I agree, Mark, watch size is a personal decision. I like a 40 mm diameter watch, in general. However, I will wear a slightly larger diver watch, which is supposed to be larger for visibility. As you said, lug to lug is critical. I have to put the watch on to ensure it looks okay. In my opinion, a watch should compliment your style, not define it.
Savvy Life Strategies 40mm is my ideal size too. Unfortunately there’s a lot of watches I probably would have purchased but couldn’t because the dinner plate size seems to be the in thing at the moment.
Your points are all well taken, Mark, however I have noticed two other factors that I believe affect the way a watch wears on my 6.5-inch wrist: 1-the slope (or lack thereof) of the bezel, and 2-the width of the band. I have an Orient Ray (41.5 mm dial and 22mm band) that appears smaller on me than my Invicta Pro Diver (40 mm dial, 20mm band). I feel that the wider Orient band makes the larger dial appear smaller. The bezel on the Orient also has a downward-sloping bezel, whereas A Seiko SKX has a flat bezel, giving it a larger aspect when seen from either straight-on or from the side.
Agreed. It is get difficult to decide when purchasing online. So many watches I liked online that I later tried on at stores when I found them and did not like them on my wrist for one reason or another!
So many videos before this have missed it but finally a watch size video that talks about the importance of bezels (and dial size)! I wish this video was available for me a couple months ago as I had to learn all this the hard way by ordering and returning all kinds of watches online. (I thought it was odd when the 40.5 mm Presage looked big on my wrists but the 41.5 mm Ray II looked just right) More websites should list the dial size/glass diameter on their pages. Thank you always for the great content.
Sometimes sizes can be misleading as well. For example a square G Shock like the DW-5600E has a diameter around 47mm but I don't even consider it a large watch. It's a great watch for even small wrists because of its short height. It has a smaller wrist presence than most conventional watches I own.
(1) Absolutely agree on the importance of the bezel in the perception of the watch size. That's why to me dial diameter is an essential measurement. Seeing a watch only on the screen can be misleading, particularly divers, where bezel can take much of the watch size, and then you have a tiny dial in the middle. (2) For dress watches thickness is very important. Anything over 10 mm is problematic with shirts and suit.
A good, sensible discussion, thank you. It hadn't occurred to me until recently that anyone paid much attention to other people's watches, much less the size of their wrists. Having amused myself by touring some of the watch channels lately it's clearly a hot issue, judging by the number of videos and strong opinions around. Granted, going through life without giving much of a damn what others think about such things is something which gets much easier with age, but I do hope nobody is taking all this too seriously and being put off wearing something they really like because of it. Currently perched daintily on my big builder's wrist is a 1950s Bernex, 32mm diameter - a pretty little watch on one of those expanding bracelets which used to be everywhere but you never see any more. If it makes me look silly nobody's mentioned it.
@@islandwatch Thaks, will do. As a footnote, your point about design is a good one seldom made. Going back another thirty or forty years I also have a trench watch - yes, a real one - which looks significantly bigger than 1950s dress pieces like the Bernex whether on the wrist or off, but is in fact just 33mm. I think this is because it sits higher, has no bezel worth speaking of and the dial is exceptionally clear with high contrast. The outsize crown and half inch strap probably play their part too.
I've found the back makes a difference for me too. I have a Seiko 45mm diver (my size limit) with a recessed back that's perfectly comfortable. Thinking I'd be ok with another 45mm, I bought a Luminox Navy Seal Steel & the thing was miserable to me because of the domed back & its almost sandpaper texture engraving. The luminox was also thicker & caught on everything but the Seiko slipped under almost any cuff even with the same raised number type bezel. I returned the Luminox within a week & still wear the Seiko.
Strap width is a very important and often overlooked factor. With a personal 7 3/4" wrist I (think I can) wear everything from a 37 mm SNKL to a 45mm Chronograph (and a lot of other seiko's in between), and 50mm lug-to-lug has to grow up before it hags over wy wrist as well. But: I found the Snkl too small for me quite early on, until I crammed a 20mm Nato between the 18mm lugs, and it has transformed this smallish dresspiece into a funky vintage-vibe fieldwatch. I now know that 20mm minimum is more important for my big wrist than a lot of the other dimensions...
This was the best demonstration I've seen on this topic. I struggle with this because I have a 6 3/4 wrist and I can't try before I buy because I live in a rural area. Thanks!
My Seiko turtle (SRPC25) seemed too big at first on my 7.25 inch wrist but then it grew on me and is now my daily wearer. It’s so legible which is the most important fact for me. Also it’s not too tall. It still feels like a heavy watch though with the stainless steel bracelet. The shogun in titanium would be a fascinating watch to wear as it’s so light.
You make many excellent points (as usual). The Casio MDV 106 (Duro) for example, is thought to be a "large" watch because of the 44mm diameter. But that is really a 38mm face surrounded by 3mm of bezel, hence the total 44 mm. I measure the lug-to-lug (which are nicely curved) at 48. Since the eye focuses on the watch FACE, the Duro wears smaller than one would think (like looking at a picture in a frame.)
I feel that. I have med-thin wrists at about 6.75" but my OG DW5600 G-shock wears very comfortably and proportionally due to its integrated band + downward facing lugs & the smaller, squared face. Lug-to-lug and band type can make a big difference in how a watch wears. Female endlinks or a NATO can slim up a large watch and have it sitting nicely on-wrist.
Great video again, Marc. Yesterday I tried the Tissot Visodate on my 6.75” wrist for the second time, to make sure I was still in love with it (I am). For a 39mm case, it dresses slightly smaller, mainly because of long lugs and lug gap (this is the one with the leather strap). Like you said, many variables at play, but I *do* try to pay attention to lug-to-lug because I don’t want overhang (I set my max at 50mm). I made my own guide for maximum sizes for my wrist, based on watch style, taking the aforementioned into account: Dress watches - 39mm Diver watches - 44mm Field/Pilot - 42mm Again, I always do my best to try watches on wrist, first. Cheers.
