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42 or 38mm. I Still ned HELP! :-(
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I have a 155mm wrist, and I got a 42mm. The screen is bigger, which I prefer, and it honestly just fits better in my opinion.
How does a credit card look on your arm?
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1865238/
Follow this advice, it seems solid. I would say 42mm, personally.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1865238/
Follow this advice, it seems solid. I would say 42mm, personally.
Credit card does Cover the whole wrist.
I dont think this test is very usefull.
In my case, i think the big hands are important too.
A female normaly has small hands and small wrists, so this will look good with a 38mm.
I have very big hands for my wrists in my opinion.
I think both look ok, maybe the 38mm a bit too small and the 42 a bit soo large... 40mm would be perfect.
Bigger screen, longer battery live and the fact, that a male normaly should get the larger one are some reasons for the 42mm.
I dont think this test is very usefull.
In my case, i think the big hands are important too.
A female normaly has small hands and small wrists, so this will look good with a 38mm.
I have very big hands for my wrists in my opinion.
I think both look ok, maybe the 38mm a bit too small and the 42 a bit soo large... 40mm would be perfect.
Bigger screen, longer battery live and the fact, that a male normaly should get the larger one are some reasons for the 42mm.
I also have 150mm wrists & went for 38mm. Very happy with the fit - for me, 38mm is not too big, not too small & comfortable to wear. Not saying that what is best for my 150mm wrist is best for your 150mm wrist (we all have different tastes)...but I do hope that sharing my own experience of 38mm on a 150mm wrist is of help.
Enjoy your watch, whatever size you ultimately opt for
Enjoy your watch, whatever size you ultimately opt for
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I think the 38 fits your wrists better, but that's just my opinion. Just pick one and don't look back. You won't be able to tell much of a difference. The size seems most stark when it's compared side by side.
The 42. Your wrists are thin, but you have large hands. The 38 makes your wrists appear dainty, while the 42 balances you out.
Get it!
They both look fine. Do you have a preference of screen size (preferring the larger screen to see it easier or preferring the smaller screen to make it easier to tuck it under a sleeve, for example)? Beyond that, it's individual taste. Trust your gut.
I have a 170mm wrist and still opted for the 38mm.. both look great..
1) can you view/read the 38mm just fine? If not, easy decision..
If yes, then do you want your watch to stick out or blend it?
Sticking out was fine for me, as I'd love to show off my AW (if it ever gets here! ). However, I wear many nice watches and would like to dress the AW up often. The 38mm looks perfect as an actual timepiece, and the 42 looked more like a nicely dressed up gadget..
Who knew 3.8mm could make much of a difference??
1) can you view/read the 38mm just fine? If not, easy decision..
If yes, then do you want your watch to stick out or blend it?
Sticking out was fine for me, as I'd love to show off my AW (if it ever gets here!
). However, I wear many nice watches and would like to dress the AW up often. The 38mm looks perfect as an actual timepiece, and the 42 looked more like a nicely dressed up gadget..Who knew 3.8mm could make much of a difference??
42mm, no doubt.
I went 38 after thinking I just had to get bigger one, everyone said bigger is better. Well, extremely happy I did not do that, 38 feels better, looks more like a watch and working just perfect.
You're not getting extra real estate just larger text/icons, if your eyes are good, and you like the 38, go 38.
It's all about how "you" will use it, so far I hardly ever have my arm up staring at it, mostly quick looks and using siri. You don't need treat the decision like a TV screen or monitor.
Don't let others decide for you, we are just giving our opinions, think about how you are going to use it and ask yourself why you need or want a larger watch or smaller watch. Eyesight, fashion, fit, feel, it's not just bigger is better in this case.
You're not getting extra real estate just larger text/icons, if your eyes are good, and you like the 38, go 38.
It's all about how "you" will use it, so far I hardly ever have my arm up staring at it, mostly quick looks and using siri. You don't need treat the decision like a TV screen or monitor.
Don't let others decide for you, we are just giving our opinions, think about how you are going to use it and ask yourself why you need or want a larger watch or smaller watch. Eyesight, fashion, fit, feel, it's not just bigger is better in this case.
I was debating until the night of the pre-order. I am extremely happy I went with the 42mm (the wife got the 38mm).
I would go with the 42mm, I have a smaller wrist and I was nervous the watch would look huge but it looks normal.
Ok can I ask you how small your wrists are?
Yes, thats what I thought too. If i would have small hands too, the choice would be more clear.
Do you have small wrists too?
Yes I think that the 38mm makes my wrists appear smaller too.
On cloe up Photos all wrists look like the same size, but in reality you see that someone has tiny wrists. A tiny watch does look girly in my opinion.
Wow, that 38mm look very big on you. What is your with of the wrist?I also have 150mm wrists & went for 38mm. Very happy with the fit - for me, 38mm is not too big, not too small & comfortable to wear. Not saying that what is best for my 150mm wrist is best for your 150mm wrist (we all have different tastes)...but I do hope that sharing my own experience of 38mm on a 150mm wrist is of help.
Enjoy your watch, whatever size you ultimately opt for
Can you maybe take a Picture from more distance like i did?
Your all comments were very helpfull for me, thanks for that
I think I will go with the 42mm.
I would be happy if some more People would comment