Explorer II 216570 on a large 8.5 inch wrist

[JonOnTime]

New here and I'm deciding to post this as it was impossible to find. Large wristed folk really need images to know what we can pull off.

I will admit that 42mm is close to the minimum size I can pull off, but I really think the 216570 is perfectly situated and modest on a large wrist.

These images are for the big boys who are doing research on such a watch, how it might fit etc. A review will happen once I've had substantial time with the watch, but as far as fit and comfort this is spectacular on wrists over 8" IMO.

[Johnpierpontmorgan]

Sd43 ???

[MichelleP]

Great watch. My 6.5" wrist is too small. My forearm is probably the size of your wrist

[C0d]

My opinion, it looks a bit too tiny. Maybe SD43 would do you better.

[JonOnTime]

Originally Posted by MichelleP

Great watch. My 6.5" wrist is too small. My forearm is probably the size of your wrist

Thanks, the 40 mil looks great though for normal human wrists haha, I bet thatd look good

[mpct5011]

Holy crap! - Fee, fie, fo, fum

[JonOnTime]

Originally Posted by C0d

My opinion, it looks a bit too tiny. Maybe SD43 would do you better.

Lol if this is "too tiny" I don't think 1 mm will matter

[JonOnTime]

Originally Posted by mpct5011

Holy crap! - Fee, fie, fo, fum

:) hi little buddy

[rkim11]

I think the Explorer looks larger than the SD43 because the crystal/dial is bigger.

[DoctorA]

It actually looks fine on your wrist size wise. It seems a little tight on your wrist though so you might want to consider adding a link

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by rkim11

I think the Explorer looks larger than the SD43 because the crystal/dial is bigger.

It really don't seem that way on the wrist though, because the Exp II sits so much flatter and the bezel slopes away from the crystal.

[kfs718]

Bill Brasky buys a Rolex. It looks awesome on your wrist as the larger case size doesn't always suit those with smaller wrists! Wear it in good health.

[HACKNSACK44]

My wrist is between 8-9 inches depending on the day.. I had a 114060 and I liked it.. I had to add a couple links to it for a comfortable fit.. I moved up to the D-BLUE and I am loving the size..

[Boaters]

I think it looks great but you really should try the SD43.

[Chester01]

Because of the maxi dial and large hands I think it looks great on your wrist.

[JonOnTime]

Update: And here is my Deepsea black 116660

[TswaneNguni]

7.9 inch wrists ... For 8.5 inch :

EXPL II 42mm
SD43
DSSD
SkyD (You will need an extra link or two )
YM II

[pbubsy]

Looks good on you. My personal favorite.

[JonOnTime]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

7.9 inch wrists ... For 8.5 inch :

EXPL II 42mm
SD43
DSSD
SkyD (You will need an extra link or two )
YM II

Right, and as a dress piece the DJ41 is pretty rad. Quite big in person, i don't actually think it looks good on an average or below wrist, but a big wrist it just works.

[tgyberg]

The DSSD looks perfect to me!

[JonOnTime]

Originally Posted by tgyberg

The DSSD looks perfect to me!

Thanks im so enamored with it

[904VT]

Looks good on you Jon, thanks for sharing. My wrist is 7.5 inches and find the Daytona all the way up to the DSSD a great fit. A YM2 would fit you well imo

[904VT]

Originally Posted by JonOnTime

Lol if this is "too tiny" I don't think 1 mm will matter

I think the SD43 actually looks smaller, since its dial is smaller and its bezel inlay so wide.

[vesnyder]

I think the size looks fine but it does look a little tight. I wear watches that vary in size - from 42mm to 34mm - so I am used to different looks. BTW - my wrist is 7"/

[Ranger67]

my wrist is between 8.75-9 inches, i wear a Sub, no issues with the 40 mm.

[JonOnTime]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Looks good on you Jon, thanks for sharing. My wrist is 7.5 inches and find the Daytona all the way up to the DSSD a great fit. A YM2 would fit you well imo

Thanks man. Im very happy with the Deepsea for sure

[JonOnTime]

Originally Posted by Ranger67

my wrist is between 8.75-9 inches, i wear a Sub, no issues with the 40 mm.

not just any sub! For my money the TT bluesy is the best sub. You wear it well. I wonder if other big wristed people have my reaction with watches in the flesh. I see them online and a 42 looks huge. Then I see it in-person and I'm like oh, thats it? The deepsea doesn't even feel as big as it looks in pictures.

[Frank McKay]

Looks distinctively small on your wrist. I would go for a 44+ mm piece.

[Frank McKay]

Originally Posted by JonOnTime

Update: And here is my Deepsea black 116660

This looks much better. I would just position the face of the watch just a tad lower towards the 6 o’clock position on the wrist.

[Ranger67]

Originally Posted by JonOnTime

not just any sub! For my money the TT bluesy is the best sub. You wear it well. I wonder if other big wristed people have my reaction with watches in the flesh. I see them online and a 42 looks huge. Then I see it in-person and I'm like oh, thats it? The deepsea doesn't even feel as big as it looks in pictures.

A Sub was my first choice but after joining TRF the consensus was that would be too small so started looking for an SD43 or DSSD but after trying on the Bluesy i couldn't see any issue with a 40mm, maybe i have a thicker rather than flatter wrist.