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Oyster Sauce · 16 April 2021, 03:08 AM

This is one of a pair of complementary polls. The return of the Rolex Explorer back to 36 mm has generated a bit of conversation -- some rejoice, others lament. The purpose of these polls is to get an idea of the wrists sizes of those who have a strong preference for certain dial sizes.

For this poll, if you strongly prefer more modern watch sizes -- let's say a minimum of 39 mm for plain bezeled watches like the Explorer or the OP and/or a minimum of 42 mm for sport bezeled watches like the Explorer II, what is your wrist circumference?

This poll is for those who prefer these sizes over others. That is to say, if a particular model was offered in multiple sizes, you would almost always choose the larger version -- this poll is for you. This poll is not for those who "could pull off" the larger sizes but actually prefer smaller dimensions. This poll is also not for those who wear the entire span of dial sizes (although you are welcome to comment!). Just curious about the wrists of those who strongly prefer the larger dials. The other poll is for the other end of the spectrum.

Regardless of your preference, wear what you like in good health!

Oyster Sauce · 16 April 2021, 03:15 AM

BTW, I prefer the more "classic" offerings, so I'll be voting in the other poll.

afmars · 16 April 2021, 03:20 AM

7.5” flat wrist and I prefer 40-42mm.

kieselguhr · 16 April 2021, 05:11 AM

I would never wear a watch with a dial size of 42mm.

Now case size (which is what I think you mean), I prefer 40mm or close to it for sport watches. 39-40 being my max on either end of the range.

6.5 inch wrist circumference.

polaris72 · 16 April 2021, 07:48 AM

7.25” and I like anything from 36mm and up. However, you are not taking in consideration the shape of your wrist. My wrist is roundish, so even a smaller watch will look fine. Someone with 6.75” flat wrist might prefer 40mm and up.

Krash · 16 April 2021, 08:05 AM

7.25”.

I just tried on an Omega Seamaster 300mp. It has a 42mm case size and 50mm lug to lug. It fits nice on me but that’s as big as I’d go.

I prefer the 40mm Submariner 114060 with a lug to lug size of 48mm.

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View Poll Results: Wrist circumference (inches) if you prefer "modern" sized watches
Wrist < 6.0 in	1	1.75%
Wrist 6.0- 6.4 in	3	5.26%
Wrist 6.5-6.9 in	25	43.86%
Wrist 7.0-7.4 in	14	24.56%
Wrist 7.5 in or greater	14	24.56%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

16 April 2021, 03:08 AM	#1
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	Wrist size for those who prefer "modern" offerings This is one of a pair of complementary polls. The return of the Rolex Explorer back to 36 mm has generated a bit of conversation -- some rejoice, others lament. The purpose of these polls is to get an idea of the wrists sizes of those who have a strong preference for certain dial sizes. For this poll, if you strongly prefer more modern watch sizes -- let's say a minimum of 39 mm for plain bezeled watches like the Explorer or the OP and/or a minimum of 42 mm for sport bezeled watches like the Explorer II, what is your wrist circumference? This poll is for those who prefer these sizes over others. That is to say, if a particular model was offered in multiple sizes, you would almost always choose the larger version -- this poll is for you. This poll is not for those who "could pull off" the larger sizes but actually prefer smaller dimensions. This poll is also not for those who wear the entire span of dial sizes (although you are welcome to comment!). Just curious about the wrists of those who strongly prefer the larger dials. The other poll is for the other end of the spectrum. Regardless of your preference, wear what you like in good health!

16 April 2021, 05:11 AM	#4
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Wrist size for those who prefer "modern" offerings I would never wear a watch with a dial size of 42mm. Now case size (which is what I think you mean), I prefer 40mm or close to it for sport watches. 39-40 being my max on either end of the range. 6.5 inch wrist circumference.

16 April 2021, 08:05 AM	#6
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,253	Wrist size for those who prefer "modern" offerings 7.25”. I just tried on an Omega Seamaster 300mp. It has a 42mm case size and 50mm lug to lug. It fits nice on me but that’s as big as I’d go. I prefer the 40mm Submariner 114060 with a lug to lug size of 48mm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 April 2021, 03:15 AM	#2
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	BTW, I prefer the more "classic" offerings, so I'll be voting in the other poll.

16 April 2021, 03:20 AM	#3
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	7.5” flat wrist and I prefer 40-42mm.

16 April 2021, 07:48 AM	#5
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	7.25” and I like anything from 36mm and up. However, you are not taking in consideration the shape of your wrist. My wrist is roundish, so even a smaller watch will look fine. Someone with 6.75” flat wrist might prefer 40mm and up.

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