Hand size is also important ,my wrists arent that big[ 7 3/4 in ] but my hands are like shovels so 46 mm is my size of choice .I can get away with a 42 but 40 mm just look tiny on me
I have an 8.2” wrist and I wear 42mm all dial watches on NATO straps and it looks good, yes, even in the mirror. I could wear the 55mm Laco Flieger with no lug overhang very easily but it would still look like a clock, as it is and regardless of my wrist size, still a huge watch. I like watches that are all dial, or close to it, always on a NATO- which changes the look, and between 42-47mm. They just look good. Not vintage small and not Clock large. I’ve seen some skinny wristed guys wearing a 45mm Laco and it looks ridiculous...worse than 50mm on me as the lugs overhang by quite a bit. I always measure the crystal/dial size of a watch I’m interested in as this plays a huge part on my size wrist. Edit: I think a lot of people forget that every opinion is pure subjectivity. Just as shoes, trousers, hats etc are purely subjective so too are watches. They also forget, and usually judge based on their own experience, that wrist sizes differ immensely.
Great video Marc. That's why I chose 38 mm El Primero over the 42 mm because no bezel makes it wear a bit bigger and the 38 mm fits perfect. Glad I chose that size. Usually go for a bit bigger dials.
It really does bring home how contrasts in design effect "presence". It's much more than numbers. It definately helps visualize how design features work together (or against each other) when looking at 2D picture's of watches online. Im strangely wanting more. No idea how you would follow this up. I will definitely be sharing this.
I love invicta watches, many don't but it's my wrist and style. I gravitate to the 55mm.. im pretty stocky so it fits my wrist and body type plus I can read it so much easier than the smaller watches
With different wrists being more round or more flat, doesn't it make more sense to measure wrist width rather than circumference? I took my calipers and measured my wrist width to compare to the lug-to-lug on watches. Seems to make sense.
Very important to try on the watch, some watches that are 42mm feel like they are 40mm and vice verser plus for me the thickness of the watch, I recently tried on a tudor black bay but was just too thick
1 have a 9" (230mm) wrist, thus I don't buy (or wear) watches under 40mm as a rule. I do have a couple of watches at 38mm, one I inherited, and the other I bought in error (thinking it was bigger than it actually was. I must say, I do like that Marathon JSAR! Thanks for another great video.
I have recently shown a interest in wrist watches and have several. Your explanation on your recent video was very helpful as we have the same wrist size which will assist me with my next purchase. Thank you
Marc, for those of us with a "slender wrist, this is a welcome "Watch and Learn," thanks! My wrist is 6½" wrist and as someone still new to owning more than one watch I've had a tough time deciding on which watches will be a good fit for me and my wrist.
What you brought up is the reason why there will always be a place for the traditional watch retailer. I've on a number of occasions looked at the dimensions, wrists shot photos and videos of watches online and thought this watch is going to look good on me only to realise after trying it out at the retail outlet that it doesn't look quite right on my wrists. That is why i will never buy watches that i cannot try on.
Thank you so much for your informative videos! The lug to lug size definitely is a very informative measurement that should be added to the Physical specs of the watch on every site!
Thanks for sharing this info to your viewers, beight idea, since it lowers customer dissatisfaction, and issues, while making viewers think over their watch choices more carefully..
I usually get the watches with the rubber type straps as I have a 9 3/4 inch wrist and the metal bracelets that come with the watches are usually tight when adjusted to maximum size and finding good metal bracelets that will go with the watch and fit, is not that easy as those are not cheap. But luck out at times and having dive extensions helps, but prefer to have the right size with just the links. I have bought several watches from you and will continue to do so as ones come up that interest me (and that they come on rubber straps).
Just ordered a skx013 from you ,i have 6 in wrist roughly, pretty small compared to most men i know, and it looks tiny in my opinion, sending back and will purchase 007
I agree with the importance of the different measurements of a watch in relation to wrist size. However, I think it is also important to consider your forearm, upper arm, height, build, etc. I have somewhat average 7" wrists, but my forearms are 14" and upper arms are 17". My orient mako ii and skx007 are my smallest watches and look fine. But I don't think I could pull off anything smaller due to my overall build. I recently got a seiko turtle and citizen ecozilla and I feel like they fit me better and look more proportional to my body type. Wrist size is important for comfort, but there is more to consider when determining what size of watch would look good on a person.
Best video for understanding sizes and I love that you do mention lug to lug on your website which other sellers don't really understand importance of.. Another thumbs up
The best thing to do is to try it on. If you’re lucky your can wear it for a few days to decide if it’s for you. I know personally the skx007 just feels like a hot chunk of metal on my wrist. I need to try out a 38mm. I have found over the last year that I don’t like watches over 40mm
I've a 6-inch wrist, so watch size is something I pay attention to. Generally I prefer 38-40mm watches, but I do sometimes go as high as 43-44mm. I agree with everything in the video, but I would also add that an integrated bracelet can also have an effect on the perception of size. For example, I have an Oris Aquis, 43.5mm diameter. It's big, but still looks fine on my thin wrist due to the lugs merging seamlessly into the bracelet itself such that the tip-to-tip length is effectively "hidden" so to speak.
Once again you have provided viewers with valuable insights and considerations into watch selection. This further illustrates your attention to customer service.
Also being a mechanical engineer (retired), I start with the objective to establish parameters and then move to the subjective on appearance. It is helpful to know that your wrist is 6.75 (or is it 7 inches but not a big difference considering time of day or hand spread or not). And, since Seiko is my favorite brand since the 70s, this video is very helpful in my knowledge to upgrade my dormant appreciation on function and aesthetics as I search for my most perfect accessory. Well done.
What watch size is right for you? It of course is related to your wrist size but also the mood you’re in, what you’re wearing and what you’re doing. So the watches that are “right” for me vary from around 36 to 43mm, depending on what I’m doing, wearing, etc.
Thanks Marc, great video and I appreciate your thoughts. I agree the bezel and crystal size has a huge impact. In general, awatch over 40mm is too big for me. For that reason I had absolutely no interest in owning the seiko samurai; on paper the watch is too big. However, after recently going to a seiko boutique and trying it on, I'll be adding it to my collection soon. It fits my wrist to my taste perfectly, and don't care what your calipers or my rules say. I guess my point is it very hard to judge a watch by just a few dimensions.
Matthew Reagan That is EXACTLY what happened to me with the Samurai. I had in mind to buy a Turtle but then watched a video on the Random Rob channel where he compares the Turtle and the Samurai (sounds like the title of a novel, hahaha). Anyway, in the video, Rob was trying to figure out why the Samurai dressed slightly smaller than the Turtle, which technically has a smaller case than the Samurai. Rob then realized it was because of the short, sharp-angled, lugs of the Samurai. That video convinced me to try a Samurai on my 6.75” wrist and at that point I knew it was the watch for me.
I have the Seiko battle cup,but i feel it's small for my wrist,and i like the Tissot T race Swissmatic, it is perfect size for me....but i don't have large wrist,so yes,it is about your taste!
