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Ultimate Sizing Guide for Watch By An Actual Stylist.
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Looks like you have made your decision!
But also I couldn't have put it any other way...
I definitely appreciate the feedback. In stating I am used to wearing larger watches, I wasn't necessarily stating that I do so correctly haha. I don't want it to be as flashy as some of my other normal watches. I want it to be sleek and fashionable but since I am accustom to wearing larger watches I am struggling to tell if this looks as it should.
So you want it fashionable, BUT sleek, but not sure if the size is correct?
I say it looks good! Could be Amazing and perfect... you could change that, the white band on the SS doesn't really go well with being Sleek and Fashionable. After all its a sports band. I understand that its your mothers. its just a thought. Color makes a huge difference.
I imagine if it was a BSB or a CB it would fit your criteria.
In short: I tell all my clients who go for things that they aren't accustom to buying... E x p a n d your wardrobe and go for something different. It defiantly doesn't look small on your wrist.
And after all
I put in an order for a 38mm CB. The white isn't really my thing. I also have an order for a 42mm BSB (with an Milanese Loop coming separate) but who knows when that will arrive. I agree a different band can change how it looks so I will have to wait until those arrive to make my final decision.
Thanks for all your help and this wonderful thread.
I think it looks good... but it might be a tad bit too small. That's just my personal opinion though.
Honestly, it's very borderline. Either one would look good on you!
You've got 2 strangers telling you that the 38mm is a perfect match! Including myself! so make that 3!
Having major dilemma deciding between 38mm or 42mm.... the 38mm in person seems so small, but in pictures look okay. Maybe I'm just not used to it, but what do you guys think?
My wrists are 160mm I think.
38mm:
And the 42mm:
My wrists are 160mm I think.
38mm:
And the 42mm:
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The 38 looks perfect for you actually. The 42 seems to overpower your wrist and like it might get in the way from day to day activities.
All of this is subjective though!
My personal view is a traditional watch can be larger, but in a smart watch if it looks too big on you, it looks rather techy.
thanks! I think I'm leaning more towards the 38mm now... also because it ships much faster than the 42!
I'm not sure if you're looking at the same picture as me, but that T-Mobile card hides his wrist completely, making him an A, definitely not a B
If you read carefully, category B is described as:
Just because it covers the wrist doesn't automatically make it an A. It's a bit subjective. For example in my case the card covers my wrist, but not greatly so. A 38 or 42 both work for me.
Also you'll notice closer to his forearm it widens rather quickly, much more so than mine. The card at his forearm end is smaller than his forearm, so he doesn't have small arms overall, rather just a small wrist if that makes sense. So either a 38 or 42 will do well.
Here's my 38mm, think it's about the right size. I also think the bright sport bands make the watch appear smaller due to being so bright. Have a classic buckle on order which I think will make the watch seem the right size.
Don't want it to look tiny on my wrist, but at the same time don't want it too overbearing which I think the 42mm would be.
What do people think?
Don't want it to look tiny on my wrist, but at the same time don't want it too overbearing which I think the 42mm would be.
What do people think?
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I found the sizing guide to be very useful as I was on the fence between the 38 mm and 42 mm. I decided to go with the 42 mm.
I found the sizing guide to be very useful as I was on the fence between the 38 mm and 42 mm. I decided to go with the 42 mm.
I think I'm finally ready to order one. I finally measured my wrist for band size and its about 175mm. From using the watch sizes on the phone app the 42 just looks too big. I'm going to go with the 38. I don't really care about the look. There is no apple store near me so I won't get the chance to try on the 42 until we go on vacation at the end of June. If I don't like it out of the box I have two weeks to return it anyway.
I switched my order from 42 to 38. Haven't tried it on in the store, but I have 175mm / 60mm wide wrist and by looking at others with similar wrist sizes, I thought I'd rather have something that looks like a watch vs a screen with a band attached. I put the cutouts of the faces of other wrist watches that I wear now and can see the 38 is just fine. I really wanted a Fitbit or similar to replace my everyday watch, so the smaller Apple watch stays in tune with what I was originally thinking about wanting a heart rate monitor on wrist, and something that also gives notifications. Plus I stay in the Apple ecosystem.
Looks good
It looks perfect. I hope mine looks that good. Depends on the look you want. I messed up and ordered sport band.
It looks perfect. I hope mine looks that good. Depends on the look you want. I messed up and ordered sport band.
My 38mm SS arrives tomorrow. I'm 180mm/60mm. I've never seen one in person, but I expect to be quite happy with the Apple Watch mini. I want to wear the watch, not have it wear *me*
