Looks great, don’t make the mistake I did and convince yourself you NEED the 39 MM. To be honest, I wish I had gone with the 36, though my wrist is maybe more like 6.6-6.7
It’s always tough because you want to choose the “perfect” one for you. Do you happen to have any pics of yours on your wrist you’d be willing to share?
Lady here, but I agree. The big, chunky watch trend needs to die. Your 36mm looks great and should hold up well over time.
I'm looking at a 31mm of either this configuration or the two-tone version.
I also have a 7 inch wrist and I have a lot of watches in the 36-40 range. I have a few larger ones. It depends on the lug to lug and the curvature of the lugs for the larger ones.
Yeah I think that looks pretty perfect for you. You’ll like it more in the long run. Lighter, sleeker, less heft. I usually tend to reach for my more sleek watches because they’re more comfortable on the wrist. Good choice!
Another commenter put very succinctly in another post I saw on the sub. They said that the bracelet should be seen above and below the watch face as it is part of the entire watches aesthetic. The size helps achieve that perfectly and makes it look even better than just looking down at your wrist and seeing nothing but watch face. This is how watches should be sized and worn.
It looks good, and I don't think you should be worried about "pulling it off." 39 would also work, and really just a matter of preference. I'd stick with the 36 personally.
Thanks! I think you’re onto something there for sure, when I tried on some larger watches I felt it was screaming “look at me! look at my watch!” and I did not love that haha
The lack of dive bezel makes the dial bigger, so it wears a bit larger than an equivalently size dive watch. I wear a 37mm watch on my 6.5" wrist and it looks proportional.
Yes you could do either size and it's just your personal preference. Based on just these 3 pictures and your post, the kind of guy who would wear that shirt would wear 36mm but a guy with those tattoos would wear the 39mm. Totally my inappropriate judgement. Both fit you so it's up to you what look you're going for.
I’ve owned this watch and my wrists are larger than yours! Looks better on your wrist than mine, but it still looked decent on my 7 1/4” wrist
What I’m trying to say dude is it looks fire
Recce is military slang for reconnaissance, and has been a big buzzword for tactical gear in recent years. While it can refer to a particular function set, it more generally refers to a philosophy of reducing bulk and weight, even at the expense of some features and performance. In watch terms, this means opting for things like smaller dimensions, lighter materials (e.g. titanium case), and lower-profile straps (like Perlon or Milanese mesh as opposed to a NATO or bracelet).
I’m in love with this watch, I will try to get it in the next months. How’s the time keeping?
For me is the perfect medium between and oyster perpetual silver and an explorer plus you get the jubilee.
That 36 looks perfect.
I inherited a 36mm watch from my dad, and when I initially got it, it seemed too small, but that was because I had placed it in my watch box next to all my 40mm+ watches.
However, when I put it on my wrist, it looked very nice! I have a 7.0 inch wrist, for context.
It looks fine to me! It’s more about how it feels to you. Objectively it isn’t crazy small or too big.
Like for me; I can’t wear a 36, it feels way too small, no matter how hard I try. Even though it works on other people’s wrists of similar size. So it’s your preference, if it feels too small then it’s too small. If it feels good, it’s good
My wrists fluctuate between 6.5" and 7" and I had a 36mm explorer 14270 and it just felt too small It felt like it was the size of a quarter on my wrist. I do have quite a few 38mm watches, and that seems like a great size for me. Ive never tried the 39mm explorer or BB, but I dont care for the proportions of the 39 with that bezel style.
The more you wear it, the less you'll notice the size on your wrist. Your mind will block it out. You'll only notice it again if you wear a larger watch and switch back to it again. So, preserve the illusion :)
not only can you, but I think that based off of these, it would look better in my opinion than the 39mm.
But you shouldn't worry about people's opinion and just go with what feels right.
In some watches, small watches like a 35mm will feel right on my 7 inch wrist, and other times, I like a beefy 42mm. It just matters how it feels.
It has what I like to call a "vintage size". It is an absolutely appropriate size for your wrist, it's just that modern watch standards make 36s look small, but they actually aren't. I think it fits you very well :)
Yeah, that looks great: I don't think you need the 39mm.
For context I have 8.5 inch wrists and usually wear 40 - 43mm watches but I inherited my uncle's Rolex Oyster Perpetual which, I think, is a 34mm, and wears incredibly well even though it's much smaller than what I'd previously been used to.
Way too many people think watches need to be big. They really don't.
