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Any men pre-order a 38mm and then tried it on and are sticking with 38mm?
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38mm is the way to go on you
Just got back from my try-on appointment. What everyone else is saying is true - the watches ARE indeed MUCH smaller in person than they look in the photos. Even in my own photos, the 42mm looks too big and the 38mm looks fine, but in person the 38mm felt VERY small.
The only exception to this that I found is with the Milanese Loop. It's silly that a different band makes such a big difference but I found that the 38mm aluminum with sport band felt tiny but the 38mm with Milanese Loop felt exactly right, even though rationally they are both the same size. I've attached some photos below.
PLEASE NOTE: I am aware that I am wearing the 38mm SS with Milanese Loop upside-down. I was not paying attention at the time and I know it looks kind of silly.It wasn't intentional.
I chose to quote this comment because I think it sums up the size issue nicely.
My take on it is if you're undecided ... even if only a little, a store visit to try it on will help you decide.
In my case, I love big thick large diameter heavy Swiss Chronographs. Both Apple sizes are smaller than any watch in my collection. Also I greatly prefer the largest possible display. Choosing a 42mm was the obvious size for me. I'm glad to have submitted my order the very first moment they went live.
Now I'm in the very first delivery date range. Everything is going very smoothly.
I pre-ordered the 38mm and just tried on both at the Apple store.
I am definitely sticking with the 38mm. I liked the size better and felt it was more comfortable and looked nicer in my arm. The larger one was cool but ultimately not for me and my 165mm wrists.
I am definitely sticking with the 38mm. I liked the size better and felt it was more comfortable and looked nicer in my arm. The larger one was cool but ultimately not for me and my 165mm wrists.
I just came back from trying on the 38 vs 42 sport, and pre-ordered the 42 (already ordered 38 on launch day). The 38 seemed a bit too small.
Now my shipping went from late may to june
Anyone that went from 42 to 38 for the black sport interested in doing a local trade? I'm in CT.
Now my shipping went from late may to june
Anyone that went from 42 to 38 for the black sport interested in doing a local trade? I'm in CT.
I just came back from trying on the 38 vs 42 sport, and pre-ordered the 42 (already ordered 38 on launch day). The 38 seemed a bit too small.
Now my shipping went from late may to june
I'm in the exact same boat.
Yes I will
And thanksI can't imagine how many cancelled watches there must have been, I was so close 3:06 to getting the 24th, but got the May 13.
Now I know I will get at least somewhat sooner.
Even after I tried them on, I'm still not sure. I will be visiting the store again.
My 42mm will not arrive until June, so I will have to make a decision on the 38mm since that will arrive first.
My 42mm will not arrive until June, so I will have to make a decision on the 38mm since that will arrive first.
Just got back from my try-on appointment. What everyone else is saying is true - the watches ARE indeed MUCH smaller in person than they look in the photos. Even in my own photos, the 42mm looks too big and the 38mm looks fine, but in person the 38mm felt VERY small.
The only exception to this that I found is with the Milanese Loop. It's silly that a different band makes such a big difference but I found that the 38mm aluminum with sport band felt tiny but the 38mm with Milanese Loop felt exactly right, even though rationally they are both the same size. I've attached some photos below.
PLEASE NOTE: I am aware that I am wearing the 38mm SS with Milanese Loop upside-down. I was not paying attention at the time and I know it looks kind of silly.
38 looks more like a watch IMO.
I don't want a huge clunky device sticking out for people to judge me on, so I'll stick with 38
After having my try on appointment today, I must say that I am happy I preordered the 38mm. I have 155mm wrists, and its so hard to tell size from cutouts. People kept saying both models look much smaller in person, and that is very true. However, once I tried on both sizes in several bands, I feel confident in my 38mm decision.
The first image is the leather loop. 2nd and 3rd are the 42mm Milanese Loop. This size felt slightly lop sided, and I didn't like how the magnet went that close to the display to get a somewhat snug fit. 4th image is the 38mm SS Link, and that band was my absolute favorite. It looks so elegant, and felt very high quality. The last image is the 38mm Milanese Loop that I preordered at 2:04 am on April 10.
Hopefully these images can be of some help. I'm so excited to receive the watch
The first image is the leather loop. 2nd and 3rd are the 42mm Milanese Loop. This size felt slightly lop sided, and I didn't like how the magnet went that close to the display to get a somewhat snug fit. 4th image is the 38mm SS Link, and that band was my absolute favorite. It looks so elegant, and felt very high quality. The last image is the 38mm Milanese Loop that I preordered at 2:04 am on April 10.
