Roller07 · 22 April 2013, 12:19 AM

Too small? Maybe for someone with 12" wrists.

RolexDivers · 22 April 2013, 01:16 AM

The sub has been perfect for the last 50 plus years ... so what happened suddenly? People suddenly started growing their wrists?
I was into the bigger is better fad and then realized that SUB and Seadwellers are just beautifully and perfectly made.... they might not get the same attention as a monsterous Invicta but quality wise, fit wise, looks wise, they are unbeatable .and set the bar...

hpowders · 22 April 2013, 01:17 AM

Going into Costco a few days ago, one guy was fixated on my left wrist. Perfect size, I guess.

codecow · 22 April 2013, 01:20 AM

Personally I think it looks good as-is, however my wrists are not huge. There is always the DSSD if you want a much bigger watch in a similar style.

luv2fly · 22 April 2013, 01:20 AM

IMHO they got the sub just right as it is up to now. Make it a lot bigger and it'll just look like a huge "fashion" watch you can get anywhere....

RolexDivers · 22 April 2013, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luv2fly

IMHO they got the sub just right as it is up to now. Make it a lot bigger and it'll just look like a huge "fashion" watch you can get anywhere....

Well said!

mrbill2mrbill2 · 22 April 2013, 01:25 AM

For the Sub I think 40 mm is just right.

I have a 44 mm Steelfish and a 46.5 mm Zenith. They all wear differently. The 44mm Steelfish and the 46.5 mm Zenith do no feal "large". But, I think a 44 mm Sub would. They are different watches and cannot be compared by size.

Bernie.H. · 22 April 2013, 01:32 AM

Personally I think 40mm is generally too small for a mans sports watch and it appears that most manufacturers feel the same way. Even Rolex are recognizing this.

21 April 2013, 09:09 PM	#16
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,256	I believe that not only wrist size come into play but also wrist shape. I have a 7 inch wrist that is kind of flat on the top, the 40mm suits me perfectly. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

22 April 2013, 01:25 AM	#29
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	For the Sub I think 40 mm is just right. I have a 44 mm Steelfish and a 46.5 mm Zenith. They all wear differently. The 44mm Steelfish and the 46.5 mm Zenith do no feal "large". But, I think a 44 mm Sub would. They are different watches and cannot be compared by size. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

9 January 2013, 02:36 PM	#1
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	17

9 January 2013, 02:43 PM	#2
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	No

9 January 2013, 02:51 PM	#3
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	^^Rolex was late to the big case party. Historically, they are slow to change, and I think they are still growing into their new identity as a purveyor of "luxe" jewelry items. Besides, you are quoting the part of my post that was in jest, Mr Oh-So-Serious.

9 January 2013, 03:37 PM	#4
SFrog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: EXP II 42MM BLACK Posts: 6	42 to 44 would sell big time in my opinion. Sorry larger watches aren't a fad, there is plenty of space in the watch world for both. I'd say the younger generation doesn't think of 42 to 44 as "large" but rather "normal".

9 January 2013, 03:55 PM	#5
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	why are most rolex owners smoking cigars? PS: 40mm=perfect for men.

10 January 2013, 02:04 AM	#8
Miamipawnsab "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami Watch: Lv,gmtc,ym,dayton Posts: 260	40 mm is good Those bigger case watches are just trendy

21 April 2013, 07:26 PM	#9
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	very small. my friends wear 44 - 47mm watch

21 April 2013, 07:39 PM	#10
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	40 is ok Bigger . . why not if you like it . . My PAM 86 is 44 mm HAGOne

21 April 2013, 07:40 PM	#11
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	Well if they do it, so should you

24 June 2013, 09:39 AM	#12
alexsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: san diego Watch: Datejust II 2012 Posts: 16	I think they need to go with a beefier model. I love the Panerai Luminor 48mm! THat will be my next purchase someday.... 40mm and under seem to Dainty for a real man..HA

21 April 2013, 08:38 PM	#14
F.Works "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Spain Watch: PAM 343 Posts: 102	I think, is only a question of wrist´s size.For me too small .For long time i loved the submariner looks ,but my wrist is big and all 40mm watches looks ridiculous on me.When the Deep Sea appears ,i thought: Now ,yes is my Rolex and it became in my every day watch.

21 April 2013, 10:50 PM	#17
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	No. Next question.

21 April 2013, 10:59 PM	#18
EPS3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Watch: 16600/Breit/Omega Posts: 102	Yes

21 April 2013, 11:55 PM	#19
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	i think the Sub (including 116610) is perfectly sized. For those who want something bigger, the DSSD is available. Keep the classic a classic size.

21 April 2013, 11:57 PM	#20
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	I don't think it is too small but think it would look nice at the Explorer II size of 42 mm.

22 April 2013, 12:05 AM	#21
FrankNYC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,039	Not at all. I even think the new subC is too big; I prefer the older model subs (6.5-6.75 wrist, btw)

22 April 2013, 12:15 AM	#22
hpowders "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Tampa, Fl Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 313	Absolutely perfect size!

22 April 2013, 12:19 AM	#23
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	Too small? Maybe for someone with 12" wrists.

22 April 2013, 01:16 AM	#24
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	The sub has been perfect for the last 50 plus years ... so what happened suddenly? People suddenly started growing their wrists? I was into the bigger is better fad and then realized that SUB and Seadwellers are just beautifully and perfectly made.... they might not get the same attention as a monsterous Invicta but quality wise, fit wise, looks wise, they are unbeatable .and set the bar...

22 April 2013, 01:17 AM	#25
hpowders "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Tampa, Fl Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 313	Going into Costco a few days ago, one guy was fixated on my left wrist. Perfect size, I guess.

22 April 2013, 01:20 AM	#26
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,196	Personally I think it looks good as-is, however my wrists are not huge. There is always the DSSD if you want a much bigger watch in a similar style.

22 April 2013, 01:20 AM	#27
luv2fly Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sphere @ 1 AU Posts: 251	IMHO they got the sub just right as it is up to now. Make it a lot bigger and it'll just look like a huge "fashion" watch you can get anywhere....

22 April 2013, 01:32 AM	#30
Bernie.H. Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: England Posts: 514	Personally I think 40mm is generally too small for a mans sports watch and it appears that most manufacturers feel the same way. Even Rolex are recognizing this.

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