My turn to ask you guys which size I should get

[SonRK]

5'6, pretty skinny guy

26 years old, so no additional growing will be done.

The one I want (and have on preorder) is the 42mm SS Classic Belt with an arrival date of July. Saw the 38mm version was shipping fast, and the 42mm Blue Sport, so I got them to see if which size would be best.

First of all, the SS + Leather belt just makes the product look so much better. The Sport looks like a toy, but that's probably because of the dull aluminum and bright colors.







I do like the bigger screen and (better battery life?), but combined with the blue color, it currently looks like a large toy on my wrist.

I wonder if the SS + Classic belt would help remedy that issue and offset the larger size.

 

[techno-Zen]

If you want a large screen that's easier to see, get that one.

I think the whole wrist size thing is stupid

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

You seem to be able to pull off either so it's up to you.

 

[modernaccord]

Here's my personal opinion on watch sizes.

If you are a Watchie (is that a word?) and wear them as timepieces or jewelry, you're going to want a 38mm. I refuse to wear giant watches - it removes the class from wearing a timepiece.

If you are a Techy and want a better user experience with the device, I'd get a 42mm (which is what I did, although I am both a watchie and a techy).

To be honest, the 42mm looks a bit big on your wrist from a straight fashion sense, but you need to decide what is more important to you.

My father is an administrator and has to sit in meetings with a suit all day (fashion matters in these meetings), so he chose to get the 38mm. I'm an entry level engineer and I go to work in jeans with a button down shirt and I chose to go with a 42mm. Buy what fits your use case..

 

[ipodlover77]

38 if you want classy subtle look. 42 if you want that bold "I have an apple watch" look.

I call mapple86 coming in and saying the 38 is too small and 42 would be perfect

 

[flur]

38

 

[hlfway2anywhere]

I think they're both okay but prefer the proportion of the 38 on you.

 

[michael1019]

definitely the 42.

but also definitely the 38.

Seriously, its up to you. I like big watches, though I've always been a watch guy. I just know what I like.

What do you like? Make up your own mind. Better yet - read The Fountainhead. You'll never ask someone's opinion ever again. Seriously though, you won't be happy unless its what YOU want.

Which do you prefer?

 

[cruzmisl]

Go with your gut. I knew from the beginning that 38 was the right size for me.

 

[alexwei]

38mm is the one to go with

 

[LD Curb]

I had the 42 and now have the 38 and I don't find the 38 any harder to see/read at all and I am a senior citizen. The battery life seems to be about the same ... I find the 38 to be more compact .. for some reason it is just easier for me to glance at .. hard to explain. Anyway, get the one you love!

 

[HippieMagic]

I really think the Apple Watch should be worn as a watch that accents the phone and not a flat screen TV that tells everyone you have one. I tend to think the 38mm looks a lot better on most people with smaller wrists while the 42 looks good on larger individuals.

 

[loyalist]

42 and hit to the gym.

For tips on weightlifting, see the many, great weightlifting threads in this forum and oh, don't ask about wearing gloves

 

[SonRK]

I was bored so I decided to attach the 38mm leather band to the 42mm Sport body.

I guess unsurprisingly, it DOES click in. It just has some missing gaps, but it is sturdy.

Anyways





Looks like I'm going to cancel my 42mm SS order, I think the 38 is just right.

 

[trek360]

Looks like I'm going to cancel my 42mm SS order, I think the 38 is just right.

good choice.

 

[KPOM]

I was bored so I decided to attach the 38mm leather band to the 42mm Sport body.

Looks like I'm going to cancel my 42mm SS order, I think the 38 is just right.

Agreed. The 38mm is a better choice for you. As a bonus, they are shipping more quickly. Hopefully Apple doesn't drop the 38mm because the 42mm is selling better. The 38mm is better on a lot of people.

 

[joshneedham]

Why pick just one?

 

[SonRK]

Why pick just one?

I wish it were that easy! I wouldn't mind keeping both to be honest

It seems you can only have one watch paired to an iPhone at once. Lame

 

[zmunkz]

i wish it were that easy! I wouldn't mind keeping both to be honest

it seems you can only have one watch paired to an iphone at once. Lame

38

 

[Zeos]

38

 

[5105973]

You can have only one paired at a time or one paired at all? Can't you switch them? I unpair and re-pair the one I have just to fix glitches and it's not a big deal in terms of time and bother. Can do that while having a bowl of cereal. I'd love to have both a sport and my SS if I could afford it.

lol that you manage to have two watches and loads of folks can't get hold of even one!

I liked the 38 best on you. But really it's pretty close. You've got a wide wrist.

 

[sb22]

38