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 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.
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.
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 !
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.
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.
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😇
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 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
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
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For me, it's 38 mm watches, I have a 7" wrist but it looks skinny, I have a nice dress watch but it has a 40 mm width and it looks too big for my wrist, so I always wear a 37 mm watch ( a Rotary ) with a small link bracelet, it just seems right for me.
what about thje reverse problem =wearing a watch thats too small? taking into consideration the latest trends with retro/vintage watches now all i see &hear is it is either too big or to small . plus add to the math that some watch makers refuse to offer the correct size...
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.
Focus on dial diameter match on your wrists first. Then big/thin bezzel with no prob. Example you are good in 40mm size 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.
Hey I am a super skinny guy (6" wrist range) and I am having trouble finding thin watches. I don't know if my skinny wrists look right in watches that are 10mm thick or over and most automatic watches I find are at the minimum 10mm. Any help or advice?
You can find hand winding mechanical watches that are very thin (like the 35 and 37 Nomos in this video). Autos are generally a little thicker, but I think 9-10mm is still okay for you, as long as the diameter and lug to lug is small.
Don't worry about thickness, 1cm if fine. Size is the problem for you. Try looking at lady versions of popular models. Timex Marlin is excellent. Also Seiko Presage line has some lady 33.8mm models. Nomos is really expensive to recommend for someone who doesn't know how he feels with watch sizes. Tissot Everytime medium is also great. If you want thin, try Citizen Ecodrive ...mmm...Stiletto.
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
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'm a big fan of Nomos. Been waiting for this one!
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!
Contemporary watches are way too big. I hate that.
@@alexandermarquardt597 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.
Too big for whom, skinny boys?
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.
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?
Thanks 👍🏼 I am learning a lot about watches. Awesome videos keep them coming
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.
This is hands down the best video about wrist size and watches
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 !
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.
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 ;)
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🇮🇳
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” 🙂
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.
Good video as always brock, i really needed the info as i changing back from fitness tracker to conventional watch
Glad it was helpful!
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.
38mm is for ladies.
Brilliant how you have done the wrist comparison using the same watches on 2 different size wrists 👌
I like your explanation and style my friend ! Clean and straight to the point
Thank you, this was very helpful!
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.
Skinny boys need to get in the gym so they can wear a masculine watch made for men and not for ladies.
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 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😇
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 .
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.
Love the video. Really appreciate how you put the measurements when doing the wrist shot. Thanks!
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.
38mm is for ladies.
5:21 this is what are you looking for
Thank you
Nomos = value for money
thanks for your suggestion!
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
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
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.
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
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!
Which model is your fav? Regardless of size.
Interesting that you measure wrist size over the protruding wrist bone, yet watches should be worn above the wrist bone, where the wrist is narrower?
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.
I like the chart for reference. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
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
thanks for this helpful video
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
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 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
It was too much helpful for me,Thanks buddy....
from:Bangladesh
Helped alot borv
Excellent video please keep them coming even though the world is in Coronavirus Lockdown 😊
5.9 wrist Inches Here
Is the nomos Orion 35mm good for me?
What i've bn looking for. Thank u!
really helpful! thanks!
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)
I have a 7.25 inch wrist and my sweet spot is 39-42mn but wear a 45mm seiko Sumo.
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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love for that nomos
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!
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.
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.
Great info.. Thanks for sharing..
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
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’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.
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.
So must have a large wrist because I’m a bit over 8 inch wrist. What size should I wear?
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.
My wrist is 6.3 so 40mm watch with thickness 12 would fit me?
This is by far the most informative and practical tutorial I’ve stumbled upon!! Kudos to you!
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 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?
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🤣🤣
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.
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
I don't know but i think that 41mm looks best for you
Great explanation
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.
My wrist is 7in which size should o go for
I have a small wrist but love big watches. I don’t care if they’re too big looking. The bigger, the more impressive.
Thanks very well done!
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.
this was very helpful, and thank you to introduce such a nice watch company (Nomos).
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.
Measuring on the elbow side of the wrist bone would make more sense considering this is where you're actually wearing the watches.
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.
For me, it's 38 mm watches, I have a 7" wrist but it looks skinny, I have a nice dress watch but it has a 40 mm width and it looks too big for my wrist, so I always wear a 37 mm watch ( a Rotary ) with a small link bracelet, it just seems right for me.
what about thje reverse problem =wearing a watch thats too small? taking into consideration the latest trends with retro/vintage watches now all i see &hear is it is either too big or to small . plus add to the math that some watch makers refuse to offer the correct size...
Great tips, man! But, what about the wristband sizes? For example if I have a 6.5" (smaller wrist).
Hey can u try titan watches?
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.
What's 40mm for? Dial diameter❓️❓️
Case diameter
Correct me if I am wrond Nomos Tangente doesn't fit perfect on small wrists even it has small case size because of pretty long lugs
both my 32mm tudor minisub and my 57mm frogman send regards
Nice video man! My friend wears a 47mm watch, he has small wrists too! (6.5") Looks like a bloody wall clock 😂
6.2” I still dnt knw what watch size should I try 😢
Why mix inches and millimeters?
Focus on dial diameter match on your wrists first. Then big/thin bezzel with no prob. Example you are good in 40mm size 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.
Hey I am a super skinny guy (6" wrist range) and I am having trouble finding thin watches. I don't know if my skinny wrists look right in watches that are 10mm thick or over and most automatic watches I find are at the minimum 10mm. Any help or advice?
You can find hand winding mechanical watches that are very thin (like the 35 and 37 Nomos in this video). Autos are generally a little thicker, but I think 9-10mm is still okay for you, as long as the diameter and lug to lug is small.
If you like Nomos, the Minimatik is small and very thin.
Don't worry about thickness, 1cm if fine. Size is the problem for you. Try looking at lady versions of popular models. Timex Marlin is excellent. Also Seiko Presage line has some lady 33.8mm models.
Nomos is really expensive to recommend for someone who doesn't know how he feels with watch sizes.
Tissot Everytime medium is also great. If you want thin, try Citizen Ecodrive ...mmm...Stiletto.