I purchased the ladies Victoronix Maverick 34mm as an inexpensive grab and go watch. It's 34mm and I love it! Also the Glycine Combat Sub 36 is an amazing watch for the money. That's my daily now.
It's so frustrating to find a "normal" sized watch as a woman these days. Women's watches are typically ridiculously tiny and men's watches just get bigger and bigger. I find myself going to vintage men's watches for more medium sizes. I mean, some of us aren't trying to prove how itty bitty or how super macho we are with the size of our watch. We just want a nice watch that fits well!
Such a narrow view in world of bazillion of choices by restricting it with a "vintage style"? Skagen and casio also made plentiful of a perfect size below 40mm just like Timex but more modern in Design. Oh, if you're not looking to be validation with "Brand" there's plenty of chinese made "fashion/boutique" watches with fantastic built & accuracy these day. Nowadays it's very subjective accessories to own, because I saw no difference in time keeping accuracy between my $8 chinese made and my $800 Timex. I saw plenty of naysayers in watch forum saying cheap watches are "inaccurate" such a hogwash statement! My eye widens when i realized my discoveries. As for chinese ones, i suggest you should take look at Rebirth watch they're an expert on smaller watches with "vintage size" but much modern in design
Great vid Brock, I really appreciate how you emphasized lug to lug measurements as that is really what determines suitability more than people realize even though that damn measurement is rarely if ever mentioned on watch specs. One thing to add: shape of the lugs matters too. I can get away with longer lugs when they curve down versus go straight out and with my 6" wrist that is what allows me to sometimes get away with a 38-39mm versus a 35-37mm. Props for highlighting this all with some sweet Nomos selections though :)
My wrist is 7.5 and my build is very large/muscular and a chunky watch with a 47mm case looks perfect on me. I think your overall build also impacts how a watch looks, not just wrist size. The bulkier you are, the bulkier the watch you can get away with.
Fully agree! I have very slim wrists but because of the sports that I do I do have some muscle mass. I could carry off a Tudor Black Bay 41mm even tho I only have a 6 inch wrist.
another somewhat often overlooked aspect of how big the watches look visually irl is the design of the dial/crystal/presence of bezel (or the lack thereof). watches with bauhaus design like nomos tend to wear larger than the case diameters would indicate.
kongmw @kongmw Frederique Constant #306MR4S6 is a slimline 40mm timepiece with a convex sapphire crystal that sits beautifully against the wrist. Super classic and elegant.
Very true. I just bought a Mondaine which is also minimalist Bauhaus but chose the 36mm and it looks perfect in my 6.5 inch wrist.... although I doubt about getting the 40mm which in dive or chronograph watches with external marked bezels work perfect for me.
SunsetSheen not everyone wants to wear a small watch. Instead of being overly concerned about large watches, focus on what you like and what looks best on you! Not everyone is meant to wear a 38-40 mm watch.
@@jamesweaver67 I have smaller wrists and the issue is not being able to find watches I like that fit. The unisex watches tend to be very boring and the coolest pieces are at 44mm. I'm still going to buy one because I honestly don't care that much, but if I cared I'd lose tons and tons of possible options.
@@ivanlagrossemoule that explanation is different than calling it a "trend". watch models should have multiple size (and color) options, especially hot sellers. the OP doesn't even want that option available for bigger wrists.
Alexander Marquardt There will always be bigger and smaller watches, you just have to know where to look and what works for you. Personally due to working out a bit, I have a 7,5-7,75 inch wrist circumference but I still sometimes wear small watches. In I similar way it was done by Hemingway. Size only matters if you don’t know how to pull it off!
My wrist is roughly 6.7 so it's on the smaller side. 41,5 mm Mako looks perfect. HOWEVER the biggest problem having smaller wrist is finding good fitting leather strap. Sometimes I even need additional holes and usually the strap end is way too long (the end gets loose and flappy) so I end up putting the strap in a drawer. Finding nice looking strap (especially online) is much more challenging than choosing a case size. My only solution is bracelet, nato straps or adjustable (with scissors lol) rubber straps. Maybe I haven't had a quality leather strap where that little leather ring (to fixate the strap) is very sturdy and can hold the strap in place.
Excellent advice. My wrist size is 6.5", with a sweet spot of 39mm to 41mm for watches. Funnily enough, our eye has been conditioned to want bigger watches. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm is now considered to be a genderless timepiece.