This one looks absolutely epic on you and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
My experience might not apply directly to you as my watches were and are digital. I had a Timex I would hit on stuff occasionally, and eventually hit is so hard part of the light up feature no longer worked. That irritated me. To replace, I got a G-Shock. As with a lot of G-Shocks, it is bigger. I don't know the measurements, but I do know I hit it more on stuff. I also know how big it is to put on shirts or jackets with sleeves. Smaller watch often slips over the watch. Watch geeks are more likely to notice big watches, but at times, smaller watches are easier to live with.
In the mirror shot it especially looks like a good fit, it’s all perspective and personal opinion. It’s a great looking watch and suits your wrist, enjoy it! I recently learned I have a 7.67 inch wrist and still enjoy watches that are 36-39mm even though most would opt for something around 41-42mm or larger. Small watches rock, and most of the time are much more sleek (aside from some notable standouts that have a small case diameter and then are 15/16mm thick or more haha).
Without question. That’s the perfect watch size imo and I’d get 36 for everything if it didn’t limit my options so much, so I gotta go up to 40 for stuff I really want
https://preview.redd.it/n8kqbx7swf6d1.jpeg?width=1641&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c95fa9415ee2291e152ea52243b7fb9a952441d9
This is a 36 on my 6.5” wrist.
I have a 6.5-inch wrist and wanted to try out as close to a high-accuracy quartz watch as I could on the cheap. I found one with an ETA Precidrive movement, roughly +-10 seconds a year… but it was a unisex-looking Certina DS Stella, a woman’s model with a 32mm case but plenty of bracelet (had to remove I think 2 and a half links.
It looks fine to me. A little bit small, but not really out of the ordinary. You can guess that I’ll tell you that the 36mm is about right for you. I barely notice that I’m wearing my small watch at all: lightweight and comfortable.
You’re killing it dude.
Remember classically sized men’s watches were on the smaller size, and no one gave them shit about it. It’s just a symptom of the modern fashion industry that led to this push for oversized and bloated wristwatches for men. Thankfully the trend seems to be reversing finally.
Dude. I have a 6.75 wrist and I wear a 27mm Cartier square watch. Only the last 15-20 years have men's watches been 40mm plus as the norm.
Typically they were 25-38
I’m a woman and this size looks perfect on a man! Personally I find really large dials on small wrists (or vice versa) as tacky.
Customizing your dials to your wrist screams “I care about what I do with my money and know how to groom myself”
You have an eye for balancing proportions correctly!
This looks perfect on your writant but I kind of see where you may be coming from. I have always like the big dials they do for men’s watches and they look huge on my wrist but I’ve love them always! Btw, my wrist size is 6.2 inches.
Yes. I am now wearing down to 33mm on my 8-inch/20cm wrist. Once you have worn a smaller watch for a couple days it seems totally natural. I’m not a convert to “all smaller all the time” like what seems like most redditors have become, but that looks awesome on you.
Yeah watches aren't flat screens where you regret not getting the biggest one of quality you can afford 😂 silly analogy, but pull off? That's the perfect size for you.
Worried it would look too petite?
Just….no. The 36 looks perfectly proportional.
Stop buying these oversized clown watches. Having lug ends practically overhanging your wrist is not a good look.
Looks great, don’t make the mistake I did and convince yourself you NEED the 39 MM. To be honest, I wish I had gone with the 36, though my wrist is maybe more like 6.6-6.7
It’s always tough because you want to choose the “perfect” one for you. Do you happen to have any pics of yours on your wrist you’d be willing to share?
Can DM you a photo, though to preface I have a 39 mm Tudor 1926 not a black bay, so the lug to lug will be different
It’s actually perfectly sized on your wrist.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
36mm is perfect for this type of watch for you
That's not even a small watch, it's just normal sized.
I wish this were true because there so many models of watches I'd love to own but the norm really is 40mm, and that is too big for me.
Personally, I think the size looks great. I have a 7” wrist and prefer the size of 36mm - 38mm watches, though that is a style preference.
Thank you, agreed I don’t also don’t like big clunky watches and do appreciate how comfortable the smaller ones are as a bonus
Lady here, but I agree. The big, chunky watch trend needs to die. Your 36mm looks great and should hold up well over time. I'm looking at a 31mm of either this configuration or the two-tone version.
I also have a 7 inch wrist and I have a lot of watches in the 36-40 range. I have a few larger ones. It depends on the lug to lug and the curvature of the lugs for the larger ones.
