SeaGull 1963 38mm vs 40mm - Should you buy the 38mm or the 40mm?
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Today is a bit of a review / impressions / side by side video of the SeaGull 1963 38mm.
I want to compare it to my 40mm version and give you some thoughts about ownership of both sizes.
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This is exactly what I was hoping to find, as I’m currently trying to decide between the two. Thank you! It’s a shame that Sugess doesn’t make a 38mm in all their other color ways.
I hope it helps with your choice. I now generally always recommend the smaller version.
But if you have large wrists then you can get away with the bigger one.
I bought the 38mm with Sapphire 3 years ago from Chrono 24 with a two year guarantee.
It came in a wooden green box with a big red star on the hinged lid.
It arrived with a high quality green nato and a light brown Rios strap.
For casual I use the nato with the single layer method.
I wear it daily on the Rios as a dressy watch. Two watches in one.
I have a seven and a quarter inch wrist.
I love it's 2 day power reserve.
That’s fantastic. Enjoy and thanks for WATCHing
Hey I have a 7 inch wrist and I am a bit hesitant about the 40mm, how is the 38mm sit on your wrist?
interesting , from what i hear the movement has a significant failure rate i am going to buy one because they are cheap but would not be my daily driver
Thanks for the comparison . Helped me in choosing the correct size.
That great. I’m glad I could help
Wow we have the same size of wrist. I almost got the 40mm one but decided to go for 38mm one after watching this video. Thank you!
That’s fantastic. I think it is the right decision.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed mine.
After seeing both side by side, the 38mm is the one I'd go for, just a much more wearable form factor for me. Thanks for the comparison
Thanks for WATCHing. Definitely a better size for smaller or medium wrist
I also initially also bought the 40 mm. However, just like you, my wrist is 6 3/4 inches and it just didn't look right. I returned it and got the 38 mm and love it.
And just a friendly FYI, if the watch has two lines of text, it's an original seagull 1963. If it has one line of text, it's an "authorized" reproduction with an original movement.
The 38 is definitely the right choice for our wrist sizes.
A great watch
Thanks for checking out my size comparison of these seagull 1963. The 38mm vs the 40mm
I have the 40 mm version with the lume dots on the dial. It’s a stunning watch and I actually like how it sits on my wrist. It’s actually my first hand wind chronograph and I love it to bits. I especially love the recessed rings in the subdials. I got it on the recent summer sale for about $136 Canadian which is just over $100 US.
It is a lovely watch and great value. Especially when it’s on sale.
What site did you purchase it from?
Excellent comments. I even say that 47mm lug-to-lug is quite a lot for a 38mm, but i won't complain as i wear that lug-to-lug on my 6,5"-ish wrist anyway. Definitely going to consider the 38! Thanks, cheers.
I now always recommend the 38. I think it just sits better even on bigger wrists.
Excellent. Commenting now, but will watch it later! For me it would have to be 40mm given my 8“ + wrist and even that's a little bit small, 42mm seems to be a good size for me.
Thanks Brian. The 40mm will definitely be the one for your larger wrist.
I really like the look of the SeaGull 38mm. A great comparison & good video as well!
Thanks Naomi
Great video. I'm thinking to get de 38 sapphire version . This is a straps monster watch, everything you put on it gonna fits perfectly
I think that combination is the best of the options available
Just pulled the trigger on the 38mm!
It's only the second mechanical watch I've ever bought (previous one was an ORIS in 1990s)
Oh wow. Well this one is a great choice. Enjoy
I have the same size wrist as you so tempted to go 38mm. Thanks for the review.
I would definitely recommend the 38mm. The long lugs really change the on wrist experience and make the larger watch sit a bit odd on wrist.
Video starts at 2:30
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i don't know why but the version with the acrylic crystal looks the best to me. the 38mm is the way to go indeed.
It does suit the watch. I definitely prefer the 38mm
Also these are the replicas. Not the original Sea-gul pilots watch.
Thanks for WATCHing
Homage. A replica means it has no distinctions. These are plenty different.
So, did the 40mm sit funny?
The lugs felt too long making the strap fall away over my wrist.
Always had one eye on these but never got around too it, which is bonkers when you think that reviews in general are great....🏴⌚🏴⌚
Best strap for seagul 1963
I always wore mine on a leather strap. I preferred to look and feel on wrist.
