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Ultimate Sizing Guide for Watch By An Actual Stylist.
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Looks like your wrists are about the same size as mine. I went with the 38mm and have no regrets at all!
I think this is a great guide and applies perfectly to me. I am in the "B" category and when I tried the watch on at the store it was apparent there was no wrong answer. The 42 had the trendy bigger watch look and the 38 was more subtle and traditional. I opted for the 38. (I'm still waiting for my order to process.)
I thought I would post some pics for others to reference.
I thought I would post some pics for others to reference.
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Judging by your card pic, it looks like your wrist is very similar in width to mine. You're in the "B" category. Therefore I would suggest you pick whichever one appeals to you most. I think both look fine. It's totally personal preference at this point. We're lucky in that we can wear either size and pull it off.
For me, the 42 just didn't feel right and the 38 looked better to me. But I'm more of a traditional kind of guy and not too trendy.
After reading about so many people getting the 42, I second-guessed myself and made a second trip back to the Apple store and tried the two sizes again. All I did was confirm that the 38 is what I wanted. Then I found this thread and it confirmed my decision.
I think you should go with the 38mm. The 42mm looks huge imo.
Your wrists seems to be like mine, so I hope, that the 42mm also looks like that on my wrist, when I'm going to the Apple Store checking the bigger Watch. (Would confirm, that I chose the right size
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38 looks way better on you - 42 looks jumbo.
I haven't tried it on and now i'm getting worried - did I order the watch too large? mabye if I fit a 38 I can upgrade to a SS....
Personally I think the 38mm looks better on you
Make that 3. Done deal. It's the 38mm!
Very helpful post, surprised MacRumours didn't use this on the main page!
I was in section A - but was always going to go with 38mm anyway.
I am surprised how Apple haven't provided more real life galleries of the
Watch in use, it would really help to see what band works in a fashion sense.
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38 mm SS Milenanse Loop has my vote!
I was in section A - but was always going to go with 38mm anyway.
I am surprised how Apple haven't provided more real life galleries of the
Watch in use, it would really help to see what band works in a fashion sense.----------
38 mm SS Milenanse Loop has my vote!
Posting some pics in case it helps anyone else on the fence.
So - according to the "credit card guide" I am a 'B' with a very slight wrist overhang (my wrist is just slightly larger than the CC but not to where it would be a 'C').
This is my 42mm Sport. Before it arrived I did go to the Apple store to check sizes and immediately both the sales lady and I thought the 38mm looked just a tad small. When my 42mm arrived my wife also though it looked like a perfect fit (and she would not be shy to say otherwise).
Anyway - I think it looks like the right thing for my wrist. And I am wary of having it look like a gadgety or like a tech toy. The 38mm just made my wrist look bulky when it was on.
So - according to the "credit card guide" I am a 'B' with a very slight wrist overhang (my wrist is just slightly larger than the CC but not to where it would be a 'C').
This is my 42mm Sport. Before it arrived I did go to the Apple store to check sizes and immediately both the sales lady and I thought the 38mm looked just a tad small. When my 42mm arrived my wife also though it looked like a perfect fit (and she would not be shy to say otherwise).
Anyway - I think it looks like the right thing for my wrist. And I am wary of having it look like a gadgety or like a tech toy. The 38mm just made my wrist look bulky when it was on.
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Thanks for your post! did you measure the credit card only on the top of your wrist or did you take into account the bottom?
Your wrist sounds to be about the same width as mine, but the 42mm definitely looks better on you than it did on my wrist. Looks good!