Dan kim @Dan Kim. I have to agree. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41mm looks more modern, without going too oversized. Especially the jubilee link version which drapes beautifully on the contours of the wrist.
I guess I’m bored just watched this video again and I like most watches cheap and expensive. I bought a Casio Royale last week on Amazon £25 with a steel bracelet and a 10 year battery, I removed 2 links and it fits me perfect. Casio watches offer a “good bang for your buck” 🙂
I have 7 1/4" wrists and don't like 42mm watches on me. 38 to 41mm for me, and honestly, I prefer 36mm over 42mm if I had to make a choice between the 2.
Watches size getting bigger for today trend, but you will never go wrong if selected a sport watch (diver style with rotary bezel, chronograph watches, or big dial pilot with busy ruler) from 41 to 43 mm diameter. Dress watches and field watches from 38mm to 40mm, they were designed to match most of adult wrist size over 6'5" or under. 😀
Thanks for your very useful guidelines. Although I am 5' 10" and not skinny, my wrist is only 6" diameter. So I am partial to 34mm watches. 41mm would look like a wall clock on me.
With the 8.25 inch wrist I have, the 37mm -38mm cases are what I prefer. I also wear the watch face on the inside of my wrist. I've ruined too many watches on the outside of my wrist that for the last 41 years watches have faced inwards.
Glad to see the era of oversized watches phasing out. I’ve been wearing a 38.5mm JLC Geophysic limited edition for years now and find it to be perfect in every way. Understated, indiscreet, elegant...a perfect gentleman’s timepiece. It does everything I need and doesn’t scream “hey, look at me!l
Excellent advice, Brock! I forewent my Rolex and Omegas in favor of my simple, manual, 35mm Nomos Orion, which was subtly elegant under my cuff. Keep up the great work, Brock!
I have a smaller wrist of approximately 5.9", so I really like how Rolex is still making 34 mm size variant of their Oyster Perpetual lines, which my girlfriend might also be able to wear. I went to the AD this week and the clerk even said that the 31 mm variant might be an option for me when she saw my wrist… but she also said all the sizes and color variants of the Oyster Perpetuals were out of stock😇
Most important is how it Wears. I've worn 38's that fit terrible. 42's fine, 44's perfect. Lug length/ curvature /thickness, weight are the most important factors for me. Size doesn't matter- in this case
I've been waiting for a video like this , I also have a smaller wrist and with all the watches now starting at the 40 mm size the just look to gawdy and over-sized for me. This has helped me alot ,by seeing different sizes on someone else .I was almost ready to order a watch that was too large and get stuck trying to send it back. Thanks for sharing this !
Very interesting video. I love Nomos as a brand and their watches and in fact I'm looking to purchase one of their watches. Here's the thing though...... I also have 6.25 inch wrists, and the watches that have 100m or above WR are 40mm or above. I tend to settle for 100m WR as a "safe" OPTION. I understand that companies like to keep higher WR for their sports models, but a lot of these Nomos watches can easily be dressed down such is their Bauhaus style. The Ahoi Date is the one I'm looking to purchase. It's 40mm, but I really wish it was also available in 38mm.
Just like Alexander I have two Nomos watches. A Tangente 38 Date with hand winding as a dress watch. For me it epitomizes what Nomos is all about: Bauhaus elegance at its finest. You should definitely try a Nomos Ahoi though. I have the Atlantik date, the dark blue version of it. Although a 40 mm watch fits better on my nearly 7 inch wrist than your smaller wrist, you should try it in person, how it looks and feels like. I consider Nomos Ahoi to be one of the very few watches to work well both as dress watch and as a robust everyday and outdoor sports watch. I wear mine regularly while hiking, biking or swimming. There is a third Nomos watch I am still thinking of and that you might want to consider, too: the Tangomat Ruthenium Date. It has 38 mm case diameter just like the larger version of the Tangente. But WR might be an issue, because it is not made for any water activities. That's the job for Ahoi.
I have a seven inch wrist this whole subject just goes over my head I never look at anybody’s wrist or watch I really don’t know why I would Don’t get me wrong I don’t think I wanna walk around looking like flavor Flave But I am wearing right now a 45 mm wrist watch and I’m perfectly happy with it I can’t understand why wouldn’t be
It's all about proportions. I have a 1955 34mm Omega Seamaster that is small, but works for my wrist, and looks pretty damn good. Anything over 38mm looks odd on my wrist.