Lots of good information here. I bought a 120 case Vostok Amphibia because it had a black and gold dial I liked. The case size is 41mm, but it came with a 18mm metal band. Nice looking watch, but that 18mm band made it look small on my big wrist. I put a 18mm rubber dive strap on it, and it transformed the size perception of that watch. Made it look much more substantial on my wrist than the metal bracelet. All my other Vostok Amphibias have 22mm bracelets.
Great point. Anyway, look at those Seiko 5s. I'm starting to develop appreciation to the affordable Seiko 5 series. I used to ignore these watches, though there are some models that I truly still want (SRPC53). Hhmmm I'm really starting to like these Seiko 5 series 🤩
I can wear most watches from my 36mm 1980s Seiko 5 to my 44m Seiko Ocean Star. I have a seven and a quarter inch wrist. The only watch that didn't look good on my wrist was a V4 Bambino. Too much dial as you say. I would also like to add the lugs curvature should be downward to make it look snug on the wrist.
Thank you so much for posting this video, Marc! I've been looking for a good starter watch, and I actually discovered Seiko's line of "bottle-caps" sometime last week and *immediately* fell in love with them. With my tiny 6" wrists, I've been hesitant to get one, but after seeing this video, I think it might work out after all!
I may use large watches for my wrist size but end of the day it is all about what I like. On the other hand it is very good to know you are paying attention to the lug to lug. In my case recently I want to wear watches that really fit my wrist and I always have to do some research when it comes to the "wingspan" of the watches I am after. Wish others would do the same
Thank you, Marc. This is a big issue for me. I have 7.5" wrists, and my collection runs the gamut, from a 34mm 1961 Vacheron Constantin to my trusty 47mm Invictas. I am a fan of large watches, and there is a need for a UA-cam channel dedicated to TASTEFULLY done large watches, eg, the larger Marathons, the Oris Prodivers (49mm & 51mm), and dress watches as well. Even when Federico did his one video on larger watches, he made it as a goof, with a friend of his showing his largest, and quite garish, pieces. Thanks again Marc!!
I have a 7“ wrist (7.2“) and wear a 43mm watch with a 50mm lug to lug. My wrist is quite large and flat, this way it just fits perfectly. The lugs aren‘t even looking out of my wrist (my wrist is 10mm larger than the lugs). I like big watches, but only if they fit good on the wrist.
I have a 6.75' wrist and it's kinda flat instead of round. I'll go up to 42mm for a diver with a short lug to lug but anything bigger than that looks silly on me.
Hi Mark. Good day. I have the exact same wrist size as you, and I have the Casio Pro Trek PRG 330J. It has a black titanium bezel and solar ring on the inside of the bezel. The interesting point is how big it is, but how small it feels. Let me tell you the why by using different dimensions. Case diameter: 47 mm. This is big, but because it has a bezel and a ring of solar on the inside of the bezel, the actual "watch" dial is a miniscule 24 mm diameter. Lug to lug: 56 mm. This is huge, but because the lugs fold around the arm (you can't put it flat down), it makes the lug to lug proportions inconsequencial. Let me tell you, I just ordered a Orient Esteem Gen. 2. I'm so worried about the lug to lug at 47, the lack of bezel, and case diameter of 41. xD My main point was to clearify that lug to lug size isn't everything if it folds around your wrist with the rubber watch band. Do you think colour choice(s), complications and strap types can change the perceptions of the watch size? Cheers, Guy from Norway.
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I have the same size as Mark, 6 3/4 wirst, and the larger watches I wear comfortably are a gshock gba-500 (50mm) and a citizen promaster titanium 44mm. more than 55 mm would be too much un less is the seiko tuna or the bottle cap
Thank you for helping us size up the correct fitting watch. Personally I prefer a 40mm slightly above the wrist bone. Some watches, ie Invicta are way too large.
Great video 👍 took me tons of watches to earn enough knowledge to get to know watches of d right size for me depending on watch types. You should have make this video before I started collecting watches 2years ago LOL
I've finally pulled the trigger and recently ordered an Orient Ray II from your website. Even if customs demand VAT on the watch before allowing it entry into Britain, I'm still saving compared to how much Amazon is asking for this watch.
I always thought 42mm was the upper limit, after a Pilot I owned at 42mm (and 48mm lug heigh); however, I didn't realise they can look bigger without a Bezel, and this is an excellent point! I promised after that Pilot I would never go larger than 42mm... Now, I'm just wondering if the Samurai at 43.8mm case diameter with a 48mm lug to lug would be okay in the end for a 7.5 inch wrist. My wrist isn't exactly flat at the top, but its roughly 60-2mm wide on the top.
Another important point. Often times bazel is smaller then remaining case diameter. For example , Seiko sary055. It is 42 mm watch, but bazel is 41 or 40.5. So , it wears like a 41.
Though I hear a lot of complaints about watches being too large now in general, (and mostly referring to the diameter), I think it's easier for someone with a 6-3/4" wrist like yourself to pull off a larger size such as 45 mm, than it is for me with a 8-1/2" wrist to pull off smaller sizes of 38 mm or less. I often wish I could pull off 38 mm or less vintage pieces, but they look silly on me.
I think it's all a matter of taste, really. I feel an observer is more likely to say "that watch is too big for you" rather than "that watch is too small for you"
@@islandwatch - Thanks Mark, and I'm sure you're correct. As you say, I don't actually recall ever hearing anyone say a watch was too small for me or anyone else. I guess it's just my perception when I wear one of my few smaller pieces.
I have 8.5" wrists and a Seiko SKX looks like a lady's watch on my wrist. Even the 48mm Tuna looks small. The only watches I can wear these days are the Orient 300m Saturation Diver, G Shock MudMasters and - at a push - a Seiko Turtle.
I have skinny wrists. I was looking at a vintage 34mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual with beautiful Gray sunkist dial. No bezel so it looks larger than it probably is. Idk, it's hard to spend $3000 on something that might be too small. Wdy think?
Got a size 8 wrist love the look of the skx007 .never tried one on and very worried it will be too small .kinda need a opinion on this and someone who has a bigger size wrist as me and has wore a 007....
I have small wrists and normally wear a Casio Duro, Orient Bambino (from you) and a Vostok Amphimbia (1967 case w/ old school blue diver dial). My dad just gave me an Invicta diver. He wore it for a year after his Rolex was stolen. I hate Invicta, but this watch has been on my wrist since Christmas. It is much smaller than what I normally wear and I forget it is there.
