What size should I get my Seagull 1963 in?

If you want to stay true to the original, get the 38. If you want one that looks normal on your wrist, get the 40. I've the same size wrist, roughly, and the 38 looks a bit like a toy on me. I still wear it tho since I prefer to stay true to the original since it is a replica after all.

Thank you for the comment. I definitely enjoy the true-to-the-original factor of the 38mm and I think it would look quite good in my wrist but the 40mm may look less like a toy and more like a tool. That stays in the watch's spirit, but in a more modern way. This definitely needs some thinking! 😀

I'd go with the 40mm version. I have the 38 and it's just at my bottom end for size with a 7" wrist.

Also, be aware that the crown is tiny on the 398mm version, I never wear mine because winding it is so annoying.

I am a 7.5” and I have the 38mm. I like ‘em smaller. I certainly don’t feel like I’m missing anything. Wears comfortably.

I'm glad to hear that. The 38mm seems to be a really good pic!

I'm taking notes. So maybe the 40mm will sit just a little bit better on my wrist. One huge pro it has for me is the 20mm lug width instead of the 18mm on the 38mm. Makes this variant even more of a strap monster!

Considering that you have had the same wrist for a while, you should have some idea what size watch feels and looks the best on you. My wrist is almost the same size as yours and I feel very comfortable with watches up to 41mm.

I know but I'm quite new to the world of watches. After all, I'm only 15 years old. I got interested in watches 2 and a half years ago and only got my first real nice watch 8 months ago. Since then, I only had my EFV-100D so I haven't tried different sizes on the long term even though I know what might and might not fit my wrist. Also, this watch apparently has quite odd proportions so I had to ask you guys' opinion! Thanks for the advice!

Well young watch enthusiast, when you are in your local jewelry store, department store and even second hand shop, stop by the watch case and if the clerk isn't busy ask to try some watches on. You will get a feel for size and an appreciation for certain watches that you like. You are under no obligation to buy.

By the way, that 1963 is a stunningly beautiful watch. It's hard to believe that a watch made for the air force would have gold numerals, blue hands, red accents on a cream dial. It will look good with any color you match it with. Best of luck with your collection.

Thank you so much! That's a really nice comment! Yeah, I've already been in some jewelry shops, tried a fair amount of watches and got a feel of what size is better. I'm certainly not a compulsive buyer as I only bought a single watch in my life. I had a nice feeling with that humble little Casio and still do. I took it around Europe and it was such a lovely companion!

That Seagull 1963 really attracts me as I love everything related to history, watches, cars and aeroplanes, my passions and hobbies. It's really cool to love universes this closely related to.

I took a look at my buddy's 38mm 1963 then went with a 40mm one. Here were my notes.

38mm

• Pros

  • The original size

  • The minute hand actually reaches the indices

• Cons

  • Too small for my wrist (7 inch wrist)

  • 18mm lug-to-lug width

40mm

• Pros

  • Fits my 7 inch wrist better

  • 20mm lug-to-lug width allows for more compatibility with the straps / bands that I already own

  • Bigger crown allows for better winding

• Cons

  • The minute hand don't reach the indices because the 38mm hand was reused for the 40mm version

All that to say, I like my "tool watch" or my non-"dress watch" to be at least 40mm. The fact that the second and the minute hands don't quite reach the indices does bother me but not enough for me to get a 38mm one.

I did replace the watch band right away, though.

Thank you so much for your detailed overview! It's really helpful to me! I already knew that the 40mm had something up its sleeve, the lugwidth. This watch looks amazing on all sorts of straps and bracelets and the 20mm lugwidth is much more conventional and popular making the watch way more versatile.

Good to know that the 40mm fits you better even with a smaller wrist. I might go with the 40mm without huge concerns now. Thanks a lot mate!

I also have a 7.5" wrist and I had the 40mm version. It fit very well and was comfortable to wear. Unfortunately, mine was defective so I had to return it... Might get another one someday though, I still find them beautiful!

Thanks for your suggestion! That's a damn shame yours was defective, it really depends on where you buy your watch and in which manufacture it has been built!

Je vois que tu viens de Montréal alors salut à toi! Ca fait plaisir de voir quelques francophones sur la plateforme.

Haha oui c'est toujours plaisant de parler dans notre langue maternelle de temps à autres! Salut à toi également!

I bought mine on AliExpress, knowing the QC wasn't the best, but I took a chance. I worked for the most part, but it randomly stopped a few times (even when there was more than enough power left from the winding), and the chronograph seconds' hand didn't align properly at the 12... I hear the QC is much better on the website you plan on buying from!

This website has some good reviews indeed! I heard they were doing more advanced QC when receiving the watches from Redstar!

I recommend the 38mm version. It wears bigger than its diameter suggests to its longer lug to lug, and the 40mm version looks worse since the hands don't reach out all the way (since it uses the same handset as the 38mm version).

Thank tou for the feedback. I'm aware of the issue with the hands not reaching out all the way and it still bugs me why they haven't tried to get some bigger ones. And yes, the 38mm has a lug-to-lug distance closer to what I'm used to wear (approx. 47mm) than the 50mm L2L of the 40mm. I think I'm gonna go for the 38mm.