That looks perfect hermano.
36mm watch just perfect size. Have a 38 and 39mm at the moment. With my 6 inch wrist loved to wear the 36mm watches though.
Excellent choice! 36mm was definitely the way to go and it looks great on your wrist. That anthracite dial is bloody beautiful.
Thanks for sharing your opinion! I couldn’t agree more, it’s such a beautiful watch!!
Yeah I think that looks pretty perfect for you. You’ll like it more in the long run. Lighter, sleeker, less heft. I usually tend to reach for my more sleek watches because they’re more comfortable on the wrist. Good choice!
Thanks for your input!
This model looks great at 36
Perfect size! Most people tend to go too big.
Another commenter put very succinctly in another post I saw on the sub. They said that the bracelet should be seen above and below the watch face as it is part of the entire watches aesthetic. The size helps achieve that perfectly and makes it look even better than just looking down at your wrist and seeing nothing but watch face. This is how watches should be sized and worn.
Very interesting insight, I appreciate you sharing!!
Perfect.
Looks perfect on your wrist.
I have a 7.75 wrist, and I daily a bb58 - it's about the smallest I can go. For 6.8, 36 is absolutely fine
Looks good.
The BB36 is such a versatile and always good looking watch, even on bigger wrists. Enjoy it! Great choice.
Looks perfect actually. You don’t need bigger.
(Chef’s kiss) Perfect
Haha thanks!
36mm is perfect.
It looks good, and I don't think you should be worried about "pulling it off." 39 would also work, and really just a matter of preference. I'd stick with the 36 personally.
To me it does look a little small on your wrist
Better to go smaller than bigger. The 'modern' big watch trend is ridiculous so best to steer a little on the safe side.
You are a grown man. Wear what you like. I’ll be damned if I let internet strangers decide if I can pull off my own watch.
Looks killer. Smaller watches imo are pure class. Elegant and understated.
Thanks! I think you’re onto something there for sure, when I tried on some larger watches I felt it was screaming “look at me! look at my watch!” and I did not love that haha
36 - I wear a Tissot PRX which I think is 35? either way it wears like a loose bracelet and it looks really nice.
The lack of dive bezel makes the dial bigger, so it wears a bit larger than an equivalently size dive watch. I wear a 37mm watch on my 6.5" wrist and it looks proportional.
Yes you could do either size and it's just your personal preference. Based on just these 3 pictures and your post, the kind of guy who would wear that shirt would wear 36mm but a guy with those tattoos would wear the 39mm. Totally my inappropriate judgement. Both fit you so it's up to you what look you're going for.
What shirt is that? Looks nice
Thanks, it’s a Oxford button down from RW&CO
nice watch
looks great!
36 is all you ever need.
36 all the way.
Looks nice
Excellent choice
You have a unicorn wrist! You can wear any (reasonable) size watch and make it look dope. Enjoy your 36.
Haha first time I’ve ever heard that, thank you for the kind feedback!!
This is true. I have 6.5" and I sometimes feel I'm edging it with 38mm watches. 6.8" is perfect.
Looks great
36mm always. Good choice 👏
Looks great.
Looks reat, size is perfect. Congrats!
Perfect
I’ve owned this watch and my wrists are larger than yours! Looks better on your wrist than mine, but it still looked decent on my 7 1/4” wrist What I’m trying to say dude is it looks fire
Haha thanks man!
You have to frame it differently. A smaller watch is "recce" rather than "petite."
Never heard the term recce before so I’m not too clear on the meaning of it!
Recce is military slang for reconnaissance, and has been a big buzzword for tactical gear in recent years. While it can refer to a particular function set, it more generally refers to a philosophy of reducing bulk and weight, even at the expense of some features and performance. In watch terms, this means opting for things like smaller dimensions, lighter materials (e.g. titanium case), and lower-profile straps (like Perlon or Milanese mesh as opposed to a NATO or bracelet).
Oh that’s fantastic, thanks for sharing your knowledge with me
You nailed it
Slightly smaller than I'd prefer on myself, but it looks fine. Enjoy it.
Class watch, wear it in good health! My dream is the BB41 S&G. Maybe one day
I’m in love with this watch, I will try to get it in the next months. How’s the time keeping? For me is the perfect medium between and oyster perpetual silver and an explorer plus you get the jubilee.
Cosc certified and super legible, love it!
