Wrist Size in Relation to Watch Diameter and More

[mss22]

I have a 6"-6.25" wrist, and am a male. I like big dials, but dont want things to get overbearing. I am wearing a tissot prc200 right now its 40mm in diameter, would I be correct in saying 42mm watches are probably the limit for me?

Furthermore, a lot of watches I find on the replica site I cant find the actual watch when looking for a genuine copy. Besides google images/the manufacturers website is there a better way?

 

[phillycheez]

i have the same wrist size as you and anything over 40mm is the limit for me. but in all, its all about what you think looks good on you. if you think you can pull off a big dial than go for it. i remember seeing a 16 year olds blog site where he had nothing but gens and was pulling off 47mm watches! im pretty sure his daddy bought him all those watches but in the end, he didn't care. if your unsure, just go to the nearest watch store and try some watches on. i have tried the 42mm PO and even that was too big for me.

 

[tommy_boy]

Furthermore, a lot of watches I find on the replica site I cant find the actual watch when looking for a genuine copy. Besides google images/the manufacturers website is there a better way?

Go to the factory site and capture a picture. Specs, too, if they make two case sizes (like the Planet Ocean). Compare it to the rep site. Sometimes on a rep site you will find a "fantasy watch" that can't be found on a gen site. I own such a watch.

This hobby can be very time consuming, especially if the dreaded 1:1 thing is important to you. Best of luck.

 

[mss22]

i have the same wrist size as you and anything over 40mm is the limit for me. but in all, its all about what you think looks good on you. if you think you can pull off a big dial than go for it. i remember seeing a 16 year olds blog site where he had nothing but gens and was pulling off 47mm watches! im pretty sure his daddy bought him all those watches but in the end, he didn't care. if your unsure, just go to the nearest watch store and try some watches on. i have tried the 42mm PO and even that was too big for me.

a 42" really was a problem? The 40" diameter tissot I have doesn't completely take over my whole wrist, I'd like to hear if any others with my wrist size where 42

 

[tommy_boy]

I have a 42mm Tissot on my 7.25" dia wrist as I type this. It's fine. I have a 44mm Nardin that is way big.

You may do well to say that 42mm is your limit. There is a 42.5 mm Omega case for the Planet Ocean that is fine for me. The Breitling Colt is nice at 39mm if you can find one. Or stick with Rolex, where most are 40mm.

If you can try on some gens, do it. Some will "wear big" and some will "wear small" depending on how they design the case. Best of luck :!:

 

[phillycheez]

i have the same wrist size as you and anything over 40mm is the limit for me. but in all, its all about what you think looks good on you. if you think you can pull off a big dial than go for it. i remember seeing a 16 year olds blog site where he had nothing but gens and was pulling off 47mm watches! im pretty sure his daddy bought him all those watches but in the end, he didn't care. if your unsure, just go to the nearest watch store and try some watches on. i have tried the 42mm PO and even that was too big for me.

a 42" really was a problem? The 40" diameter tissot I have doesn't completely take over my whole wrist, I'd like to hear if any others with my wrist size where 42

42mm is not a problem, i just rather spend my money on 40mm watches i know will look good on my wrist. its just my personal opinion and if anything is the limit my wrist can handle. anything bigger looks like a wall clock on my wrist.

 

[madcatlancelot]

I have a 6.25 wrist just like you, and previously i thought the 42mm PO is the biggest watch that I can wear without looking awkward.

Since then I tried a PAM 111H and a Breitling SOSF, both are 44mm and it looks ok to me.

Here's some wristshot that I took previously.

And here's a URL for watch sizing that was posted here previously by another member.
http://www.ewatches.com/media/Ruler/eW_Case-Sizes.pdf

regards,
madcatlancelot

 

[zuescotton]

Man now is when I wish that I wasn't big boned.. haha My wrists are about 8 inches. I ALWAYS have to get links. I can Barely wear the watch I just got from the forums. haha. And anything under 40mm looks funny.

 

[mss22]

Wow your wrist is only like 6-6.25" because that Panerai looks great to me, I'd get mine with the brown leather as I'd wear is mostly as a dress watch.

 

[fakemaster]

Watch size can look different if you are bare armed versus wearing a dress shirt. I'm sure all the fiddy guys would chime in. But here's a general rule of thumb. Forgoing the wrist size. A suit jacket is part of an outfit. A watch is an accessory. It is meant to compliment said outfit. If it becomes the focal point when people look at you it is too big.

 

[tommy_boy]

A watch can different if you are bare armed versus wearing a dress shirt. I'm sure all the fiddy guys would chime in. But here's a general rule of thumb. Forgoing the wrist size. A suit jacket is part of an outfit. A watch is an accessory. It is meant to compliment said outfit. If it becomes the focal point when people look at you it is too big.

Well said, Fashionista Fakemaster Who has ever said, "Watches make the man"?

 

[seanf]

I have a 6"-6.25" wrist, and am a male. I like big dials, but dont want things to get overbearing. I am wearing a tissot prc200 right now its 40mm in diameter, would I be correct in saying 42mm watches are probably the limit for me?

Furthermore, a lot of watches I find on the replica site I cant find the actual watch when looking for a genuine copy. Besides google images/the manufacturers website is there a better way?