I have 6.5" wrist and i still prefer 38mm - 42mm diameter watch size. 43", 45" and more is just damn bulky. Below than 38mm diameter is way too tiny and it's exactly looked like a lady watch for me and i hate smaller watches. Just suit to your own preferences as long as you love your watches everything is just fine.
My favorite bigger watch is my 1st generation Tag F1, favorite smaller watch is my Rolex Yacht Master gold & stainless. With those and a few Japanese watches and I'm set.
Great video. Been into watches for 30 years. Another important measurement would be your wrist width in relation to the case diameter, lug to lug and maybe the dial diameter and color.
Great video. Just to add, the size of your hand makes a very big difference as well. 6.25 to 6.75 probably isn't that much of a difference in terms of actual wrist width, but the fact that the person has massive hands (sorry!) makes the watches look smaller in comparison!
The case diameter can be rather big, but the actual dial diameter can be much smaller. In this case even 41 mm case watches may look nice on 6.25 mm wrists because the dial is only like 30mm or less. But the bezel should be bright for this effect I think.
Same. Focus on dial diameter match on your wrists first. Then big/thin bezzel with no prob. Example you are good in 40mm at your wrists. No matter with your big bezzel (make into 43mm) or thin bezzel (make it to 41mm only) its still good in your wrists. Conclussion, small wrists wearing case 38mm with big bezzel is looks funny instead same case 38mm with thin bezzel.
I wear 40 and 41mm watches ( 39mm would be perfect imo ), anything more is definitely too big but i just went and measured my wrist and its 6 7/8" so the guide backs up what i thought was a good size
I’d say that lug to lug (as well as lug curvature) is more important than diameter, by far. Consider a Seiko Tuna. Really any model. ~48 overall diameter, but a lug to lug of ~48 also, as well as an offset crown. The lugs sit low on the wrist, therefore the watch wears extremely well on even small-ish wrists. Then there is a 39mm NOMOS Orion with a lug to lug of ~50mm, and lugs that do not have much curvature, therefore they tend to ride above the curvature of smaller wrists, and the proportions look off. The minimalist bezel makes the dial look bigger as well. A NOMOS Orion in 39mm wears more like a 42mm watch to me, simply because of the lug to lug, lug curvature, and overall proportions.
Forgot to mention, it is also important to understand the location you prefer wearing the watch on your wrist. That will also affect how the presents on your wrist.
I have a 7-5/8" wrist, so I'm good for most watches. I just picked up a "gold" Marlin Duro, for an everyday watch, that has a 44mm case. It fits well. I also use a 40mm "field watch", that seems a little on the small size, but I like it.
Great video! Although, I don't understand why you didn't include lug-to-lug specs when showcasing examples. Especially with these Nomos watches, it makes a big difference on their aesthetic appearances.
Trying to figure out if i should buy the Victorinox Inox. I have a tiny wrist, but I am amazed by the piece. Not sure what to do. Gonna get it at a fraction of its retail price, but scared i end up regretting the purchase. What to do.
Reaffirmed what I was already thinking. I have about a 6.3-in wrist, and 38 and larger just doesn't seem to work. Have a tiny collection of watches, but my rule is I have to be willing to wear them, so that limits it a lot. That, and price.
Wish someone would do a video like this comparing all of the EONIQ sizes. Been pulling my hair out for weeks trying to decide on a size, since trying them out is impossible (custom watches built in Hong Kong, so severely impractical for someone like myself to travel all the way to Asia just to try on a watch). Regardless, just ordered a 35mm Alster-S and a 38mm Pinot Blanc. Your video, including a few others helped me out a lot. I hope they sit well on my slender wrists and that I didn't just waste $800
A nice touch would be to show both the metric and the imperial measurements. Additionally I would be interested in how to factor in the thickness of the watch. Thanks a lot though, useful information.
There are more and more big watches in the world, which saves me money. Besides the distance between the lugs, the height and angle of the lugs and whether the back is flat. They also affect wearing comfort. It would be helpful if there was a photo from the side of the mail order site.
