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Size Check : Is this Hamilton too big ?

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JwRosenthal JwRosenthal
The 36 in this form factor would be what I would go after- if I recall some retailers marketed it as a ladies watch- which I always love because it keeps the dudes with insecurity away from these perfectly sized watches.
If you have to ask, then you have your doubts. I would return it and get the one you want.


Exactly - thank you
 
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Dan S Dan S
It's on the large side, but I think you can get away with it. In the end, only you will really care, nobody else notices.
Thank you!
 
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Deafboy Deafboy
I like it. The large size, white dial and skinny wire chrome lugs make it indiscreetly stylish and works well with smaller wrist. Wear it with confidence!
 
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Better to go with your gut feeling. That watch is way oversize for your wrist and mine.
 
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I ordered the 36mm version of this Hamilton, but the description was incorrect and I received the 43mm version. Debating if I want to go ahead and keep the watch or let it go for a smaller version 😀 Would love some feedback!
Looks a little bigger but nothing to hurry and change it. Also will like to know your wrist diameter ,height and weight as I have been considering 36mm for a while but I am 6'0 200lb and 7.5 wrist.
 
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Thanks for the input - I'm feeling like it's just too big 😀

What gives you that idea?
 
Canuck
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Are you certain you’ll be able to live with OUR decision? That watch would be perfect for me, with my 8 inch wrists,
 
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Maybe go with the 40? The 36 may feel small, the 43 feels big but makes you hesitate.

40 seems perfect
 
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Darker dials I think wear a bit smaller

I believe that as well. It's especially noticeable on 34-36mm watches where the light silver or white dial versions wear larger to the eye.

Getting back to your Hamilton, I probably have the near same build as you (you may be more muscular but I wouldn't admit it), and that watch wouldn't look right on me as well. 40mm is about my limit but I'm right at home with 34-38mm. My wife is petite yet always wears at least 40mm and up to 42mm monsters on her small wrists. She tells me it doesn't look so funny on her but it does on me. She says it's fashionable for gals to wear big watches and the bigger the better. I think she meant all that re-watches.
 
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Deafboy Deafboy
@Syrte What's your take?

I don't recall her posting any wrist shots of obscenely-too-large-for-her-wrist stuff as she is far more sensible than my wife. 😁
 
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I do have several ( women) friends that wear Panerai and other watches 40mm and larger with great success. They look great. My wife has some larger watches but feels most comfortable at 36/38mm, with some exceptions.

Also men with smaller wrists. It’s really a matter of confidence. If you feel ridiculous you probably look ridiculous. If you feel Good about it or don’t care it probably looks great.
 
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Due to a childhood injury my left wrist is smaller than it should be.
I've found that watches over 35 mm just don't wear comfortably on the left wrist but look and feel just right on my right wrist.
Also because the circulation in the left wrist is a bit restricted a watch band that feels way too loose in the mornings or after a hour or so of inactivity will feel just right after a short period of activity such as shopping or mowing the yard.
The right wrist diameter remains much the same regardless of rest or activity.

I don't care for wearing on the right wrist, it looks a bit pretentious, but one of my Russian watches is fairly large diameter and has a very nearly hidden protected crown along with hidden lugs so its perfect on the right.
My Citizen chronograph, around 40mm, also feels better on the right, and I've found that its easier to operate the pushers swiftly using the left hand.
 
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There are a ton of factors that influence how a watch wears. I suggest doing some research before a purchase, simply by googling the watch and you will most likely find the dimensions and other relevant info that can be deduced from pictures. Also, keep in mind that dial to case ratio(Mido all dial comes to mind as I am writing this), lug length, lug shape and curvature all influence wearability, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

And for comparison, on my 16.5cm wrist/6,49 inch for our US friends
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SKX: 42.5mm without crown, 45.5mm with crown and a 46mm lug length(the latter making it very nice to wear and why I prefer modern Seiko divers)
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Caravelle Skin Diver(and why I love vintage):36.5mm without crown, 38mm with crown and I don't remember the lug length. I cannot measure it because I'm waiting for this to come back from the watchmaker's

And this is about how big/small I would go. I would make an exception for a nice, ~30mm vintage dress watch though, but that's a different story.
Hope this helps.
And yes, I believe that your watch is too big but I'm not the one wearing it😉
P.s I have not messed around with that feature of trying a watch on with Chrono24 by using your smartphone's camera but maybe it would be of use?
 
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The more I look at it, the more I wonder about the Murph. It wears large for a 42mm.

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You have no problem pulling that off. It looks great to me on your wrist!
 
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I like the watch on you, it looks fine but with a strap rather than a Nato. However it is all about confidence, if you are not confident that the watch suits you then you will never be comfortable wearing it, if you feel you need something smaller than 43mm then send it back and hunt down something more suitable. But IMHO it looks good.
 
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Deafboy Deafboy
@Syrte What's your take?

I think it’s a matter of personal taste, and a decision for the wearer to make. I agree the lugs should not overshoot the wrist however and in this instance it looks like they might be.
 
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If you can share your wrist size and anything else (height, rough weight, dress style) and we’d be able to help more.

But based only on the picture, I’d say too big on your wrist.
 
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