You'll get differing opinions from different members on this. My personal belief is that for your wrist size, 42mm is probably going to be your limit. My own wrist is 6.5", and I can only just wear 44mm, and then, only in certain brands. One thing to bear in mind is that different brands will wear differently on your wrist. For example, I can't wear a 44mm PAM Luminor at all. Looks like a clown watch on me (and it's not just my opinion--on the rare occasions when I've tried one on, everyone who sees me thinks it looks silly). Other watches of the same size, however, I can wear with no problem. I have a Hublot Big Bang which is 44.5mm, and I wear that all the time. It has to do with the design of the case and the band.

If you're looking for good images of the genuine watch, honestly, your best bet most of the time is going to be ebay. Just type in the name of the watch you're interested in, and if it's a modern and a popular watch, probably about 50 auctions will come up. And the pictures, in general, will be very good. Barring that, one of the largest watch retailers on the net is http://www.jomashop.com.

If you're concerned about how a watch is going to wear on your wrist, I would look in your local phone book for a high end watch dealer. Go there and try on whatever watch you're interested in. It's the only way to be sure. Of course, there may be some brands you won't be able to find at all unless you live in a larger city (Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Patek Phillipe, etc.). But I'm sure you'll have a Rolex and Omega and Breitling dealer somewhere around town.

 

[takashi]

I agree with seanf. Depends on the certain brand and design, watch diameter can be irrelevant.

I quote you an example. Wearing a Fiddy PAM127 47mm, it won't look good on my wrist. However, wearing a relatively the same diameter IWC Big Pilot, that gives totally a different look and fits my wrist pretty well.

 

[levelmanroger]

Watch size has more to do with your own perception than anything else. It's all a matter of what you're used to.
For instance, all I had before giving in to this obsession was a couple of gen Rolex (40mm if you stretch it!). Therefore, when I started getting 42 and 44mm watches, they looked HUGE on me. It took me a bit of time to get used to them. Eventually I got a fiddy and was worried. I love the way the watch looks and wears.
Now, the Rolex models look small when I have them on. But not long ago anything larger just looked huge and awkward - and I have an 8.5" wrist!
My girlfriend, with a very dainty wrist (haven't measured, but probably @5-5.5") now wears her 44mm SOSF daily and loves it more than any watch she's ever owned (gen Cartier, gen Rolex, gen Movado).
So I say just gradually move up to larger watches and give yourself some time to see if you get used to the larger size.

 

[z9opw3zj]

Watch size has more to do with your own perception than anything else. It's all a matter of what you're used to.
For instance, all I had before giving in to this obsession was a couple of gen Rolex (40mm if you stretch it!). Therefore, when I started getting 42 and 44mm watches, they looked HUGE on me. It took me a bit of time to get used to them. Eventually I got a fiddy and was worried. I love the way the watch looks and wears.
Now, the Rolex models look small when I have them on. But not long ago anything larger just looked huge and awkward - and I have an 8.5" wrist!
My girlfriend, with a very dainty wrist (haven't measured, but probably @5-5.5") now wears her 44mm SOSF daily and loves it more than any watch she's ever owned (gen Cartier, gen Rolex, gen Movado).
So I say just gradually move up to larger watches and give yourself some time to see if you get used to the larger size.

+1. To me, it's all about you yourself feeling comfortable wearing the watch -> this of course is all dependant on your immediate environment, what is generally accepted and, of course, your level of self-confidence.

I'm a pretty athletically built (even if I do say so myself) Asian guy, but with typically, small (6.5") Asian wrists. Two years ago I sold a 42mm watch because I thought it looked too big on my wrist.

Now I have a 47mm Big Pilot watch and wear it with confidence! (Can't for the life of me understand why people keep sniggering behind my back these days though )

 

[I am Sam]

It all depends on the type of dial and the area around it (crown). Some watches not matter how big they are for their dial size still look good on your wrist. However some watches (like BCE) makes a huge difference on smaller wrist.

 

[If you see Kay]

i have a 6.25 inch wrist and have a pam111h and a b&r 03-92 (42mmm)

both fit well. i have also tried on a Rad, and that is 45mm and that fit well. i have also a 42mm PO.

no problems.

 

[Pix]

Small wrist here too.
Diameter is one parameter, but not the only one.
The dial size is very important. As mentionned before, a SFSO is OK although it's 44mm : its dial is pretty small.
On the contrary a Navitimer (expecially if all white) looks big on my wrist.
The style of the watch is an other parameter : max. 40mm for a dressy watch, but I have no problem wearing bigger for a sports or divers watch (HBB, Aquaracer). I reasonably set the max size however to 44mm. Ideal size in sports watches for me is 42mm, but with a consistent bezel (to keep a small dial : Porsche Design, UN MMD)
I used to have a 46mm OCC : it felt pretty ok, due to very short lugs and a not standard case shape (it was more a barrel shape, so the 46mm was on the bottom, not on the top of the watch). It is important that the watch does not look like it sits on your wrist, but wraps it.
Last important parameter is the shape : square watches wear bigger. Forget about any larger than 40x40.

 

[Gen-X]

I have a 6.25 wrist just like you, and previously i thought the 42mm PO is the biggest watch that I can wear without looking awkward.

Since then I tried a PAM 111H and a Breitling SOSF, both are 44mm and it looks ok to me.

Here's some wristshot that I took previously.

And here's a URL for watch sizing that was posted here previously by another member.
http://www.ewatches.com/media/Ruler/eW_Case-Sizes.pdf

regards,
madcatlancelot

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