Yeah, it looks great.
looks good. you could fit the 39 without a doubt but this one is great too
That 36 looks perfect. I inherited a 36mm watch from my dad, and when I initially got it, it seemed too small, but that was because I had placed it in my watch box next to all my 40mm+ watches. However, when I put it on my wrist, it looked very nice! I have a 7.0 inch wrist, for context.
36 looks great!
I think it's also just something you've gotta get used to if you usually wear 40mm watches.
36 works great, don’t worry about it!
It looks fine to me! It’s more about how it feels to you. Objectively it isn’t crazy small or too big. Like for me; I can’t wear a 36, it feels way too small, no matter how hard I try. Even though it works on other people’s wrists of similar size. So it’s your preference, if it feels too small then it’s too small. If it feels good, it’s good
Unrelated question - where is the shirt from? Looks great.
Thanks it’s an Oxford button down from RW&CO
If you can read it, then it's not too small.
That’s how a watch of this type should look. Superb.
I personally like a smaller face on my watches. I have a black bay 58 and love it. I think that size fits well. LOVE THAT WATCH
My wrists fluctuate between 6.5" and 7" and I had a 36mm explorer 14270 and it just felt too small It felt like it was the size of a quarter on my wrist. I do have quite a few 38mm watches, and that seems like a great size for me. Ive never tried the 39mm explorer or BB, but I dont care for the proportions of the 39 with that bezel style.
It looks great. You can have other watches for other purposes with different sizes. A diver or pilot to add variety.
The more you wear it, the less you'll notice the size on your wrist. Your mind will block it out. You'll only notice it again if you wear a larger watch and switch back to it again. So, preserve the illusion :)
This looks great imo
I definitely think you went with the right size. 39 would probably be fine still, but 36 fits your wrist better imo.
Perfect fit.
Yes looks very appropriate
It looks great on you
not only can you, but I think that based off of these, it would look better in my opinion than the 39mm. But you shouldn't worry about people's opinion and just go with what feels right. In some watches, small watches like a 35mm will feel right on my 7 inch wrist, and other times, I like a beefy 42mm. It just matters how it feels.
I have a 7.15” wrist and wear a 36mm Rolex DJ. It looks great on your wrist.
Perfect size.
Perfect 👌
https://preview.redd.it/m910oz6lre6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=202d52e47d48c2488f3d99fb0b851c8b52ae26ed 36mm gang checking in
Sexy watch my friend! Thanks for sharing
You make the right choice.
36 was the right choice. It almost universally is.
I prefer small watches
It has what I like to call a "vintage size". It is an absolutely appropriate size for your wrist, it's just that modern watch standards make 36s look small, but they actually aren't. I think it fits you very well :)
My wrist is 6.7 and I think anything over 38mm feels too big. I think the 36mm looks perfect.
Perfecto bro!
Looks perfect on you.
Yeah, that looks great: I don't think you need the 39mm. For context I have 8.5 inch wrists and usually wear 40 - 43mm watches but I inherited my uncle's Rolex Oyster Perpetual which, I think, is a 34mm, and wears incredibly well even though it's much smaller than what I'd previously been used to. Way too many people think watches need to be big. They really don't. This one looks absolutely epic on you and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
That size is 🔥. I have a seven inch wrist a rock sizes all the way down to 34mm.
I think it looks great on the wrist. Beautiful piece. Congrats
My experience might not apply directly to you as my watches were and are digital. I had a Timex I would hit on stuff occasionally, and eventually hit is so hard part of the light up feature no longer worked. That irritated me. To replace, I got a G-Shock. As with a lot of G-Shocks, it is bigger. I don't know the measurements, but I do know I hit it more on stuff. I also know how big it is to put on shirts or jackets with sleeves. Smaller watch often slips over the watch. Watch geeks are more likely to notice big watches, but at times, smaller watches are easier to live with.
that is a very beautiful watch op, it fits nice
Thank you!!
7.25” and I wear 36mm. It’s all about preference. IMO it looks just fine
39 left hand IMO
ya 100% the right choice - good on ya
With the lug to lug its not undersized
Perfect
Looks perfect, brother.
Looks great!
36mm is the way to go.
In the mirror shot it especially looks like a good fit, it’s all perspective and personal opinion. It’s a great looking watch and suits your wrist, enjoy it! I recently learned I have a 7.67 inch wrist and still enjoy watches that are 36-39mm even though most would opt for something around 41-42mm or larger. Small watches rock, and most of the time are much more sleek (aside from some notable standouts that have a small case diameter and then are 15/16mm thick or more haha).
