Thanks for the pictures that's a really big help! I also don't think the 42 is really big & bulky when I see the paper cutout on my wrist it does seem to fit well I guess the part I wonder about is the depth and how far the bands will add. Lots of great info about how this is a different type of device. if I had to guess or pre order I'd probably go with 42 but wouldn't hesitate to switch it up really just going to have to see how it goes in person I think.
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For the Men: Are any _Guys_ Thinking of Getting the 38mm?
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I'm getting the 38mm - I don't get why some men are obsessed whether the 38mm is "meant for women." If it looks better on you than the 42mm, just go with it and don't care if some random person thinks the smaller watch is only for women.
Jewelry is symbolic and communicates something. What that is varies, broadly, by jewelry type, styles, situations, and so on.
That is why people will buy a $17,000 Apple Watch.
That is why people care what the interpretation by others of a 38mm watch on a man's wrist will be.
And that's why nobody can even know, because, it's only a small set of the variables leading to the eventual communication, which honestly amounts to almost nothing for most everyone.
But someday you might find yourself facing a future spouse, or business contact, and that symbol may be meaningful to them. It's just a fun part of humanity. Can't deny it just because you choose to ignore it.
The traditional sizes for men watches are 35-38mm. Even though i have an above average wrist size for an adult man, i'll go with the 38mm.
If you have a really big wrist size, go with the 42mm. And by big i mean Arnie big.
Big watches on small/average wrists are so tasteless.
If you have a really big wrist size, go with the 42mm. And by big i mean Arnie big.
Big watches on small/average wrists are so tasteless.
I think this is turning into a compensation topic. 
I'm a guy, wrist is 175mm, and I plan on getting the 38mm. The only reason if I reconsider the 42mm is for the bigger screen and slightly more battery (zero sum?), and if it still is proportionally appropriate when seeing it in person. I don't like watches with large bands, especially when I'm exercising.
Traditionally, men watch sizes are in the upper 30mm. Lately, I've seen lots of watches compensating, getting close to and even over 50mm. Either the wearer are trying too hard for "presence", or obesity is gaining influence.
Get the watch that's appropriate for your wrist size. Is jean size 40 inches (waist) more manlier than 30 inches (waist)? Particularly if one would fit in a 30. Unless 30 inches waist is too slim and feminine for you.
I'm a guy, wrist is 175mm, and I plan on getting the 38mm. The only reason if I reconsider the 42mm is for the bigger screen and slightly more battery (zero sum?), and if it still is proportionally appropriate when seeing it in person. I don't like watches with large bands, especially when I'm exercising.
Traditionally, men watch sizes are in the upper 30mm. Lately, I've seen lots of watches compensating, getting close to and even over 50mm. Either the wearer are trying too hard for "presence", or obesity is gaining influence.
Get the watch that's appropriate for your wrist size. Is jean size 40 inches (waist) more manlier than 30 inches (waist)? Particularly if one would fit in a 30. Unless 30 inches waist is too slim and feminine for you.
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Not that I disagree with your sentiment, but, there is an issue with this statement and the conclusion. Apple is not listing watch sizes in the manner done by any other watch company. Watch sizes for non-circular watches are based on the width, not the height of the watch. However, Apple is listing heights. Of course, that's probably more relevant for ACTUAL fit prediction, but, it is not useful to compare to other non-circular watches on the market and what is chosen out of hand.
So in fact, by existing watch standards, the 42mm Apple Watch is actually a 36mm watch. The 38 even smaller.
So consider that when thinking about convention vs. individual fit and style.
I was pretty sure I was going to get the 38mm, but the more videos I see the more I think the 42mm makes sense. I currently have the original pebble and that looks just fine on my 170mm wrist. Readability is also one of the most important aspects. 4mm is actually pretty significant when reading text on a device so small.
If I have a pebble and the size does not bother me, why go much smaller? As a few others have said, if I went 38mm I would constantly questions my decision. If I just get the 42mm and it looks good I will be totally content. Even if the 38mm looks good I will still question my purchase.
If I have a pebble and the size does not bother me, why go much smaller? As a few others have said, if I went 38mm I would constantly questions my decision. If I just get the 42mm and it looks good I will be totally content. Even if the 38mm looks good I will still question my purchase.
If it doesn't look and feel good on my wrist, I couldn't care less what wonderful functionality it might offer. That's just me though. The 38mm model is appropriate for my wrist size.
With my 155mm wrist I know the 38mm is the most logical, and probably the only choice. But, I would love to have the extra screen of the 42mm. I've only seen 2 demo videos of people using the 38mm, and it appears more difficult to navigate than the 42mm. I hope that isn't a problem for me, and it will probably be easy to learn how to use it properly. Any thoughts?
Yeah, I mean, who cares what other people like? Dennis Rodman thought he looked better in a wedding dress, so that's what he wore. He didn't care that the dress was made for a woman, so why should some of these nancyboys here care about a trivial little women's watch size? I heard the 38mm goes great with lacey panties and a pack of tampons.
This whole thread is just a joke, right?
Having followed the watch project closely I must admit that as well thought out as Apple's watch is, I think it's a shame they fail to offer a third somewhat larger size. There's so much that this watch can do display size is severely limited. Yes I know the iPhone is close at hand, yet along the same argument for the watch as convenience of not having to pull out ones phone, many of the watch apps would truly shine with usefulness if only Apple wasn't so obsessed with tiny displays.
I would go with a dual screen option, two 38mm. I can check the time on one and my health on the other. Anyone have an extra iPhone I could get from you so I can use the watches?
Watch size SHOULD NOT be defined by gender. If you're a guy that has small wrists or just prefers the 38mm model, then get the 38mm model. That's what I'm doing.
Agreed. Everyone on here seems to get so caught up in gender binaries...who cares.
I actually like the 38mm face size, but the BAND size seems too thin..
such catastrophic dilemmas we have...
such catastrophic dilemmas we have...
I actually like the 38mm face size, but the BAND size seems too thin..
such catastrophic dilemmas we have...
The band does look real thin. I'm leaning towards 42mm.
I'd say 90% males will go big.
I think it's not so much a size thing, but more of a 'more' thing.
I think it's not so much a size thing, but more of a 'more' thing.
Perfect, I wonder if the screens can be inverted? Then you weld together and have a super KNOB thingy on each side!!!