Nomos was a pretty bad choice for showcasing how a watch fits. The large dials/thin bezels appear much larger on the wrist, and the lugs are especially long relative to their case size. When choosing a Nomos, when in doubt definitely go smaller.
I showed Seiko and Hamilton as well, but your points are exactly why I chose Nomos (could have picked any brand Farfetch carries) - to show that diameter isn't everything.
I just bought on eBay a luxury watch from a private seller listing his watch case as 36mm which was ideal for my 6.25inch wrist. When I received it I measured case and it's 38mm which I think looks a little too big. I hate it when sellers don't take listing items accurately seriously. I spent a lot on something I'm not 100% happy with but I will keep.
Check out these Nomos watches on Farfetch: bit.ly/2Teeb6r // Use code BMFF10 for 10% off your order (expires 4/17).
I purchased the ladies Victoronix Maverick 34mm as an inexpensive grab and go watch. It's 34mm and I love it! Also the Glycine Combat Sub 36 is an amazing watch for the money. That's my daily now.
It's so frustrating to find a "normal" sized watch as a woman these days. Women's watches are typically ridiculously tiny and men's watches just get bigger and bigger. I find myself going to vintage men's watches for more medium sizes. I mean, some of us aren't trying to prove how itty bitty or how super macho we are with the size of our watch. We just want a nice watch that fits well!
Timex carries a lot of reasonably sized watches.
Many assumptions in this comment
Such a narrow view in world of bazillion of choices by restricting it with a "vintage style"?
Skagen and casio also made plentiful of a perfect size below 40mm just like Timex but more modern in Design. Oh, if you're not looking to be validation with "Brand" there's plenty of chinese made "fashion/boutique" watches with fantastic built & accuracy these day.
Nowadays it's very subjective accessories to own, because I saw no difference in time keeping accuracy between my $8 chinese made and my $800 Timex. I saw plenty of naysayers in watch forum saying cheap watches are "inaccurate" such a hogwash statement!
My eye widens when i realized my discoveries.
As for chinese ones, i suggest you should take look at Rebirth watch they're an expert on smaller watches with "vintage size" but much modern in design
It's more frustrating being a guy with skinny wrist trying to get a watch
As a guy I’ve started buying womens watches because mens watched just look huge on my wrist
Contemporary watches are way too big. I hate that.
@Alexander Marquardt I think you mean Billionaire small handed presidents who didn't have to be a politician to win the presidency.
@@louiscyfer6944 you sound attracted to him
The same with contemporary condoms. I hate that too.
I'm a big fan of Nomos. Been waiting for this one!
Do you even realise the perfect timing of this upload!!! I'm buying a watch day after tomo 👏
This one is for you, Frank! What are you buying?
Great vid Brock, I really appreciate how you emphasized lug to lug measurements as that is really what determines suitability more than people realize even though that damn measurement is rarely if ever mentioned on watch specs. One thing to add: shape of the lugs matters too. I can get away with longer lugs when they curve down versus go straight out and with my 6" wrist that is what allows me to sometimes get away with a 38-39mm versus a 35-37mm. Props for highlighting this all with some sweet Nomos selections though :)
I have a 6.5 wrist and 41mm seems to fit me very well 42mm is my absolute max
I feel the same, but my absolute Limit is 45. :)
But you´re right 40-41 is perfect!
My wrist is 7.5 and my build is very large/muscular and a chunky watch with a 47mm case looks perfect on me. I think your overall build also impacts how a watch looks, not just wrist size. The bulkier you are, the bulkier the watch you can get away with.
Fully agree! I have very slim wrists but because of the sports that I do I do have some muscle mass. I could carry off a Tudor Black Bay 41mm even tho I only have a 6 inch wrist.
@@larry.l 6inch woman wrist should wear 30mm
I mean your watch size will always be dependent on your wrist but luckily your wrist usually follows your build.
@Aman Bhardwaj under 7 inch wrist is woman wrist .
@@biasaigon7155 Even coming from an American your world understanding reeks of obesity
5:21 this is what are you looking for
another somewhat often overlooked aspect of how big the watches look visually irl is the design of the dial/crystal/presence of bezel (or the lack thereof). watches with bauhaus design like nomos tend to wear larger than the case diameters would indicate.
