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thelinendial
·If you want to be scientific check out this Proportional Wrist Watch Dial Sizes summary. But there's always exceptions to the rules based on your build, style and preference.
Is my watch too big?
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lindo
·I had this same debate in mind today when I visited the local Omega AD to try on a Planet Ocean GMT. I have been lusting after one for a while, but thought a physical try on would be wise.
I am glad I did. I stand over 6'3" and like watches not to look lost on my wrist. I wear a new Seamaster Diver's watch which I love (and which looks right at home on my wrist).
However I was astonished at the size of the PO GMT, and am seriously considering now whether I could wear it. It is beautiful but massively thick for my taste.
So I understand your concerns about getting the size right: it has got to please you every time you put it on, and be comfortable.
There is some excellent advice in this thread, but ultimately you are the only one who can make that judgement.
I am glad I did. I stand over 6'3" and like watches not to look lost on my wrist. I wear a new Seamaster Diver's watch which I love (and which looks right at home on my wrist).
However I was astonished at the size of the PO GMT, and am seriously considering now whether I could wear it. It is beautiful but massively thick for my taste.
So I understand your concerns about getting the size right: it has got to please you every time you put it on, and be comfortable.
There is some excellent advice in this thread, but ultimately you are the only one who can make that judgement.
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Katana
·If you want to be scientific check out this Proportional Wrist Watch Dial Sizes summary. But there's always exceptions to the rules based on your build, style and preference.
I really like the tips about watch sizes and proportions that the slender wrist guy gives. He, having a 6 inch wrist too, has the most considered and helpful YouTube channel about watch sizing, but even at the end of his tips he gives the advice to just choose what you like regardless of what other people think regarding sizing. That’s what I like about him, he gives good tips, but they are flexible and not set in stone.
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Kjian414
·It depends on your personal style and how comfortable you are with it. For me personally I would think that’s too big.
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Diverdown
·It looks fine 👍
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llvhhui
·Yes it looks too big in my opinion. However, this is subjective. I like more classic size watches from 36-38mm because my wrist is kinda small. Wearing big watches makes my wrist look even smaller.
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HikerTz
·Regarding this topic, yesterday I visited my independent Watchmaker to change bracelet on my Globemaster and he said: "Very nice watch, but I whish it is little bigger".
I left the shop and from that moment I ask myself is Globemaster (39mm) really considered as small watch? My wrist is 18cm (7inch) in circumference and is around 5,7mm width on top. My height is around 175cm.
Until he said that I didn't consider it small but now sometimes I feel like watch is small on my wrist. I know that this is personal taste but what other thinks about this. Before I had Aqua terra 8900 which was 41mm but I can't remember that it was that much bigger than this 39mm. It was bigger that is for sure but not sure that it was that obvious. Also I don't feel that Annular calendar looks that much bigger than classic GM (regarding dial size).
I don't know why it started to occupy my mind all the sudden but it is 😀)
I left the shop and from that moment I ask myself is Globemaster (39mm) really considered as small watch? My wrist is 18cm (7inch) in circumference and is around 5,7mm width on top. My height is around 175cm.
Until he said that I didn't consider it small but now sometimes I feel like watch is small on my wrist. I know that this is personal taste but what other thinks about this. Before I had Aqua terra 8900 which was 41mm but I can't remember that it was that much bigger than this 39mm. It was bigger that is for sure but not sure that it was that obvious. Also I don't feel that Annular calendar looks that much bigger than classic GM (regarding dial size).
I don't know why it started to occupy my mind all the sudden but it is 😀)
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lexieb007
·No
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PandaSPUR
·Put the watch on, and then stand a few feet away from a full length mirror.
Let your arms dangle, or put your hands in your pocket, however you normally might stand.
See how it looks then.
In my opinion, that is a way more useful way to tell if the watch looks good on you or not because that is how most people will be seeing the watch on you (assuming they even notice it at all)
Let your arms dangle, or put your hands in your pocket, however you normally might stand.
See how it looks then.
In my opinion, that is a way more useful way to tell if the watch looks good on you or not because that is how most people will be seeing the watch on you (assuming they even notice it at all)
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Rdelgao
·I think its a very subjective matter. Anything bigger than 36mm would have been considered gigantic 30 years ago on any kind of wrist. On the other hand I see really big pilot watches on friends with small wrists and they wear them with joy. I am a reasonably big guy with big wrist and my taste is towards small watches 34-36mm I'm getting even feedback like: it looks like a ladies watch. I dont mind, it feels good on my wrist. I'd say, in such subjective matter, if you like it, provided it is comfortable, there is no big or small. Just an opinion
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Mac-427
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Premaster
·Hm ok, this could be my "normal" position
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richiv
·I think watches usually look larger in wrist shots like these. The strap version looks better on your wrist IMO but based on the second picture I think either will work fine.
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Evitzee
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I'd say that if you are asking about the size you aren't convinced that you really like the watch enough to pay money to own it. Size may come into the question but that's not the main reason you are asking. Imo. It looks fine to my eyes.
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Katana
·Regarding this topic, yesterday I visited my independent Watchmaker to change bracelet on my Globemaster and he said: "Very nice watch, but I whish it is little bigger".
I left the shop and from that moment I ask myself is Globemaster (39mm) really considered as small watch? My wrist is 18cm (7inch) in circumference and is around 5,7mm width on top. My height is around 175cm.
Until he said that I didn't consider it small but now sometimes I feel like watch is small on my wrist. I know that this is personal taste but what other thinks about this. Before I had Aqua terra 8900 which was 41mm but I can't remember that it was that much bigger than this 39mm. It was bigger that is for sure but not sure that it was that obvious. Also I don't feel that Annular calendar looks that much bigger than classic GM (regarding dial size).
I don't know why it started to occupy my mind all the sudden but it is 😀)
The Globemaster is perfect on a 7 inch wrist, and definitely not too small. I understand that size is a relatively subjective topic, but if your watchmaker was referring to the Globemaster looking small on your wrist, I really question his judgement. I have a 6 inch wrist, and I like the way it wears and looks on my wrist, but a 7 inch wrist allows for a little more strap/bracelet showing, which I think is a great aesthetic. For a time I was constantly scrolling through images of watches on social media, and when I saw a lot of smaller watches, like 34mm-36mm, my GM started to feel a little big, but when I started looking at images of 40mm+ watches, mine felt smaller or just right. Perception can often shift based on what we're constantly seeing other people wear, or listening to other people's opinions, or based on the fashion of the moment... but I can honestly say that the Globemaster on a 7 inch wrist does not look too small at all. I would ignore anyone who says it does.
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TechFounder
·Yes, if the watch face takes up most of your wrist then it's too big.
As for others making comments about size. Watch sizing is like anything else you wear. Would you wear shoes that are too big or too small? How about a suit? While you may feel like you can buy and wear anything you'd like, that is categorically false. Fit is paramount and comes before anything else, even brand and whether or not you love it to death. To quote the late Johnnie Cochran, "if it doesn't fit, you must acquit!"
As for others making comments about size. Watch sizing is like anything else you wear. Would you wear shoes that are too big or too small? How about a suit? While you may feel like you can buy and wear anything you'd like, that is categorically false. Fit is paramount and comes before anything else, even brand and whether or not you love it to death. To quote the late Johnnie Cochran, "if it doesn't fit, you must acquit!"
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