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Anyone who assumed the 42mm was huge (or "your dad's watch") regretting the 38mm?

Looking at all these photos, I have to say even the smaller Watch looks huge. There's no way I'd wear a conventional watch of that size. At the same time, a smartwatch needs a bit of screen real estate. I guess it's just not the product/sector for me.
 
I'm interested in hearing others' perspectives on this and hoping more people will chime in.
 
I went with a 38 MM since my wrists are pretty small - around 150 MM. I think that size suits me better.
 
Photography said:
I'm interested in hearing others' perspectives on this and hoping more people will chime in.
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the 42mm is small
Everyone ask me if that's the small one when they see it

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mojolicious said:
Looking at all these photos, I have to say even the smaller Watch looks huge. There's no way I'd wear a conventional watch of that size. At the same time, a smartwatch needs a bit of screen real estate. I guess it's just not the product/sector for me.
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Watches are smaller in person , go to an Apple Store & check them out in person
 
42 mm (smart-watch look) vs. 38 mm (regular watch look)
Just because you want an over-sized watch, doesn't mean that the 38 mm is too small for others.

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I'm regretting the 38 on my 170mm wrist. Pictures are different than real life. Watch is too small and looks feminine. It's going back to store.
 
I originally ordered a 38mm for my 155mm wrist, but have a 42mm on order. The 42mm is not scheduled to ship until May 29th.

I don't find the 38mm too small for my wrist at all.
 
I have 150mm wrist about same width as credit card and don't regret the 38 at all.
 
I have an 185 mm wrist circumference.

I bought the 42 mm for myself and the 38 mm for my wife. Honestly, I could wear either one without them looking "too big" or "too small".

Everyone can wear the 38 mm (except the biggest guys), but you should have a ~175 mm wrist before wearing the 42 mm, I would think. The credit card rule I think holds up pretty well (if your wrist is completely covered by a standard credit card length-wise along your wrist, go with the smaller watch).
 
I have 138mm wrist and ordered both sizes. The 42 should come first. I tried them on and liked the 42 more, but I like chunky. I have worn a Suutuno sports watch a lot and that thing is huge. But now...maybe....38 size is better. : /
 
Mapple86 said:
So you canceled the 38 for the 42? Why?
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I cancelled nothing. I'm still waiting on the 42mm. The SG 38mm will be picked up today, but I purchased a silver sport with blue band to try it out while I waited for the shipment.

The original shipping window was May 13. Didn't expect it in April.
 
jbachandouris said:
I cancelled nothing. I'm still waiting on the 42mm. The SG 38mm will be picked up today, but I purchased a silver sport with blue band to try it out while I waited for the shipment.

The original shipping window was May 13. Didn't expect it in April.
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Ok so you tested a 38 and found it too small?
I haveordered 38 and 42 with milanese.
The 38 will be deliverer monday and the 42 is still at 12-26 may.
I still would prefer 42. with sport band I think 38 is good while the 42 with sport band doesnt fit well on 150mm wrist.
 
Mapple86 said:
Ok so you tested a 38 and found it too small?
I haveordered 38 and 42 with milanese.
The 38 will be deliverer monday and the 42 is still at 12-26 may.
I still would prefer 42. with sport band I think 38 is good while the 42 with sport band doesnt fit well on 150mm wrist.
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When did you order the 38mm milanese?
 
silverblack said:
42 mm (smart-watch look) vs. 38 mm (regular watch look)
Just because you want an over-sized watch, doesn't mean that the 38 mm is too small for others.

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This is perfect... unless you truly have large arms/hands. 38mm looks much better IMO.

I have a 172mm wrist.. wider than a credit card as well.
 
Mapple86 said:
Ok so you tested a 38 and found it too small?
I haveordered 38 and 42 with milanese.
The 38 will be deliverer monday and the 42 is still at 12-26 may.
I still would prefer 42. with sport band I think 38 is good while the 42 with sport band doesnt fit well on 150mm wrist.
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When I did the try on at the store, I felt it was too small. Now that I've had it for a few days, I think the size is just right. Sorry for the confusion.
 
benguild said:
Honestly after wearing the 42mm all weekend I can't imagine a smaller watch somehow being better unless you have really small wrists.

It looks bigger in photographs but seems like the perfect size otherwise.
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This thread trying to justify your own choice?
 
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