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Gregcar · 20 December 2010, 01:46 AM

I have been wearing panerai for awhile, went through many rolexes, a few panerai, now have traded my panerai, and am contemplating my new watch...I feel like subs and gmts are too small...I'm not that big, but, the deep sea-which I had for a month, was just too heavy and uncomfortable...anyways am I crazy...or does anyone else feel that way? suggestions? I wish they made a 42 or 43 mm sub or gmt

dtwo · 20 December 2010, 01:50 AM

Get the DSSD :)

Dan Pierce · 20 December 2010, 01:50 AM

Wearing a Panerai would make anything else seem small. 40mm Oyster works perfect for me. But it's all relative.
dP

Gregcar · 20 December 2010, 01:50 AM

I had the dssd, but, felt too heavy and uncomfortable

GolfPunk · 20 December 2010, 01:51 AM

I have owned 3 Breitlings prior to getting my Daytona a couple of weeks ago and i honestly feel that the Daytona size is perfect. I did used to like the big and chunky style of the Breitlings but I have been converted. I do still like the Breitlings though1

cht · 20 December 2010, 01:54 AM

I think as you mature in your watch tastes, you'll find wearing a smaller (<45mm) watch is more tasteful than the bigger counterparts.

JUSTROLEXES · 20 December 2010, 01:55 AM

To me Rolex offers just the right size

av8ors · 20 December 2010, 02:00 AM

I used to have 7.75 inches wrist and liked big watches. Now it dropped to 7.25 inches and the 40mm GMTIIc fits perfect.

tfarchio · 20 December 2010, 02:04 AM

Depends on the size of your wrist. For me, anything between 36-40mm looks great. The Breitlings make me look like a child.

dtwo · 20 December 2010, 02:05 AM

Larger watches, say >41mm is begging for attention, saying "Look at me, look at me".

40mm watches are confident and comfortable with themselves, perfectly fine to be missed by the those who strive to be cool and trendy.

I'm not saying that big watches are a fad, as it is true that watches are trending to be larger. But within each generation there will be the large, small and in-between watches. For me the 40-41mm range is perfect in the current times.

tkc324 · 20 December 2010, 02:06 AM

I totally understanad where you are coming from. I remember I use to only wear 36 mm watches... now that I have 40mm watches... I started looking at the 42-44mm... But I think I am going to max out at 44mm.

NMS75 · 20 December 2010, 02:09 AM

One reason I switched from Omega to Rolex was because of the fact the Sub and GMT are 40mm while Omega seems happier producing 42mm+ watches. The 40mm size suits my wrist far better and I am a lot happier with it.

So no I don't feel Rolex make their watches too small.

M

cyglee · 20 December 2010, 02:12 AM

Someone wrote once about guys with satellite dishes on their wrists...

Personally, I max out with the Omega SMP ~42. I think the 40 Rolexes are perfect, and the 36 TOG is a nice change up.

Joey_V · 20 December 2010, 02:16 AM

40-44 is just right for me. But it seems like 40 is just perfect when it comes to Rolex designs.

psv · 20 December 2010, 02:24 AM

You have to get used to whatever you are wearing if you switch between sizes. If you came from Rolex, you would have found a 44mm Panerai too big initially but after a couple of days it seems "right".

The same holds true the other way around. Unless you are a very large man, getting the new Sub Ceramic and put it on the wrist for 2-3 days and I think you will really like it.

Also, agree with you that the Deepsea is not optimal for everyday wear. It is a superlative piece but personally I think they went overboard on it.

Puffy · 20 December 2010, 02:30 AM

Rolex is perfect for me

Wisconsin Proud · 20 December 2010, 02:35 AM

Try a 40mm Panerai........they wear larger than a Sub but more comfortably than a 44mm PAM

landroverking · 20 December 2010, 02:35 AM

No and I think the trend to big 45mm watches is fading.
For me the 42mm is about as big as like. I see Rolex taking the next Daytona to 41 or
42mm.

skypilot · 20 December 2010, 02:38 AM

Some brands have taken themselves off of my wish list with their sizes, I don't buy anything over 40 mm so Rolex is about right.

Jason71 · 20 December 2010, 02:39 AM

I started-out with a Flav-o-Flav Breitling super avenger at 48.4mm. My tastes have been refining over the last several years, and I now think the 40mm Rolex sports line is the perfect size for me. If I had gorilla arms, I might look at something larger, but my 7.25" wrist likes the 39.5mm 16600 the best.

jnkay · 20 December 2010, 02:42 AM

I do wish that Rolex made a 42 mm sports models. I have an average sized wrist, but love the presence of a 42mm watch, such as some of the Oris divers, PO or the new tag diver models. However, I love the Rolex designs and quality moreso than most other brands, and even when I can find another brand that offers 42 mm in a design I really like, their cases often are so thick that they make the watch look ridiculous on my wrist.

