36mm is my favorite size watch. I have smaller wrists too so it fits me well. I could go bigger but I prefer a smaller watch. I like the vintage look of a small watch.
Absolutely. Currently selling my Tissot gentleman for that reason. I can most definitely pull it off and it doesn't look weird, it's just not as comfortable as it could be
@@RobertKing-oq4fqyes, but once you have it, you scratch the itch …forever. Happened to me, my only Rolex, the only I wanted, since then it is my Gada watch, my island watch…you get it 😅
I can easily wear up to 44 mm watches, but ever since I tried and bought the Longines Spirit 37 mm, my taste in watches has changed. I am now only looking for under 38 mm and it might be a Nomos or Christopher ward next
You guys absolutely crack me up. I love your descriptors and of course everything you say is dripping with sarcasm. A big thumbs up from me. Very entertaining narrative. Very entertaining
Can't believe you missed out on Grand Seiko. You could have had the SBGW299/207 or elegance range SBGW293 as a dress watch alternative. IWC also have the lovely little Pilot Automatic 36. Although the biggest miss for me was the Baltic MR01😢.
Others have mentioned the Smiths Everest and the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander. I would add the Grand Seiko SBGX 261/263, admittedly it’s 37 mm but having considered most of the above (6.5 inch wrist) it’s the one I’m probably going to get.
I don't quite get the excitement around Smiths Everest. Yes, it's a budget Explorer, but the customer experience is atrocious, with ultra limited shop opening and overall nonchalance (even close to rudeness) from the owner and support.
I do like big watches too, but have grown to also like smaller ones as well. Not only do smaller watches also look good to me, but they make the big ones feel big again, which is what I really like. A double win, in my opinion.
I think the best value watch here with its solid gold bezel is the Christopher Ward. 36mm is about as small as I would go on my size of wrist. My ideal size is 38mm for a dress or all-rounder watch.
The Tissot is a stunner ! I want to take this oppertunity to go off topic and allude to the Breitling Aerospace Ana-Digi featured a few videos ago. The digital functionality of this watch copies that used in the Dunhill DM7 and Rado circa 20 years ago right down to the digital font. Obviously the build is different with the Dunhill and Rado being dress watches and they were and still are beautiful examples of understated elegance. If Andrew and Tom can get a hold of these old watches it would make an interesting juxtaposition with the Breitling.
Bought a 36mm explorer 124270 and I’m done with watches. Got over a dozen to sell. Goodbye omega’s, brietling, baume & mercier, marathon, Squale, Bulova, seiko, orient etc. so glad to be doing it.
I recently got a 35mm Fortis Flieger Chronograph. It's nice, but I think a lug width of 20mm is too much for a case of those dimensions. I use an 18mm strap.
I'm a little surprised that the delightful 34mm 1950s-styled Grand Seiko quartzes were not mentioned, given your proclivity for macro shots. :) Anyway, cool video, nice overview. Top bananas!
Could you maybe add chapters to your videos in the future? Would make going through em easier, sometimes I don't have time to watch the entire thing and would just like to see the watches mentioned.
If you really wanted affordable you could have thrown in the Casio MTP-B145D 35mm available in various colourways. Cracking little watch with a PRX vibe for approx 150 AUD👍😍
Interesting that all of these watches are circular, as there's plenty of even smaller rectangular and square-faced watches that are worth considering. The JLC Reverso and Cartier Santos and Tank come to mind.
wow i just googled best 36 mm watches a couple hours ago. i got rid of my black bay 36 for a smp300 but was missing the wearability of it. dont want 2 watches with round indices so another bb36 is not an option and i'm not prepared to splurge on an explorer. At this rate I might just wait a couple years and just get the explorer.
Andrew, you forgot the GP Laureato 8010 36 mm 8 mm GP in-house calibre 3100 (same one that was in the VC overseas gen 1 and a few others) It’s discontinued now though. Released in 1995, only a few hundred pieces were made.
Explorer forever! 36 is a great size - incredibly versatile. But its a size that's pretty unusual in most brands' lineups (Rolex excluded). Odd, because its the classic men's size and fits most medium male - ML wrists well. It wears big on a smaller male/average female wrist though, where 34 gives a similar vibe. 36 especially poorly represented by Omega. Shame. Notable square/rectangular equivalents are the Santos medium or Reverso medium. Comfort is often overlooked and 36 is soo comfy, sliding under clothes or outdoor kit so well.
Nooo, the trend towards even larger wristwatches should continue! 50mm, 60mm oh come on guys over 80mm is really cool! 🙃Then I'm a real exotic with my vintage grandpa dress watches. 😁
Sorry what? My full size mens Seiko Quartz watch from the 70s is a svelte 33mm in diameter. Watches have got way too big. My Lorus at 37 is considered 'small'. Don't be silly, these watches are the correct size.