Enjoyed the video. Has got me thinking more about the variations in case/lug to lug size in my own watch collection. I shall see if my faves are influenced at all by size.
Also now subbed:)
Thanks for WATCHing Gary. I have a video talking about my thoughts on lug to lug.
I find it interesting. Some watches with big lug to lug fit great. Others with smaller lug to lug don’t.
Just viewed it. Thanks James.
Thanks Gary
My wrist size is 185mm, i love the classic 38mm. I think the 40mm looks better on m wrist. Iam not sure
It is more about the length of lugs that caused me issues.
The 40mm case was great. But the lugs on this watch a longer than any other watch I’ve experienced.
I would suggest the 38mm for your wrist personally.
Now you have thinking about getting the 40mm I have the 38 because it the original size
I do love the 40mm case but those lugs just make it too big for me.
What watch has the best movement for this ?
They all have the same movement. It is part of the charm of this watch.
Is there a reliable source to buy the Seagull 1963 online?
There are a few options. I think I have a link to a company in the description of this video that I have bought from before.
What's your wrist size? Tossing up between whether 38 mm vs 40 mm, my wrist size ize 17.5cm
17cm. It really comes down to the long lugs. The 40mm is normally my favourite size. But in this watch with this lugs it was way to big.
So I would recommend the 38mm.
@@WATCHingJames thanks mate.. Same here.. Anything above 50mm l2l is a pass for me
I don't quite get why you need to use 100 words when 10 would do. You keep saying the same thing over and over but just changing the odd word. I don't understand why it takes you 100 words to say what could be said in 10 words. You seem to like to say the same thing over and over just using some alternative words. I'm not sure why yo use 100 words.............
It just comes out when I start talking about watches.
Would however make a nice Zen watch video to just be silent and show off the watch.
Maybe I’ll give it a go.
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@@WATCHingJameshe is not wrong
What is your opinion on the quality control?. I’m interested in one of these but it seems like a crapshoot as to whether you get a good one or a lemon.
I’ve owned two and both have been perfect. No GC issues and both ran very well.
The movements are know to be occasionally unreliable.
But I have not actually heard any first hand issues with them.
Thanks for the reply . Looks like I’ll have to pull the trigger soon!
I’m sure you will love it.
Having owned 6 variations (Sea-Gull, Sugess, etc) of watch using this movement, I have had no QC problems. Nicest version I have is the Bronze Pilot but I got charged customs duty bringing this into the UK which I did not with the others. Don't know if they assessed it as precious metals or something equally silly.
I want a mechanic chronograph..but cant decide between this one,the Sugess with orange rubber ,or the Red Star Bullhead
All good options. It’s so nice having one in the collection
Red Star Bullhead has mineral glass if I remember correctly
Did it feel funny on the wrist, w the lug to lug distance?
Was it because it felt funny, with the lug to lug?
The larger lug to lug of the 40mm did feel funny on my wrist. It made the strap look a bit weird.
Even with 38mm the lug still looks funny I have this watch the lugs are really downside of this watch
It is a shame. The 38mm certainly allows it to sit on my wrist better. But yes. They still are a bit long.
Why do people buy watches and sell them if they really like the watch.
I sell watches when I’ve had my time with them, no longer wear them and use the money to fund the next watch purchase
Ok I see that makes sense!!
Typical military watches have slim bezels, flat dials with expansive markings, long lugs, all of which lead to them wearing super large. Strangely, modern reissues of those vintage watches come in "updated" sizes which makes them wear even larger or rather: unwearable. I have a 39.5 mm Seiko SRPG with rather short lugs that I never wear because it looks just tacky on my normal 175 mm wrist and it wears like a dive watch.
Thanks for WATCHing and taking the time to comment
I have a 180mm wrist and still haven't made my mind on the 38 or 40mm 😢
@@jmlaso Did you check the video by Just One More Watch? Due to the long lugs I would go with the smaller one which is also more historically accurate.
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Thanks for WATCHing
Both are fake watches, but movements are sea gull
There is a great video made by Just one more watch talking about these watches and what is considered official.
I know they are not made by Sea-Gull. But they are still considered real.