@Long Island Watch Marc, nice explanation about sizing. As you touched on, lug to lug measurement very helpful for sizing. I would like to add diameter of glass is a measure of proportion to wrist diameter also. As you demonstrated, rotating bezel vs no rotating bezel. Perhaps that's too picky, what do you think ?
Wrist shape is just as important as circumference too. Any given watch will look very different on a wide, flat wrist than on a narrow, rounded wrist even when wrist circumference is identical.
All my watches are 42mm (SKX) or larger (Garmin Forerunner 235; 45 mm/ Suunto Traverse 48mm), the only watch smaller as that is my Casio F-91W which looks seriously tiny on my 16 cm (6.299 inch) wrist.
Great explanation and I actually learned some stuff. I have eight and a quarter inch wrist so I like watches 42 and above and I even have some 50m watches. I think my sweet spot is between 42 or 48 but again I have bigger that I like. I don’t believe I could wear below 40 because of my wrist size, by the way I am only about 5,9 so I can look a little out of place with a big watch on and also with a little watch on!! Two things that bother me about watches though is strap size and readability, as I get older I need glasses for everything and hence I like a bigger watch that’s easier to read and two, leather straps are made for smaller wrist and that bugs me. Usually I am at the second or last hole on leather straps and it doesn’t feel comfortable. Anyway enough of my gripes hadn’t thought about lug to lug and it’s effect and a great explanation regarding bezel also.
I am considering also a 4th parameter that contributes to the general feel of the watch: weight :) although regardless how feather like a watch is, lugs hanging outside my wrist is a no go for me. Great vid!
Great video. I've been on the fence about getting a bottle cap variant for a minute. Looking at this comparison definitely she'd some light on how it wears
Thankyou Mark I'm glad you've done this I feel my question about the Marathon Jumbo & SKX007 size comparison I emailed you about may have caused this lol I have 8inch wrist so many many thanks, Greg 🙂
I'm jealous of you guys that can pull off a 40mm or less watch. I'm stuck with a wrist that is just under 9in so a 50mm looks like a 40mm on a normal human. Thrills of being a sasquatch.
I just love big watches! My wrist is 7.25” but even a 44mm has a significant presence, possibly due to the factors that Marc outlines in the video. My 38mm Fliegers look puny in comparison. Nonetheless, I wear my smaller watches quite often, despite not being my favourites. My Seiko Turtle (45mm) is my current watch of choice. “Go big or go home!”, say I.
Love the watches u picked for this vid. Its as if u asked me what watches u should feature. Had a skx. Have a laco. Just got the bottle cap last month and i was considering the black and red bezzle one yesterday
I have a 7.75in wrist, im considering the 38mm Max Bill automatic, but the lug to lug is only 40mm, so I'm not sure if it will be too small or if it will fit well as a "dressier" watch, it's driving me nuts
I'll wear whatever watch I want to. I don't care what anyone else thinks. I have small 6.75" wrists and my smallest watch is a 36mm and my largest is a 51mm and I like them all.
@@Staggo_L Yes indeed it is! However I have lost count of the times I have seen in other videos claims that wearing the wrong size watch is a cardinal sin. I can't repeat my response to that here!!!
Do you think the height of the watch makes it feel larger? On some automatics, the case back is convex, for a lack of a better word, hope it makes sense and it makes the watch sit taller. Also I feel a flat bezel makes it look larger/taller than a sloped bezel.
I have 17cm wrist (6,7 inch), would it be suitable for 37 or 38 mm watch? And give some retro looks maybe? I really like Seiko SNK381 or SNK807 but afraid it will be to small for me. Thanks.
Great, as always, Mark. Even though, cognitively, I knew such things as bezel and lug to lug make a huge difference in wearability, it's always great to see actual visual representations. Thanks again for the great series.
Mark, I have a seiko Bottle cap. It's about as small of a watch I can pull off with my 9+ inch wrist. I really had my eye on an Calibre 5 Aquaracer (obviously I'm going to try one on). Do you think an Aquaracer wears as large as a bottle cap? THANKS!!
I agree, Mark, watch size is a personal decision. I like a 40 mm diameter watch, in general. However, I will wear a slightly larger diver watch, which is supposed to be larger for visibility. As you said, lug to lug is critical. I have to put the watch on to ensure it looks okay. In my opinion, a watch should compliment your style, not define it.
Savvy Life Strategies 40mm is my ideal size too. Unfortunately there’s a lot of watches I probably would have purchased but couldn’t because the dinner plate size seems to be the in thing at the moment.
Thanks you. I wear the gamut. I've got 36. I've got 48mm. LOL
Your points are all well taken, Mark, however I have noticed two other factors that I believe affect the way a watch wears on my 6.5-inch wrist: 1-the slope (or lack thereof) of the bezel, and 2-the width of the band. I have an Orient Ray (41.5 mm dial and 22mm band) that appears smaller on me than my Invicta Pro Diver (40 mm dial, 20mm band). I feel that the wider Orient band makes the larger dial appear smaller. The bezel on the Orient also has a downward-sloping bezel, whereas A Seiko SKX has a flat bezel, giving it a larger aspect when seen from either straight-on or from the side.
Your videos are an pleasure to watch Mark, cheers.
Thank you!
They really are .
Agreed. It is get difficult to decide when purchasing online. So many watches I liked online that I later tried on at stores when I found them and did not like them on my wrist for one reason or another!
Right on (or off!)
Being 6'4 8.5in wrists i don't do small watches at all! I have nothing under 43mm and I love a good tool diver/pilots watch.
Same. Seems not one reviewer on UA-cam identifies or sympathizes with the watch experience of larger men.
@@leeolie3728 Its called bitch wrist syndrome! ;-)
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@@leeolie3728 Bens watch club is the worst! If its not 36mm he will dis it to no end.
What people forget is, the size of your hand makes a big difference to how a watch looks too.
#1 lug to lug
#2 solid or hollow endlinks
#3 thickness
#4 case diameter
So many videos before this have missed it but finally a watch size video that talks about the importance of bezels (and dial size)!
I wish this video was available for me a couple months ago as I had to learn all this the hard way by ordering and returning all kinds of watches online.
(I thought it was odd when the 40.5 mm Presage looked big on my wrists but the 41.5 mm Ray II looked just right)
More websites should list the dial size/glass diameter on their pages.
Thank you always for the great content.
Thank you so much!
Spot on points Mark lug length and design make a big difference, on my thin wrists short lugs is always good and 38m-40m max size.
