Exp 36 or 40 - Opinion Needed

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by Pius XIII

Between the 36 and 40, I think the 40 looks great on your wrist but if you find the dial a bit boring or underwhelming I would probably consider a different model. Maybe a Datejust 41?

I think I'm chasing and most likely need to pause and let the watch come to me. Otherwise I'll likely make a poor decision.

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by PepsiBezel

OP, because you have a fit, thin, and athletic build the 36mm is going to accentuate that. So the 36mm looks great on you.

A 40mm works on a hefty, less defined, wrist and forearm as it covers up some of that.

Good insights!

[WatchTimes]

Just got the 36 14270 today.
It's a 2000 and pretty sure its never been worn.
I have 6.8 in wrists and most of my watches are around 40 mm but I wanted the classic look the Exp is known for. It's not sized yet but Ive had it on about an hour and am glad I went 36. Here is a lousy pic I just snapped

[Pekket]

36 all day every day. If you need a bigger no date watch, I’d go with the Sub.

[hartsy]

Try and do whatever sings to you more. You will notice a lot of enthusiasts gravitate to the "classic" 36mm size. Do not let that sway your opinion. Which do you like more? I am not bashing the 36, its a beautiful watch. However, so is the 40. It seems to catch some hate on here for the size. Its an excellent watch. You could rock either.

[Ny325]

36mm.

[Tallbark]

I bought the 36 with all the arguments regarding history, 36 being a mens size some decades ago etc. The thing is - you can build your universe around these history-inputs and be happy. My not so watch interested family and friends - different story. Too small, why are you wearing that instead of your other watches. I can live with that, but these illustrates two different perspectives.

If I choose a watch for my own personal style - not the 36. As a watch-entusiast-thing - sure.

[GoingPlaces]

36, it's the classic size and looks right.

[orangespicy]

Honestly both look like they could work on your wrist.. But you have the wrist size to support a larger watch so I would so 40mm is the slight winner. Coming from the GMT, 36m may be quite underwhelming, but it'll provide a much different feel/aesthetic (which is the point, lol).

[John Doyle]

36 for sure - can't beat the classic!

[racerx]

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

Just got the 36 14270 today.
It's a 2000 and pretty sure its never been worn.
I have 6.8 in wrists and most of my watches are around 40 mm but I wanted the classic look the Exp is known for. It's not sized yet but Ive had it on about an hour and am glad I went 36. Here is a lousy pic I just snapped

Perfect!,

[Pw92676]

I’d choose 40. If you initially found the 36 to be small, you may always feel that way.