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Does the Apple watch feel too effeminate for you?
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I'm a 300lb weight lifter as well and I just need to tell you: stop caring what people think, whether it be in the gym or otherwise. People who look around at others in the gym are insecure.
If you've truly worked on yourself and built a good body, that should already make you proud enough of yourself. Don't bring yourself down to the level of worrying about what watch you're wearing. I wear one and I don't care who gets upset when they see it. It's not my job to babysit everyone else's emotional outbursts at the gym, is it? That's the kind of mentality you gotta have.
If you've truly worked on yourself and built a good body, that should already make you proud enough of yourself. Don't bring yourself down to the level of worrying about what watch you're wearing. I wear one and I don't care who gets upset when they see it. It's not my job to babysit everyone else's emotional outbursts at the gym, is it? That's the kind of mentality you gotta have.
People are too quick to make the leap from "how does this look?" to "you shouldn't care what people think." OP says he's used to large rugged looking watches, which is not what the Apple Watch is. He's just getting other people's opinions who are wondering the same.
Everyone that comes in with "you care what people think" are projecting, imo.
Everyone that comes in with "you care what people think" are projecting, imo.
Wow, I didn't know there were so many macho 300lb weight lifters in this forum. I'm a 99lb weakling myself but my 42mm Apple watch makes me feel like a superhero! Gotta love it.... 
Well, OP asked: "Does anyone else feel self conscious about wearing what is ostensibly, a woman's watch?"
To me, "feeling self conscious" = you care about what people think. What do you think?
First waitresses, now bodybuilders? Everybody knows what an Apple Watch is...
Well, OP asked: "Does anyone else feel self conscious about wearing what is ostensibly, a woman's watch?"
To me, "feeling self conscious" = you care about what people think. What do you think?
I read it the same way.
The OP also just told dozens of guys on here that they're wearing "girl" watches. Which seems like it's not a wise move.
The watch definitely has a unisex gender neutral look. Change the strap if it is a big issue for you.
I'm no bodybuilder, but my wrists and hands are kinda big, and the 42mm space grey sport watch looks just fine on my wrist. If anything, I got to see how it looks on another guy (first time I saw another Apple Watch in the wild) and it actually looked *freakishly huge* on his wrist. If anything, the watch casing is pushing it as far as maybe being too thick and bulky. They definitely packed the electronics in as tight as they could, but it just doesn't quite pass as a low-key wearable. So now I'm slightly self-conscious that people are noticing my watch TOO much.
OP, if the watch looks too small for your taste, just chalk it up to your awesome muscles being as freakishly huge as they are, take it as a compliment, and leave it at that.
OP, if the watch looks too small for your taste, just chalk it up to your awesome muscles being as freakishly huge as they are, take it as a compliment, and leave it at that.
The leap you're making with that last statement is an even bigger one imo.
Seems to me, when the vocal majority were heralding the larger iPhone, the dissenters were accused of having small girly hands or of wearing girly skinny jeans with inadequate pockets.
Now there's someone arguing for a larger Watch and again it's the vocal majority that would rather debate the messenger instead of the message.
Now there's someone arguing for a larger Watch and again it's the vocal majority that would rather debate the messenger instead of the message.
I thinks the extra small dimensions of the watch go well with my extra small t shirts, they give the illusion of me having 'giant manly arms'
Actually I have the 42 mill and it looks fine on me. Why would someone with 'giant arms' worry about looking effeminate?
Actually I have the 42 mill and it looks fine on me. Why would someone with 'giant arms' worry about looking effeminate?
Maybe the OP should try the Big and Tall store for a watch. He is 184% the average weight in the world, so I'm sure most things in the world look too small for him.
Op here.
Thanks for the recommendations on the straps. I think I found a case that should be a bit more proportional.
To the people dissenting a larger watch:
Be prepared to insert your foot in your mouth. This will be the same as the iPhone. As time goes by and you interact more, and more with the watch people will want a larger screen. The majority of you will gladly snap up the bigger watch even if you have skinny arms.
I am pretty comfortable in my skin, and really don't care what people think. I just never buy any personal items that aren't ruggedized in one form or another. There are many men who like fancy delicate things, it's just not my style.
Here is a photo of the watch on my arm. It looks tiny. It could stand to be at least 20% larger for me, and it would only be more functional in a larger size.
Thanks for the recommendations on the straps. I think I found a case that should be a bit more proportional.
To the people dissenting a larger watch:
Be prepared to insert your foot in your mouth. This will be the same as the iPhone. As time goes by and you interact more, and more with the watch people will want a larger screen. The majority of you will gladly snap up the bigger watch even if you have skinny arms.
I am pretty comfortable in my skin, and really don't care what people think. I just never buy any personal items that aren't ruggedized in one form or another. There are many men who like fancy delicate things, it's just not my style.
Here is a photo of the watch on my arm. It looks tiny. It could stand to be at least 20% larger for me, and it would only be more functional in a larger size.
To me, that looks quite proportional and masculine.
And while I would love a watch with a larger screen, the 38 barely fits in my wrist. How do you think I'd be able to wear a 42 or larger watch? Seriously if you have any design ideas that makes that possible, I'd love to hear it.
And while I would love a watch with a larger screen, the 38 barely fits in my wrist. How do you think I'd be able to wear a 42 or larger watch? Seriously if you have any design ideas that makes that possible, I'd love to hear it.
This post is a public service announcement about the dangers of steroids and berry problems. Man up girly man. In a high Arnold falsetto voice.
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Hmm. Have to say from your photo I don't think it looks too small. I think you want to see some band from the top down on the sides of your watch when your palm down. I think it looks good in general on your arm. I think a black stainless band, one of the 3 bead ones maybe would look terrific.
I realize guys probably identify more with chunky sports watches with round faces these days, but many more traditional men's watches over the years have had rectangular faces. My dad wore a gold rectangular faced watch for ever. Plenty still out there if you search for men's rectangular watch from all price ranges and manufacturers and many contemporary looking as well.
I realize guys probably identify more with chunky sports watches with round faces these days, but many more traditional men's watches over the years have had rectangular faces. My dad wore a gold rectangular faced watch for ever. Plenty still out there if you search for men's rectangular watch from all price ranges and manufacturers and many contemporary looking as well.
Actually it looks too large on your wrist.Op here.
Thanks for the recommendations on the straps. I think I found a case that should be a bit more proportional.
To the people dissenting a larger watch:
Be prepared to insert your foot in your mouth. This will be the same as the iPhone. As time goes by and you interact more, and more with the watch people will want a larger screen. The majority of you will gladly snap up the bigger watch even if you have skinny arms.
I am pretty comfortable in my skin, and really don't care what people think. I just never buy any personal items that aren't ruggedized in one form or another. There are many men who like fancy delicate things, it's just not my style.
Here is a photo of the watch on my arm. It looks tiny. It could stand to be at least 20% larger for me, and it would only be more functional in a larger size.
One of my SOPs is to look at previous posts, and honestly, the OP seems like a pretty regular guy with some genuine interest in [Apple] tech. This actually seems a little out of character based on his post history.
Dude, pic looks fine. I bet I know what you would dig on: get some generic 42mm band adapters (in Space Grey), then get a really wide leather cuff.
You're welcome.
Dude, pic looks fine. I bet I know what you would dig on: get some generic 42mm band adapters (in Space Grey), then get a really wide leather cuff.
You're welcome.