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JonOnTime · 22 July 2020, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranger67

A Sub was my first choice but after joining TRF the consensus was that would be too small so started looking for an SD43 or DSSD but after trying on the Bluesy i couldn't see any issue with a 40mm, maybe i have a thicker rather than flatter wrist.

honestly I see too many people on this forum with the big watch mentality, when they dont even have the wrist for it. I like a classic look better. Watches are trending to more reasonable sizes now which is good.

Still like the 42-44mm option for us big folk, but not for slim wristed. Then it just looks like some kid wearing daddys watch.

Vinnee · 22 July 2020, 09:08 AM

It looks tiny, but it's a beautiful watch.

Mr. Superlative · 22 July 2020, 01:37 PM

I also wear an Explorer II (white dial) but on a 6.75” wrist, and I think it looks great!
Some pics here https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=655436&page=2

I do think the watch appears a little small on your wrist, but who cares?! If you like it, rock it. :-)

JonOnTime · 22 July 2020, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Superlative

I also wear an Explorer II (white dial) but on a 6.75” wrist, and I think it looks great!
Some pics here https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=655436&page=2

I do think the watch appears a little small on your wrist, but who cares?! If you like it, rock it. :-)

See i think it looks big on yours

guess we all have different ideas of fit

Ranger67 · 23 July 2020, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JonOnTime

honestly I see too many people on this forum with the big watch mentality, when they dont even have the wrist for it. I like a classic look better. Watches are trending to more reasonable sizes now which is good.

Still like the 42-44mm option for us big folk, but not for slim wristed. Then it just looks like some kid wearing daddys watch.

Although I have got the Bluesy another AD has me down for a DSSD, if it comes up I will have a look, if it floats my boat I will try to obtain as I have 2 boys/men already arguing who gets the Bluesy, nice to feel wanted.

904VT · 24 July 2020, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JonOnTime

See i think it looks big on yours

guess we all have different ideas of fit

Gosh, I just don't understand the focus on watches having to be oversized. Your Exp2 fits great. Quite honestly, the other pics look a little big. If collectors such as Ric Flair can wear a 36mm Day Date, I'm pretty sure you can wear a 42mm just fine

JonOnTime · 24 July 2020, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 904VT

Gosh, I just don't understand the focus on watches having to be oversized. Your Exp2 fits great. Quite honestly, the other pics look a little big. If collectors such as Ric Flair can wear a 36mm Day Date, I'm pretty sure you can wear a 42mm just fine

Yep couldn't agree more, and well said. Cheers

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djyolky · 24 July 2020, 01:03 AM

Brothers, you need a 47mm Panerai. That might fit you.

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pbubsy · 24 July 2020, 02:22 AM

I know a lot of people think the DSSD is too thick but for me, I think it looks just perfect. Here's mine, side profile on my 8" wrist. All links, no adjustment.

pbubsy · 24 July 2020, 02:26 AM

Here's a Sub

pbubsy · 24 July 2020, 02:35 AM

And a 47mm Panerai 372 just to show that "big" watches are relative. A Sub is big in the orient. Not so in Iceland.

pbubsy · 24 July 2020, 02:40 AM

Still have a place for my Explorer though!

djyolky · 24 July 2020, 02:49 AM

Fantastic watches! That DeepSea looks proper on you as does that Panerai. Do they make a 50 mm Panerai? You could rock that too.

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pbubsy · 24 July 2020, 03:16 AM

Thank you. Panerai makes the Egiziano! That's 60mm I believe. Honestly, I'd wear it. More for the novelty though. The biggest watch I wear is a IWC BP. It's 1mm smaller than the Panerai but wears larger and has longer oal. The long lugs don't mix as well with my round wrist but it looks proportionate in relation to the rest of me. My smallest is 36mm so I have the whole size spectrum covered. I don't get the whole big watch vs small watch mentality. I wear them all.

JonOnTime · 24 July 2020, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pbubsy

Still have a place for my Explorer though!

Nice dig the ExpI here, looks great

JonOnTime · 24 July 2020, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by djyolky

Brothers, you need a 47mm Panerai. That might fit you.

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Baby wrist has entered the chat

173rdabn · 24 July 2020, 03:28 AM

super good look.

Roddypeepa · 24 July 2020, 03:37 AM

Good lord you are a big lad!

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djyolky · 24 July 2020, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JonOnTime

Baby wrist has entered the chat

Compared to your wrist, certainly.

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Jim P · 24 July 2020, 03:44 AM

The 42mm Explorer looks great on you, but I would not go with any watch smaller than that.

JonOnTime · 24 July 2020, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim P

The 42mm Explorer looks great on you, but I would not go with any watch smaller than that.

yeah for sports I'd agree. Dress watch at 40 mil works well

franktehtank · 24 July 2020, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pbubsy

And a 47mm Panerai 372 just to show that "big" watches are relative. A Sub is big in the orient. Not so in Iceland.

From Iceland? Are you "The Mountain"?

pbubsy · 24 July 2020, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by franktehtank

From Iceland? Are you "The Mountain"?

Haha, no, just giving an example. I'm from big people though. Pacific Islander. I'm only 6'1 but I'm pretty stout. People seeing me from a distance for the first time think I'm a stumpy built 5'0

22 July 2020, 09:08 AM	#32
Vinnee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: America Posts: 290	It looks tiny, but it's a beautiful watch.

22 July 2020, 01:37 PM	#33
Mr. Superlative "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Me Now Posts: 854	I also wear an Explorer II (white dial) but on a 6.75” wrist, and I think it looks great! Some pics here https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=655436&page=2 I do think the watch appears a little small on your wrist, but who cares?! If you like it, rock it. :-)

24 July 2020, 01:03 AM	#38
djyolky Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 1,411	Brothers, you need a 47mm Panerai. That might fit you. Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

24 July 2020, 02:49 AM	#43
djyolky Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 1,411	Fantastic watches! That DeepSea looks proper on you as does that Panerai. Do they make a 50 mm Panerai? You could rock that too. Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

24 July 2020, 03:28 AM	#47
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,418	super good look.

24 July 2020, 03:37 AM	#48
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMP mast Posts: 1,683	Good lord you are a big lad! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 July 2020, 03:44 AM	#50
Jim P "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Jim Location: Long Island, NY Watch: Sub,Exp1&2,YM,Milg Posts: 429	The 42mm Explorer looks great on you, but I would not go with any watch smaller than that.

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