Excellent point!
kongmw @kongmw Frederique Constant #306MR4S6 is a slimline 40mm timepiece with a convex sapphire crystal that sits beautifully against the wrist. Super classic and elegant.
Same with JUNGHANS, their watches always look larger than they actually are
I noticed the watches all looked fine on the larger wristed guy. I actually thought the 35 mm looked the best on both wrists.
Very true. I just bought a Mondaine which is also minimalist Bauhaus but chose the 36mm and it looks perfect in my 6.5 inch wrist.... although I doubt about getting the 40mm which in dive or chronograph watches with external marked bezels work perfect for me.
The large watch trend can’t die soon enough.
Big wrists matter!
SunsetSheen not everyone wants to wear a small watch. Instead of being overly concerned about large watches, focus on what you like and what looks best on you! Not everyone is meant to wear a 38-40 mm watch.
@@jamesweaver67 I have smaller wrists and the issue is not being able to find watches I like that fit. The unisex watches tend to be very boring and the coolest pieces are at 44mm. I'm still going to buy one because I honestly don't care that much, but if I cared I'd lose tons and tons of possible options.
@@ivanlagrossemoule that explanation is different than calling it a "trend". watch models should have multiple size (and color) options, especially hot sellers. the OP doesn't even want that option available for bigger wrists.
Alexander Marquardt There will always be bigger and smaller watches, you just have to know where to look and what works for you.
Personally due to working out a bit, I have a 7,5-7,75 inch wrist circumference but I still sometimes wear small watches. In I similar way it was done by Hemingway. Size only matters if you don’t know how to pull it off!
My wrist is roughly 6.7 so it's on the smaller side. 41,5 mm Mako looks perfect. HOWEVER the biggest problem having smaller wrist is finding good fitting leather strap. Sometimes I even need additional holes and usually the strap end is way too long (the end gets loose and flappy) so I end up putting the strap in a drawer.
Finding nice looking strap (especially online) is much more challenging than choosing a case size. My only solution is bracelet, nato straps or adjustable (with scissors lol) rubber straps.
Maybe I haven't had a quality leather strap where that little leather ring (to fixate the strap) is very sturdy and can hold the strap in place.
My wrist is 6, 5 "
My dream watch is a 38mm $1000 seiko.
Because I can't afford it, I keep wear my 10 years 38mm $100 casio.
and 1000$ is not tooexpensive for your dream , hunting it with replica or hot sale . boys today with 6inches wrist wear 40 to 48 mm .
Excellent advice. My wrist size is 6.5", with a sweet spot of 39mm to 41mm for watches. Funnily enough, our eye has been conditioned to want bigger watches. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm is now considered to be a genderless timepiece.
I have worn a datejust before and felt like it was too small, I think most guys would generally suit 40mm assuming they had regular to large wrists.
Dan kim @Dan Kim. I have to agree. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41mm looks more modern, without going too oversized. Especially the jubilee link version which drapes beautifully on the contours of the wrist.
I also have a 6.5 and think dress watches from that size range are too big.
I guess I’m bored just watched this video again and I like most watches cheap and expensive. I bought a Casio Royale last week on Amazon £25 with a steel bracelet and a 10 year battery, I removed 2 links and it fits me perfect. Casio watches offer a “good bang for your buck” 🙂
I have a 7.5 inch wrist and my latest acquisition is 31mm. A dress watch, it looks fine. Men used to wear tiny watches exclusively!
Thanks 👍🏼 I am learning a lot about watches. Awesome videos keep them coming
This is hands down the best video about wrist size and watches
i love watches, and people know it, but i hate when somebody give me as a gift a giant wrist watch... because i have to wear it
I have 7 1/4" wrists and don't like 42mm watches on me. 38 to 41mm for me, and honestly, I prefer 36mm over 42mm if I had to make a choice between the 2.
Watches size getting bigger for today trend, but you will never go wrong if selected a sport watch (diver style with rotary bezel, chronograph watches, or big dial pilot with busy ruler) from 41 to 43 mm diameter. Dress watches and field watches from 38mm to 40mm, they were designed to match most of adult wrist size over 6'5" or under. 😀
6'5" = 6 feet 5 inches😉
Thanks for your very useful guidelines. Although I am 5' 10" and not skinny, my wrist is only 6" diameter. So I am partial to 34mm watches. 41mm would look like a wall clock on me.
