34mm wrist shots, average-large wrist size??

[davidif]

Hi all i am interested in adding a 34mm watch to the collection, i already have an OP 36mm which i love.

Problem is i have 7 1/2 inch wrists and whilst i like the idea of a smaller watch for everyday comfort i don't want it to be too small.

Does anyone have any wrist shots of 34mm watches on similar sized wrists?

For information i am undecided on either a modern OP 34mm or an earlier piece (maybe even birth year-1967??)

Thanks

[Oyster Sauce]

Originally Posted by davidif

Hi all i am interested in adding a 34mm watch to the collection, i already have an OP 36mm which i love.

Problem is i have 7 1/2 inch wrists and whilst i like the idea of a smaller watch for everyday comfort i don't want it to be too small.

Does anyone have any wrist shots of 34mm watches on similar sized wrists?

For information i am undecided on either a modern OP 34mm or an earlier piece (maybe even birth year-1967??)

Thanks

When you look at the OP 36 on your wrist, how does it appear to you? Looks good with no hint of being too small? Or just on the border of acceptability?

This will help you gauge whether a 34 mm is a candidate for you. You probably already know this, but modern Rolex 34 mm will wear larger than vintage era 34 mm, so the modern might be a safer bet. If you have an AD nearby, it's definitely worth it to go try one on. I'm pretty sure they'll have at least one example of a 34 there, as the larger sizes are much more en vogue now. Best wishes!

[davidif]

Originally Posted by Oyster Sauce

When you look at the OP 36 on your wrist, how does it appear to you? Looks good with no hint of being too small? Or just on the border of acceptability?

This will help you gauge whether a 34 mm is a candidate for you. You probably already know this, but modern Rolex 34 mm will wear larger than vintage era 34 mm, so the modern might be a safer bet. If you have an AD nearby, it's definitely worth it to go try one on. I'm pretty sure they'll have at least one example of a 34 there, as the larger sizes are much more en vogue now. Best wishes!

Thank you for this, yes i guessed that the modern 34mm references look a little larger than a more vintage piece. i will attempt to find an A.D. with a 34mm OP

[Benzsiam]

With 7.5" wrist, I think most people would go for 40 mm.

Size is totally personal preference, if you prefer on smaller size, I think 36 mm would looks more proportion to your wrist than 34mm.

[vintagewaferthin]

Definitely comes down to personal preference. I have a roughly 6.5 wrist and 34mm looks fine(AK) on my wrist. Only time it ever feels a bit small is if I wear say my Seiko Monster for a while and then suddenly put on the AK. But it feels normal after a few hours. 34mm is a classic size inmho.

[zjd168]

should be fine with long sleeve clothing or suit, may look small with T-shirts.

[Henrimontgomery]

Depends of the watch and bracelet. I’ve tried a 35mm VC which looked fine, while a 34mm DJ looks minuscule, and a 36 fine.

[BartM]

34mm will probably look like you are wearing your wife's watch. For your wrist size I would probably keep the 36mm as a minimum.

[Seddyspaghetti]

34mm on a 7.5 wrist might be pushing it. But i’d love to see pics from others

[ThatSubGuy]

My father-in-low (Mean-looking Russian Motherfucker, 2 meters tall, hands as big as my face, wrist as thick as my thighs, Officer in the Russian Army) wears what I believe is a womens watch. Something like a 32-34mm, ultra thin quartz watch on a thin+narrow bracelet.

If you like it, wear it. Don't let anyone tell you it's too small if you're enjoying it. If so, let them think what they like.

[doramas]

Originally Posted by davidif

Hi all i am interested in adding a 34mm watch to the collection, i already have an OP 36mm which i love.

Problem is i have 7 1/2 inch wrists and whilst i like the idea of a smaller watch for everyday comfort i don't want it to be too small.

Does anyone have any wrist shots of 34mm watches on similar sized wrists?

For information i am undecided on either a modern OP 34mm or an earlier piece (maybe even birth year-1967??)

Thanks

It would be nice if you put a picture of your OP36 on your wrist

[Gimoozaabi]

There you go! 7.5 inch wrist here. I really like goe it wears, very light and comfy. Another picture for comparison on how it sits on my wife's wrist.