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Reu · 3 April 2012, 04:02 AM

Hello,

Before I ask the question, I have 'searched' various threads which contain some responses which relate to my forthcoming question.

Specifically though, in regards to a SubC - what would people say is the smallest size wrist you could wear it on? Alternatively, what wrist size do you wear your SubC on??

I know it's down to personal preference, and the shape of people's wrists come in to it as well.

Generally speaking though...

JustABreathAway · 3 April 2012, 04:52 AM

I wear a 41mm watch on my wrist that isn't quite 6.75 inches - it looks great!

MortgageGuy · 3 April 2012, 05:13 AM

6.50 here and no issues whatsoever with the Sub C for me

stockae92 · 3 April 2012, 05:15 AM

6.5" wrist, I like "sports size" watch and have no problem wearing old Exp II or 44mm PAM. i thitnk the Sub C fits fine. but when it comes to comfort, nothing beats 14060M.

AJMarcus · 3 April 2012, 05:19 AM

If you like on you then go for it! That's really all that matters.

SaddleSC · 3 April 2012, 05:20 AM

It is not the size of the wrist that matters most, but the shape. The flatter your wrist is, the larger watch you will be able to pull off. Your best bet is to go to the AD and try it on. Here is a pic of my DSSD (44mm) on a flat 6.75" wrist (for comparison sake)...

Chipmunk · 3 April 2012, 05:22 AM

If your wrist is <4 inches then SubC might be too big for you........good luck.

ManUtd · 3 April 2012, 05:22 AM

I got 7" wrists and think the SubC size is perfect.

Reu · 3 April 2012, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipmunk

If your wrist is <4 inches then SubC might be too big for you........good luck.

Ha ha no, I have a 6.5 wrist.

gwalker · 3 April 2012, 05:33 AM

I have a 8" wrist. Sorry no help from me. I will say my Sub C wears much better than my DSSD.

Gharddog03 · 3 April 2012, 05:34 AM

6.9 wears great!

WyoWatch · 3 April 2012, 05:48 AM

JohnFM · 3 April 2012, 05:50 AM

Great question Reu. My wrist is 6.75" and I thought the Sub-C didn't look as good on my wrist as the old no-date Sub. I ended up buying a 16600 Sea Dweller and 16610 Sub and am very happy with the size and look. That said, I'm old school and wasn't used to larger watches until recently. If I were to try the Sub-C on again now, I may like it more.

The Sub-C is a beautiful watch. It does have more shine to it than the older Rolexes (due to the ceramic bezel) and it's a substantial, squarish-shaped watch with strong wrist presence. If you like the look, do not hesitate. For me, it seemed a touch big. But I'm almost 57, bald, and not exactly a fashion leader!

John

Reu · 3 April 2012, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnFM

Great question Reu. My wrist is 6.75" and I thought the Sub-C didn't look as good on my wrist as the old no-date Sub. I ended up buying a 16600 Sea Dweller and 16610 Sub and am very happy with the size and look. That said, I'm old school and wasn't used to larger watches until recently. If I were to try the Sub-C on again now, I may like it more.

The Sub-C is a beautiful watch. It does have more shine to it than the older Rolexes (due to the ceramic bezel) and it's a substantial, squarish-shaped watch with strong wrist presence. If you like the look, do not hesitate. For me, it seemed a touch big. But I'm almost 57, bald, and not exactly a fashion leader!

John

slcbbrown · 4 April 2012, 12:55 AM

Wrist size vs case diameter is way over emphasized, IMO. The shape of your wrist vs the case design can be much more important to how you like the fit. Also, when you look down at your wrist, you get a very different view than what other people see when they look at your wrist. You might be better off to look at your wrist in a mirror to get a feel for how your watch fits you.

I believe almost any wrist looks fine with most typical watch sizes (34mm-42mm). Dial color, case height, shine (vs brushed finish), and gold color can be much more of a contributor to how "large" a watch looks.

dmauldin · 4 April 2012, 09:18 AM

I'm 6'4" and have a 6.5" wrist. I thought the SubC would be too big for my wrist at first, but it's perf...
Height helps in pulling off a bigger watch.

