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A.Sharp · 27 April 2012, 01:50 AM

Before I make the plunge, anyone have a small wrist like me and wear the GMTIIC? It looks like it works when I try it on, but I just want to make sure, and see if anyone has found that wrist size to be too small...

I had having a watch that dosnt equally balance with the clasp...

Thanks!!!!

A.J.R. · 27 April 2012, 01:51 AM

Should be fine.

Zirotti · 27 April 2012, 01:54 AM

Get an Explorer I 39mm.

OysterDavid · 27 April 2012, 01:59 AM

Please, do not look to internet Rolex forums for validation to buy and wear the watch that you have your heart set on. You said it yourself in your post...'it looks like it works when I try it on'.

That, and that alone, should be enough for you as an individual adult to go ahead and acquire it, enjoy the purchase experience, enjoy wearing it, enjoy looking at it and confidently own it.

Fiery · 27 April 2012, 02:20 AM

The 40mm case size should work fine on your wrist, although you may not be able to perfectly center the clasp. You would have a better chance with a Sub-C where the minimum number of links on both sides of the case is 3, while the GMT IIC has 4 fixed links on both sides. Plus, the SS Sub-C has a half-link in the bracelet as well to help centering the clasp.

If you have an AD who can size the bracelet for you (before deciding on the purchase), then it would be the best way to find out whether it would work well on your wrist. If you cannot ask them to do that, then you may be better off with the more flexible Sub-C. Just my $0.02.

BTW, I own a SS Sub-C, and I have 3.5 links on the 6-hour side of the case, and the clasp is dead center on the underside of my 6.3-inch wrist:

However, please note that no two wrists are alike, and wrist shape may impact your preference on bracelet configuration. You may also prefer the shorter clasp of the GMT IIC over the very long GlideLock clasp of the Sub-C.

A.Sharp · 27 April 2012, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

The 40mm case size should work fine on your wrist, although you may not be able to perfectly center the clasp. You would have a better chance with a Sub-C where the minimum number of links on both sides of the case is 3, while the GMT IIC has 4 fixed links on both sides. Plus, the SS Sub-C has a half-link in the bracelet as well to help centering the clasp.

If you have an AD who can size the bracelet for you (before deciding on the purchase), then it would be the best way to find out whether it would work well on your wrist. If you cannot ask them to do that, then you may be better off with the more flexible Sub-C. Just my $0.02.

BTW, I own a SS Sub-C, and I have 3.5 links on the 6-hour side of the case, and the clasp is dead center on the underside of my 6.3-inch wrist:

However, please note that no two wrists are alike, and wrist shape may impact your preference on bracelet configuration. You may also prefer the shorter clasp of the GMT IIC over the very long GlideLock clasp of the Sub-C.

Thank you! yeah I wanted a subc, but got turned on to the gmtc after I realized the clasp took up the whole bottom side of my wrist. It felt a bit unnatural

tkc324 · 27 April 2012, 02:31 AM

It will be fine.

FNFZ4 · 27 April 2012, 02:33 AM

I only have a 5 or 5.5 wrist. looks fine on me.

texex91 · 27 April 2012, 02:55 AM

Definitely--it's no problem. Will fit just fine. ENJOY IT!

ufboy73 · 27 April 2012, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.Sharp

Thank you! yeah I wanted a subc, but got turned on to the gmtc after I realized the clasp took up the whole bottom side of my wrist. It felt a bit unnatural

i have not really shopped a sub-c but is the clasp as long as it appears in this picture?

if so, that it is a really long clasp...certainly longer than the gmt-c

A.Sharp · 27 April 2012, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OysterDavid

Please, do not look to internet Rolex forums for validation to buy and wear the watch that you have your heart set on. You said it yourself in your post...'it looks like it works when I try it on'.

That, and that alone, should be enough for you as an individual adult to go ahead and acquire it, enjoy the purchase experience, enjoy wearing it, enjoy looking at it and confidently own it.

I agree with your principal, however there have been plenty of girls who seemed to fit just right, at first. About two months, I questioned my sanity.

DolphinV8 · 27 April 2012, 04:05 AM

It will fit no problem. My wrist is slightly bigger than 6", and it works well. More comfy than my Sub-C, IMO.

gwalker · 27 April 2012, 04:07 AM

Should be ok. I would stay away from DSSD. The GMTIIc should look great.

