My tiny wrists are 50mm wide and I really want the 42mm, but I feel like it would look ridiculous. I'd love the larger screen, but I think the 38mm would just look better.
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Men: 38mm or 42mm
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My only other option is that a coworker is for sure getting a 38mm SS. But if either of our shipping times are delayed, I might not be able to return in enough time.
I think I will go 38mm and be happy. I have a garmin watch that nearly matches the 38mm perfectly (a bit wider) and I like the way it looks. I'm just curious if the screen will be too small.
I was watching the WSJ video review just now, and the 42mm model looks just fine on the reviewer. I'm pretty sure I'm bigger than this guy, so I'm thinking the 42mm will be fine on me as well.
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60mm wrist width. I'm going with the 38mm. Golden ratio says slightly over 37mm, so the 38mm will look perfect.
Today, some people have gotten used to wearing oversize watch, so their perspective have been distorted.
I have a G-Shock for when I exercise, and it's slightly larger than the 42mm, but I still prefer the 38mm for the Apple Watch. It'll look better in a suit.
Today, some people have gotten used to wearing oversize watch, so their perspective have been distorted.
I have a G-Shock for when I exercise, and it's slightly larger than the 42mm, but I still prefer the 38mm for the Apple Watch. It'll look better in a suit.
If it helps you, I was 100% on the 42mm up until this evening because I prefer the larger screen size. My wrist is 155mm in circumference and 55mm across (tiny wrists). Given this and the golden ratio, it makes complete sense to go with the 38mm. As a result, I'll be going with the 38mm.
I wanted the larger screen as well, but after seeing all these pictures, I don't want the screen covering my whole wrist. I think I'll be joining you with the 38mm
My initial gut reaction from the spring forward event has always been to get the 38mm (because I always prefer smaller watches), but since then I convinced myself that the 42mm would be better option after doing the print outs, etc. I also wanted more screen real estate and the battery life. I have ~172mm wrist / 63.5mm across.
Now, after seeing the real life pictures from members with similar wrist sizes, I think my initial gut reaction and preference for the 38mm makes more sense.
I was going to go with a sport, but now that I'm dropping down to 38mm....the stainless with sport band at $549 seems so tempting.
36 mins left and I am all confused all over again...
Now, after seeing the real life pictures from members with similar wrist sizes, I think my initial gut reaction and preference for the 38mm makes more sense.
I was going to go with a sport, but now that I'm dropping down to 38mm....the stainless with sport band at $549 seems so tempting.
36 mins left and I am all confused all over again...
Lol, I put the 42mm in my favorites as well! I just hope I can navigate the page fast enough to order a 38mm... Less than 30 minutes until preorder time!
I had don't all this a week and a half ago. After reading this it's making me second guess. I actually upped the band to the ss link because that is more forgiving (and it looked good on the journalists who reviewed it)
Well a lot of the 42mm pics look bulky. There is a set of pics a few pages back from a guy with similar sized wrists and I think the 38 looked much better. But the nerd in me is saying "bigger is better!"
Both are going to bulky with a 10mm depth. The size of the 42mm may actually make the watch appear a little thinner in proportion. Just something to consider