40mm vs 44mm Apple Watch S4 - Which will you get?

[Brien]

Amazed how many people are clamoring for a 50mm+ Apple Watch. The 44 already looks huge to me.

 

[Brien]

For anyone torn between sizes that’s actually right in the middle like myself (163mm-ish) it’s worth noting that the lighter watches have a bit of a shrinking effect overall because of the contrast around the ‘dial’.

I’ve gone from SBTi to SBSS to SS now and think I landed on what’s best for me. Before getting the SS was considering the 40.

Your posts was one of the reasons I ended up going 40 (I went back and forth a few times, Apple must hate me). As much as I hated the idea of re-buying bands the 44 just felt huge to me. TBF the 40 is a smidge smaller than I'd like, 42 was perfect...

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Went 44mm. Still too small imho.

That looks enormous but as long as you like it that’s the main thing.

 

[J-Dogg]

That looks enormous but as long as you like it that’s the main thing.

Thank you for the kind words! I'm aware it looks ridiculously comical in the pic and I was totally expecting to get roasted in here. I use that particular watch only for running because it helps me see the screen better when I'm bouncing around. My daily workhorse is actually 40mm.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm aware it looks ridiculously comical in the pic and I was totally expecting to get roasted in here. I use that particular watch only for running because it helps me see the screen better when I'm bouncing around. My daily workhorse is actually 40mm. View attachment 872077

It’s all about personal taste I think. The fact you use the 44mm for running makes sense I would say as it’s easier to see with the larger screen. The 40mm Nike looks really cool btw and it’s the one I own too.

Some people do like really big watches too though. I work with a woman who wears a mans Rolex Submariner and it’s really chunky on her wrist. That’s her taste and a lot of women’s watches are deliberately oversized too. There’s never a right answer to watch size as it’s personal preference. I prefer a proportioned watch but that’s just me.

 

[Strangedream]

Went 44mm. Still too small imho.

Dude, the 44mm already looks massive on your wrist!
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Thought I'd share a Nike Series 5 40mm on a 160mm wrist. Had the Series 3 42mm before this, but the 44 looked a little big. This one feels a little on the small side, but we'll see how it goes. Both pics are 40mm.

I come from a 42mm myself and my wrists are twigs (150mm), and now I sport a 40mm. Somehow I think the 40mm looks more dainty in silver than in black.

 

[Fynd]

Posting one last time here to show the difference perspective/color/band can make.

Both 44mm on 163mm wrist.

 

[unobtainium]

40mm looks better on my wrist I think. The 44mm is kind of bulky and honestly the screen size doesn’t matter much, since I have no desire to stare at my Watch or read books on it. Watch is for quick glances.

 

[Robbenisland]

I have the 44 ceramic. Have been 42/44 on all models since the original AW. Never considered the smaller size as I am a man. Now with the ceramic I am considering switching to the 40mm. Two reasons:

1. White makes objects look bigger. I had a Rolex Explorer II with the white face and it looked considerably bigger than the same watch with the black face.
2. The ceramic is a tiny bit bulkier than the steel/Ti/Alu models. You can see it with the „lip“ between the Glas and the case. I assume the overall size of the watch is 2mm bigger than the other materials.

On my wrist the 44m ceramic sits almost fully on the wrist when looking from a top. So the 40mm could be a smoother overall fit.

40mm ceramic in order. So will need to see. Pics are from the 44.

interesting: the height to width ratio between the 40 and 44 is different. The 40 is a bit more elongated. Might add to a more elegant look vs the slightly more boxy Devise look.

 

[Brien]

I have the 44 ceramic. Have been 42/44 on all models since the original AW. Never considered the smaller size as I am a man. Now with the ceramic I am considering switching to the 40mm. Two reasons:

1. White makes objects look bigger. I had a Rolex Explorer II with the white face and it looked considerably bigger than the same watch with the black face.
2. The ceramic is a tiny bit bulkier than the steel/Ti/Alu models. You can see it with the „lip“ between the Glas and the case. I assume the overall size of the watch is 2mm bigger than the other materials.

On my wrist the 44m ceramic sits almost fully on the wrist when looking from a top. So the 40mm could be a smoother overall fit.

40mm ceramic in order. So will need to see. Pics are from the 44.

interesting: the height to width ratio between the 40 and 44 is different. The 40 is a bit more elongated. Might add to a more elegant look vs the slightly more boxy Devise look.

I have noticed that the 40 and 44 have different proportions, to my eyes the 40 looks a bit better.

On my 160ish mm wrists the 40 looks better and was what I ultimately went with.

 

[lukejamie07]

44mm is more suitable

 

[Robbenisland]

Have to make a choice between the 44mm and the 40mm Ceramic. The 40mm is super comfortable, light and a bit more elegant, also due to the different width/length ratio. But whichever of the two I am putting on I think that is the keeper. What do you think?

 

[BSoares]

Have to make a choice between the 44mm and the 40mm Ceramic. The 40mm is super comfortable, light and a bit more elegant, also due to the different width/length ratio. But whichever of the two I am putting on I think that is the keeper. What do you think? View attachment 875845 View attachment 875846
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40mm looks better IMO

 

[Nicois06]

definitely 40mm it looks pretty better. It's more sophisticated and fashionable. Further, when you have a tee short like yours it's a better fit. She slipped under your sweat.

 

[spacemnspiff]

145mm wrist and 44mm, not two ways about it.

 

[Strangedream]

40mm looks better IMO

I second this.

 

[TimothyL]

40mm is what I have and am happy with

 

[Oleksi]

My last watch was 40mm Apple Watch 4. This time I tried 44mm Apple Watch 5:

 

[yeahtyeaht]

I will receive my 44mm AW5 today. I'm excited!

 

[rosegoldoli]

My last watch was 40mm Apple Watch 4. This time I tried 44mm Apple Watch 5:

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The 44mm looks good!

 

[kartana]

I am tall but skinny with 165mm wrist and the 44m looks fine for me and everyone else said the same so far. I had the Samsung Gear Sports before I got the Apple Watch 5 and that thing was a rock compared to the Watch 5.

 

[S1004]

Hi,
If my wrist measures about 135mm (below wrist bone measurement), would a 40mm or 44mm be better?

Apple website 44mm for wrists 140mm and above. Would getting 44mm kind of push it for my smaller wrist?

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Hi,
If my wrist measures about 135mm (below wrist bone measurement), would a 40mm or 44mm be better?

Apple website 44mm for wrists 140mm and above. Would getting 44mm kind of push it for my smaller wrist?

5mm on total circumference is not much so I would suggest going somewhere to try both on for yourself. I find if the watch face looks the same width as your wrist then it’s probably too big. Then again some people love the oversized look. I have the 40mm and think it looks in proportion to my wrist.

 

[spacemnspiff]

Hi,
If my wrist measures about 135mm (below wrist bone measurement), would a 40mm or 44mm be better?

Apple website 44mm for wrists 140mm and above. Would getting 44mm kind of push it for my smaller wrist?

This is what works for me, and I understand it probably doesn't for everyone. I don't really care of subjective opinions of others when the function of the watch is what is important to me, the big screen and larger battery are functionally important to my use case, so I would always choose 44mm regardless of what the popular opinion is.

 

[Slimmyhendrix]

I have tiny wrists and I am glad I got the 40mm. The 44mm would have been way to large and make me look like some Affliction T-Shirt wearing type person.