Hi everyone, just wanted to ask for your opinion. Do you think the 46mm one looks too big on my wrist? I tried the demo unit in the store with the M/L sport band, and it was loose even on the smallest pin. Also attached a pic of my current 41mm watch (the silver one with link bracelet) for comparison
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Apple watch size advice
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That's a completely subjective measure. I've seen people with watches that I would consider grotesquely large, but they were happy with the look. You like it, you buy it, don't care too much about what other people think.
What the previous commenter said. Plus: Why do you want the bigger size? Is it worth to you having a slightly larger display and possibly battery (not sure on the improvements there)? I deliberately choose the smallest model each time because I don’t want it to be bigger, just small enough to give me the necessary details on screen and be able to track my movements just like any of the other models would.
You're the only one that can answer that.
I've got tiny wrists and wear the 46mm because I like the screen size. Don't care if anyone thinks it doesn't look good.
I've got tiny wrists and wear the 46mm because I like the screen size. Don't care if anyone thinks it doesn't look good.
I think the only real issue is the dangling length of the Sport Band - that looks like it could easily catch on something or be yanked by someone. If you can solve that with a different band, then I'd say you should go with whatever just makes you feel like you like it more. I tend to think the small size is part of the the point of a wrist-worn device for anyone, but I know some people love the idea of the vast and nerdish-looking Ultra, so that's just down to preference.
For some of us the larger sizes are really desirable because of age and diminishing vision. I got my Ultra 2 before I had my cataract surgery and really appreciated the watch. Since I now have crystal clear vision I now appreciate the other functions that the Ultra has. I do agree that the size is a little bit hard to hide on wrist but I could give a hoot in holler what others think.
For me personally the smaller watch looks much better on your wrist.
But as all other said - it is completely up to you. What feels better to you? Which screen is better for you/your eyes/your habits?
How important is a longer battery life (which would lead to the bigger watches/Ultra).
But as all other said - it is completely up to you. What feels better to you? Which screen is better for you/your eyes/your habits?
How important is a longer battery life (which would lead to the bigger watches/Ultra).
I have tiny wrists and wear an Ultra. I'm not at all concerned if other people think it looks too large, I made the decision based on practicalities.
You could get away with either but I think the 41mm suits your wrist better, it's less dominating.
It would look better if those watches were shaped like a computer monitor (wider rather than taller) maybe one day they'll make one and I'll buy it...
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