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Mockbel

·Sep 28, 2021

Hi

I am going today to check a PO 45.5 mm 232.30.46

I am not very optimistic about size as I believe it would be too large for my 7 inches wrist.

Any folk here with such wrist size owns this watch? Pics plz

Here is the watch by the way…

 

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Charlemagne1333

·Sep 28, 2021

I can’t comment on the 45.5 mm, but I have a 2209.50.00, and on my 7 inch wrist 42mm is as large as I’d want to go. Not sure what the lug to lug measurement is on the larger model, but depending on your wrist profile it might not look too big.
When you try it on, look at the watch face on - you should see some curvature of the bracelet - that’s always a good indication as to how well a watch fits, IMO.

I personally think it might be too big for your wrist, but it’s how you feel about it, when you try it on, that counts.

Edited: Sep 28, 2021

 

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ckhaing

·Sep 28, 2021

Charlemagne1333

.... how you feel about it, when you try it on, that counts.

true, measurement per se is one thing, dial / bezel color, thikness etc also count i believe

to me, speedmaster moon watch 42mm does not feel big to my small wrist, visual attention is within the dial
gmt master ii 40mm feels too big to me, possibly in part due to the visual attention from bezel towards the edge

Edited: Sep 28, 2021

 

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macrodust

·Sep 28, 2021

Also, keep in mind that the shape of your wrist makes a big difference too. A flat 7-inch wrist would probably work fine with that PO, while a rounder shape would make the watch look too big…

 

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Mockbel

·Sep 28, 2021

Thanks friends

This is how my biggest watches look on my wrist
43mm Carrera

44mm RW

 

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Dan S

·Sep 28, 2021

The watch sounds ridiculously large to me, but that will be a matter for you to decide in person, based on how it fits your particular wrist. As for photos, wrist shots are not very helpful in judging fit IMO, since they are distorted by the perspective. If you need a picture to help you decide, take a photo of yourself in the mirror ... that gives a more realistic view.

 

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Mockbel

·Sep 28, 2021

Here it is on my wrist.. still can’t tell whether it is too big or not !

 

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Charlemagne1333

·Sep 28, 2021

M Mockbel

Here it is on my wrist.. still can’t tell whether it is too big or not !

In all honesty, I think the smaller case PO would look better on your wrist.

Just my opinion, of course…

 

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Mockbel

·Sep 28, 2021

Charlemagne1333

In all honesty, I think the smaller case PO would look better on your wrist.

Just my opinion, of course…

I can’t deny it wears smaller than I expected but I also have to agree it is still BIG
I think I should wait for a 43.5 or 42 one … hopefully one shows soon

On another note, the guy had another mint Breitling Superocean II that looked very nice too

 

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Gruesome

·Sep 28, 2021

The last pic shows that your wrist is wider than the lug-to-lug watch band pivot point distance, so technically it fits. It does look large compared to a 36mm watch, but also small compared to a 55mm watch.

If all else fails, you could wear it Agnelli style (keyword 'sprezzatura') over your shirt cuff.

 

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Gixnic

·Sep 28, 2021

Loved the Super Ocean. It was a perfect fit on my 7 in wrist.

 

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Gixnic

·Sep 28, 2021

Unfortunately, I had to sell it to fund this beauty.

 

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Mockbel

·Sep 28, 2021

G Gixnic

Loved the Super Ocean. It was a perfect fit on my 7 in wrist.

This Superocean is even prettier than the available one I am talking about (Superocean II) which has a very crowded dial IMO..
The PO you got is pretty.. is it 45.5mm ?

 

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Gixnic

·Sep 28, 2021

M Mockbel

This Superocean is even prettier than the available one I am talking about (Superocean II) which has a very crowded dial IMO..
The PO you got is pretty.. is it 45.5mm ?

It’s the 8500 PO version. 42mm, 15.7mm thick, 48mm lug to lug and built between 2011-2016.
The 45.5 PO is 16.5mm thick and 52.5mm lug to lug…it’s definitely a big boy.

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Mockbel

·Sep 29, 2021

Gruesome

If all else fails, you could wear it Agnelli style (keyword 'sprezzatura') over your shirt cuff.

I would never do that !!

 

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richiv

·Sep 29, 2021

M Mockbel

Here it is on my wrist.. still can’t tell whether it is too big or not !

In the second picture I think the size looks fine. IMO close up wrist shots tend to make watches look bigger.

 

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Modernism

·Sep 29, 2021

In the first pic, it doesn't look great, but those close up straight down shots never do. As long as the lugs don't hang off the edges of your wrists, then you can pull it off, I do remember when I tried the 45 and the 42, I was surprised that there wasn't a massive amount of difference, but just enough to make it a bit more wearable. But, you'd probably feel better off with a 42.