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Old 6 December 2014, 03:08 PM   #31
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Always look bigger in photos. 40mm is smallest like.

But it's your watch.
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Old 6 December 2014, 03:21 PM   #32
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It looks good.

Here's mine
Great looking Day Date. I was eying one last month but decided to wait.
Can you please share your strap maker etc?
Great Combo!
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Old 6 December 2014, 05:23 PM   #33
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Nope! I love wearing mine on my 7.5 wrist.



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Old 6 December 2014, 08:24 PM   #34
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You know what they say about guys with big watches?
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Old 7 December 2014, 07:00 AM   #35
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Looks great.


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Old 7 December 2014, 09:32 AM   #36
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You know what they say about guys with big watches?

Big ego? Just kidding, wear what u like. Cheers.


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Old 7 December 2014, 10:05 AM   #37
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I have a 36mm explorer and am debating this myself. I'm leaning: too small.
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Old 7 December 2014, 11:02 AM   #38
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36 too small?
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Is it too small on a 7 quarter inch wrist?
Nay, 36 is not too small although it tends to work better with formal wear.
An 1803 is a classic tool from a more civilized era. Timeless and elegant.
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Old 7 December 2014, 11:05 AM   #39
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Not at all. 36 mm has a wrist presence that stands out
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Old 7 December 2014, 01:15 PM   #40
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It looks a bit small in my opinion.
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Old 7 December 2014, 04:06 PM   #41
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Every time I see one in the wild, it amazes me how fitting it is as a classic, in both size and design.
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Old 8 December 2014, 10:48 PM   #42
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My blue rubber strap just arrived..
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Old 9 December 2014, 01:29 AM   #43
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Nope. 36 is perfect for many occasions.



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Old 9 December 2014, 01:37 AM   #44
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36mm is just right for me...
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Old 9 December 2014, 03:02 AM   #45
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I prefer 39mm-42mm. I have smaller than average wrists but for me 36mm is too small.
How about 29mm, then?



Seriously, at the time (WWII) watches such as these were worn by soldiers and airmen with wrists larger than mine (6.75").

Our perceptions of relative sizes are just that -- perceptions -- and can change through time. I will, however, say that a watch is too big for me if the lugs go significantly past the edges of my wrist!
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Old 9 December 2014, 05:50 AM   #46
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My blue rubber strap just arrived..
Blue rubber with yellow gold? Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess...

I much prefer the original brown vintage-style strap you had on it.
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Old 9 December 2014, 10:59 AM   #47
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Blue rubber with yellow gold? Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess...

I much prefer the original brown vintage-style strap you had on it.
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Old 9 December 2014, 11:13 AM   #48
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It is no Invicta but I think it fits fine. Unless you are trendy, and need enormous watches.
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Old 9 December 2014, 12:50 PM   #49
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Too bold I guess..

Can't find other colors rubber rally strap..

Black too common..

Haha
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Old 9 December 2014, 12:53 PM   #50
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My blue rubber strap just arrived..
Really like the dial on your watch!
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Old 9 December 2014, 12:55 PM   #51
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It looks good.

Here's mine
Beauty!
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Old 9 December 2014, 01:04 PM   #52
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Cheers guys..
It's a classic in the late 50s era..

I wasn't even born yet..
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Old 9 December 2014, 11:29 PM   #53
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36 is very nice size, particularly for a dress watch. that watch looks great on your wrist. I have several dress watches from the 60's and 70's of that size on leather straps that look great on a 7.5 inch wrist.
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Old 10 December 2014, 04:37 AM   #54
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Here are two 36mm watches on my 7.25 inch wrist. I love this size, it keeps watches from becoming too flashy.
I also have several 40 and 42 mm watches. Must say that either 36 (dressy) or 40 (beater) is the best size in my opinion. 42mm is already too much.
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Old 17 December 2014, 08:03 PM   #55
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1803 is all time favourite...

It has its own voice... never too small with 36mm especially with 1803 + stunning condition!!!

Thank you for sharing... Just beautiful!
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Old 17 December 2014, 08:32 PM   #56
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perfect classic size , great proportions too ,,, im an 8 1/4 wrist and think 36 is perfect.
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Old 19 December 2014, 09:31 AM   #57
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Old 19 December 2014, 10:27 AM   #58
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Gold ROLEX. have to love that! Great with the leather strap
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