Thanks Doc.
Sometimes sizes can be misleading as well. For example a square G Shock like the DW-5600E has a diameter around 47mm but I don't even consider it a large watch. It's a great watch for even small wrists because of its short height. It has a smaller wrist presence than most conventional watches I own.
Exactly; yet another factor.
(1) Absolutely agree on the importance of the bezel in the perception of the watch size. That's why to me dial diameter is an essential measurement. Seeing a watch only on the screen can be misleading, particularly divers, where bezel can take much of the watch size, and then you have a tiny dial in the middle.
(2) For dress watches thickness is very important. Anything over 10 mm is problematic with shirts and suit.
Thanks for the feedback. Very true on the thickness.
A good, sensible discussion, thank you. It hadn't occurred to me until recently that anyone paid much attention to other people's watches, much less the size of their wrists. Having amused myself by touring some of the watch channels lately it's clearly a hot issue, judging by the number of videos and strong opinions around. Granted, going through life without giving much of a damn what others think about such things is something which gets much easier with age, but I do hope nobody is taking all this too seriously and being put off wearing something they really like because of it.
Currently perched daintily on my big builder's wrist is a 1950s Bernex, 32mm diameter - a pretty little watch on one of those expanding bracelets which used to be everywhere but you never see any more. If it makes me look silly nobody's mentioned it.
Who cares what they think, right? Enjoy it!
@@islandwatch Thaks, will do. As a footnote, your point about design is a good one seldom made. Going back another thirty or forty years I also have a trench watch - yes, a real one - which looks significantly bigger than 1950s dress pieces like the Bernex whether on the wrist or off, but is in fact just 33mm. I think this is because it sits higher, has no bezel worth speaking of and the dial is exceptionally clear with high contrast. The outsize crown and half inch strap probably play their part too.
I've found the back makes a difference for me too. I have a Seiko 45mm diver (my size limit) with a recessed back that's perfectly comfortable. Thinking I'd be ok with another 45mm, I bought a Luminox Navy Seal Steel & the thing was miserable to me because of the domed back & its almost sandpaper texture engraving. The luminox was also thicker & caught on everything but the Seiko slipped under almost any cuff even with the same raised number type bezel. I returned the Luminox within a week & still wear the Seiko.
Interesting, never really thought of that. Thanks for sharing.
The Seiko is an sne 279. My wrist is 7 1/4 & it sits perfectly. I have smaller ones with more domed backs that aren't as comfortable by a long shot.
Strap width is a very important and often overlooked factor. With a personal 7 3/4" wrist I (think I can) wear everything from a 37 mm SNKL to a 45mm Chronograph (and a lot of other seiko's in between), and 50mm lug-to-lug has to grow up before it hags over wy wrist as well. But: I found the Snkl too small for me quite early on, until I crammed a 20mm Nato between the 18mm lugs, and it has transformed this smallish dresspiece into a funky vintage-vibe fieldwatch. I now know that 20mm minimum is more important for my big wrist than a lot of the other dimensions...
Interesting, never thought of that before. Thank you.
This was the best demonstration I've seen on this topic. I struggle with this because I have a 6 3/4 wrist and I can't try before I buy because I live in a rural area. Thanks!
My Seiko turtle (SRPC25) seemed too big at first on my 7.25 inch wrist but then it grew on me and is now my daily wearer. It’s so legible which is the most important fact for me. Also it’s not too tall. It still feels like a heavy watch though with the stainless steel bracelet. The shogun in titanium would be a fascinating watch to wear as it’s so light.
You make many excellent points (as usual). The Casio MDV 106 (Duro) for example, is thought to be a "large" watch because of the 44mm diameter. But that is really a 38mm face surrounded by 3mm of bezel, hence the total 44 mm. I measure the lug-to-lug (which are nicely curved) at 48. Since the eye focuses on the watch FACE, the Duro wears smaller than one would think (like looking at a picture in a frame.)
I feel that. I have med-thin wrists at about 6.75" but my OG DW5600 G-shock wears very comfortably and proportionally due to its integrated band + downward facing lugs & the smaller, squared face. Lug-to-lug and band type can make a big difference in how a watch wears. Female endlinks or a NATO can slim up a large watch and have it sitting nicely on-wrist.
The best video about watch size I’ve seen. Thank you Marc
Much appreciated.
Great video again, Marc. Yesterday I tried the Tissot Visodate on my 6.75” wrist for the second time, to make sure I was still in love with it (I am). For a 39mm case, it dresses slightly smaller, mainly because of long lugs and lug gap (this is the one with the leather strap).
Like you said, many variables at play, but I *do* try to pay attention to lug-to-lug because I don’t want overhang (I set my max at 50mm).
I made my own guide for maximum sizes for my wrist, based on watch style, taking the aforementioned into account:
Dress watches - 39mm
Diver watches - 44mm
Field/Pilot - 42mm
Again, I always do my best to try watches on wrist, first.
Cheers.
Sounds like you have a great plan for watch shopping; great idea.
Long Island Watch Thanks, Marc.
Thanks Mark. The Orient Mako II i wear feels small on the wrist, more like a 39. Very comfortable watch for every day use.
I think the Orient wears smaller than the SKX for sure.
Hand size is also important ,my wrists arent that big[ 7 3/4 in ] but my hands are like shovels so 46 mm is my size of choice .I can get away with a 42 but 40 mm just look tiny on me
I have an 8.2” wrist and I wear 42mm all dial watches on NATO straps and it looks good, yes, even in the mirror.
I could wear the 55mm Laco Flieger with no lug overhang very easily but it would still look like a clock, as it is and regardless of my wrist size, still a huge watch.
I like watches that are all dial, or close to it, always on a NATO- which changes the look, and between 42-47mm. They just look good. Not vintage small and not Clock large.
I’ve seen some skinny wristed guys wearing a 45mm Laco and it looks ridiculous...worse than 50mm on me as the lugs overhang by quite a bit.
I always measure the crystal/dial size of a watch I’m interested in as this plays a huge part on my size wrist.
Edit: I think a lot of people forget that every opinion is pure subjectivity. Just as shoes, trousers, hats etc are purely subjective so too are watches. They also forget, and usually judge based on their own experience, that wrist sizes differ immensely.
Thanks for the awesome feedback.
Great video Marc. That's why I chose 38 mm El Primero over the 42 mm because no bezel makes it wear a bit bigger and the 38 mm fits perfect. Glad I chose that size. Usually go for a bit bigger dials.
Love that watch, it's on my radar!
