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TimeOnHand · 7 October 2008, 09:38 PM

Guys , I am looking into getting either the SD or the Sub No Date. However I have smaller wrist (6.5') and was wondering if there are any SD owners out there with similar wrist (6.5') who could comment on the comfort of wearing the SD.

I understand that the SD is a little top heavy... is that a problem on smaller wrists?

Thanks.

padi56 · 7 October 2008, 10:03 PM

Well speaking for myself had a great Diving buddy I met in Sharm Egypt in the late 90s And often dived with her on the many expeditions down south Red Sea she was quite petite and wore a SD.Myself never found any difference on the wrist Sub or SD or many other watches.But try both on if you can there is not a huge difference between the two watches IMHO on the wrist.

ezod · 7 October 2008, 10:38 PM

Hey cx007, no problems with a 6.5" wrist. I have the same size wrist and my SD wears perfectly.

Nigel Tufnel · 7 October 2008, 11:18 PM

cx, my wrist is exactly 6.5" and I wear a 16600 daily. It fits very well and very comfortable. You will have to remove a permanent link on the 6:00 side to get the clasp properly positioned on your wrist, but that is easy, and I can walk you through it. It will take ten minutes. I have owned two Submariner Dates as well as a GMT Pepsi, and the SD fits the best of all of them, without question. I was attending a get together over this past weekend, at which I time I tried on a friend's GMT as well as another's Sub. They both felt very light (not in a good way) when compared to the SD. I am used to it now, and would have a hard time going back to a lighter watch. I have worn this piece in sea water, fresh water, sailing, fishing, swimming, diving, hunting, yard work, climbing, and anything else I could throw at it, and it has never disappointed me. With the bracelet adjustment, it fits me better than either of my Submariners ever did. Hope this helps.

TimeOnHand · 7 October 2008, 11:33 PM

Thanks guys for your kind input... I'll keep you all posted... I am deciding between the SD and the Sub No Date.

TimeOnHand · 7 October 2008, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Tufnel

cx, my wrist is exactly 6.5" and I wear a 16600 daily. It fits very well and very comfortable. You will have to remove a permanent link on the 6:00 side to get the clasp properly positioned on your wrist, but that is easy, and I can walk you through it. It will take ten minutes.

You removed the link your self???

Could you please show me the pictures of what the end result looks like... and how to do it? Thanks.

ezod · 7 October 2008, 11:55 PM

I didn't have to remove any permanent links with my SD and it still fits snuggly. Just had to adjust the post on the clasp.

padi56 · 8 October 2008, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cx007

You removed the link your self???

Could you please show me the pictures of what the end result looks like... and how to do it? Thanks.

If you have to remove a link very easy to do just a good screwdriver with the correct blade size for the screw.

sea-dweller · 8 October 2008, 01:02 AM

I have a dissenting opinion. I also have a small wrist, and my SD is a bit top heavy. I actually like the fit of my Subs better. The SD is not uncomfortable (I am wearing it today), but just NOT as comfortable as a Sub. Subs sit flatter on the wrist.

WatchTimes · 8 October 2008, 02:03 AM

I have a 6.8 in wrist and wear a SD or a DSSD just depends on the day.
I find myself wearing the DSSD more and more

Nigel Tufnel · 8 October 2008, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cx007

You removed the link your self???

Could you please show me the pictures of what the end result looks like... and how to do it? Thanks.

Here is a link to my post explaining how to do this:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...811#post631811

Let me know if you have any problems.

Quicksilver · 8 October 2008, 02:17 AM

I have a 6.5 wrist and find my Sub Date very comfortable and proportionate to my wrist size. I would not wear over 40mm.

seantk · 8 October 2008, 02:20 AM

You will have no problems with your wrist size. Here is my Sea Dweller on my 6.5" wrist

Sean

Z-Sub · 8 October 2008, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cx007

Guys , I am looking into getting either the SD or the Sub No Date. However I have smaller wrist (6.5') and was wondering if there are any SD owners out there with similar wrist (6.5') who could comment on the comfort of wearing the SD.

I understand that the SD is a little top heavy... is that a problem on smaller wrists?

Thanks.

as long as you adjust the bracelet properly, you'll love it. I thought it was going to be top heavy but after actually wearing it, I love that extra weight giving the watch a solid feeling to it.
I love it. wearing it right now.

SLS · 8 October 2008, 04:34 AM

Generally speaking, the SD is going to be a bit more sloppy on the wrist than a Sub, either way you are picking up a great piece! Good luck,
~Scott

7 October 2008, 09:38 PM	#1
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7 October 2008, 10:03 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Well speaking for myself had a great Diving buddy I met in Sharm Egypt in the late 90s And often dived with her on the many expeditions down south Red Sea she was quite petite and wore a SD.Myself never found any difference on the wrist Sub or SD or many other watches.But try both on if you can there is not a huge difference between the two watches IMHO on the wrist. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

7 October 2008, 11:33 PM	#5
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Thanks guys for your kind input... I'll keep you all posted... I am deciding between the SD and the Sub No Date. __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

8 October 2008, 02:03 AM	#10
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I have a 6.8 in wrist and wear a SD or a DSSD just depends on the day. I find myself wearing the DSSD more and more __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

8 October 2008, 02:20 AM	#13
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	You will have no problems with your wrist size. Here is my Sea Dweller on my 6.5" wrist Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

7 October 2008, 10:38 PM	#3
ezod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 67	Hey cx007, no problems with a 6.5" wrist. I have the same size wrist and my SD wears perfectly.

7 October 2008, 11:18 PM	#4
Nigel Tufnel Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 420	cx, my wrist is exactly 6.5" and I wear a 16600 daily. It fits very well and very comfortable. You will have to remove a permanent link on the 6:00 side to get the clasp properly positioned on your wrist, but that is easy, and I can walk you through it. It will take ten minutes. I have owned two Submariner Dates as well as a GMT Pepsi, and the SD fits the best of all of them, without question. I was attending a get together over this past weekend, at which I time I tried on a friend's GMT as well as another's Sub. They both felt very light (not in a good way) when compared to the SD. I am used to it now, and would have a hard time going back to a lighter watch. I have worn this piece in sea water, fresh water, sailing, fishing, swimming, diving, hunting, yard work, climbing, and anything else I could throw at it, and it has never disappointed me. With the bracelet adjustment, it fits me better than either of my Submariners ever did. Hope this helps.

7 October 2008, 11:55 PM	#7
ezod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 67	I didn't have to remove any permanent links with my SD and it still fits snuggly. Just had to adjust the post on the clasp.

8 October 2008, 01:02 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I have a dissenting opinion. I also have a small wrist, and my SD is a bit top heavy. I actually like the fit of my Subs better. The SD is not uncomfortable (I am wearing it today), but just NOT as comfortable as a Sub. Subs sit flatter on the wrist.

8 October 2008, 02:17 AM	#12
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	I have a 6.5 wrist and find my Sub Date very comfortable and proportionate to my wrist size. I would not wear over 40mm.

8 October 2008, 04:34 AM	#15
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Generally speaking, the SD is going to be a bit more sloppy on the wrist than a Sub, either way you are picking up a great piece! Good luck, ~Scott

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