A.Sharp · 27 April 2012, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufboy73

i have not really shopped a sub-c but is the clasp as long as it appears in this picture?

if so, that it is a really long clasp...certainly longer than the gmt-c

Yeah! it has a cool feature, being the glide lock... but its super long and kind of concaved. Its by far the largest clasp ive ever scene on a rolex.

roger0770 · 27 April 2012, 04:15 AM

i have a 6 inch wrist, too, and it was fine when i had it

wrxsti · 27 April 2012, 04:16 AM

get the subc

A.Sharp · 27 April 2012, 04:16 AM

Thanks guys! Appreciate the responses!

daveathall · 27 April 2012, 04:47 AM

TBH, its not the size of ones wrist that dictates the size of watch but the shape, a flatter shaped 6" wrist will be able to carry off a larger watch than a rounded 6" wrist.

IMHO.

Lagunatic · 27 April 2012, 04:52 AM

it's no problem

threemonkeys · 27 April 2012, 05:03 AM

I'm 6.25 and the GMT works. Although I would not want to wear anything larger.

Fiery · 27 April 2012, 06:05 AM

The GlideLock clasp is indeed very long, but it has to be noted that it's no longer than the inside part of the clasp (the "scissor" mechanism). If you take the "scissor" part, it's the same length on the GMT IIC and Sub-C, only the outer part is longer for the GlideLock. On the GMT IIC you have to center the "scissor", which may make the clasp uncentered :) I hope it's not dead confusing what I said...... :)

TSW · 27 April 2012, 06:07 AM

Should be fine!

MortgageGuy · 27 April 2012, 06:22 AM

I would say no problem whatsoever... I am a bit over 6.50 inches and all is well here

Watch Professor · 27 April 2012, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FNFZ4

I only have a 5 or 5.5 wrist. looks fine on me.

Your crown is open.

bayerische · 27 April 2012, 07:37 AM

No problems. I'm sure it will look good.

Hairdude1 · 27 April 2012, 07:39 AM

go for it!

PHBouche · 27 April 2012, 07:46 AM

It should be fine. I have a small wrist too and have no problem with my gmtIIc.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 27 April 2012, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

The 40mm case size should work fine on your wrist, although you may not be able to perfectly center the clasp. You would have a better chance with a Sub-C where the minimum number of links on both sides of the case is 3, while the GMT IIC has 4 fixed links on both sides. Plus, the SS Sub-C has a half-link in the bracelet as well to help centering the clasp.

If you have an AD who can size the bracelet for you (before deciding on the purchase), then it would be the best way to find out whether it would work well on your wrist. If you cannot ask them to do that, then you may be better off with the more flexible Sub-C. Just my $0.02.

BTW, I own a SS Sub-C, and I have 3.5 links on the 6-hour side of the case, and the clasp is dead center on the underside of my 6.3-inch wrist:

However, please note that no two wrists are alike, and wrist shape may impact your preference on bracelet configuration. You may also prefer the shorter clasp of the GMT IIC over the very long GlideLock clasp of the Sub-C.

Time to take the stickers off!

77T · 27 April 2012, 08:34 AM

It's a good idea to get like-wristed others' experiences before choosing. Looks are one thing, living with it can be a different matter. That's a great thing about TRF - you can usually benefit from shared experiences.

drockadam · 27 April 2012, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

The 40mm case size should work fine on your wrist, although you may not be able to perfectly center the clasp. You would have a better chance with a Sub-C where the minimum number of links on both sides of the case is 3, while the GMT IIC has 4 fixed links on both sides. Plus, the SS Sub-C has a half-link in the bracelet as well to help centering the clasp.

If you have an AD who can size the bracelet for you (before deciding on the purchase), then it would be the best way to find out whether it would work well on your wrist. If you cannot ask them to do that, then you may be better off with the more flexible Sub-C. Just my $0.02.

BTW, I own a SS Sub-C, and I have 3.5 links on the 6-hour side of the case, and the clasp is dead center on the underside of my 6.3-inch wrist:

However, please note that no two wrists are alike, and wrist shape may impact your preference on bracelet configuration. You may also prefer the shorter clasp of the GMT IIC over the very long GlideLock clasp of the Sub-C.