Email me at christhorn696@yahoo.com I know where you can get one from an ad great price you won't believe. But can't advertise here.
Mark, very concise and understandable breakdown of the fit factors. Nice work!
Thank you.
It really does bring home how contrasts in design effect "presence". It's much more than numbers. It definately helps visualize how design features work together (or against each other) when looking at 2D picture's of watches online. Im strangely wanting more. No idea how you would follow this up. I will definitely be sharing this.
I love invicta watches, many don't but it's my wrist and style. I gravitate to the 55mm.. im pretty stocky so it fits my wrist and body type plus I can read it so much easier than the smaller watches
With different wrists being more round or more flat, doesn't it make more sense to measure wrist width rather than circumference? I took my calipers and measured my wrist width to compare to the lug-to-lug on watches. Seems to make sense.
Very important to try on the watch, some watches that are 42mm feel like they are 40mm and vice verser plus for me the thickness of the watch, I recently tried on a tudor black bay but was just too thick
Precisely.
1 have a 9" (230mm) wrist, thus I don't buy (or wear) watches under 40mm as a rule. I do have a couple of watches at 38mm, one I inherited, and the other I bought in error (thinking it was bigger than it actually was. I must say, I do like that Marathon JSAR! Thanks for another great video.
I have recently shown a interest in wrist watches and have several. Your explanation on your recent video was very helpful as we have the same wrist size which will assist me with my next purchase. Thank you
Marc, for those of us with a "slender wrist, this is a welcome "Watch and Learn," thanks! My wrist is 6½" wrist and as someone still new to owning more than one watch I've had a tough time deciding on which watches will be a good fit for me and my wrist.
What you brought up is the reason why there will always be a place for the traditional watch retailer. I've on a number of occasions looked at the dimensions, wrists shot photos and videos of watches online and thought this watch is going to look good on me only to realise after trying it out at the retail outlet that it doesn't look quite right on my wrists. That is why i will never buy watches that i cannot try on.
Then you are limited in your selection, as not all brands are sold in store. It's unfortunate, but it's the way.
Thank you so much for your informative videos! The lug to lug size definitely is a very informative measurement that should be added to the Physical specs of the watch on every site!
Very helpful. Remarkable how different two watches appear with the same diameter. Thanks, Marc.
Absolutely!
Thanks for sharing this info to your viewers, beight idea, since it lowers customer dissatisfaction, and issues, while making viewers think over their watch choices more carefully..
I usually get the watches with the rubber type straps as I have a 9 3/4 inch wrist and the metal bracelets that come with the watches are usually tight when adjusted to maximum size and finding good metal bracelets that will go with the watch and fit, is not that easy as those are not cheap. But luck out at times and having dive extensions helps, but prefer to have the right size with just the links.
I have bought several watches from you and will continue to do so as ones come up that interest me (and that they come on rubber straps).
Thank you!
Just ordered a skx013 from you ,i have 6 in wrist roughly, pretty small compared to most men i know, and it looks tiny in my opinion, sending back and will purchase 007
I agree with the importance of the different measurements of a watch in relation to wrist size. However, I think it is also important to consider your forearm, upper arm, height, build, etc. I have somewhat average 7" wrists, but my forearms are 14" and upper arms are 17". My orient mako ii and skx007 are my smallest watches and look fine. But I don't think I could pull off anything smaller due to my overall build. I recently got a seiko turtle and citizen ecozilla and I feel like they fit me better and look more proportional to my body type. Wrist size is important for comfort, but there is more to consider when determining what size of watch would look good on a person.
Sure, I guess really your entire build comes into play.
Best video for understanding sizes and I love that you do mention lug to lug on your website which other sellers don't really understand importance of.. Another thumbs up
Thanks so much.
The best thing to do is to try it on. If you’re lucky your can wear it for a few days to decide if it’s for you. I know personally the skx007 just feels like a hot chunk of metal on my wrist. I need to try out a 38mm. I have found over the last year that I don’t like watches over 40mm
I've a 6-inch wrist, so watch size is something I pay attention to. Generally I prefer 38-40mm watches, but I do sometimes go as high as 43-44mm. I agree with everything in the video, but I would also add that an integrated bracelet can also have an effect on the perception of size. For example, I have an Oris Aquis, 43.5mm diameter. It's big, but still looks fine on my thin wrist due to the lugs merging seamlessly into the bracelet itself such that the tip-to-tip length is effectively "hidden" so to speak.
Thanks for watching.
My wrist is around 16mm, considerably small, however 90% of my watch collection is 42+mm.
Bro how long is your watch strap
Once again you have provided viewers with valuable insights and considerations into watch selection. This further illustrates your attention to customer service.
Also being a mechanical engineer (retired), I start with the objective to establish parameters and then move to the subjective on appearance. It is helpful to know that your wrist is 6.75 (or is it 7 inches but not a big difference considering time of day or hand spread or not). And, since Seiko is my favorite brand since the 70s, this video is very helpful in my knowledge to upgrade my dormant appreciation on function and aesthetics as I search for my most perfect accessory. Well done.
Hi Marc, good video.. Nice Laco, and the "bottle cap" interesting! Thanks.
Thanks Steven.
That Seiko bottle cap watch looks awesome.. I must have it in my collection!
What watch size is right for you? It of course is related to your wrist size but also the mood you’re in, what you’re wearing and what you’re doing. So the watches that are “right” for me vary from around 36 to 43mm, depending on what I’m doing, wearing, etc.
I guess the ideal watch size for you can change day to day.
Thanks Marc, great video and I appreciate your thoughts. I agree the bezel and crystal size has a huge impact. In general, awatch over 40mm is too big for me. For that reason I had absolutely no interest in owning the seiko samurai; on paper the watch is too big. However, after recently going to a seiko boutique and trying it on, I'll be adding it to my collection soon. It fits my wrist to my taste perfectly, and don't care what your calipers or my rules say. I guess my point is it very hard to judge a watch by just a few dimensions.
Matthew Reagan That is EXACTLY what happened to me with the Samurai. I had in mind to buy a Turtle but then watched a video on the Random Rob channel where he compares the Turtle and the Samurai (sounds like the title of a novel, hahaha).
Anyway, in the video, Rob was trying to figure out why the Samurai dressed slightly smaller than the Turtle, which technically has a smaller case than the Samurai. Rob then realized it was because of the short, sharp-angled, lugs of the Samurai. That video convinced me to try a Samurai on my 6.75” wrist and at that point I knew it was the watch for me.
