wrist 6.5 inch - gmt master II

[Rebar]

That piece is on my list and I have a similar size wrist as you. I’d post pics but can’t figure out how to resume them from my phone rn!

I’d say go for it. As long as you like it, that’s all that matters. We’re talking about jewelry, essentially. Perfect fit is more relevant to clothing, and sensibilities around that are fickle as well - constantly changing decade by decade. Just make sure your shoes fit well!

[mattidb1]

What’s a 5 digit? :)

[BigPapiDoesItAgain]

Originally Posted by mattidb1

hi all
i'll soon have a DJ 36 and I'm also on a waiting list for a gmt master II pepsi

question is, is a GMT master too big for my wrist?
see picture below.
discovering the DJ 36 instead of 41 showed me that a watch can easily be too big.

IF TOO BIG - which (sport) rolex watch would be a good fit as a 2nd watch?

I had to do a double take when I saw that pic as I thought it was my wrist lol. I have the same watch as well as a CHNR and I think it looks great on you. I don't like to wear anything bigger, but I think that watch looks fine on smaller wrists (mine is 6.75"). Cheers!

[123Blueface]

As has been commented, that photo is not representative of how it actually looks on you.
Take photo from a mirror or further away.
I have a 6.5” wrist and fits fine.

[gnuyork]

I have a 6.5" wrist and I did feel the GMT II was a bit too large feeling on my wrist.








Likewise the Datejust 41. That said, every time I try on the DJ 36, I feel it wears too small for me, and I wear 34,35, and 36mm watches. I don't know what it is about the DJ 36 proportions (that many say is perfect) that don't work for me. I think it's the thickness vs the case size. All of my 36mm and under watches are very thin and work well on my wrist.












I did recently try on a previous generation Datejust (with the thicker lugs) and I have always disliked those in pictures, but on my wrist it looked and felt perfect.





And here is a DJ41 compared to my Planet Ocean, which is not a small watch, but it actualy looks smaller than the Datejust. Wild.



I have also tried on a 5 digit Sub (LV) and a 5 digit Exp II. Those were ideal if my memory serves.

[mattidb1]

Originally Posted by mattidb1

What’s a 5 digit? :)

ah ok an older gmt, from 90's 00's

[mattidb1]

does an oyster or a jubilee wears smaller?

[StanCho]

Originally Posted by QRIOUS1

Brother you wear that Exp II like a champ with a 6.3 inch wrist. I have a 6.5 ish and I thought it might be too big for me. Might have to look at trying one on.

Thanks! ;)

How about something really big in my book? Again, with a custom strap it manages to work. This is now really walking on thin ice but again, to see it from 2m apart in the mirror - it's fine, the lugs do not overhang, I can see the strap and Pams need to look big.

44mm Luminor:

[StanCho]

Originally Posted by Nads786

Thank you for posting these pictures. It really helps to understand how watches fit. With a 7 inch wrist, I think I could rock a Exp2 if you can :)

You are welcome!

Go and try but look from approx 2m/6ft apart for a proper impression, top down look on your wrist is decieving.

p.s. I tried the white one as well but it visually wears larger so that was a no go.

[StanCho]

One last thought for the OP - these are in the end all sports watches with a bezel, meaning they can wear on the large side as long as they are comfortable and lugs do not overhang.

For a dress watch where it's all about dial, I would go smaller.

[Toptimes]

I think it looks good on your wrist.

[TimeAZ]

Originally Posted by mattidb1

does an oyster or a jubilee wears smaller?

Jubilee wears smaller, without a doubt. The jubilee does not extend the lug-to-lug length as much, and can adapt to your wrist a little better.

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by kwingy

That's the thing it wouldn't purely because the 5 digit bracelets has 4 fixed links on the 6 side meaning it would be 5 links minimum on that side. It would be uncomfortable to wear for those with small wrist.

Relatively easy to get one permanent link removed from the 6 o'clock side of the bracelet.

RSC plus some of the better known indie shops (LAWW, Rolliworks) can do this.

I have a smaller wrist and am going through this process with Rolliworks right now, actually.

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by gnuyork

I have a 6.5" wrist and I did feel the GMT II was a bit too large feeling on my wrist.

I have also tried on a 5 digit Sub (LV) and a 5 digit Exp II. Those were ideal if my memory serves.

We basically have the same wrist - I ended up with a 5-digit Exp II.

In years past I've worn 6-digit SubC, GMT LN but they never sat exactly "right" in my head. Also wore an OP36 but it felt small (maybe because of my 6' height).

Two "ideal" watches for me are 5-digit sport models and DaytonaC!

[123Blueface]

This is a 41mm DJ on a 6.5” wrist, when photo taken from a normal distance, without the lens close up distortion.
As you can see, fits just fine.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

This is a 41mm DJ on a 6.5” wrist, when photo taken from a normal distance, without the lens close up distortion.
As you can see, fits just fine.

Same watch and wrist when taken closer.
Looks a lot bigger on wrist now.

[PandaLover]

I think it looks great on your wrist

[Watchdog]

It look absolutely fantastic If you really love that watch, please wear that watch. You only live once, and it would be a shame to miss out on such a cool piece because you are worried your wrist may be 1/8 of an inch too small.

[Dave4D]

I would go for a 16710 or 1675.

[ap1]

Approved for 6.5

[Mick Z]

I think it looks borderline too large, but it could be your wrist shot. I would suggest a 39mm Explorer as an alternative if you're on the fence. My friend with a wrist your size has one, and it looks great.

[MichelleP]

I have a 6.3" wrist and own the BLRO. Looks fine on your 6.5" wrist.

[bmwsubmariner]

Looks great!