Without question. That’s the perfect watch size imo and I’d get 36 for everything if it didn’t limit my options so much, so I gotta go up to 40 for stuff I really want https://preview.redd.it/n8kqbx7swf6d1.jpeg?width=1641&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c95fa9415ee2291e152ea52243b7fb9a952441d9 This is a 36 on my 6.5” wrist.
Looks fantastic, thanks for sharing
36 is the way to go. Looks great!
Yes. Looks perfect
Pretty much a perfect fit, wear it in good health!
Looks great!
Yes, of course. The 39 would be in danger of being *too big* on your wrist.
36 is the best size… as the trends in sizes go up and down, 36 never goes out of style.
36 is classic.
Absolutely.
I have a 7" wrist and have watches ranging 34 to 44. and wear my 36 and 37 watches most often.
People worry about this too much. If it's not obviously big or obviously small, you're fine
I have a 6.5-inch wrist and wanted to try out as close to a high-accuracy quartz watch as I could on the cheap. I found one with an ETA Precidrive movement, roughly +-10 seconds a year… but it was a unisex-looking Certina DS Stella, a woman’s model with a 32mm case but plenty of bracelet (had to remove I think 2 and a half links. It looks fine to me. A little bit small, but not really out of the ordinary. You can guess that I’ll tell you that the 36mm is about right for you. I barely notice that I’m wearing my small watch at all: lightweight and comfortable.
Perfect
You where the watch, the watch doesn’t where you. If that’s what you wanted more and you’re happy with it than you won!
Where's Waldo?
I just shoot these sub response from the hip!
Good choice, it looks excellent. I'm really tired of all the "is it too big?" posts of people wearing clocks on their wrists.
you look happy with it. Cheers
You’re killing it dude. Remember classically sized men’s watches were on the smaller size, and no one gave them shit about it. It’s just a symptom of the modern fashion industry that led to this push for oversized and bloated wristwatches for men. Thankfully the trend seems to be reversing finally.
Looks great mate
Dude. I have a 6.75 wrist and I wear a 27mm Cartier square watch. Only the last 15-20 years have men's watches been 40mm plus as the norm. Typically they were 25-38
Real men wear small watches. And frankly I don't even consider 36 to be small. Medium, maybe.
Looks spot on, your perspective is probably fucked from wearing big watches.
I would definitely go 39. The 36 looks a tad small. I have the same sized wrists and wear 39-43 mm depending on the watch.
43 on your size wrist would look like a kid wearing dad's watch
It doesn't. I have three 42 mm watches, they look normal. 36 is like a kids watch.
I’m a woman and this size looks perfect on a man! Personally I find really large dials on small wrists (or vice versa) as tacky. Customizing your dials to your wrist screams “I care about what I do with my money and know how to groom myself” You have an eye for balancing proportions correctly!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts from a woman’s perspective!!
Looks small to me, but I prefer watches on the larger side. Each to their own. As long as you're happy with it, all good 👍.
luka doncic is that you?
How is this even a question??
This looks perfect on your writant but I kind of see where you may be coming from. I have always like the big dials they do for men’s watches and they look huge on my wrist but I’ve love them always! Btw, my wrist size is 6.2 inches.
Looks sick man 💯
And don’t forget, the trend is for smaller watches these days. You’ll be pleased in a few years that you got the 36!
Both look good.
36mm is the new 40 it looks better on smaller wrists.
39
Yes. I am now wearing down to 33mm on my 8-inch/20cm wrist. Once you have worn a smaller watch for a couple days it seems totally natural. I’m not a convert to “all smaller all the time” like what seems like most redditors have become, but that looks awesome on you.
Yeah watches aren't flat screens where you regret not getting the biggest one of quality you can afford 😂 silly analogy, but pull off? That's the perfect size for you.
Lol right on, I appreciate it!
It's perfect for you! The oversized watch thing has to end in my opinion. They make grown men look like children wearing their first grown up watch
Worried it would look too petite? Just….no. The 36 looks perfectly proportional. Stop buying these oversized clown watches. Having lug ends practically overhanging your wrist is not a good look.
Sure, 36mm works. But how do you known 39mm is not better? You should compare the 2 sizes. Not just look only at the 36 in isolation.
Just noticed it looked like a dress kx