Bingo guys!
I have the Seiko battle cup,but i feel it's small for my wrist,and i like the Tissot T race Swissmatic, it is perfect size for me....but i don't have large wrist,so yes,it is about your taste!
Lots of good information here. I bought a 120 case Vostok Amphibia because it had a black and gold dial I liked. The case size is 41mm, but it came with a 18mm metal band. Nice looking watch, but that 18mm band made it look small on my big wrist. I put a 18mm rubber dive strap on it, and it transformed the size perception of that watch. Made it look much more substantial on my wrist than the metal bracelet. All my other Vostok Amphibias have 22mm bracelets.
Great point. Anyway, look at those Seiko 5s. I'm starting to develop appreciation to the affordable Seiko 5 series. I used to ignore these watches, though there are some models that I truly still want (SRPC53). Hhmmm I'm really starting to like these Seiko 5 series 🤩
I have watched several of your watch and learn videos and I appreciate the time and effort you put into these.
I can wear most watches from my 36mm 1980s Seiko 5 to my 44m Seiko Ocean Star. I have a seven and a quarter inch wrist.
The only watch that didn't look good on my wrist was a V4 Bambino. Too much dial as you say.
I would also like to add the lugs curvature should be downward to make it look snug on the wrist.
Thank you so much for posting this video, Marc! I've been looking for a good starter watch, and I actually discovered Seiko's line of "bottle-caps" sometime last week and *immediately* fell in love with them. With my tiny 6" wrists, I've been hesitant to get one, but after seeing this video, I think it might work out after all!
Thanks! Check them out
I may use large watches for my wrist size but end of the day it is all about what I like. On the other hand it is very good to know you are paying attention to the lug to lug. In my case recently I want to wear watches that really fit my wrist and I always have to do some research when it comes to the "wingspan" of the watches I am after. Wish others would do the same
Thanks for commenting.
Thank you, Marc. This is a big issue for me. I have 7.5" wrists, and my collection runs the gamut, from a 34mm 1961 Vacheron Constantin to my trusty 47mm Invictas. I am a fan of large watches, and there is a need for a UA-cam channel dedicated to TASTEFULLY done large watches, eg, the larger Marathons, the Oris Prodivers (49mm & 51mm), and dress watches as well. Even when Federico did his one video on larger watches, he made it as a goof, with a friend of his showing his largest, and quite garish, pieces.
Thanks again Marc!!
You are welcome. Thanks for tuning in.
I have a 7“ wrist (7.2“) and wear a 43mm watch with a 50mm lug to lug. My wrist is quite large and flat, this way it just fits perfectly. The lugs aren‘t even looking out of my wrist (my wrist is 10mm larger than the lugs). I like big watches, but only if they fit good on the wrist.
Great concept. A lot of thought went into this. It really helps!
You are welcome.
Lug to lug is everything. Nice job, Marc.
Thanks Dave.
I have a 6.75' wrist and it's kinda flat instead of round. I'll go up to 42mm for a diver with a short lug to lug but anything bigger than that looks silly on me.
Would recommend a watch themed piece for the background. Like a certain SKX wall art.
Thank you.
Tnx Marc, for revisiting the wrist presence topic with this video.
You are welcome!
Hi Mark. Good day.
I have the exact same wrist size as you, and I have the Casio Pro Trek PRG 330J. It has a black titanium bezel and solar ring on the inside of the bezel. The interesting point is how big it is, but how small it feels. Let me tell you the why by using different dimensions.
Case diameter: 47 mm. This is big, but because it has a bezel and a ring of solar on the inside of the bezel, the actual "watch" dial is a miniscule 24 mm diameter.
Lug to lug: 56 mm. This is huge, but because the lugs fold around the arm (you can't put it flat down), it makes the lug to lug proportions inconsequencial.
Let me tell you, I just ordered a Orient Esteem Gen. 2. I'm so worried about the lug to lug at 47, the lack of bezel, and case diameter of 41. xD
My main point was to clearify that lug to lug size isn't everything if it folds around your wrist with the rubber watch band.
Do you think colour choice(s), complications and strap types can change the perceptions of the watch size?
Cheers,
Guy from Norway.
I have the same size as Mark, 6 3/4 wirst, and the larger watches I wear comfortably are a gshock gba-500 (50mm) and a citizen promaster titanium 44mm. more than 55 mm would be too much un less is the seiko tuna or the bottle cap
Thank you for helping us size up the correct fitting watch. Personally I prefer a 40mm slightly above the wrist bone. Some watches, ie Invicta are way too large.
Great video 👍 took me tons of watches to earn enough knowledge to get to know watches of d right size for me depending on watch types. You should have make this video before I started collecting watches 2years ago LOL
I've finally pulled the trigger and recently ordered an Orient Ray II from your website. Even if customs demand VAT on the watch before allowing it entry into Britain, I'm still saving compared to how much Amazon is asking for this watch.
Thank you!
I always thought 42mm was the upper limit, after a Pilot I owned at 42mm (and 48mm lug heigh); however, I didn't realise they can look bigger without a Bezel, and this is an excellent point!
I promised after that Pilot I would never go larger than 42mm...
Now, I'm just wondering if the Samurai at 43.8mm case diameter with a 48mm lug to lug would be okay in the end for a 7.5 inch wrist. My wrist isn't exactly flat at the top, but its roughly 60-2mm wide on the top.
Great video. I had to learn this stuff on my own, and it was an expensive lesson.
We all do at some point.
Another important point.
Often times bazel is smaller then remaining case diameter. For example , Seiko sary055. It is 42 mm watch, but bazel is 41 or 40.5.
So , it wears like a 41.
The numbers scared me from buying a Seiko tuna until I tried one in person and realized it’s the same L2L and dial size of the SKX. Own both now.
Perfect! Numbers only say so much.
Great job Marc...best watch size video I've ever seen
Thank you.
Though I hear a lot of complaints about watches being too large now in general, (and mostly referring to the diameter), I think it's easier for someone with a 6-3/4" wrist like yourself to pull off a larger size such as 45 mm, than it is for me with a 8-1/2" wrist to pull off smaller sizes of 38 mm or less. I often wish I could pull off 38 mm or less vintage pieces, but they look silly on me.
I think it's all a matter of taste, really. I feel an observer is more likely to say "that watch is too big for you" rather than "that watch is too small for you"
@@islandwatch - Thanks Mark, and I'm sure you're correct. As you say, I don't actually recall ever hearing anyone say a watch was too small for me or anyone else. I guess it's just my perception when I wear one of my few smaller pieces.
