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Another "38mm or 42mm" Thread
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Based on the two pictures, you should be ok with either one or the other, assuming both the printouts are accurate in their sizes. The 42mm doesn't take up your whole wrist.
But if you want the best, more proportional one, it seems to be the 38mm. My wrist is 175mm, and I am getting the 38mm. I'm a guy, if that really matters.
But if you want the best, more proportional one, it seems to be the 38mm. My wrist is 175mm, and I am getting the 38mm. I'm a guy, if that really matters.
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I think the 38mm looks better. That is what I will be getting, I hate these oversized watches you see on people now, to me is seems that functionality has been taken over by pose value.
My vote for you is the 42mm. I'm a woman and I'll be getting the 38mm if that matters. I think the 42mm is right on the verge of almost being too big but it still fits your wrist. The 38mm looks just a tad too small.
My humble (and possibly very odd) opinion is that a woman can wear a watch that is "too small", a man should not.
*and now all you watch collectors who know the rules of what fits and what doesn't can start throwing things at me*
My humble (and possibly very odd) opinion is that a woman can wear a watch that is "too small", a man should not.
*and now all you watch collectors who know the rules of what fits and what doesn't can start throwing things at me*
Wait, if they both look large in your opinion, why are you suggesting the larger one?
Sorry to kind of go slightly off topic, I don't suppose you could supply the link as to where you got the prints for the different size watches could you?
Also, I think the 38mm looks more suitable for you, however they do both work.
Also, I think the 38mm looks more suitable for you, however they do both work.
I like the way the 38mm looks on you. It is sleek and does not scream smart watch.
To those that say: 1. function, 2. fashion. That is all subjective. Many will say fashion is most important, even if it is a smart watch.
You also have to account for the depth, which the printout cannot account for. That will make it look larger than it really is.
To those that say: 1. function, 2. fashion. That is all subjective. Many will say fashion is most important, even if it is a smart watch.
You also have to account for the depth, which the printout cannot account for. That will make it look larger than it really is.
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I found it on a thread created by another awesome forum member
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1858835/
180mm
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I found it on a thread created by another awesome forum member
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1858835/
Thank you!
No problem. Now if only there was a 40mm size then all my problems would be solved!
I'm in the same boat as you, not sure which size to get. The problem I am having is the shape. I own a couple round watches with a 44-46 mm case and they are fine but there is something about a square/rectangle watch that large that doesn't look quiet right to me. Think it's going to come down to trying them on in person and deciding then. Good luck!
Most people will be fine with 42mm. The Apple Watch is a competitor to mechanical Watch under $1000. If you made your research you'll find out that most of the watches are big. 38mm will be for teenagers, women and men with really slim hands.
I bought quartz titanium Tissot when I was 18. I was trying to find a watch with small face because my hand was too slim for bigger watch. Now everything under 40mm is a non-sense for me. And I do have 160mm-170mm wrist
I bought quartz titanium Tissot when I was 18. I was trying to find a watch with small face because my hand was too slim for bigger watch. Now everything under 40mm is a non-sense for me. And I do have 160mm-170mm wrist
I'm still on the fence about 38mm vs 42mm. I thought I wanted 38mm, but I measured my wrist (185mm) and my current watch (50mm x 48mm x 13mm, 189g) and I'm starting to think that the 42mm may be better.
That bumps up the price again though - may have to settle for the Sport this time round.
That bumps up the price again though - may have to settle for the Sport this time round.