I have long monkey-like arms too...

LightOnAHill · 4 April 2012, 09:30 AM

I have a 6.5" wrist, and I took a few wrist shots in my Vegas thread that's going right now. I think that the sub fit very well on it, not too big.

Even the YMii fit well on it, to which I was surprised.

mjclark32 · 4 April 2012, 09:45 AM

I have a 7 inch wrist and wear a 16610, I think it's great. I have worn a 116613 too and thought it looked awesome too. With a 6.5 inch wrist I think you'll be fine.
Couple wrist shots

A.J.R. · 4 April 2012, 10:26 AM

Handsome bulldog!

kilyung · 4 April 2012, 11:54 AM

6.5" wrist

floater156 · 4 April 2012, 01:00 PM

I have a 7.5 wrist and my biggest watch is 41mm, smallest is 33mm.

Rollie2011 · 4 April 2012, 01:04 PM

7.25

z0mghenry · 4 April 2012, 01:04 PM

I think you should be fine and have nothing to worry about. Like others have said, it's about the shape really. As long as the lugs don't hang way out past the sides of your wrist, you should be fine.

el reddevil · 4 April 2012, 01:15 PM

I find my 6.5" wrist suits the sub c perfectly but as mentioned ship to an ad and try it on..

king arthur · 4 April 2012, 01:17 PM

I just measured 6.6" my wrist size. I've tried the SubC and it looks great on me. I guess the perfect size for me is 40mm, 36mm I find too small. I also tried a 44mm Pam Luminor before and I didn't think it looked too big as I first thought, maybe because my wrist is flat not rounded.

Cabaiguan · 4 April 2012, 01:27 PM

The SubC is one of the most, if not THE most, comfortable watch that I've ever owned. I have a 6.5" wrist. I've bought and flipped it a couple of times but it still remains high on my list.

handsfull · 4 April 2012, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater156

I have a 7.5 wrist and my biggest watch is 41mm......

+1. I think the SubC is the best fitting/proportioned watch I've ever had on my wrist (so far).

The rule of thumb that I use and seems to work well....measure just the overall width of your wrist (not diameter). If the lug-to-lug length on the case of the watch is equal to/longer than your wrist width.....it's too big. YMMV.

rohardi · 4 April 2012, 01:37 PM

IMHO, the Sub C isn't big enough to worry if your wrist is too small (unless your built like a 12 year old boy)if you like it, and it feels good, then that is all that matters!

3 April 2012, 04:02 AM	#1
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	Wrist Size Hello, Before I ask the question, I have 'searched' various threads which contain some responses which relate to my forthcoming question. Specifically though, in regards to a SubC - what would people say is the smallest size wrist you could wear it on? Alternatively, what wrist size do you wear your SubC on?? I know it's down to personal preference, and the shape of people's wrists come in to it as well. Generally speaking though...

3 April 2012, 05:13 AM	#3
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	6.50 here and no issues whatsoever with the Sub C for me __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

3 April 2012, 05:15 AM	#4
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	6.5" wrist, I like "sports size" watch and have no problem wearing old Exp II or 44mm PAM. i thitnk the Sub C fits fine. but when it comes to comfort, nothing beats 14060M. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

3 April 2012, 05:20 AM	#6
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	It is not the size of the wrist that matters most, but the shape. The flatter your wrist is, the larger watch you will be able to pull off. Your best bet is to go to the AD and try it on. Here is a pic of my DSSD (44mm) on a flat 6.75" wrist (for comparison sake)... __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

3 April 2012, 05:22 AM	#7
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	If your wrist is <4 inches then SubC might be too big for you........good luck. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

3 April 2012, 04:52 AM	#2
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	I wear a 41mm watch on my wrist that isn't quite 6.75 inches - it looks great!

3 April 2012, 05:19 AM	#5
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	If you like on you then go for it! That's really all that matters.

3 April 2012, 05:22 AM	#8
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	I got 7" wrists and think the SubC size is perfect.

