Circumference is helpful, but the width across the wrist is perhaps more meaningful since for a given circumference a flatter, wider wrist can wear a bigger watch.
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I tried the S7 watches in person today & I am worried...
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Maybe I need to try one on in store while I wait for my November 2nd delivery.
Just left the Apple Store and side by side with my 44mm AW6, I barely notice the size difference.
Just left the Apple Store and side by side with my 44mm AW6, I barely notice the size difference.
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Pretty sure it's an optical illusion because yours is black and the large one you tried on is the starlight.. here's a picture of my starlight 45mm (series 7) (left, blue strap) against my 44mm silver (series 5) (white, pride strap). When I look at them right above each other I sense the 45mm might be a little bit larger, but it's super hard to tell.
Thank you for these pics — now I’m getting one, haha. I have a thick wrist.
If you have a larger wrist then yeah, but if you don't, no.
Don't choose the bigger case just because of that, but rather the size that’s right for your forearms, big watches look bad.
I’m just glad the 41 mm display is almost the same size as the 44 mm display.
Before the introducción of Series 7, I’ve already decided to switch to the smaller case, since it fits my forearm better and looks classy.
I wish people didn’t choose the bigger case just because of that, but rather chose the size that’s right for their forearms; big watches look tacky and intrusive, no matter it they are Rolex or Casio.
Before the introducción of Series 7, I’ve already decided to switch to the smaller case, since it fits my forearm better and looks classy.
I wish people didn’t choose the bigger case just because of that, but rather chose the size that’s right for their forearms; big watches look tacky and intrusive, no matter it they are Rolex or Casio.
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I have thicker wrists, so I think the 45mm would be nice for me. The 44mm 4 & 6 aren’t too small, but one more millimeter would be nice. I think maybe, too, it’s filling up more space in its case to make it look huge.
The watch is finally the size I've always wanted it to be, and I have tiny wrists.
You need to compare them with screens on to appreciate it
series 6 44mm vs series 7 45mm
The high coloured background in the watch faces make them seem bigger and the screen size more obvious. I use a 44mm S4 with a black background face (infograph), which makes it less clear where the display starts and ends. Seems a more subtle effect to me, which I prefer.
Here's a picture with the same face on both:
lol so funny reading this thread seeing men assert their masculinity by their wrist size…. but yeah agree the smaller case size suits your wrist way better.
Dat dere small wrist problems.
Honestly, my opinion, the 44mm was prob on the big size for you.
yeah baby!
Bought a 45 today and I don’t really mind the size, feel like I should size down the loop though (currently a size 5 but feels loose, might go down to a 4)
I guess it’s kinda big on my wrist but it doesn’t really bother me, so not sure
I guess it’s kinda big on my wrist but it doesn’t really bother me, so not sure
Did you see comparison pictures or specs that show that the 41 mm display is bigger than 44 mm? Would love to see this. Could you share if you have something?
FYI: Got the 45, absolutely love it, love the screen--but the SS weight is hurting (and I don't like any of the aluminum colors) so I'm wondering if I need to trade in for a 41. I've gotten used to and prefer the bigger screen of the 44, so I don't want to go smaller, but if the 41 provides a technically larger screen, that could be awesome and save me some literal pain.
I feel ya. I’m on a Series 2 and have several bands, including the pricey link band. I’m quite sure the Series 7 at 45mm or whatever that’s compatible with my bands will look too ginormous on my wrists, but there’s no way I’m going to give up all my bands. I’ll just keep on with the Series 2. Still works fine for basic stuff. Besides, I’d be more inclined to upgrade if they add global LTE or even 5G support.