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Old 20 July 2021, 04:32 AM   #31
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It’s 40.5mm, rounding errors. It’s the same size as before to the naked eye. Don’t worry.
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Old 20 July 2021, 08:15 AM   #32
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Proportion are more balanced….
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Old 20 July 2021, 08:26 AM   #33
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I own 3 generations of Submariners, including the new WG Sub and have a -7 1/4” wrist. My wrist is fairly flat. The WG and my LVc wear the same as far as how they feel on my wrist. You really have to look at them closely side by side to discern any real size differences besides the obvious lug shape. You should wear the WG a little more snug on your wrist since the watch is heavier in PM to keep it centered properly.
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Old 20 July 2021, 09:48 AM   #34
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i own 3 generations of submariners, including the new wg sub and have a -7 1/4” wrist. My wrist is fairly flat. The wg and my lvc wear the same as far as how they feel on my wrist. You really have to look at them closely side by side to discern any real size differences besides the obvious lug shape. You should wear the wg a little more snug on your wrist since the watch is heavier in pm to keep it centered properly.
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Old 20 July 2021, 11:34 AM   #35
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I tried it on recently and will agree it feels smaller than the 40mm. However, the bracelet and clasp are imo noticeably thicker which for my small wrists was immediately uncomfortable. Shame because the new size looks great and the proportions are excellent.
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Old 20 July 2021, 11:36 AM   #36
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I tried it on recently and will agree it feels smaller than the 40mm. However, the bracelet and clasp are imo noticeably thicker which for my small wrists was immediately uncomfortable. Shame because the new size looks great and the proportions are excellent.

Exactly. So then how overall does it feel smaller? You mean looking at the watch head only right?


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Old 20 July 2021, 11:46 AM   #37
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Exactly. So then how overall does it feel smaller? You mean looking at the watch head only right?


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Yes, watch head itself definitely has a smaller and flatter look, most likely because of the thinner lugs making it look more like 5 digit proportions. From head on it looks much more compact, it’s just much wider around the sides/bottom of the wrist.
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Old 20 July 2021, 11:50 AM   #38
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Yes, watch head itself definitely has a smaller and flatter look, most likely because of the thinner lugs making it look more like 5 digit proportions. From head on it looks much more compact, it’s just much wider around the sides/bottom of the wrist.

Yes well said, my experience also


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Old 20 July 2021, 11:52 AM   #39
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The new design doesn't feel any bigger than the old one. The PM clasp and bracelet feels like it's a better weight balance with the watch head. Tends to stay put better than 116610 did.
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Old 20 July 2021, 11:55 AM   #40
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The new design doesn't feel any bigger than the old one. The PM clasp and bracelet feels like it's a better weight balance with the watch head. Tends to stay put better than 116610 did.

Agree but let’s drill down on this because I think we’re giving incomplete information here. Does the watch head feel smaller and thinner? Yes. Does the overall watch feel more balanced? Yes. But does the watch feel BIGGER around the wrist and behind it at clasp. Yes too!


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Old 20 July 2021, 11:58 AM   #41
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This video goes over the size changes and it’s negligible

https://youtu.be/fVVIO4OUBHc
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