Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
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Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
Hey all, question for all the WIS's out there. I have a 6.5 wrist, anyone have any idea what a 34mm or 35mm case would like? I've only ever had 40mm and up?
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Re: Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
It does depend on you wrist shape, but they look fine on me. Let me see what kind of vintage watches I have around...
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Re: Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
I was thinking on the Max bill in either 34mm or 35mm. The 38mm would be my preference, but the price of the smaller case is much more in my wheelhouse.
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Re: Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
6.5” wrist.
A little over 2” across the flat top.
Timex electric 33.75mm
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HMT Janata 35.5mm
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A little over 2” across the flat top.
Timex electric 33.75mm
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HMT Janata 35.5mm
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Re: Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
Thanks, just checked my wrist and it's exactly 2" flat on top. I think I may be able to pull it off.
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Re: Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
34 will be no problem for you at all and will look great. Especially a Max Bill -- they are all dial, so they appear larger than they are.
I follow the rule of not liking the lugs to hang over my wrist. SInce I have a 6.75 and can't really like to go over 50 lug-to-lug. Likely most watches over 40mm are too big for you under that rule. [grumpy] Most watches are too big nowadays. Get off my lawn. [/grumpy]
I follow the rule of not liking the lugs to hang over my wrist. SInce I have a 6.75 and can't really like to go over 50 lug-to-lug. Likely most watches over 40mm are too big for you under that rule. [grumpy] Most watches are too big nowadays. Get off my lawn. [/grumpy]
I wish that watch were 38mm?
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Re: Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
It should be mentioned that the quartz Max Bill is 38mm and cheaper than both the auto and the manual. I'd probably still go with the 34 since part of this hobby is often paying more for a less accurate watch. But if you are really concerned on size it is an option.
I wish that watch were 38mm?
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But oh the vintage glory that is to be had for the dedicated few.Boourns wrote:34 will be no problem for you at all and will look great. Especially a Max Bill -- they are all dial, so they appear larger than they are.
I follow the rule of not liking the lugs to hang over my wrist. SInce I have a 6.75 and can't really like to go over 50 lug-to-lug. Likely most watches over 40mm are too big for you under that rule. [grumpy] Most watches are too big nowadays. Get off my lawn. [/grumpy]
I found another watch that is 34mm, but 40 L2L vs 37 on the max bill. I can snap a pic in a bit if you like.
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Re: Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
After very quickly looking here is a hand wind for $545:
https://www.amazon.com/Junghans-Hand-wi ... s_wa_1_vtp
That's a decent price, but you can find them lower if you are patient.
Also, if you can stretch a little, TOM has this black auto for $680. Sometimes worth to save/stretch to get what you really want.
https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/nom ... 701-00-new
https://www.amazon.com/Junghans-Hand-wi ... s_wa_1_vtp
That's a decent price, but you can find them lower if you are patient.
Also, if you can stretch a little, TOM has this black auto for $680. Sometimes worth to save/stretch to get what you really want.
https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/nom ... 701-00-new
I wish that watch were 38mm?
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Re: Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
I thought about the quartz. I know if I did buy the quartz I'd always regret not getting a hand-wind or auto, so it's a no go.Boourns wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 12:34 pmIt should be mentioned that the quartz Max Bill is 38mm and cheaper than both the auto and the manual. I'd probably still go with the 34 since part of this hobby is often paying more for a less accurate watch. But if you are really concerned on size it is an option.
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Re: Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
This was the watch I was looking at. I have gift card at amazon, so I've got to get there. In researching them online, I'm pretty comfortable with the price, especially since I have a gift card.Boourns wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 12:43 pm After very quickly looking here is a hand wind for $545:
https://www.amazon.com/Junghans-Hand-wi ... s_wa_1_vtp
That's a decent price, but you can find them lower if you are patient.
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Re: Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
For sure. Thanks!Sporkboy wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 12:41 pmBut oh the vintage glory that is to be had for the dedicated few.Boourns wrote:34 will be no problem for you at all and will look great. Especially a Max Bill -- they are all dial, so they appear larger than they are.
I follow the rule of not liking the lugs to hang over my wrist. SInce I have a 6.75 and can't really like to go over 50 lug-to-lug. Likely most watches over 40mm are too big for you under that rule. [grumpy] Most watches are too big nowadays. Get off my lawn. [/grumpy]
I found another watch that is 34mm, but 40 L2L vs 37 on the max bill. I can snap a pic in a bit if you like.
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Re: Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
Too bad that date window is dealbreaker.Boourns wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 12:43 pm
Also, if you can stretch a little, TOM has this black auto for $680. Sometimes worth to save/stretch to get what you really want.
https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/nom ... 701-00-new
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Re: Case Size on a 6.5 inch wrist
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