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45m or 41m for small-medium sized wrist?
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So my wrist is also around 165mm-170mm (I don’t remember exactly) — and equates to the Solo Apple Band size 6. In the original elastomer Sport bands, I wear the small band.
I have always had the larger size Apple Watch—since the first release (what became “Series 0”). I currently wear the Series 4, 44mm. Here are some photos with the solo band. I have ordered the 45mm, and I’m thrilled to have a larger screen! To me, that really is one of the things I value most about the Watch—the screen. I’ll have to wait almost a month because I delayed ordering, wasn’t sure I wanted to upgrade this year. But, with a $200 credit from Verizon for my OLD Series 2(!) 42mm Stainless, I couldn’t resist. And I plan to sell my Series 4 44mm Stainless for at least $150 (whatever the market will bear). So this upgrade will be a nicely discounted one.
Just curious, what size Solo Band are you wearing? And have you noticed that with exercise you need to increase the band size? I can’t tell yet, as I’ve only just started going back to the gym, after nearly 2 years of staying away. But after a recent workout, my band felt really tight on my wrist, which I didn’t like.
You like what you like, and it's nobody else's concern. For my taste, a 41mm on my 200m wrist is the right choice. I wasn't so keen on the watch with the supplied Apple plastic 'sport' strap, I found that ugly, brutish, clumsy, and difficult to fasten, but the DigiHero magnetic fastening slim metal strap I have it on now is great. All IMHO, of course, and yours is just as valid.
Fb1909, thanks for the additional info and photos!
The wrist width info helps! That seems to be the crucial measurement. One should compare their wrist width to the watch's height. 60mm width, with 45mm watch, sounds fine — that would leave 7.5mm on both sides.
Now, as to the photos, I can't tell which watch is the bigger one! Part of that is because photo #2 is slightly more of a close-up.
But the fact that I can't tell suggests the larger one would be better for more display area!
I've also noticed that some people wear their watches above the wrist “bump”, that is close to their palm, whereas others, more typically I think, wear it below it.
Spud, it looks like you're wearing that very tightly! Is that necessary to get the monitors to work, or just your preference? If I had done that when I used to wear watches, my wrist would have red lines where the band was! I'd almost be worried I was cutting off circulation…
One other observation: in many watch photos, the watches, though different sizes, look virtually the same size. That, too, says go for the bigger size. I mean, it's only $30 more… divided by, say, 3 years, is about 83 cents a month or a couple of pennies a day!
One probably gets used to the size fairly quickly, anyway, and, then, going from smaller to larger or vice-versa, probably makes the watch look HUGE or TINY!
The wrist width info helps! That seems to be the crucial measurement. One should compare their wrist width to the watch's height. 60mm width, with 45mm watch, sounds fine — that would leave 7.5mm on both sides.
Now, as to the photos, I can't tell which watch is the bigger one! Part of that is because photo #2 is slightly more of a close-up.
But the fact that I can't tell suggests the larger one would be better for more display area!
I've also noticed that some people wear their watches above the wrist “bump”, that is close to their palm, whereas others, more typically I think, wear it below it.
Spud, it looks like you're wearing that very tightly! Is that necessary to get the monitors to work, or just your preference? If I had done that when I used to wear watches, my wrist would have red lines where the band was! I'd almost be worried I was cutting off circulation…
One other observation: in many watch photos, the watches, though different sizes, look virtually the same size. That, too, says go for the bigger size. I mean, it's only $30 more… divided by, say, 3 years, is about 83 cents a month or a couple of pennies a day!
One probably gets used to the size fairly quickly, anyway, and, then, going from smaller to larger or vice-versa, probably makes the watch look HUGE or TINY!
If aesthetics is more important, go with 41mm.
However, this is a tool and especially if your eyes are getting old like mine, then I would recommend 45mm.
But from the photo, I think you are a young person so 41mm will be fine.
Have the 41mm since 2 days now and I‘m still in the decision process. Ever had the 44mm, but I wanted to try the smaller one now as the screen got bigger. For me, the 44mm often felt slightly too big (and now the 44 is a 45 with an even bigger screen) but the 40mm was no option. Too small. The 41mm feels very good now. Looks more like a watch than a strap on screen. Here are 2 more pics (tried to take the pictures from same angle, better than the previous two but still not perfect ?)
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But tell us how you really feel about the Sport strap! LOL. It's nice to see someone unafraid to wear a 'small' watch on a larger wrist. I prefer to have a larger screen, and fortunately it looks ok on me.
Interesting. I just re-measured my wrist this morning since I'll be purchasing some new bands, and my wrist is larger than I thought. It seems now to be around 170-173mm. So my current Solo band size 6 is a little tight (and it's not just my imagination) and I might try a size 7. But I did want the band to be tight in the beginning to ensure proper contact with the sensors and so that the watch would stay put (and not rotate on a loose band).
I’ve switched from the larger size for series 0 to the smaller size for series 4 and again for 7. I used to like larger sizes on my wrist but now I can’t imagine getting a larger one (maybe, swings with my mood).
