36mm on 7.5 inch wrist

[amh]

Yup, Tom is definitely a candidate for the 36mm club

[258Pearl]

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[258Pearl]

36" is a great size. I think it looks great on you.

I also have watches from 36" to 42" and they are all great.

There are always folks on this forum that will say a 36" is too small for them, and consider it a woman's size. It's just a matter of personal preference.

Wear in good health

[garyk]

slightly over a 7 inch wrist and have had several 36mm watches. Looks great on!

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by amh

Tom Cruise not a big guy FWIW, probably has a less than 7" wrist.

That’s my point. Why would Cruise wear something that makes him look even smaller?

Stallone isn’t that big either, in terms of height and wrist size. Besides, that’s a Rolex sports watch with the same dial size as a 36mm DJ, so they’re similar visually.

Lundgren is entirely different situation. He’s 6’5” and ripped.

[douglasf13]

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[mike morris]

for my test <=7 definitely 36mm, for =>7.5 my vote 40mm
My 7.25 very hard decision, but I sold two of my 41 and happy with 36.
P.S. DD its not sport watch .

[Kenny G]

Originally Posted by mike morris

for my test <=7 definitely 36mm, for =>7.5 my vote 40mm
My 7.25 very hard decision, but I sold two of my 41 and happy with 36.
P.S. DD its not sport watch .

I have the same 7.25ish situation and couldn’t agree more…

My formula for non-sports is <=7 go 36mm and for =>7.75 go with 40mm

For a “sports watch” you can easily go a little larger though.

[Kenny G]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Women often wear things that make them look smaller, like big bracelets and boots. What I can’t understand is why some men are so interested in making themselves look smaller with a big watch dwarfing their arm.

36mm was a standard men’s Rolex size for 60+ years, and I’m glad we’re headed back in that direction.

36mm:


42mm:

Pretty sure Miles is wearing a 228238 black dial 40mm with the baguettes though…not a 36.

Tom used to wear a DJ 36 for years….it was an older model white Roman dial. I think he’s a Cartier ambassador though so thus the reason for him sporting a way too big for him Cartier….

[Krash]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

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[psya]

36mm fits perfect on my wrist

[davek35]

7.25" wrist here. 36-39mm is pretty much where I stay. Current favorite is the new 36mm Explorer. Pretty great.

[DJ2020]

Originally Posted by davek35

7.25" wrist here. 36-39mm is pretty much where I stay. Current favorite is the new 36mm Explorer. Pretty great.

I agree, 36mm looks appreciated and very nice on a 7.25 wrist.

[aayates]

I have a 41mm sub (2021) and a 36mm day-date (1990). My wrist is not large, but both fit fine. If I had to choose, the day-date is the most comfortable, sits perfectly, and never moves due to weight like the sub sometimes does. I kinda think you can almost wear anything 36 and up for a guy (ignoring the invicta craziness of course). I tried on a sky-dweller and explorer 2 and both were to big for me. The sky dweller due to case, the explorer due to height. But I've seen women wearing them so there's no telling. You really just need to try everything on if possible and not worry about hype.

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

What sorcery is this!? I’ve never seen a half Roman/half Arabic dial Tudor or Rolex before. Kinda cool and quirky.


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[Guybrush]

The “California” dial. (It’s a thing—you can Google it.) Never knew I was a fan til I saw pictures of Francisco’s Tudor.

[Guybrush]

The “California” dial. (It’s a thing—you can Google it.) Never knew I was a fan til I saw pictures of Francisco’s Tudor.

[ltmgeller]

Looks great, wear it and enjoy.

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by Guybrush

The “California” dial. (It’s a thing—you can Google it.) Never knew I was a fan til I saw pictures of Francisco’s Tudor.

Thanks!! I didn’t know I was a fan either!!


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[Kingranch]

Originally Posted by 28mm

My girlfriend likes it on her wrist.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

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[gery82]

My only watch I’m wearing apart from a Garmin is my 114270 Explorer. No complaints, in fact I love the feeling of the watch blending into my 7.5 inch wrist.





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[CedCraig]

Not for me. I recently tried on the 36mm Explorer and ugh, tiny, dainty, with a bracelet that tapers to dental floss. Looked and felt terrible. I’d never get one. But it might be perfect for you.

[CedCraig]

Not for me. I recently tried on the 36mm Explorer and ugh, tiny, dainty, with a bracelet that tapers to dental floss. Looked and felt terrible. I’d never get one. But it might be perfect for you.

[Ny325]

My 36mm DateJust gets more wrist time, than my SS Submariner Date.

In fact, I’m currently waiting for a 36mm Oyster Perpetual, and a 41mm Oyster Perpetual, Black dial, to try on from my AD. I have a 7 /1/2 wrist, and I prefer classic, understated watches. So I enjoy my 36mm white dial DateJust. I never followed the “ Big Watch “ trend.
They say the new 41mm OP actually is 39.5mm. However, I just think the design of the OP, might look better on a 36mm.

[Ny325]

Originally Posted by gery82

My only watch I’m wearing apart from a Garmin is my 114270 Explorer. No complaints, in fact I love the feeling of the watch blending into my 7.5 inch wrist.





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Looks good. Simple, and doesn’t scream “ look at me.”

[Ny325]

Originally Posted by mike morris

for my test <=7 definitely 36mm, for =>7.5 my vote 40mm
My 7.25 very hard decision, but I sold two of my 41 and happy with 36.
P.S. DD its not sport watch .

Class, and elegance.

[TomInNJ]

I have 7.5 inch wrist and I wear everything from a 36mm Explorer to a 45mm Panerai Radiomir. The big watch trend is dying out. No one has ever looked at my Explorer and said that looks too small for your wrist. If you are a collector, you should collect a variety of sizes (and styles, brands, metals, etc.).

[padi56]

Originally Posted by s46

I have never owned a 36mm
I have owned 39 to 44mm

I know the trend is bigger
but I could not resist purchasing a 36mm day date on leather strap
purchased from a trusted seller but I have not tried it on

how am I gonna fair with this 36mm Beauty on my beastly 7.5 inch wrist

thoughts?

Well IMHO 36mm is perfect for any wrist size many today have been stereo typed into thinking bigger is better. Myself have quite large wrists 8.5 inches yet quite happy to wear some of my vintage watches at 30-34mm.

[Rori]

Originally Posted by subprimero

It will, at first, appear to be small. Give it time and your sense of proportion will adjust.

Exactly.


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