Take those damn stickers off!

27 April 2012, 01:50 AM	#1
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	6" wrist, GMTIIC? Before I make the plunge, anyone have a small wrist like me and wear the GMTIIC? It looks like it works when I try it on, but I just want to make sure, and see if anyone has found that wrist size to be too small... I had having a watch that dosnt equally balance with the clasp... Thanks!!!!

27 April 2012, 01:51 AM	#2
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Should be fine. __________________

27 April 2012, 02:20 AM	#5
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	The 40mm case size should work fine on your wrist, although you may not be able to perfectly center the clasp. You would have a better chance with a Sub-C where the minimum number of links on both sides of the case is 3, while the GMT IIC has 4 fixed links on both sides. Plus, the SS Sub-C has a half-link in the bracelet as well to help centering the clasp. If you have an AD who can size the bracelet for you (before deciding on the purchase), then it would be the best way to find out whether it would work well on your wrist. If you cannot ask them to do that, then you may be better off with the more flexible Sub-C. Just my $0.02. BTW, I own a SS Sub-C, and I have 3.5 links on the 6-hour side of the case, and the clasp is dead center on the underside of my 6.3-inch wrist: However, please note that no two wrists are alike, and wrist shape may impact your preference on bracelet configuration. You may also prefer the shorter clasp of the GMT IIC over the very long GlideLock clasp of the Sub-C. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

27 April 2012, 02:33 AM	#8
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	I only have a 5 or 5.5 wrist. looks fine on me. Attached Images __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

27 April 2012, 04:16 AM	#16
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	get the subc __________________ PP Geneva

27 April 2012, 01:54 AM	#3
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	Get an Explorer I 39mm.

27 April 2012, 01:59 AM	#4
OysterDavid Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S F Bay Area Posts: 621	Please, do not look to internet Rolex forums for validation to buy and wear the watch that you have your heart set on. You said it yourself in your post...'it looks like it works when I try it on'. That, and that alone, should be enough for you as an individual adult to go ahead and acquire it, enjoy the purchase experience, enjoy wearing it, enjoy looking at it and confidently own it.

27 April 2012, 02:31 AM	#7
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	It will be fine.

27 April 2012, 02:55 AM	#9
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Definitely--it's no problem. Will fit just fine. ENJOY IT!

27 April 2012, 04:05 AM	#12
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	It will fit no problem. My wrist is slightly bigger than 6", and it works well. More comfy than my Sub-C, IMO.

27 April 2012, 04:07 AM	#13
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Should be ok. I would stay away from DSSD. The GMTIIc should look great.

27 April 2012, 04:15 AM	#15
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	i have a 6 inch wrist, too, and it was fine when i had it

27 April 2012, 04:47 AM	#18
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	TBH, its not the size of ones wrist that dictates the size of watch but the shape, a flatter shaped 6" wrist will be able to carry off a larger watch than a rounded 6" wrist. IMHO. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

27 April 2012, 04:52 AM	#19
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	it's no problem

27 April 2012, 05:03 AM	#20
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I'm 6.25 and the GMT works. Although I would not want to wear anything larger.

27 April 2012, 06:05 AM	#21
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	The GlideLock clasp is indeed very long, but it has to be noted that it's no longer than the inside part of the clasp (the "scissor" mechanism). If you take the "scissor" part, it's the same length on the GMT IIC and Sub-C, only the outer part is longer for the GlideLock. On the GMT IIC you have to center the "scissor", which may make the clasp uncentered :) I hope it's not dead confusing what I said...... :) __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

27 April 2012, 06:07 AM	#22
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Should be fine! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

27 April 2012, 06:22 AM	#23
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I would say no problem whatsoever... I am a bit over 6.50 inches and all is well here __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

27 April 2012, 07:37 AM	#25
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	No problems. I'm sure it will look good. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

27 April 2012, 07:39 AM	#26
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	go for it!

27 April 2012, 07:46 AM	#27
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	It should be fine. I have a small wrist too and have no problem with my gmtIIc.

27 April 2012, 08:34 AM	#29
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	It's a good idea to get like-wristed others' experiences before choosing. Looks are one thing, living with it can be a different matter. That's a great thing about TRF - you can usually benefit from shared experiences. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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