3 April 2012, 05:33 AM	#10
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I have a 8" wrist. Sorry no help from me. I will say my Sub C wears much better than my DSSD.

3 April 2012, 05:34 AM	#11
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	6.9 wears great!

3 April 2012, 05:48 AM	#12
WyoWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: USA Watch: 1675 GMT and Sub C Posts: 1,443	Sub C on a 6.5" Wrist:

3 April 2012, 05:50 AM	#13
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	Great question Reu. My wrist is 6.75" and I thought the Sub-C didn't look as good on my wrist as the old no-date Sub. I ended up buying a 16600 Sea Dweller and 16610 Sub and am very happy with the size and look. That said, I'm old school and wasn't used to larger watches until recently. If I were to try the Sub-C on again now, I may like it more. The Sub-C is a beautiful watch. It does have more shine to it than the older Rolexes (due to the ceramic bezel) and it's a substantial, squarish-shaped watch with strong wrist presence. If you like the look, do not hesitate. For me, it seemed a touch big. But I'm almost 57, bald, and not exactly a fashion leader! John

4 April 2012, 12:55 AM	#15
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Wrist size vs case diameter is way over emphasized, IMO. The shape of your wrist vs the case design can be much more important to how you like the fit. Also, when you look down at your wrist, you get a very different view than what other people see when they look at your wrist. You might be better off to look at your wrist in a mirror to get a feel for how your watch fits you. I believe almost any wrist looks fine with most typical watch sizes (34mm-42mm). Dial color, case height, shine (vs brushed finish), and gold color can be much more of a contributor to how "large" a watch looks.

4 April 2012, 09:18 AM	#16
dmauldin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Georgetown, TX Watch: 116610LN & 16030 Posts: 162	I'm 6'4" and have a 6.5" wrist. I thought the SubC would be too big for my wrist at first, but it's perf... Height helps in pulling off a bigger watch. I have long monkey-like arms too...

4 April 2012, 09:30 AM	#17
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	I have a 6.5" wrist, and I took a few wrist shots in my Vegas thread that's going right now. I think that the sub fit very well on it, not too big. Even the YMii fit well on it, to which I was surprised.

4 April 2012, 09:45 AM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I have a 7 inch wrist and wear a 16610, I think it's great. I have worn a 116613 too and thought it looked awesome too. With a 6.5 inch wrist I think you'll be fine. Couple wrist shots Attached Images __________________

4 April 2012, 10:26 AM	#19
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Handsome bulldog! __________________

4 April 2012, 11:54 AM	#20
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	6.5" wrist

4 April 2012, 01:00 PM	#21
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	I have a 7.5 wrist and my biggest watch is 41mm, smallest is 33mm. __________________ Lead by example through production.

4 April 2012, 01:04 PM	#22
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	7.25 __________________ John Submariner C LN Explorer 42 Polar

4 April 2012, 01:04 PM	#23
z0mghenry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Henry Location: GA Posts: 617	I think you should be fine and have nothing to worry about. Like others have said, it's about the shape really. As long as the lugs don't hang way out past the sides of your wrist, you should be fine.

4 April 2012, 01:15 PM	#24
el reddevil Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 29	I find my 6.5" wrist suits the sub c perfectly but as mentioned ship to an ad and try it on..

4 April 2012, 01:17 PM	#25
king arthur "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Arthur Location: Manila Watch: Daytona Posts: 278	I just measured 6.6" my wrist size. I've tried the SubC and it looks great on me. I guess the perfect size for me is 40mm, 36mm I find too small. I also tried a 44mm Pam Luminor before and I didn't think it looked too big as I first thought, maybe because my wrist is flat not rounded.

4 April 2012, 01:27 PM	#26
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	The SubC is one of the most, if not THE most, comfortable watch that I've ever owned. I have a 6.5" wrist. I've bought and flipped it a couple of times but it still remains high on my list. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

4 April 2012, 01:37 PM	#28
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	IMHO, the Sub C isn't big enough to worry if your wrist is too small (unless your built like a 12 year old boy)if you like it, and it feels good, then that is all that matters!

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