Dan2010 · 20 December 2010, 02:55 AM

Unless you are really, really big, I feel that 40MM is perfect. At my size (6'2 240 lbs), I don't like the 34MM or 36MM watches as I do believe they are too small which limits what I will buy from Rolex. Realizing that most people are nowhere near as big as I am, Rolex probably makes the right size for the majority of the market. However, anything bigger than 40-42MM looks silly too me unless, as I said, you are REALLY big. Giant clock watches I think are fad.

BarkMaster · 20 December 2010, 03:03 AM

A good thing about the jumbo-sized watches is that you can use them for wall clocks when the fad is over.

timeisfathaoftruth · 20 December 2010, 03:17 AM

40 mm works perectly for me....seems customized to me.

rxonmymind · 20 December 2010, 03:26 AM

DJ is good.

Dr. Hips · 20 December 2010, 03:33 AM

i've gone from many brands back and forth. for my fairy godmother sized wrists, Rolex is the only brand that fits well for me. 42 is just a smidge big for me...40 and 36 are perfect.

But different strokes for different folks. who needs a hubcap on your wrist anyway

petesjag · 20 December 2010, 03:46 AM

No way...All mens rolex's are the perfect size!!! Something about them makes them all look right!!!!

Saxon007 · 20 December 2010, 03:53 AM

36mm to 40mm is a good size for most men.

On a popular dive watch forum I often see posts from guys that show a wrist shot of a huge watch with the proclamation that they can "pull it off". The oversized watch often makes their wrist and arm look thin and girly. Not a good look unless you're a girl.

Newportkrieger · 20 December 2010, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyglee

someone wrote once about guys with satellite dishes on their wrists...

Personally, i max out with the omega smp ~42. I think the 40 rolexes are perfect, and the 36 tog is a nice change up.

+1

Newportkrieger · 20 December 2010, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarkMaster

A good thing about the jumbo-sized watches is that you can use them for wall clocks when the fad is over.

20 December 2010, 01:46 AM	#1
Gregcar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode island Posts: 118	do any of you feel like rolexes are too small I have been wearing panerai for awhile, went through many rolexes, a few panerai, now have traded my panerai, and am contemplating my new watch...I feel like subs and gmts are too small...I'm not that big, but, the deep sea-which I had for a month, was just too heavy and uncomfortable...anyways am I crazy...or does anyone else feel that way? suggestions? I wish they made a 42 or 43 mm sub or gmt

20 December 2010, 01:50 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Wearing a Panerai would make anything else seem small. 40mm Oyster works perfect for me. But it's all relative. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 December 2010, 01:55 AM	#7
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,120	To me Rolex offers just the right size __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

20 December 2010, 02:16 AM	#14
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	40-44 is just right for me. But it seems like 40 is just perfect when it comes to Rolex designs. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

20 December 2010, 02:30 AM	#16
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Rolex is perfect for me __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

20 December 2010, 01:50 AM	#2
dtwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: toronto Watch: 116610LN Posts: 27	Get the DSSD :)

20 December 2010, 01:51 AM	#5
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	I have owned 3 Breitlings prior to getting my Daytona a couple of weeks ago and i honestly feel that the Daytona size is perfect. I did used to like the big and chunky style of the Breitlings but I have been converted. I do still like the Breitlings though1

20 December 2010, 01:54 AM	#6
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	I think as you mature in your watch tastes, you'll find wearing a smaller (<45mm) watch is more tasteful than the bigger counterparts.

20 December 2010, 02:00 AM	#8
av8ors Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: California Posts: 182	I used to have 7.75 inches wrist and liked big watches. Now it dropped to 7.25 inches and the 40mm GMTIIc fits perfect.

20 December 2010, 02:04 AM	#9
tfarchio "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Todd Location: Boston Watch: Explorer I Posts: 144	Depends on the size of your wrist. For me, anything between 36-40mm looks great. The Breitlings make me look like a child.

