The struggle is real
I’ve never been a big man, in fact I’m 5’9” tall and weigh 135lbs. I’m also diabetic and take medication for it that causes weight loss as a side effect. Yay double whammy. The resulting wrist size makes finding something that I like- that doesn’t look ridiculously large on me, challenging to say the least.
I have a bonus from work and I’m planning on using some of it to buy a new luxury watch. It just gets frustrating to shop and find something I’d love that’s also less than 40mm and not a diver. This is also why I often end up buying vintage
Just venting. The search continues…
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Jonathan
If you bought a used wrist watch that only had an hour and minute hand, is it still a secondhand watch? 😜
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6.25” / 15.88 cm
I also have a small wrist. But I wear big watches.
I flex them everywhere.
Most people don't even notice. Who cares. right?
36 mm is a little too small for me but it doesn’t stop me from admiring them.
I really like these Farers.
https://usd.farer.com/collections/three-hand-36mm
Have you looked at the Black Bay 36?
https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watches/black-bay-31-36-39-41/m79640-0001
I have a small wrist. I understand just say away from invitica watches lol seriously I'm fairly new watchs when I started I would get big gigantic pilot style SMH I finally found my sweet spot which is 42 good luck and enjoy but I do feel your pain with a small wrist.
I have a couple of 36mm, most about 40 or so and a 44mm, I am not bothered in the least if people think big or small, if I like it that is all that matters.
It's not your fault. The so-called luxury makers are largely insistent on offering "bigger is better" tackiness because, well, no offense to the Asian market but I blame them.
It's greeeaatt if you want to avoid being tempted by spendy new stuff as most brands are fairly easily dismissed.
If I didn't already mention it, growing watches is devolution. Why can't they remember how to make movements that fit in tolerable case sizes like they did for the bulk of the last century?
Hamilton Jazzmaster auto 38?
Try the animal diet I have seen a lot of people change their health dramatically
No personal experience with this watch but I've heard great things about the Black Bay 54. 37mm
Sorry for your wrist and health but that’s a dope tape measure!
Nomos works with tailored sizes, some at 35-36mm. And you can always go classic with a Cartier tank.
If in your spot, I'd go vintage again. Especially, the original Omega Constellation Pie Pan. I'd love to have one of these. Somewhere in the 34 to 36mm range?
I don't have a massive wrist. But at 8" this watch looks like a postage stamp on me.
All my watches are between 36 and 38mm and I love it. Super comfortable and there's more and more companies moving towards "vintage" sizing.
Take care of yourself, you'll find a watch in no time.
(I can really recommend the 36,5mm GS, if that's your style)
If you like Micro (non luxury) I recommend Nodus Secor series (Assembled in LA).
I concur...
There is always a way........ 😛
Photos or its not true🤣 6.5" Respect to all who show true wrist size, like joninATL, good for u my friend👊🏼💪🏽
Where what you like. If you can comfortabke afford it and like tbe look of the watch then get it. Youll feel satisfaction of having the time piece you genuinly want. Not what "perfectky suits your wrist". I have 6.5" wrist and wear some big watches. My friends said it looks too big and i did t wear them anymore as a resukt but i like it so thats what matters to me. Ystd i wore my biggest watch and it made me feel good. Im wearing it for me regardless if size bc i enjoy it. So i encourage the same. If you like it get it. Size does not matter(in this case💀)
I got a small wrist as well but I'm used to wearing big watches. Try em out, you may end up enjoying large watches 😄
according to: https://theslenderwrist.com/watch-size-guide/ your sweet spot is between 30 to 36mm!
There's lots of really cool vintage stuff floating around 33 - 34mm that would look great on your wrist.
Gold Vacheron cal.1003s with Geneva seal... 2-2.5k. 😍
Those all look good on you, but I gotta say the difference between a 6" wrist and a 6.5" wrist is a lot more than just 1/2 an inch.
It's not so much the diameter that gets you, it's the lug to lug.
I fully agree with you. The way I see it most people will say "the watch is too big" but when it comes to a G-Shock they have no problems wearing a bulky 45mm 47mm. I get G-Shock is a niche brand able to sell a 50mm watches to someone who will never ever wear anything over 40mm. but still....
New Christopher Ward 36mm GMT. Current and sporty design but packaged in a new smaller offering. Great value for money as well.
My wrist is 7.25’’ but I prefer smaller watches too. Frustrating when you see an aesthetic you like but it is 40mm plus!
Still, some good choices depending on budget - Hamilton Khaki 38, Longines Spirit 37 , Nomos Orion 38, Aqua Terra 38, Cartier Tank Solo Large(not XL), Grand Seiko heritage models 37mm, Black Bay 36, IWC Pilot 36, new King Seiko 37 - and plenty of micro brands e.g. Weis field watch 38, various Christopher award models, etc. Good luck with your health and watch purchase !
My wrist is 7.25’’ but I prefer smaller watches too. Frustrating when you see an aesthetic you like but it is 40mm plus!
Still, some good choices depending on budget - Hamilton Khaki 38, Longines Spirit 37 , Nomos Orion 38, Aqua Terra 38, Cartier Tank Solo Large(not XL), Grand Seiko heritage models 37mm, Black Bay 36, IWC Pilot 36, new King Seiko 37 - and plenty of micro brands e.g. Weis field watch 38, various Christopher award models, etc. Good luck with your health and watch purchase !
Forgot to mention Zenith El Primero 38 models and Defy 37 (albeit pricey) .Some smaller Breitlings too.
Wear what you like. That's all that matters
Here's a couple of tips, for what they're worth.
Don't make your decisions based on the published dimensions. Sometimes a larger watch is surprisingly wearable on a smaller wrist.
Also, while the conversation is usually about wrist size, what's equally important is wrist width.
I have a 6.25" wrist, and find that the watches that fit best are the ones where the lugs drop below the case back... and Seiko just doesn't fit at all.
I've also found that 18mm straps look feminine on me, so I'm stuck looking for smaller watches that still have a 20mm lug width.
I have a 36mm Vaer "S3 Calendar Field White" on the way that I'm really looking forward to.
35mm
Not sure if anyone else suggested already since I didn't scroll through. I recommend Kuoe. https://www.kuoe-en.com/
After wearing almost exclusively vintage watches, everything above 35mm looks big to me. I'm probably going to get rid of a few pieces soon.
Rolex Date Just 36, Tudor BB 36, Longines Spirit 37, Cartier Tank and Santos small, Rolex Explorer 36, IWC Pilots Watch 36