The most important thing is how YOU like it. No one else is going to be wearing it or seeing it more then you.
Fwiw, wrist is about 140mm or 14 cm for circumference but width wise is 50mm or 5 cm.
Usually I wear it on the third notch so it’s loose. First notch (the smallest) works but for me feels too tight. The second does too but also tight.
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The most important thing is how YOU like it. No one else is going to be wearing it or seeing it more then you.
Fwiw, wrist is about 140mm or 14 cm for circumference but width wise is 50mm or 5 cm.
Usually I wear it on the third notch so it’s loose. First notch (the smallest) works but for me feels too tight. The second does too but also tight.
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I have a 45mm S7 and need help with bands for a 140mm wrist. I have a third party silicone band that works now, but I am on the 2nd or the 3rd hole. Need more options for 45mm watch with 140mm wrist.
Anyone suggestions on silicone ones?
Anyone suggestions on silicone ones?
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I think 41 & 45mm are wrong sizes: 42 & 46mm are the good upgrade, and a new 38 size for small wrist.
38, 42 & 46mm, or Watch mini, Watch & Watch Max.
Kill SE as a cheap option (who wasn’t on Macs and in the first iPhone), introduced Colors (plastic or whatever “green” material case) for cheap/childs options, maintains Edition (Titanium and Ceramic) and others brands sponsorized watches (Nike, Hermes).
And please, please, please, shut down the ugliness of single colors (except for Colors Watches) that not match with other products (iMac M1, iPad mini 6, iPhones from Xr to 13 Pro).
Nowadays we had 11 mouse color, 24 colors/size/features keyboard, and not a single color who match between all products, even Silver became that **** of Galaxy.
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38, 42 & 46mm, or Watch mini, Watch & Watch Max.
Kill SE as a cheap option (who wasn’t on Macs and in the first iPhone), introduced Colors (plastic or whatever “green” material case) for cheap/childs options, maintains Edition (Titanium and Ceramic) and others brands sponsorized watches (Nike, Hermes).
And please, please, please, shut down the ugliness of single colors (except for Colors Watches) that not match with other products (iMac M1, iPad mini 6, iPhones from Xr to 13 Pro).
Nowadays we had 11 mouse color, 24 colors/size/features keyboard, and not a single color who match between all products, even Silver became that **** of Galaxy.
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Spaceman Spiff (aka Calvin), enjoyed your avatar!
I'd suggest starting a new thread as well about this as it will garner more eyeballs — and be focused on straps. Your post will likely be missed under this size comp issue.
I'd suggest starting a new thread as well about this as it will garner more eyeballs — and be focused on straps. Your post will likely be missed under this size comp issue.
The 45 looks more like a device while the 41 blends in more like a watch. It's all about personal preference, but as a tall man with a thin build and wrists, the 41 is my pick.
I have a similar conundrum - I have been asked to by an Apple Watch (likely SE) for my dad for Christmas. I know that he generally prefers smaller watches, but is of an age where the bigger screen is likely to be useful.
I am leaning towards the bigger size, as that is what I wear.
I am leaning towards the bigger size, as that is what I wear.
Is this going to be a surprise, or can you ask your dad which he'll prefer?
The 45mm is a tad to big and the 41 a tad to small.
Im really torn between these too.
Asthetic wise the 41 looks a bit better. The 45mm Milanese Band moved basically around my whole wrist!
42 or 43 would be the right size for me.
It’s also weird as I think the watches looking bigger in pictures.
On my second visit to this thread I am more sure than ever that 41mm is the classy choice, it's aestheticaly (to my eye) reasonable and avoids the worst 1950's sci-fi wrist computer look. My wrist is about 200mm. Don't worry about fit with Apple bands, there are any number of better and very much less expensive bands available, the stretchy one pictured here came in a pack of 6 for about ten quid.
On the other hand, does anything look better on the wrist than a real watch?
Whatever you chose will be right for you. Don't worry, be happy
To be honest that’s a good point because on different situations like dinner etc I always wear my real watch.On my second visit to this thread I am more sure than ever that 41mm is the classy choice, it's aestheticaly (to my eye) reasonable and avoids the worst 1950's sci-fi wrist computer look. My wrist is about 200mm. Don't worry about fit with Apple bands, there are any number of better and very much less expensive bands available, the stretchy one pictured here came in a pack of 6 for about ten quid.
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On the other hand, does anything look better on the wrist than a real watch?
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Whatever you chose will be right for you. Don't worry, be happy
because my real watch is getting worse more each year while my Apple Watch is basically useless after many years.
And it’s a really weird situation with the Apple Watch because it’s really like that from a distance the 41 looks closelit’s a really weird situation with the Apple Watch because it’s really like that from a distance the 41 looks a bit small but the 45 is really big! Probably going with the 41.
I see so many people with the 45 and having small wrists which looks so bad. Also on YouTube I found that so many women wearing the 45 and it looks really like I am throwing a 13 promax on my wrist
