First Apple Watch. Need help choosing between 41 vs 45 S9.

[lordj81]

Hello, as a new iPhone owner I really want to get a watch. I’m not a big dude and assume my wrists are on the smaller side. On one hand, I would appreciate the added real estate of the 45 but worried it would look kinda goofy on my wrist. I’ve attached a photo of me hearing my wife’s 38mm series 3 for reference. My gut is telling me the 41 would be best but I’d like to hear your opinions. Unfortunately there’s no Apple Store near me to try one in person. Thanks in advance.

 

[xraydoc]

View attachment 2300102 Hello, as a new iPhone owner I really want to get a watch. I’m not a big dude and assume my wrists are on the smaller side. On one hand, I would appreciate the added real estate of the 45 but worried it would look kinda goofy on my wrist. I’ve attached a photo of me hearing my wife’s 38mm series 3 for reference. My gut is telling me the 41 would be best but I’d like to hear your opinions. Unfortunately there’s no Apple Store near me to try one in person. Thanks in advance.

Personally, I will always recommend the larger one unless it's absolutely ridiculous (like on a 10 year old child).
For you, you can definitely go with the 45mm.

 

[Howard2k]

I have small wrists. I'm 48 years old and so are my eyes, so the 45mm is a no brainer for me. The size doesn't concern me at all.

 

[Jackbequickly]

45mm all the way! Larger screen is always a plus. Enjoy!

 

[Limpette]

Bigger screen on the 45 is definitely a bit nicer to use but 41 ALWAYS looks/feels better on the wrist unless you're a giant.

 

[Mikeske]

A year ago I got a 41 MM Series 8. I also have smaller wrists and it was great but I had one issue and that is being able to quickly focus on the watch face since I wear bifocals. I then had another problem and that was my wife kept grabbing my watch and wearing it. Finally I relented I and went and bought a 45 MM Series 8 and let the wife keep the 41 MM. Actually I really like the 45 MM much better and it is also much easier for me to focus on with my bifocals. It is your money and what you decide for yourself but I recommend the 45MM. edit: Please excuse the watch screen protector as it is cracked but it did the job of protecting the watch face.

 

[drew0020]

Always go bigger. Most watches look fine (people worry they look to big), but trust me in 99% of cases they look fine.

 

[Alicia1]

I am female and have a 150mm wrist. I always used to buy the smaller watch but from Series 8, I have bought the 45mm and I love the bigger watch. I also don't think it looks too big on my wrist.

 

[lordj81]

Thanks for the replies and pics everyone. They look great on your wrists to me. Decided to go with the 45mm in Silver. And I just know that if I went with the smaller one it would keep nagging at me that I should have went bigger lol.

 

[T4t3r]

Thanks for the replies and pics everyone. They look great on your wrists to me. Decided to go with the 45mm in Silver. And I just know that if I went with the smaller one it would keep nagging at me that I should have went bigger lol.

That’s what happened to me and now I have several 45s. 😂 You’re getting it right on the first one.

 

[lordj81]

Damn you guys were right! Looks amazing IMO. Thanks so much for your help. I love the way the 45 looks.

 

[mikedop]

Also have tiny wrists, was 42/44/45mm since the beginning. Recently got a 41mm and it looks more like jewelry than the bigger watch, which I like. I main a 45mm Series 7 now and have the 41mm for when i feel like wearing a smaller watch.

So why not both?

 

[lordj81]

Also have tiny wrists, was 42/44/45mm since the beginning. Recently got a 41mm and it looks more like jewelry than the bigger watch, which I like. I main a 45mm Series 7 now and have the 41mm for when i feel like wearing a smaller watch.

So why not both?

Because I just bought a 15 Pro Max too lol. Pretty sure I already spent more on this watch and the phone than I did on my first car 😭

 

[Mikeske]

Because I just bought a 15 Pro Max too lol. Pretty sure I already spent more on this watch and the phone than I did on my first car 😭

In 2018 I bought my current car and paid more than I paid for my first house and buying both the car and the home were paid in cash. My first home in Las Vegas in 1983 was $34,000 and the my current car I paid $35,900. My first car was in 1974 and I paid $75.00 and my current iPhone 15 Pro was $1,199. Yep so did I.