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superdog · 19 September 2013, 05:36 AM

I have gone back and forth a ton with AP never pulling the trigger, for many reasons not worth getting into.

About to get a Diver and a bit concerned about size. I regularly wear a 42mm explorer 2 and that fits just fine. I have a 43.7mm Breitling as well. Fits fine.

I am about 5'10" at 180lbs. Average wrist that I refuse to measure (just because I am odd, and I think it is odd)

Anyway, any average size guys out there wear this watch?

Pics would be appreciated.

Many thanks,

simongpaez · 19 September 2013, 06:07 AM

I am 5'9 6.5 wrist and 165lbs today
Here is a pic, sometimes I wonder if its to large or not, but I do love it.

superdog · 19 September 2013, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simongpaez

I am 5'9 6.5 wrist and 165lbs today
Here is a pic, sometimes I wonder if its to large or not, but I do love it.

I think that actually looks really good on you. Not too big.

simongpaez · 19 September 2013, 06:42 AM

There you go, now no more excuses not to get the Diver ;)

bayerische · 19 September 2013, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simongpaez

I am 5'9 6.5 wrist and 165lbs today
Here is a pic, sometimes I wonder if its to large or not, but I do love it.

Looks perfect!

h999r · 19 September 2013, 06:55 AM

6.5 wrist perfect wear 42 watch.

benlee · 19 September 2013, 10:22 AM

I have a 6.75" wrist. I have both the Exp2 and the Diver. The Diver definitely wears much bigger due to the lug shape and the case.

Hairdude1 · 19 September 2013, 01:24 PM

I have an average wrist size. Hope this helps

lig · 19 September 2013, 01:35 PM

I need to stop looking at these Diver threads... :)

Congrats in advance!

AK797 · 19 September 2013, 05:20 PM

Seth Im built just like you and have 7ish inch wrists which you probably do as well and I also have 44mm Breitlings and the 42mm Diver wears almost exactly the same and looks just perfect on my wrist. For me its the perfect ss sports watch, even above my subc. Im sure it will be perfect for you too, you need an AP in your life!

Cru Jones · 19 September 2013, 06:40 PM

diver

(especially on bracelet

).

Hairdude1 · 20 September 2013, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

diver

(especially on bracelet

).

Many thanks man!

FeelingTheBlues · 19 September 2013, 08:46 PM

Brother, the best thing to do would be to try one on and see by yourself as I'm afraid even pictures will not be able to show you what it will look like on your wrist. Besides, as far as I'm concerned the size of a watch doesn't only make it "look bad" on your wrist, the feeling is also less pleasant and that's something you can only see and feel when you wear it.

As far as I'm concerned, given your tastes for bigger watches I'm sure it will look good on you but I recommend you to try one on. As for the Diver itself, it sure is one heck of a nice watch.

psv · 19 September 2013, 08:55 PM

The only way to figure this out is to try it on as much as possible at AD. The wrist size is not your only concern, but also the shape of your wrist - the watch will either be comfortable or not (which was the wase for me so I sold it).

In my view, it wears/looks bigger than 42mm, and it is a hefty amount of metal to have on your wrist, so it has a lot of presence.

Don't focus only on wrist size, but how it wears/looks/feels and how it sings to you.

ocwatching · 20 September 2013, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

The only way to figure this out is to try it on as much as possible at AD. The wrist size is not your only concern, but also the shape of your wrist - the watch will either be comfortable or not (which was the wase for me so I sold it).

In my view, it wears/looks bigger than 42mm, and it is a hefty amount of metal to have on your wrist, so it has a lot of presence.

Don't focus only on wrist size, but how it wears/looks/feels and how it sings to you.

This!

The diver was just not comfortable on my wrist...

U gotta try it

QueueCumber · 20 September 2013, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

The wrist size is not your only concern, but also the shape of your wrist - the watch will either be comfortable or not (which was the wase for me so I sold it).

Do you have a flat wrist or a round wrist?

travisb · 20 September 2013, 07:12 PM

Diver is a nice piece! Looks good on you, Seth. Enjoy it!

TonyD · 19 September 2013, 09:45 PM

My wrist is 7.5" and I wear a few watches way bigger than the diver. I just like some large watches (not all). I do not own an AP yet but this is on my short list.

Of course you have to try it yourself but for me the shape of the case helps the AP Diver to feel very natural. Yes its big but it doesn't flop around or feel awkward etc.

The rubber strap actually helps although the watch is at another level if you get the steel bracelet for it.

run100z · 19 September 2013, 10:15 PM

Pull the trigger and you won't be disappointed. The Diver does not discriminate based on wrist size.

408cissss · 19 September 2013, 10:49 PM

You won't be disappointed!!

Audemars Piguet · 20 September 2013, 12:10 AM

Looks perfect to me.

superdog · 20 September 2013, 12:32 AM

Well, for those that say "try it on".

I agree completely. Typical me, I jumped on the Internet while have a few cocktails and without a whole hell of a lot of thought, I went from looking for a FF to ordering the Diver.

I'll actually have it today.

I tried it on in Vegas once, bit was on a small watch kick and determined it was too big.

I suppose I'll find out today. Ha. I'll be sure to let you guys know.

Cru Jones · 20 September 2013, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Well, for those that say "try it on".

I agree completely. Typical me, I jumped on the Internet while have a few cocktails and without a whole hell of a lot of thought, I went from looking for a FF to ordering the Diver.

I'll actually have it today.

I tried it on in Vegas once, bit was on a small watch kick and determined it was too big.