Watches of just about any brand these days are way too big. 36mm-40mm needs to be the standard for men. 36-38 for dress, 38-40 for divers.
@@louiscyfer6944 you sound very secure with yourself
Nomos = value for money
Great Vid Brock!!! The fit on the polo is on point!!! Much needed content. Continued Success.
Thank you! Link to the polo in description btw ;)
Good video as always brock, i really needed the info as i changing back from fitness tracker to conventional watch
Glad it was helpful!
With the 8.25 inch wrist I have, the 37mm -38mm cases are what I prefer. I also wear the watch face on the inside of my wrist. I've ruined too many watches on the outside of my wrist that for the last 41 years watches have faced inwards.
Thank you, this was very helpful!
Glad to see the era of oversized watches phasing out. I’ve been wearing a 38.5mm JLC Geophysic limited edition for years now and find it to be perfect in every way. Understated, indiscreet, elegant...a perfect gentleman’s timepiece. It does everything I need and doesn’t scream “hey, look at me!l
Excellent advice, Brock! I forewent my Rolex and Omegas in favor of my simple, manual, 35mm Nomos Orion, which was subtly elegant under my cuff.
Keep up the great work, Brock!
Really helpful video. I have a 7.5 inch wrist. For me 42mm is the sweet spot for divers and sports watches, 40mm for dressier prices.
I have a 6.5" wrist and love 34-35mm. I got into watches in the late 90s when the max was 40mm. 40mm just seems to big for me.
I have a smaller wrist of approximately 5.9", so I really like how Rolex is still making 34 mm size variant of their Oyster Perpetual lines, which my girlfriend might also be able to wear. I went to the AD this week and the clerk even said that the 31 mm variant might be an option for me when she saw my wrist… but she also said all the sizes and color variants of the Oyster Perpetuals were out of stock😇
Most important is how it Wears. I've worn 38's that fit terrible. 42's fine, 44's perfect. Lug length/ curvature /thickness, weight are the most important factors for me. Size doesn't matter- in this case
Brilliant how you have done the wrist comparison using the same watches on 2 different size wrists 👌
I've been waiting for a video like this , I also have a smaller wrist and with all the watches now starting at the 40 mm size the just look to gawdy and over-sized for me. This has helped me alot ,by seeing different sizes on someone else .I was almost ready to order a watch that was too large and get stuck trying to send it back. Thanks for sharing this !
Hey i dont understant what u say but via pictures i understand crystal n clear thank u for clear my doubts long live love from india🇮🇳
thanks for your suggestion!
I like the chart for reference. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Very interesting video.
I love Nomos as a brand and their watches and in fact I'm looking to purchase one of their watches. Here's the thing though......
I also have 6.25 inch wrists, and the watches that have 100m or above WR are 40mm or above. I tend to settle for 100m WR as a "safe" OPTION.
I understand that companies like to keep higher WR for their sports models, but a lot of these Nomos watches can easily be dressed down such is their Bauhaus style.
The Ahoi Date is the one I'm looking to purchase. It's 40mm, but I really wish it was also available in 38mm.
Just like Alexander I have two Nomos watches. A Tangente 38 Date with hand winding as a dress watch. For me it epitomizes what Nomos is all about: Bauhaus elegance at its finest. You should definitely try a Nomos Ahoi though. I have the Atlantik date, the dark blue version of it. Although a 40 mm watch fits better on my nearly 7 inch wrist than your smaller wrist, you should try it in person, how it looks and feels like. I consider Nomos Ahoi to be one of the very few watches to work well both as dress watch and as a robust everyday and outdoor sports watch. I wear mine regularly while hiking, biking or swimming. There is a third Nomos watch I am still thinking of and that you might want to consider, too: the Tangomat Ruthenium Date. It has 38 mm case diameter just like the larger version of the Tangente. But WR might be an issue, because it is not made for any water activities. That's the job for Ahoi.
love for that nomos
I have a seven inch wrist this whole subject just goes over my head I never look at anybody’s wrist or watch
I really don’t know why I would
Don’t get me wrong I don’t think I wanna walk around looking like flavor Flave
But I am wearing right now a 45 mm wrist watch and I’m perfectly happy with it I can’t understand why wouldn’t be
really helpful! thanks!
