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Skinny Wrist Club thread
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There seems to be a discrepancy about wrist size and watch size/girth/height. I've seen a lot of so called small wrists on this thread wearing really big watches which doesn't seem to change anyone's mind about wrist size at all, and I'm puzzled by that. I think it's more complicated ( at least it is for me) than just wrist size because there are other variables I need to take into account. I'm a 6.5 but my wrist isn't entire flat either. I've got about 1 5/8" of comfortable space (centered on my wrist) to work with before the lugs exceed my wrist. Lug length is very important (curved lugs help a lot) and case height (there is a limit) are real barometers to sizing a wrist/watch. Of course it comes down to your perception, what you're comfortable with, and what you like in the final analysis but these parameters must be in line for me to sign off on a new purchase.
I like to feel that there's something on my wrist, a bit of heft but not so much it either gets in my way, becomes a distraction, or becomes decidedly weighty like I want to take it off. If it's right you shouldn't notice your wearing it, and you should be able to wear it all day long.
What are some of your criteria for what you consider 'wearable', and are you aware of the pressure to be fashionable, to wear something bigger and less comfortable because after all if you wanted to know the time you could get that from your phone, ask someone, or in most cases just look up.
Interested to hear your comments...
I like to feel that there's something on my wrist, a bit of heft but not so much it either gets in my way, becomes a distraction, or becomes decidedly weighty like I want to take it off. If it's right you shouldn't notice your wearing it, and you should be able to wear it all day long.
What are some of your criteria for what you consider 'wearable', and are you aware of the pressure to be fashionable, to wear something bigger and less comfortable because after all if you wanted to know the time you could get that from your phone, ask someone, or in most cases just look up.
Interested to hear your comments...
I wear what I like [upto 45mm] on my 6.3" wrists, accept the "wow that's a massive watch!" comments and f*ck the haters :lol:
Find your comfort zone [could be about 42mm] and just buy those watches if you like, or have a range
I have a range of 40mm to 46mm watches and its good to change You really are a big wrist in a small wrist's body, good for you because you own it, embrace it. It's acknowledgment for you; 'I've got this big, beautiful watch and I'm not hiding it!". That really ties into your personality and how you approach life as well. What your wearing says a lot more that people think.
@Bodid, if it feels comfortable and you like it, wear it. I don't care what others think of my watch but I do care about how it feels. Most big watches feel very unconfortable on my wrist (AP ROO Diver for example). Just checking out this thread to check out the possibilities. The great thing about this forum is that if you bought a watch you don't like, you can always sell it.
@aflop, come on dude, your collection is SICK! Share some with a fellow small wrist!
@aflop, come on dude, your collection is SICK! Share some with a fellow small wrist!
@Bodid, if it feels comfortable and you like it, wear it. I don't care what others think of my watch but I do care about how it feels. Most big watches feel very unconfortable on my wrist (AP ROO Diver for example). Just checking out this thread to check out the possibilities. The great thing about this forum is that if you bought a watch you don't like, you can always sell it.
@aflop, come on dude, your collection is SICK! Share some with a fellow small wrist!
What about other AP ROOs, such as safari? Does it feel comfortable?
Never owned one, have always wondered. Might get one when J12 gets the old safari right.
As long as you're comfy, who cares? Love what you wear!
Thanks @jong @malkovich My collection only looks good cos you guys aren't posting your pieces!! I know @silverclaw has tons of lovely pieces!
Here's another:
PP Aquanaut on 6.25"
Thanks @jong @malkovich My collection only looks good cos you guys aren't posting your pieces!! I know @silverclaw has tons of lovely pieces!
Here's another:
PP Aquanaut on 6.25"
Fast starting to become my fav piece of the moment with my best boy in the background!
Rolex Daytona Nembo on 6.25"
Rolex Daytona Nembo on 6.25"
Hi bodied
Well with my puny wrists, not only the size, but the weight is a factor, but I wear a slightly loose gen Tag link midsize (33mm) and the only complaint is that the fold under part of the clasp is too long and makes the face sit slightly off-center on my arm, so I wear it a bit loose to compensate, but it can be a little annoying in hot humid weather here in sunny warm Australia....lol! As far as using a phone for finding the time, you forget that us ladies have rather large handbags that take half an hour to find anything in....least of all a phone.....and in mine you can forget about even finding the car keys inside 10 minutes!
Fashion is not my criteria, class is, timeless class. That is why I need to learn a lot more to be able to find the rep that I want.... then I can have the forum fellas guide me to having it modded some.....and along the way to learn more...
cheers
Cher
Well with my puny wrists, not only the size, but the weight is a factor, but I wear a slightly loose gen Tag link midsize (33mm) and the only complaint is that the fold under part of the clasp is too long and makes the face sit slightly off-center on my arm, so I wear it a bit loose to compensate, but it can be a little annoying in hot humid weather here in sunny warm Australia....lol! As far as using a phone for finding the time, you forget that us ladies have rather large handbags that take half an hour to find anything in....least of all a phone.....and in mine you can forget about even finding the car keys inside 10 minutes!
Fashion is not my criteria, class is, timeless class. That is why I need to learn a lot more to be able to find the rep that I want.... then I can have the forum fellas guide me to having it modded some.....and along the way to learn more...
cheers
Cher