Submariner Size question!

[Tbrad1025]

Hello. I have a fairly small wrist and currently wear a SS Datejust. I really love the classic style of the Submariner. The current model of the sub seems a little large on my wrist. I know that the diameter has stayed the same over time, but does anyone have recommendations for a reference number of past models when the overall case was slightly smaller?

Any help is appreciated!

[Wcdhtwn]

Any past model with 5 digits are pre-supercase. Look at the Classified section here. There has to be a place in Austin that sells pre-owned, should be easy enough to fine one to try on in person.

[FTX I]

Welcome. They get smaller when you go back in time. Depending on the case, much more expensive as well. However, for a small wrist the new one is the best in terms of adjustment IMHO 'cause you have more removable links at 6 o'clock. Cheers

[Lordofrolex]

Anything before the super cases. Which is the current model. You should check out the sub 16800. They have a slimmer case than the new models, great price, I'll be vintage soon so you'll be getting it before the price goes up once it becomes vintage.

[joli160]

Try the new ceramic one on your wrist a few times, it really does not wear big imho.

[LauMeg]

Be careful, the sub C seems too large on your wrist compared to a datejust. If you could wear a sub C for one month and return to your watch, maybe you would say hey, it's too small

Honestly, I don't see a great difference on my wrist between 5 or 6 digits references.

My ex 14060M



My 116610 LN



And as FTX I said it, the adjustment is so perfect, the sub C is really more comfortable for me.

So try it and try it again

[Bfd70]

6.5" wrists. Coming off a 16570 and an 114270. Sub C felt large for a few weeks. Now feels perfect. Just an adjustment.

[asleep]

~6.25" wrist

I always felt Subs were too big for me, but when I tried a new SubC it began the process of changing my opinion.

Now I love the way it looks and feels on my wrist, and it sits down perfectly inside the head of the ulna in that little pocket there, imo...



When I look around at relative size of other watches on men's wrists these days, my Sub looks downright small in comparison.

[EddieA1]

Buy a new reference GMT instead. The lug size and fit around the wrist make it an excellent choice for smaller wrists.

[Rebel]

I have small wrists (6 1/4) and own 2 Tudor Submariners model 75090 (one black and one blue). I wore modern GMT's and Expy II's. When I found the mid size subs I mentioned, Wow! Love them. Comfy and good time-keepers. Many Tudor fans here. Yes, detractors as well.

Just my thoughts.

[Tbrad1025]

Thank y'all for the help!!!

[cht]

search around for the 16610, the 16800, and as mentioned, the 14060.

[AboutTime]

I too have small wrists, about 6 1/4 inches, but I comfortably wear a SubC. I was warned that older Sub models might not have enough removable links to accommodate my small wrist so I bought a SubC and have been very happy with it. There's one half-link in the SubC bracelet that can be moved from one side of the clasp to the other, giving additional flexibility when sizing. I was able to get the long SubC clasp well centered on the bottom of my wrist by shifting the position of the half-link.