How large is your wrist? I think anyone with 7.5 inches or under can wear a 36mm. My wrist is almost exactly 7 inches, and people compliment my 36mm watches far more than my 42mm watches.
It wouldn’t look like you are wearing a child’s watch, it would look like you are wearing a 2020’’s child’s watch. Also, I am noticing the “would” You’ve never tried one so…..
@@MattSeesGray 7.75 at the wrist and about 8 at the point beyond the knuckle on the wrist if I wear it higher up. I'm a big boy (past football player) at 6' 2" and 270lbs. So while I understand size can be subjective, 36mm just doesn't look right on me. At least in my eyes. I don't like how anything larger than 42mm looks on me either. If I was someone who wears shiny bracelets (jewelry) than maybe it wouldn't bother me, but the watch is the only thing I wear so perhaps that affects my perception of the size.
I have a lot of smaller watches all around the 36mm range. I have a small wrist so they look much better on me Rolex Explorer 36mm 2021 Rolex OP 36mm Rolex Datejust 36mm Omega Seamaster 300m Mid-Size Breitling Superocean Heritage Cartier Santos 100 Zenith Elite Moonphase
I LOVE 36 mm explorer
The original bond watch
Elegant, classy and a classic forever❤
36mm is my favorite size watch. I have smaller wrists too so it fits me well. I could go bigger but I prefer a smaller watch. I like the vintage look of a small watch.
It doesn't matter what size your wrists are, having something big and heavy bashing into things is a chore.
Absolutely. Currently selling my Tissot gentleman for that reason. I can most definitely pull it off and it doesn't look weird, it's just not as comfortable as it could be
The smallest watch I own is 37mm and it’s comically small. 40mm+ for me.
@@Greysprunkiyay I tend to go with the famous British madam Cynthia Payne and her adage about large male accessories. . . .
That’s why I always lead with my face-it protects the rest of my body.
@@vincent67239 I think you have the wrong thread or the wrong idea
Explorer 1 .. then leave the watch game
That’s what I did - love it. But then bought an Onega moonwatch for balance!
You’re singing the normie anthem. I’ll pass on Rolex.
What would be your one watch?
Explorer is just an overpriced OP
@@RobertKing-oq4fqyes, but once you have it, you scratch the itch …forever. Happened to me, my only Rolex, the only I wanted, since then it is my Gada watch, my island watch…you get it 😅
I can easily wear up to 44 mm watches, but ever since I tried and bought the Longines Spirit 37 mm, my taste in watches has changed. I am now only looking for under 38 mm and it might be a Nomos or Christopher ward next
I have a 8 inch wrist and I love 36mm pieces.
You guys absolutely crack me up. I love your descriptors and of course everything you say is dripping with sarcasm. A big thumbs up from me. Very entertaining narrative. Very entertaining
Can't believe you missed out on Grand Seiko. You could have had the SBGW299/207 or elegance range SBGW293 as a dress watch alternative.
IWC also have the lovely little Pilot Automatic 36. Although the biggest miss for me was the Baltic MR01😢.
DJ36! How was that left out?
36mm watches are my favorite! Light, comfortable, classy
Should’ve considered the 35mm Saxonia small seconds by A Lange & Sohne! Phenomenal piece over all.
Others have mentioned the Smiths Everest and the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander. I would add the Grand Seiko SBGX 261/263, admittedly it’s 37 mm but having considered most of the above (6.5 inch wrist) it’s the one I’m probably going to get.
I don't quite get the excitement around Smiths Everest. Yes, it's a budget Explorer, but the customer experience is atrocious, with ultra limited shop opening and overall nonchalance (even close to rudeness) from the owner and support.
Smiths is overpriced
No Day-Date 36, for the aspiring President in all of us?
Surprised not to see the 35mm Tissot PRX on this list - it just wears so well
Would you consider the Smiths Everest by Timefactors?
I do like big watches too, but have grown to also like smaller ones as well. Not only do smaller watches also look good to me, but they make the big ones feel big again, which is what I really like. A double win, in my opinion.
I like the radioactive Marathon .... but does one need a licence to wear?
I have the new Rolex Explorer 36. Lovely watch to wear with a suit/formal wear. I wear my 2022 42mm Omega Speedmaster most of the time.
Metal bracelet with a suit is cringe
@@Greysprunkiyay 40mm+ watches with a suit is cringe
The CW logo on a blank dial looks HUGE.
Perhaps you could have included the Baume and Mercier Riviera 36mm.
