Rolex Submariner on Small Wrists

[kearez]

I'm in the same position as you but with smaller wrists the sub and Gmt fit fine. Sub is fractionally larger, as the gmt has a slimmer case. I say if your worried about size go for the gmt.

[Kippers]

SD4K looks better on a small 6.5 inch flat wrist

Seriously though, the sub will be fine if I can carry off the SD4K!
I have the BLNR too and no problem there either.

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[rouxeny]

Get the Sub if you want it. I have a pretty small wrist and I've managed to convince myself that a DSSD would fit fine.

[Onikage]

There has to be a few mm of wrist visible either side. If there is lug overhang don't do it - The oversized thing isn't cool anymore. I'm surprised the salesperson informed you that it looked too big.

[giskard]

I don't think a Sub looks lost on a 6.5" wrist. Main consideration is if you find it comfortable. Glidelock makes for a brilliant fit. It's not like we're talking about a 47mm Radiomir here...

[Qinhan]

My view differs from that of the majority. I also have 6.5 inch wrists that are flat and I prefer the non-maxi cases of the pre-ceramic models because, to me, the larger cases just don't look as elegant on the wrist. I wanted to love the newer ceramic subs but, due to the larger and rather unwieldy case size, couldn't. Rolex made a big mistake in upsizing to the maxi cases, imho.

As you can see from the responses so far, this all comes down to personal preference and, in the end, only you can decide if a watch suits your wrist or not.

[Quicksilver]

A 6.5 wrist is not super small - same as mine and on the smaller side of average I would say. The Sub would look fine in my opinion, particularly if your wrists are flat. Yes, the GMT has a lower case back and would wear a little smaller but the Sub will look fine. I wear a 42 mm Explorer II and Omega Speedmaster and they look fine on my 6.5 wrist.

[HogwldFLTR]

6.5 wrist; 14060 is great but 114060 was a bit bulky. Kept the older one; traded the newer.

[AF_Rob]

I have a smaller wrist and stick to five digit references... The SD4k has a nice taper to the lugs but sits too high for my liking.

Surprisingly the new explorer 2 looks good on me, even at 42... with the flatter case it looks like a gem. Maybe also consider the YM... body lines are very similar to a five digit sports model.

[jamski]

I have smaller wrists, too, and my 14060M fits fine after I removed 1 link and flipped the bracelet (12/6-hour bracelet attachment). Still getting used to the flipped clasp, but I think it looks better having the clasp centered on my wrist.



I'll probably get a black rubber strap (either RubberB or Everest) eventually anyhow.

[Vishy26]

Ceramic submariner's clasp will be big for a 6.5 wrist I think. Salesman is spot on when he said 116710 with a smaller clasp is more the right fit for you. If you are still looking for a submariner, 16610 fits well, no problems there.

[GradyPhilpott]

I think it is up to the wearer as to whether or not a watch fits.

If it's comfortable, I think that's the main criterion.

What others think might carry some weight, but it shouldn't have more weight than that of the wearer.

[Stealerfan86]

5 digit models are more refined and fir better on smaller wrists


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[Kippers]

Hi, push ups, pull ups and dips help. Of course finger grip / tip technique is a must!

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[Lord Tomato]

Sorry guys, haven't had the opportunity to answer during the latest days.

I'm posting some pictures (excuse me for the awful quality) of me wearing the Sub below, also the GMT for comparison. Also, for those of you recomending the old aluminium bezel variant - I really prefer the new ceramic bezel over the old one.

Most of the pics got rotated somehow when uploading them, sorry for that.

[jmolsberg]

I like the sub as it a bit more understated.
Both work well with your wrist size

[douglasf13]

If it were me with that wrist size, and I wanted to buy new, I'd be looking at the 36mm DateJust.

[blackbard]

Originally Posted by japenney

Geez the sub is not a big watch. I wear dssd on 6.75 and the sub feels like a toy.

[douglasf13]

It's all a matter of perspective. I have a nearly 7" wrist, and I prefer my thinner 16570 to my 16610, and I highly prefer my 16610 to the 116610.

Even with my 7" wrist, I loved the 36mm DateJust size, which is why I'd recommend trying it.

[RedCarrot]

It really comes down to your own personal ideal on wrist:watch proportion. No one else can answer it for you.

I personally find the new Sub and GMT are not proportional (too thick and lugs too wide) to my 6.5 wrist. They fit but not tailor-fit. It's a shame because I do like the BLNR quite a bit. I opted for the YM and a Daytona to come. I will eventually get a Sub but it will be a 5 digit ref - love the Kermit. As you can see, everyone is different :)

[GFONG]

Originally Posted by Lord Tomato

Sorry guys, haven't had the opportunity to answer during the latest days.

I'm posting some pictures (excuse me for the awful quality) of me wearing the Sub below, also the GMT for comparison. Also, for those of you recomending the old aluminium bezel variant - I really prefer the new ceramic bezel over the old one.

Most of the pics got rotated somehow when uploading them, sorry for that.

It looks great.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by mbinkhalifa

Ladies wear large watches, so men can wear a 40mm Submarines even if they have a small wrist.

I personally think that's a bit different, because ladies often wear large watches like they would a large bracelet.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Lord Tomato

Sorry guys, haven't had the opportunity to answer during the latest days.

I'm posting some pictures (excuse me for the awful quality) of me wearing the Sub below, also the GMT for comparison. Also, for those of you recomending the old aluminium bezel variant - I really prefer the new ceramic bezel over the old one.

Most of the pics got rotated somehow when uploading them, sorry for that.

The sub looks great IMO

As for the size of the glidelock clasp, although the outer clasp is longer, the inner clasp blades are actually shorter on the glidelock than the easylink, which arguably makes the glidelock better for smaller wrists.

[WEST HAM ROLEX]

Originally Posted by Lord Tomato

Hi, :)

Just a quick question: Those of you with smaller wrists (my wrists are about 16.5 cm/6.5 inches, they're also flat), does the Sub ceramic fit you well? How does the clasp look on you? I'm afraid that with such small wrists the bracelet might consist more of a (huge) clasp than links, as the Glidelock clasp is larger compared to the Easylink one. Also, do you guys find it easy to slip under a shirt cuff?

The salesman at an AD told me that the Sub looked to large, hence he recommended the GMT. Although one of his colleagues told me that the Sub fit me just as well as the GMT.

The GMT & Sub at 40m will be ok,,,but maybe not - eg, Deepsea etc at 44m

[jrbar-on]

Tomato,

As stated by in previous responses this was probably a trick so that you would purchase a more expensive watch. I have 6.5" wrists and have no problem with the sub fitting properly. I have 4 links at 6 and 5.5 links at 12.

Hope this helps ...

Cheers,

Jonathan

[sco]

As long as the lugs don't hang over your wrist, you are good! Enjoy..

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by Devildog

The sub looks great IMO

As for the size of the glidelock clasp, although the outer clasp is longer, the inner clasp blades are actually shorter on the glidelock than the easylink, which arguably makes the glidelock better for smaller wrists.

Interesting!

[SearChart]

Anyone with 6.5" wrists can wear a sub.
Here's a pic of a DSSD on my 6.5" flat wrist and a sub for comparison.

[sea-dweller]

My Hulk is on my small wrist:

[locutus49]

Sub looks fine on you. I have 6" wrists and have worn a sub for years. Now rock a Daytona, but not for size but rather prefer the dial.