Same, a lesson I learned the hard way early on.
I have 8.5" wrists and a Seiko SKX looks like a lady's watch on my wrist. Even the 48mm Tuna looks small. The only watches I can wear these days are the Orient 300m Saturation Diver, G Shock MudMasters and - at a push - a Seiko Turtle.
I have skinny wrists. I was looking at a vintage 34mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual with beautiful Gray sunkist dial. No bezel so it looks larger than it probably is. Idk, it's hard to spend $3000 on something that might be too small. Wdy think?
Got a size 8 wrist love the look of the skx007 .never tried one on and very worried it will be too small .kinda need a opinion on this and someone who has a bigger size wrist as me and has wore a 007....
I have small wrists and normally wear a Casio Duro, Orient Bambino (from you) and a Vostok Amphimbia (1967 case w/ old school blue diver dial). My dad just gave me an Invicta diver. He wore it for a year after his Rolex was stolen. I hate Invicta, but this watch has been on my wrist since Christmas. It is much smaller than what I normally wear and I forget it is there.
38mm
Thanks for sharing!
@Long Island Watch
Marc, nice explanation about sizing.
As you touched on, lug to lug measurement very helpful for sizing.
I would like to add diameter of glass is a measure of proportion to wrist diameter also. As you demonstrated, rotating bezel vs no rotating bezel.
Perhaps that's too picky, what do you think ?
Bezel makes a difference. I have a 6¼ wrist but i dont mind wearing a 46mm watch as long as the lug2lug is not overhanging my wrist
Great video Mark, would love to see a stronger selection of midsized watches on your site (36-38mm)
Thanks for the recommendation.
@@islandwatch i really want to see a larger selection of 50mm plus watches. i like large heavy watches and i don't have a pencil wrist. 9"+.
Wrist shape is just as important as circumference too. Any given watch will look very different on a wide, flat wrist than on a narrow, rounded wrist even when wrist circumference is identical.
All my watches are 42mm (SKX) or larger (Garmin Forerunner 235; 45 mm/ Suunto Traverse 48mm), the only watch smaller as that is my Casio F-91W which looks seriously tiny on my 16 cm (6.299 inch) wrist.
You like 'em big.
That 45 mm SEIKO diver really does look good on you. I was quite surprised. Thanks Marc.
Thanks!
Such a great video. Thank you for your help.
Great explanation and I actually learned some stuff. I have eight and a quarter inch wrist so I like watches 42 and above and I even have some 50m watches. I think my sweet spot is between 42 or 48 but again I have bigger that I like. I don’t believe I could wear below 40 because of my wrist size, by the way I am only about 5,9 so I can look a little out of place with a big watch on and also with a little watch on!! Two things that bother me about watches though is strap size and readability, as I get older I need glasses for everything and hence I like a bigger watch that’s easier to read and two, leather straps are made for smaller wrist and that bugs me. Usually I am at the second or last hole on leather straps and it doesn’t feel comfortable. Anyway enough of my gripes hadn’t thought about lug to lug and it’s effect and a great explanation regarding bezel also.
Thanks for checking it out!
now its realy clear for me
your video is worth watching btw thanks for this
I am considering also a 4th parameter that contributes to the general feel of the watch: weight :) although regardless how feather like a watch is, lugs hanging outside my wrist is a no go for me. Great vid!
Very true!
Great video. I've been on the fence about getting a bottle cap variant for a minute. Looking at this comparison definitely she'd some light on how it wears
Exactly!
Thankyou Mark I'm glad you've done this I feel my question about the Marathon Jumbo & SKX007 size comparison I emailed you about may have caused this lol I have 8inch wrist so many many thanks, Greg 🙂
Thanks Greg!
@@islandwatch sorry i spelt Marc wrong sorry mate
I'm jealous of you guys that can pull off a 40mm or less watch. I'm stuck with a wrist that is just under 9in so a 50mm looks like a 40mm on a normal human. Thrills of being a sasquatch.
I just love big watches! My wrist is 7.25” but even a 44mm has a significant presence, possibly due to the factors that Marc outlines in the video. My 38mm Fliegers look puny in comparison. Nonetheless, I wear my smaller watches quite often, despite not being my favourites. My Seiko Turtle (45mm) is my current watch of choice. “Go big or go home!”, say I.
LOL, thanks!
Love the watches u picked for this vid. Its as if u asked me what watches u should feature. Had a skx. Have a laco. Just got the bottle cap last month and i was considering the black and red bezzle one yesterday
Perfect. We are in sync.
I have a 7.75in wrist, im considering the 38mm Max Bill automatic, but the lug to lug is only 40mm, so I'm not sure if it will be too small or if it will fit well as a "dressier" watch,
it's driving me nuts
I'll wear whatever watch I want to. I don't care what anyone else thinks. I have small 6.75" wrists and my smallest watch is a 36mm and my largest is a 51mm and I like them all.
That's the way to do it.
Thank you ! Isn't that the point of it all?
@@Staggo_L Yes indeed it is! However I have lost count of the times I have seen in other videos claims that wearing the wrong size watch is a cardinal sin. I can't repeat my response to that here!!!
Fantastic video. Excellent points to be aware of 🤓👍
As usual your videos are very informative and I believe your are spot on as for "The Right Size"..... Well done Mark! 😊👍
Thanks so much!
Do you think the height of the watch makes it feel larger? On some automatics, the case back is convex, for a lack of a better word, hope it makes sense and it makes the watch sit taller. Also I feel a flat bezel makes it look larger/taller than a sloped bezel.
Great video thank you for taking the time to put this together 👍
I have 17cm wrist (6,7 inch), would it be suitable for 37 or 38 mm watch? And give some retro looks maybe?
I really like Seiko SNK381 or SNK807 but afraid it will be to small for me.
Thanks.
Great, as always, Mark. Even though, cognitively, I knew such things as bezel and lug to lug make a huge difference in wearability, it's always great to see actual visual representations.
Thanks again for the great series.
Thanks for checking it out!
Odd thing to also consider…. Tattoos. Tattoos around the watch can change how a watch appears around the ink. Rather than a clean canvas (wrist skin).
Great video to start off 2019, will done.
Thank you
Mark, I have a seiko Bottle cap. It's about as small of a watch I can pull off with my 9+ inch wrist. I really had my eye on an Calibre 5 Aquaracer (obviously I'm going to try one on). Do you think an Aquaracer wears as large as a bottle cap? THANKS!!