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Old 18 September 2021, 10:23 PM   #31
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14060M wearing very similar to Ex II 16570 and Daytona 116520




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Old 18 September 2021, 10:27 PM   #32
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I have a 36 DJ that fits well but want to get a SS sport model also. Any thoughts on which reference wears the smallest?

I’ve read a 14060M wears smaller than a standard sub because the case is thinner, non ceramic bezel is slightly smaller, and hollow links are lighter.

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I have 6 1/2" inch wrist and I think the 116610LN Sub is about as big as I like it on my wrist.

For 6 1/4" inch wrist I recommend all the 40 mm and under sport watches. Daytona, Explorer, Subs, GMT Master IIs etc.

The 5 digits Subs do wear much smaller and more comfortable than their 6 digit counterpart due to slimmer case and lighter bracelet and personally I think would look nice on a 6 1/4" inch wrist.

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Old 18 September 2021, 10:32 PM   #33
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Old 18 September 2021, 10:41 PM   #34
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I like the idea of older exp2. It was one of the most comfortable watches I’ve ever worn
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Old 18 September 2021, 11:08 PM   #35
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124270, definitely. Watches upwards of 39mm will look too big on your wrist.
My wrist is 7 inch.

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Old 18 September 2021, 11:55 PM   #36
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To my eye that watch is waaay too big
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Old 18 September 2021, 11:57 PM   #37
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To my eye that watch is waaay too big
Yes, it looks far too big for that wrist.
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Old 19 September 2021, 12:12 AM   #38
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Oyster perpetual or Explorer, 36mm
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Old 19 September 2021, 12:24 AM   #39
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Another vote for EXP II. A sub/GMT will look like a tire rim on your wrist.
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Old 19 September 2021, 12:31 AM   #40
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My wrist is about the same size as the OP and the 39mm Explorer fits like a glove.
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Old 19 September 2021, 12:39 AM   #41
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YM 37 would be great, or an explorer. This is assuming you are not real heavy w thin wrists where a bigger watch can look proportional still.
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Old 19 September 2021, 12:42 AM   #42
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37mm YM or a 36mm explorer. Perhaps a 5 digit explorer 2. See if you can try some on. Best way to find out.
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Old 19 September 2021, 12:49 AM   #43
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Explorer 36 or 39 or a Yacht Master are your best bets. Agree… the sub and gmts are too big for your wrist.
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Old 19 September 2021, 01:17 AM   #44
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6.25” wrist here and have worn and enjoyed both a BLNR and a ceramic SubND.

My preference however goes to my SD4K due to its thinner lugs despite its greater depth…



I guess wrist shape also comes into it and my small wrist is pretty flat which helps. Some more photos to help…






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Old 19 September 2021, 01:20 AM   #45
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36mm explorer?
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Old 19 September 2021, 01:52 AM   #46
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6.3 inch wrist here and had the 214270 but swapped it for the 124270, feeling way more proportioned on my wrist!


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Old 19 September 2021, 02:05 AM   #47
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Awesome. How much bigger does the 14060m wear compared to the 36 OP? The strap on the Sub probably makes it feel a bit smaller?
Maybe. But OF band juts out a bit at the top and is a bit stiffer than bracelet, from what I’ve heard.

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When it was on the bracelet it was a little lighter than the OP and didn’t really feel much bigger. I was dubious about buying the OP ‘till I tried it on, but it didn’t feel 4mm smaller.
Probably because the five digit Sub is a true 40 and the last generation OP36 was larger than a true 36.
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Old 19 September 2021, 02:11 AM   #48
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Try looking for a non ceramic Submariner, like an M serial version. Or, try a 16570 Exp.II. I’ve owned both of these watches and they fit any wrist. I still own a 16570 Exp.II because the newer 42mm version just felt too big on my wrist. I wish I still owned my M serial Sub.
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Old 19 September 2021, 02:19 AM   #49
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Old 19 September 2021, 02:29 AM   #50
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I think a 36mm Explorer won't wear like a sport watch on your wrist, my guess from your post is that you'd like to go bigger.

As said above, the 16570 (Explorer II) is probably perfect for you & you should definitely try it. The black dial visually wears bigger than the Polar dial (which Is a favorite of mine), but they are (obviously) the same size in reality, and one of the most comfortable watches to me. The watch is also known as a "strap-monster" so you can wear it on a million different straps if you want- which will also make the watch wear a little smaller lug-to-lug if you have a rounder wrist. (BTW, looks like the 6 digit explorer (216570) would look like a skateboard strapped to your wrist.)

I think the 14060M is also a great choice, though & it does wear a bit bigger than the 16570.

A 37mm YM also seems like a good one for you to try, but I can't give a hands-on comment as I have a 40mm.
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Old 19 September 2021, 02:31 AM   #51
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With a similar wrist, I wear an OP 34 regularly. 5 digit sports is as big as I go, generally.

OPs, DJ, vintage DJs and Air Kings are great. I’d probably like the new Explorer too.


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Old 19 September 2021, 03:32 AM   #52
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I have a small wrist size similar to yours and I would say the 4 or 5 digit models wear better! The only problem with the 5 digit references in my personal experience is when wearing an Oyster bracelet I have to get a permanent link taken out to center the clasp. Or wear a Jubilee which I prefer anyways
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Old 19 September 2021, 03:46 AM   #53
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Old 19 September 2021, 02:24 PM   #54
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6.25” wrist here and have worn and enjoyed both a BLNR and a ceramic SubND.

My preference however goes to my SD4K due to its thinner lugs despite its greater depth…

I guess wrist shape also comes into it and my small wrist is pretty flat which helps. Some more photos to help…

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Nice! What reference # is that?
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Old 19 September 2021, 02:27 PM   #55
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What ref is the DJ by the way? That will also have an impact on how that fits...
16233 DJ on jubilee. Fits perfect
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Old 19 September 2021, 02:28 PM   #56
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6.25” wrist here and have worn and enjoyed both a BLNR and a ceramic SubND.

My preference however goes to my SD4K due to its thinner lugs despite its greater depth…

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Nice! What reference # is this?
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Old 19 September 2021, 03:02 PM   #57
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The Turn-O-Graph is VERY similar to the Datejust, but it is the only other reference I can think of that has not been mentioned.
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Old 19 September 2021, 03:12 PM   #58
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The 5 digit GMT would be perfect
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Old 19 September 2021, 03:23 PM   #59
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I have a flat, little over 6.25 in wrist. I sport the 36mm explorer I as my go to but the 39 mm OP and 39mm explorer I are two fantastic watches that fill up my wrist nicely. I think you can get away with an older sub or older Explorer II if you like bigger faces but wouldn't go much bigger than that. For a wrist my size, proportion is key.
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Old 19 September 2021, 03:24 PM   #60
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The 5 digit GMT would be perfect
Thanks I am looking at the 16700 now, which is apparently only 11.8mm thick (same as DJ).
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