It's all about proportions. I have a 1955 34mm Omega Seamaster that is small, but works for my wrist, and looks pretty damn good. Anything over 38mm looks odd on my wrist.
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I like your explanation and style my friend ! Clean and straight to the point
I have 6.5" wrist and i still prefer 38mm - 42mm diameter watch size. 43", 45" and more is just damn bulky. Below than 38mm diameter is way too tiny and it's exactly looked like a lady watch for me and i hate smaller watches. Just suit to your own preferences as long as you love your watches everything is just fine.
My favorite bigger watch is my 1st generation Tag F1, favorite smaller watch is my Rolex Yacht Master gold & stainless. With those and a few Japanese watches and I'm set.
Great video. Been into watches for 30 years. Another important measurement would be your wrist width in relation to the case diameter, lug to lug and maybe the dial diameter and color.
Love the video. Really appreciate how you put the measurements when doing the wrist shot. Thanks!
Excellent video please keep them coming even though the world is in Coronavirus Lockdown 😊
Great video. Im wanting a timepiece that's 38mm, but I have a 5.5 inch wrist. The largest watch I have is a Seiko 5 at 37mm, and it wears ok.
Hey can u try titan watches?
Which model is your fav? Regardless of size.
This is by far the most informative and practical tutorial I’ve stumbled upon!! Kudos to you!
I would say, in general a 39mm diver looks good on most wrists
My wrist size is as that of Brock and I prefer 39 or 41, 38 depending on the lug
Great video. Just to add, the size of your hand makes a very big difference as well. 6.25 to 6.75 probably isn't that much of a difference in terms of actual wrist width, but the fact that the person has massive hands (sorry!) makes the watches look smaller in comparison!
The case diameter can be rather big, but the actual dial diameter can be much smaller. In this case even 41 mm case watches may look nice on 6.25 mm wrists because the dial is only like 30mm or less. But the bezel should be bright for this effect I think.
Same. Focus on dial diameter match on your wrists first. Then big/thin bezzel with no prob. Example you are good in 40mm at your wrists. No matter with your big bezzel (make into 43mm) or thin bezzel (make it to 41mm only) its still good in your wrists. Conclussion, small wrists wearing case 38mm with big bezzel is looks funny instead same case 38mm with thin bezzel.
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The most amazing part is.... I'm planning to buy a watch and this comes to my feed❤️❤️....without any prior watch videos history...i mean wtf🤣🤣
I wear 40 and 41mm watches ( 39mm would be perfect imo ), anything more is definitely too big but i just went and measured my wrist and its 6 7/8" so the guide backs up what i thought was a good size
I don't know but i think that 41mm looks best for you
What i've bn looking for. Thank u!
It was too much helpful for me,Thanks buddy....
from:Bangladesh
thanks for this helpful video
I’d say that lug to lug (as well as lug curvature) is more important than diameter, by far. Consider a Seiko Tuna. Really any model. ~48 overall diameter, but a lug to lug of ~48 also, as well as an offset crown. The lugs sit low on the wrist, therefore the watch wears extremely well on even small-ish wrists. Then there is a 39mm NOMOS Orion with a lug to lug of ~50mm, and lugs that do not have much curvature, therefore they tend to ride above the curvature of smaller wrists, and the proportions look off. The minimalist bezel makes the dial look bigger as well. A NOMOS Orion in 39mm wears more like a 42mm watch to me, simply because of the lug to lug, lug curvature, and overall proportions.
Forgot to mention, it is also important to understand the location you prefer wearing the watch on your wrist. That will also affect how the presents on your wrist.
I have a 7.25 inch wrist and my sweet spot is 39-42mn but wear a 45mm seiko Sumo.
I have a 7-5/8" wrist, so I'm good for most watches. I just picked up a "gold" Marlin Duro, for an everyday watch, that has a 44mm case. It fits well. I also use a 40mm "field watch", that seems a little on the small size, but I like it.
you ohave massive ones my friend
Great video!
Although, I don't understand why you didn't include lug-to-lug specs when showcasing examples.
Especially with these Nomos watches, it makes a big difference on their aesthetic appearances.
Helped alot borv
Great info.. Thanks for sharing..
if someone thinks they look good with a bigger or smaller watch, that is up to them (regardless of what others may say). Stay safe.
