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It's small. It's really small.

profmjh

profmjh

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Thank God I got the 42mm. All that agonising over photos and making paper models and so on. The photos were hugely deceptive.

The Apple Watch is small. Really small. As in, I wouldn't be able to read the small print on the 38mm.

People suggested an Apple Watch Plus. I thought they were nuts. Now I'm not so sure. I think I'd be in the market for one.
 
profmatt said:
Thank God I got the 42mm. All that agonising over photos and making paper models and so on. The photos were hugely deceptive.

The Apple Watch is small. Really small. As in, I wouldn't be able to read the small print on the 38mm.

People suggested an Apple Watch Plus. I thought they were nuts. Now I'm not so sure. I think I'd be in the market for one.
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Please.

The text on the 38mm is perfectly readable.
 
I actually think the 42 looks quite large, especially in all the photos people are posting on here. I'm glad I got the 38! (I'm a guy with average size wrist)
 
erikjc said:
I actually think the 42 looks quite large, especially in all the photos people are posting on here. I'm glad I got the 38! (I'm a guy with average size wrist)
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Although both Watch models are well within the range of acceptable watch face sizes for children, adult females, and adult males, you'll find that 42mm is recommended for the average adult male's wrist.

In addition, the photos just plain suck at depicting the size. I hope you got to try it on in-person!
 
LuvAussies said:
With my tiny wrist, the 38mm is still BIG. :confused:

I hope they're able to at least make them thinner down the road!
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How tiny is your wrist? I have a 155mm wrist which is pretty tiny for a man.

BUT I 've got to say I was really surprised how small they are in reality. The 10.5 mm height also seems a lot on paper but it totally isn't.

I made a couple of photos in the Apple Store with different 38mm watches on my wrist and - surprisingly - they even look bigger on the photos than in reality. You'll realize its measurements when you wear it.

Saying all that I am sure I've made the right choice ordering a 38mm SGS because it just looks and feels natural, just like a perfectly fitted watch.
 
Rok73 said:
How tiny is your wrist? I have a 155mm wrist which is pretty tiny for a man.

BUT I 've got to say I was really surprised how small they are in reality. The 10.5 mm height also seems a lot on paper but it totally isn't.

I made a couple of photos in the Apple Store with different 38mm watches on my wrist and - surprisingly - they even look bigger on the photos than in reality. You'll realize its measurements when you wear it.

Saying all that I am sure I've made the right choice ordering a 38mm SGS because it just looks and feels natural, just like a perfectly fitted watch.
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I'm more like 152mm! :-(

I was surprised at how small it is in person, but when I put it on my wrist, the thickness made it stand out more than I'd like, but I'm still getting one! It's still better than my Pebble!

I ordered a pink one, so I don't know if I'll ever actually get it or not though! ;-)
 
What is with these threads?
It's a matter of opinion and every individual will view the watch size in their own way, it doesn't apply to everyone
 
Ok I have really small wrists at 150mm but the 38mm is exactly the size I was looking for.

I think the preference for 42mm or behind really comes from those people that like big, heavy traditional watches. Personally I wanted something a little more discreet.
 
Couple of pics - 38mm, 155mm wrist. Sorry for the quality, I think my hands were shivering. :D
 

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I'm going to disagree. I got the 38mm and it seems quite large to me. I think 36mm would've been my comfort point for it but I'll live with it.
 
Rok73 said:
Couple of pics - 38mm, 155mm wrist. Sorry for the quality, I think my hands were shivering. :D
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FWIW, I think that size looks fine on your wrist. I know that doesn't say anything about how easy or hard it is to read and use the face, but looks wise, it seems fine.
 
omgitscro said:
Although both Watch models are well within the range of acceptable watch face sizes for children, adult females, and adult males, you'll find that 42mm is recommended for the average adult male's wrist.

In addition, the photos just plain suck at depicting the size. I hope you got to try it on in-person!
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I did try both sizes on in person and went with the 38mm. I just think it looks more like a watch than a smart watch at that size, and that's what I wanted. But I think that's what it comes down to more than wrist size, gender, etc...personal preference.
 
This is one of those matter of opinion things, but I just want to interject that I am very happy I chose the 38mm. I'm not a small framed person and I consider this watch large on me. If the depth was thinner perhaps not, but I knew right away during my try on appointment that I made the right decision in the wee hours of 4/10. :D
 

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Size is relative to ones wrist same as pants, shoes, shirts, etc. No need to make much of it. If you have small wrists like me 38 is perfect. If you have more "normal" sized wrists then 42. I tried on both and had no problem using the 38. Again it's all relative to one's size.
 
I guess I never realized how wide and flat my wrist is compared to most people. In all of the pictures it looks huge, on my wrist it looks just right. Very pleased with the size.
 
Choose 38mm, went and tried it on in store vs 42mm. Perfect fit. Yes, I am male. 6ft. Everyones body is different.
 
Ah good, MacRumors needed one more thread where almost nobody seems to realize that not all wrists are the same width. What are we at, 1,000,388,209 such threads now?

:rolleyes:
 
profmatt said:
Thank God I got the 42mm. All that agonising over photos and making paper models and so on. The photos were hugely deceptive.

The Apple Watch is small. Really small. As in, I wouldn't be able to read the small print on the 38mm.

People suggested an Apple Watch Plus. I thought they were nuts. Now I'm not so sure. I think I'd be in the market for one.
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Seriously?

Because I almost need readers and I can read the small print on the 38mm quite easily.

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NT1440 said:
Care to show any examples of these "hugely deceptive" photos?
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I know, right?

I have photos of me wearing a 38mm and everyone asks if it's the 42mm version because it looks quite large ON ME.

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jtrue28 said:
No offense to the guys who ordered the 38mm, but I just assumed those were meant for women.

:ducks:
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My husband is 6 feet tall and not a tiny guy. He's broad-shouldered. He bought a 38mm. He said he needed it to look professional, and the 42 would just look like a sport watch.

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Rok73 said:
Couple of pics - 38mm, 155mm wrist. Sorry for the quality, I think my hands were shivering. :D
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I think you and I have a similar-sized wrist width. Not diameter, because I'm female, but width, yes.

The 38mm looks that way on me, too.

Just the right size.
 
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