Explorer 36mm.
christopher ward c63 sealander 36mm is my dream watch since everything about it mainly the design is just perfect specially the red dial
36mm Datejust and Day Date 🤔🤷🏻♂️
I was expecting to see the Seiko Dolce SACM171 high accuracy quartz (33.5mm, 10s/year)
I think the best value watch here with its solid gold bezel is the Christopher Ward. 36mm is about as small as I would go on my size of wrist. My ideal size is 38mm for a dress or all-rounder watch.
The Tissot is a stunner ! I want to take this oppertunity to go off topic and allude to the Breitling Aerospace Ana-Digi featured a few videos ago. The digital functionality of this watch copies that used in the Dunhill DM7 and Rado circa 20 years ago right down to the digital font. Obviously the build is different with the Dunhill and Rado being dress watches and they were and still are beautiful examples of understated elegance. If Andrew and Tom can get a hold of these old watches it would make an interesting juxtaposition with the Breitling.
Bought a 36mm explorer 124270 and I’m done with watches. Got over a dozen to sell. Goodbye omega’s, brietling, baume & mercier, marathon, Squale, Bulova, seiko, orient etc. so glad to be doing it.
I like 36mm watches - my blue Longines heritage diver, Smiths Everest tropical and CW Dune.
I love 36mm watch it feels like it give the watch an antique look, more elegant
I'm not a big Tag Heuer fan but I thought that Carrera in green was stunning.
MAEN Brooklyn 36...awesome watch
I love 36mm and smaller watches. We are in a global recession. What can you suggest for someone who is unemployed and lives in a tent on the sidewalk?
No Lorier Falcon mentioned? Oh please.
Great selection of watches.
I was thinking that, I wanted to purchase the Tag Heuer Carrera Date 36mm. Do you think it's a good watch for my first luxury watch collection?
I recently got a 35mm Fortis Flieger Chronograph. It's nice, but I think a lug width of 20mm is too much for a case of those dimensions. I use an 18mm strap.
LOVE the Tissot Seastar
Tudor BB36 all the way. Absolutely Watch.
What about BB54?
That bronze and green oris was beautiful
I'm a little surprised that the delightful 34mm 1950s-styled Grand Seiko quartzes were not mentioned, given your proclivity for macro shots. :)
Anyway, cool video, nice overview. Top bananas!
Could you maybe add chapters to your videos in the future? Would make going through em easier, sometimes I don't have time to watch the entire thing and would just like to see the watches mentioned.
I can't get over, that Tissot made pressphoto of a quarz watch, where the secondshand misses the marker.
I quess they don't want to misslead people.😂
The perfect size for my wrists. Thank you for the video
If you really wanted affordable you could have thrown in the Casio MTP-B145D 35mm available in various colourways.
Cracking little watch with a PRX vibe for approx 150 AUD👍😍
Tried out that Hamilton Khaki. No 36 mm is simply to small for me.
Interesting that all of these watches are circular, as there's plenty of even smaller rectangular and square-faced watches that are worth considering. The JLC Reverso and Cartier Santos and Tank come to mind.
lug-to-lug on the Cartier Tank Must Large is 33.7mm, so it sits great on the wrist! I love my large SolarBeat
What about tudor royal?
Similar video, but for 42mm+ please, for larger wrists.
Maurice Lacroix watches have shorter lugs, fitting a smaller wrist without so much a compromise on the size of the time piece itself.
Maybe a 36mm Airman?
Kuoe Old Smith 002! Or any of the other Kuoe watches.
For around 500€, you have the Venezianico Redentore Ultrablack in 36 mm
We’re gonna need a top 20 for 37/38mm please
Small or large size they all do the job but I like the larger size so I can see time at a glance with no specs
FYI. 36mm Explorer has the same size dial as the Submarine 41.
Love the Nomos
The oyster perpetual is ‘watch’ on a logarithmic scale. To the base Rolex
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wow i just googled best 36 mm watches a couple hours ago. i got rid of my black bay 36 for a smp300 but was missing the wearability of it. dont want 2 watches with round indices so another bb36 is not an option and i'm not prepared to splurge on an explorer. At this rate I might just wait a couple years and just get the explorer.
I’d recommend doing exactly that-waiting a couple of years and getting the Explorer. Don’t compromise! You’ll love it
Would love a cheap to expensive mechanical watch in different watch category
just for clarity and readability sake, I have to have a 40mm or above. Although some of these were quite nice indeed.
Absolute the best one is Hamilton Pilot Pioneer Mechanical, IMO 🙈
A lot of those watches will wear well on most any wrist or at least a majority of wrists.