Trying to figure out if i should buy the Victorinox Inox. I have a tiny wrist, but I am amazed by the piece. Not sure what to do. Gonna get it at a fraction of its retail price, but scared i end up regretting the purchase. What to do.
Seems overpriced to me
6.1 inch wrist and for non sports bezel watches. The max I will go is 38mm. So 35 (dressy) to 38mm (sporty)
Thanks very well done!
Great explanation
It depends on how tall you are as well. Example I am tall but I have a small wrist so I can pull a 44cm watch if it is not too thick.
this was very helpful, and thank you to introduce such a nice watch company (Nomos).
Measuring on the elbow side of the wrist bone would make more sense considering this is where you're actually wearing the watches.
Reaffirmed what I was already thinking. I have about a 6.3-in wrist, and 38 and larger just doesn't seem to work. Have a tiny collection of watches, but my rule is I have to be willing to wear them, so that limits it a lot. That, and price.
32 mm has been my favorite size. Extremely hard to find. Big watches look horrible.
both my 32mm tudor minisub and my 57mm frogman send regards
Some people be wearing mini fridge on their wrists. Why do you need anything bigger than 42mm?
@@dvm7005 like you said, it’s subjective. People are different. Here is a question for you: Why don’t you mind your damn business?
@@dvm7005 Ouch, how's the taste of your own medicine XD You should have just stfu. Now, take off that 58mm watch and toss it in the trash.
Wish someone would do a video like this comparing all of the EONIQ sizes. Been pulling my hair out for weeks trying to decide on a size, since trying them out is impossible (custom watches built in Hong Kong, so severely impractical for someone like myself to travel all the way to Asia just to try on a watch). Regardless, just ordered a 35mm Alster-S and a 38mm Pinot Blanc. Your video, including a few others helped me out a lot. I hope they sit well on my slender wrists and that I didn't just waste $800
Why mix inches and millimeters?
A nice touch would be to show both the metric and the imperial measurements. Additionally I would be interested in how to factor in the thickness of the watch.
Thanks a lot though, useful information.
I love the design language of Nomos's watches, but the long lug length just destroys the watch for me.
5.9 wrist Inches Here
Is the nomos Orion 35mm good for me?
I have small wrist, so I never really follow 'the rules'. However I still wouldn't go for anything more than 48mm lug to lug, unfortunately.
Why meassure the wrist at the bone where the watch isnt supposed to be anyways??
Could you do a video on square or rectangle case sizes and how they much-up various size wrists?
No 33mm? Are you assuming that size is only for women? Because a lot of vintage men's watches were 32-33mm, some a bit smaller.
So must have a large wrist because I’m a bit over 8 inch wrist. What size should I wear?
Nice video man! My friend wears a 47mm watch, he has small wrists too! (6.5") Looks like a bloody wall clock 😂
My wrist is 6.3 so 40mm watch with thickness 12 would fit me?
There are more and more big watches in the world, which saves me money.
Besides the distance between the lugs, the height and angle of the lugs and whether the back is flat. They also affect wearing comfort. It would be helpful if there was a photo from the side of the mail order site.
Nomos was a pretty bad choice for showcasing how a watch fits. The large dials/thin bezels appear much larger on the wrist, and the lugs are especially long relative to their case size. When choosing a Nomos, when in doubt definitely go smaller.
I showed Seiko and Hamilton as well, but your points are exactly why I chose Nomos (could have picked any brand Farfetch carries) - to show that diameter isn't everything.
@@BrockMcGoff all good points. Thank you for the video and for your reply.
I just bought on eBay a luxury watch from a private seller listing his watch case as 36mm which was ideal for my 6.25inch wrist.
When I received it I measured case and it's 38mm which I think looks a little too big. I hate it when sellers don't take listing items accurately seriously. I spent a lot on something I'm not 100% happy with but I will keep.
How much was it!
@@mcguzman5398 50 dolares
have you tried an Omega Globemaster on? I have the same size wrist as you and the dimensions seem right but it doesn't look right on me. Thoughts?
Great tips, man! But, what about the wristband sizes? For example if I have a 6.5" (smaller wrist).
My is 6.3 is 38mm fine
i just wear the SEIKO QHE184KL clock. will never miss a millisecond of my life
6.2” I still dnt knw what watch size should I try 😢