I suppose I'll find out today. Ha. I'll be sure to let you guys know.

i like your style, seth. hope it works out, but, no matter what, looks like you're having fun. post pix!

superdog · 20 September 2013, 02:29 AM

watch received. and it is big, to be sure. but not too big. wears very similar to my breitling. and super comfortable.

some people drunkin dial (i do that too). others drunkin buy watches.......

some pics....

simongpaez · 20 September 2013, 02:33 AM

Nice, I think it looks very good, congrats and welcome to the Diver's club

QueueCumber · 20 September 2013, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

watch received. and it is big, to be sure. but not too big. wears very similar to my breitling. and super comfortable.

some people drunkin dial (i do that too). others drunkin buy watches.......

some pics....

Looks perfect for your wrist!

Hairdude1 · 20 September 2013, 02:57 AM

Congrats! Welcome to the club. This is my favorite in my stable

benlee · 20 September 2013, 03:00 AM

Congrats!

Jim12345 · 20 September 2013, 03:08 AM

Looks great on you, congrats!!

Vipes · 20 September 2013, 04:08 AM

Congrats! Looks great on you!

Drunkin buy watches

19 September 2013, 05:36 AM	#1
superdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,858	About to get AP Diver I have gone back and forth a ton with AP never pulling the trigger, for many reasons not worth getting into. About to get a Diver and a bit concerned about size. I regularly wear a 42mm explorer 2 and that fits just fine. I have a 43.7mm Breitling as well. Fits fine. I am about 5'10" at 180lbs. Average wrist that I refuse to measure (just because I am odd, and I think it is odd) Anyway, any average size guys out there wear this watch? Pics would be appreciated. Many thanks, __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

19 September 2013, 06:07 AM	#2
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	I am 5'9 6.5 wrist and 165lbs today Here is a pic, sometimes I wonder if its to large or not, but I do love it. Attached Images

19 September 2013, 01:24 PM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I have an average wrist size. Hope this helps Attached Images

19 September 2013, 08:46 PM	#13
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Brother, the best thing to do would be to try one on and see by yourself as I'm afraid even pictures will not be able to show you what it will look like on your wrist. Besides, as far as I'm concerned the size of a watch doesn't only make it "look bad" on your wrist, the feeling is also less pleasant and that's something you can only see and feel when you wear it. As far as I'm concerned, given your tastes for bigger watches I'm sure it will look good on you but I recommend you to try one on. As for the Diver itself, it sure is one heck of a nice watch. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

19 September 2013, 09:45 PM	#18
TonyD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,478	My wrist is 7.5" and I wear a few watches way bigger than the diver. I just like some large watches (not all). I do not own an AP yet but this is on my short list. Of course you have to try it yourself but for me the shape of the case helps the AP Diver to feel very natural. Yes its big but it doesn't flop around or feel awkward etc. The rubber strap actually helps although the watch is at another level if you get the steel bracelet for it. __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

19 September 2013, 06:42 AM	#4
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	There you go, now no more excuses not to get the Diver ;)

19 September 2013, 06:55 AM	#6
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	6.5 wrist perfect wear 42 watch.

19 September 2013, 10:22 AM	#7
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	I have a 6.75" wrist. I have both the Exp2 and the Diver. The Diver definitely wears much bigger due to the lug shape and the case.

19 September 2013, 01:35 PM	#9
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,612	I need to stop looking at these Diver threads... :) Congrats in advance!

19 September 2013, 05:20 PM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Seth Im built just like you and have 7ish inch wrists which you probably do as well and I also have 44mm Breitlings and the 42mm Diver wears almost exactly the same and looks just perfect on my wrist. For me its the perfect ss sports watch, even above my subc. Im sure it will be perfect for you too, you need an AP in your life!

19 September 2013, 06:40 PM	#11
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,559	diver (especially on bracelet ).

19 September 2013, 08:55 PM	#14
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,077	The only way to figure this out is to try it on as much as possible at AD. The wrist size is not your only concern, but also the shape of your wrist - the watch will either be comfortable or not (which was the wase for me so I sold it). In my view, it wears/looks bigger than 42mm, and it is a hefty amount of metal to have on your wrist, so it has a lot of presence. Don't focus only on wrist size, but how it wears/looks/feels and how it sings to you.

20 September 2013, 07:12 PM	#17
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,770	Diver is a nice piece! Looks good on you, Seth. Enjoy it!

19 September 2013, 10:15 PM	#19
run100z "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Watch: AP, Breguet, Rolex Posts: 44	Pull the trigger and you won't be disappointed. The Diver does not discriminate based on wrist size.

19 September 2013, 10:49 PM	#20
408cissss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Young Location: Woodstock Watch: Rolex AP PP Posts: 1,271	You won't be disappointed!!

20 September 2013, 12:10 AM	#21
Audemars Piguet "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: AP Posts: 5,252	Looks perfect to me.

20 September 2013, 12:32 AM	#22
superdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,858	Well, for those that say "try it on". I agree completely. Typical me, I jumped on the Internet while have a few cocktails and without a whole hell of a lot of thought, I went from looking for a FF to ordering the Diver. I'll actually have it today. I tried it on in Vegas once, bit was on a small watch kick and determined it was too big. I suppose I'll find out today. Ha. I'll be sure to let you guys know. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

20 September 2013, 02:29 AM	#24
superdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,858	watch received. and it is big, to be sure. but not too big. wears very similar to my breitling. and super comfortable. some people drunkin dial (i do that too). others drunkin buy watches....... some pics.... Attached Images __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

20 September 2013, 02:33 AM	#25
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	Nice, I think it looks very good, congrats and welcome to the Diver's club

20 September 2013, 02:57 AM	#27
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats! Welcome to the club. This is my favorite in my stable

20 September 2013, 03:00 AM	#28
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Congrats!

20 September 2013, 03:08 AM	#29
Jim12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: England Posts: 416	Looks great on you, congrats!!

20 September 2013, 04:08 AM	#30
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,934	Congrats! Looks great on you! Drunkin buy watches

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