I am loving my Carrera Date “barbie” that pink sunburst is unreal!!
Tissot PRX 35mm and Tudor BB54
I miss the Glycine Airman No.1 in 36 mm in this list.
I’m surprised the Seiko SNK809k1 isn’t on the list
mamacoo watches are great and affordable！
No Date Just? List invalid...
They reached the stale boring watch quota with the Explorer already
Don’t get mad you can’t afford a Date just/Explorer.
Maen Brooklyn 36
Longines Conquest VHP 36mm white dial
Not one from the Accutron Legacy line?!?!?! For shame!!!😂
hey i have that tissot seastar. in white :)
Other watch to consider: JLC MUT Moon 36mm
No Hamilton Khaki Mechanical? It comes in bronze too!
It’s 38mm.
38-39 is perfect for everybody - if you want bigger, you are a body builder.
CW Sealander 36mm should have been on this list
No Smiths Everest? That's bush league, get your sh*t together fellas. 🤷♂
The point everyone misses is that whilst a smaller wrist cannot wear an overly large watch without looking ridiculous, the reserve is not true.
Gents: Looking forward to a hands-on Chris Ward XII Halo review.
36 mm great for a dress watch
Andrew, you forgot the GP Laureato 8010
36 mm
8 mm
GP in-house calibre 3100 (same one that was in the VC overseas gen 1 and a few others)
It’s discontinued now though. Released in 1995, only a few hundred pieces were made.
Explorer forever! 36 is a great size - incredibly versatile. But its a size that's pretty unusual in most brands' lineups (Rolex excluded). Odd, because its the classic men's size and fits most medium male - ML wrists well. It wears big on a smaller male/average female wrist though, where 34 gives a similar vibe. 36 especially poorly represented by Omega. Shame. Notable square/rectangular equivalents are the Santos medium or Reverso medium. Comfort is often overlooked and 36 is soo comfy, sliding under clothes or outdoor kit so well.
I thought the Medium Search and Rescue watch is for rescuing people using fortune tellers.
ha
Nooo, the trend towards even larger wristwatches should continue! 50mm, 60mm oh come on guys over 80mm is really cool! 🙃Then I'm a real exotic with my vintage grandpa dress watches. 😁
Sorry what? My full size mens Seiko Quartz watch from the 70s is a svelte 33mm in diameter. Watches have got way too big. My Lorus at 37 is considered 'small'. Don't be silly, these watches are the correct size.
40mm is the sweet spot for me personally. A 36mm would look like I'm wearing a child's watch.
How large is your wrist? I think anyone with 7.5 inches or under can wear a 36mm. My wrist is almost exactly 7 inches, and people compliment my 36mm watches far more than my 42mm watches.
It wouldn’t look like you are wearing a child’s watch, it would look like you are wearing a 2020’’s child’s watch.
Also, I am noticing the “would”
You’ve never tried one so…..
@@MattSeesGray 7.75 at the wrist and about 8 at the point beyond the knuckle on the wrist if I wear it higher up. I'm a big boy (past football player) at 6' 2" and 270lbs. So while I understand size can be subjective, 36mm just doesn't look right on me. At least in my eyes. I don't like how anything larger than 42mm looks on me either. If I was someone who wears shiny bracelets (jewelry) than maybe it wouldn't bother me, but the watch is the only thing I wear so perhaps that affects my perception of the size.
I do want an explorer but not in that size. I don’t have girl wrists.
I tried the Explorer 40 on recently. Just doesn’t work at that size. Maybe try the Tudor Ranger 39.
Singular of orangutan. That was a good really really one.
'One off the small wrist'?
The manly men in the comments here are so butthurt and its really freaking funny
💯 imagine a piece of metal living rent free in the head. No wonder men today are incredibly weak
Dude , pièce de résistance doesn’t mean « irresistible piece » , it means « main dish »
Would be a fan of Marathon - if they just didn't make them unnecessarily thick with that empty space under the glass - and thus very ugly 🥺
Ironically, the French never say "piece de résistance" :)
Santos medium
12:27 😅
36 mm is saying I don’t need to show off.
Accurist doesn’t ship across the pond ☹️
I have a lot of smaller watches all around the 36mm range. I have a small wrist so they look much better on me
Rolex Explorer 36mm 2021
Rolex OP 36mm
Rolex Datejust 36mm
Omega Seamaster 300m Mid-Size
Breitling Superocean Heritage
Cartier Santos 100
Zenith Elite Moonphase
👍 thansk
Please don't count quartz watches...
Tudor really destroyed the black bay 36. They had a great design and they turned an awesome every day watch into a date just and it just looks so bad.