20 December 2010, 02:05 AM	#10
dtwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: toronto Watch: 116610LN Posts: 27	Larger watches, say >41mm is begging for attention, saying "Look at me, look at me". 40mm watches are confident and comfortable with themselves, perfectly fine to be missed by the those who strive to be cool and trendy. I'm not saying that big watches are a fad, as it is true that watches are trending to be larger. But within each generation there will be the large, small and in-between watches. For me the 40-41mm range is perfect in the current times.

20 December 2010, 02:06 AM	#11
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I totally understanad where you are coming from. I remember I use to only wear 36 mm watches... now that I have 40mm watches... I started looking at the 42-44mm... But I think I am going to max out at 44mm.

20 December 2010, 02:09 AM	#12
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	One reason I switched from Omega to Rolex was because of the fact the Sub and GMT are 40mm while Omega seems happier producing 42mm+ watches. The 40mm size suits my wrist far better and I am a lot happier with it. So no I don't feel Rolex make their watches too small. M

20 December 2010, 02:12 AM	#13
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	Someone wrote once about guys with satellite dishes on their wrists... Personally, I max out with the Omega SMP ~42. I think the 40 Rolexes are perfect, and the 36 TOG is a nice change up.

20 December 2010, 02:24 AM	#15
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	You have to get used to whatever you are wearing if you switch between sizes. If you came from Rolex, you would have found a 44mm Panerai too big initially but after a couple of days it seems "right". The same holds true the other way around. Unless you are a very large man, getting the new Sub Ceramic and put it on the wrist for 2-3 days and I think you will really like it. Also, agree with you that the Deepsea is not optimal for everyday wear. It is a superlative piece but personally I think they went overboard on it.

20 December 2010, 02:35 AM	#17
Wisconsin Proud Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 351	Try a 40mm Panerai........they wear larger than a Sub but more comfortably than a 44mm PAM

20 December 2010, 02:35 AM	#18
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	No and I think the trend to big 45mm watches is fading. For me the 42mm is about as big as like. I see Rolex taking the next Daytona to 41 or 42mm.

20 December 2010, 02:38 AM	#19
skypilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 490	Some brands have taken themselves off of my wish list with their sizes, I don't buy anything over 40 mm so Rolex is about right.

20 December 2010, 02:39 AM	#20
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I started-out with a Flav-o-Flav Breitling super avenger at 48.4mm. My tastes have been refining over the last several years, and I now think the 40mm Rolex sports line is the perfect size for me. If I had gorilla arms, I might look at something larger, but my 7.25" wrist likes the 39.5mm 16600 the best. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

20 December 2010, 02:42 AM	#21
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	I do wish that Rolex made a 42 mm sports models. I have an average sized wrist, but love the presence of a 42mm watch, such as some of the Oris divers, PO or the new tag diver models. However, I love the Rolex designs and quality moreso than most other brands, and even when I can find another brand that offers 42 mm in a design I really like, their cases often are so thick that they make the watch look ridiculous on my wrist.

20 December 2010, 02:55 AM	#22
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Unless you are really, really big, I feel that 40MM is perfect. At my size (6'2 240 lbs), I don't like the 34MM or 36MM watches as I do believe they are too small which limits what I will buy from Rolex. Realizing that most people are nowhere near as big as I am, Rolex probably makes the right size for the majority of the market. However, anything bigger than 40-42MM looks silly too me unless, as I said, you are REALLY big. Giant clock watches I think are fad.

20 December 2010, 03:03 AM	#23
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	A good thing about the jumbo-sized watches is that you can use them for wall clocks when the fad is over. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

20 December 2010, 03:17 AM	#24
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	40 mm works perectly for me....seems customized to me. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

20 December 2010, 03:26 AM	#25
rxonmymind "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Brandon Location: Sacramento Watch: Rolex woot! woot! Posts: 824	DJ is good. __________________ Be yourself; Everyone else is taken! Oscar Wilde

20 December 2010, 03:33 AM	#26
Dr. Hips "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Ray Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: 114060 Posts: 232	i've gone from many brands back and forth. for my fairy godmother sized wrists, Rolex is the only brand that fits well for me. 42 is just a smidge big for me...40 and 36 are perfect. But different strokes for different folks. who needs a hubcap on your wrist anyway

20 December 2010, 03:46 AM	#27
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	No way...All mens rolex's are the perfect size!!! Something about them makes them all look right!!!!

20 December 2010, 03:53 AM	#28
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	36mm to 40mm is a good size for most men. On a popular dive watch forum I often see posts from guys that show a wrist shot of a huge watch with the proclamation that they can "pull it off". The oversized watch often makes their wrist and arm look thin and girly. Not a good look unless you're a girl. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

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