Hopefully these images can be of some help. I'm so excited to receive the watch
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After having my try on appointment today, I must say that I am happy I preordered the 38mm. I have 155mm wrists, and its so hard to tell size from cutouts. People kept saying both models look much smaller in person, and that is very true. However, once I tried on both sizes in several bands, I feel confident in my 38mm decision.
Hopefully these images can be of some help. I'm so excited to receive the watch
Good choice.
After having my try on appointment today, I must say that I am happy I preordered the 38mm. I have 155mm wrists, and its so hard to tell size from cutouts. People kept saying both models look much smaller in person, and that is very true. However, once I tried on both sizes in several bands, I feel confident in my 38mm decision.
The first image is the leather loop. 2nd and 3rd are the 42mm Milanese Loop. This size felt slightly lop sided, and I didn't like how the magnet went that close to the display to get a somewhat snug fit. 4th image is the 38mm SS Link, and that band was my absolute favorite. It looks so elegant, and felt very high quality. The last image is the 38mm Milanese Loop that I preordered at 2:04 am on April 10.
Hopefully these images can be of some help. I'm so excited to receive the watch
Honestly, I envy those of you with <170mm wrists. The decision is so much easier for you. At 180mm I could go either way, but in the end, 38mm just looks better on me, in my opinion.
Just got back from my try-on appointment. What everyone else is saying is true - the watches ARE indeed MUCH smaller in person than they look in the photos. Even in my own photos, the 42mm looks too big and the 38mm looks fine, but in person the 38mm felt VERY small.
The only exception to this that I found is with the Milanese Loop. It's silly that a different band makes such a big difference but I found that the 38mm aluminum with sport band felt tiny but the 38mm with Milanese Loop felt exactly right, even though rationally they are both the same size. I've attached some photos below.
PLEASE NOTE: I am aware that I am wearing the 38mm SS with Milanese Loop upside-down. I was not paying attention at the time and I know it looks kind of silly.
I've had my doubts about 38mm SS with the Milanese Loop but after I tried it on I felt happy with this choice. The 42mm just looked too big on me (It reminded me of my son's VTECH watch!). My wrist size is 17cm.
I just came back from trying on the 38 vs 42 sport, and pre-ordered the 42 (already ordered 38 on launch day). The 38 seemed a bit too small.
Now my shipping went from late may to june
Anyone that went from 42 to 38 for the black sport interested in doing a local trade? I'm in CT.
haha similar situation! I preordered a 38 and got the first wave of shipping, wish i had a 42. I don't really want to wait the extra few weeks for a 42.
I pre-ordered both the 38 and 42 silver sport with white bands. Had my try on appointment today and I'm still not sure which one I'll end up keeping.
My wrist is pretty much the same size. The 38 def looks a lot better. The 42 covers practically all the wrist. Haven't tried the watches yet, but based on ur pics the 38 is a much better fit.
After having my try on appointment today, I must say that I am happy I preordered the 38mm. I have 155mm wrists, and its so hard to tell size from cutouts. People kept saying both models look much smaller in person, and that is very true. However, once I tried on both sizes in several bands, I feel confident in my 38mm decision.
The first image is the leather loop. 2nd and 3rd are the 42mm Milanese Loop. This size felt slightly lop sided, and I didn't like how the magnet went that close to the display to get a somewhat snug fit. 4th image is the 38mm SS Link, and that band was my absolute favorite. It looks so elegant, and felt very high quality. The last image is the 38mm Milanese Loop that I preordered at 2:04 am on April 10.
Hopefully these images can be of some help. I'm so excited to receive the watch
I have pre-ordered both 38 and 42 SS Milanese for delivery on the 24th and went in with an open mind. I suspected the 38 would look more proportional as my wrists are 165mm/55mm wide.
The 42 looked too big, the rectangular shape looked odd on my wrist and it wasn't in proportion.
The 38 on the other hand looked neat, less bulky and more importantly not like a smart watch which is what I was after.
So with the option of both on launch day (hopefully) the 38 will be the one on my wrist no question.
The 42 looked too big, the rectangular shape looked odd on my wrist and it wasn't in proportion.
The 38 on the other hand looked neat, less bulky and more importantly not like a smart watch which is what I was after.
So with the option of both on launch day (hopefully) the 38 will be the one on my wrist no question.
This is just your opinion. When you end your sentence with this "period," you sound ignorant and closed-minded. There are other valid opinions on the planet besides yours.
My wrist is about the same size as a credit card so I'm starting to get nervous about my 42mm silver sport pre-order. Has anyone thought about trading with a forum member? I will probably do a try on this week and if the 42mm is too big I'd rather try to trade before waiting until June.