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halfcarrot · 21 March 2019, 02:29 AM

Before pulling trigger on my first real watch, just want to get some opinion on how this 43mm Navitimer fits on my 6 inch wrist.
Any input is appreciated.

Swiss Mad! · 21 March 2019, 02:34 AM

Must be an optical illusion but it doesn't look as big in the second pic as it does in the first.

I don't normally mind big watches (try a 47mm Panerai if you really want big) but must admit in the first pic it does look a little over powering on your slimmer wrist.

As above, in the second pic you just about get away with it.

At the end of the day it's ultimately your choice - your the one that has to feel comfortable with it.

Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk

JayHantz · 21 March 2019, 03:12 AM

Dial “face on” shots always look too large, in my opinion. The second picture looks fine. Due to the pronounced lugs on this reference, it will wear bigger lug to lug than some other watches in the 43mm range.

I agree with Max, wear what you want and if you love it, then go for it.

r8t3d_M · 21 March 2019, 03:22 AM

I think it looks fine on you.

Moving Chicane · 21 March 2019, 03:51 AM

Looks fine to me, but I have no problem with large-looking watches.

Now those HUGE watches out there I do have a problem with!

NavalFlight · 21 March 2019, 04:07 AM

I think it’s too big...

In the first picture the lugs seem to go beyond the wrist and the second picture shows the strap to be too big.

Maybe look at the 38 or 41mm models?

Unless you like the style of an oversized watch (for you), in which case it’s a beautiful watch!

tjs00 · 21 March 2019, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfcarrot

Before pulling trigger on my first real watch, just want to get some opinion on how this 43mm Navitimer fits on my 6 inch wrist.
Any input is appreciated.

Definitely right on the edge of too big, it should fit the wrist lug to lug or smaller if desired.

halfcarrot · 21 March 2019, 11:13 AM

Thank you everyone, I've decided to get it later today. Excited!

GB-man · 21 March 2019, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfcarrot

Thank you everyone, I've decided to get it later today. Excited!

Congratulations great choice

Oat Willy · 21 March 2019, 02:31 PM

43mm isn't huge or oversized by any means, regardless of your size. Even dainty girls could pull it off.

mjr24 · 22 March 2019, 04:25 PM

I actually just bought a 46mm Navitimer 01 today. I have 7 inch wrists.

I also have a 48/49mm Bentley 6.75 and the larger brother to the 46mm 01 Navitimer, the 48mm Navitimer GMT. I am selling both of these because they are too big although I have flat wrists and can pull both off. I think it's an illusion due to my Rolex GMT's being "small" to me.

In any event, the Navitimer 01 comes in the 43mm, the 46mm, and then the 48mm GMT.

I remember trying a 43mm on at the store and just thought it was too small right away....especially for a chronograph. These wear smaller than you think because it's all dial, the lugs are not big, and they curve downwards on the Navitimers.

Just for kicks, I compared my 48mm Navi with my 46mm and my Rolex GMT's today (which is 40mm). I don't have calipers....but the difference between the 46mm to the 48mm from lug to lug was the same distance as the difference lug to lug from the 40mm GMT to the 46mm Navi.

Thus, the Navis wear much smaller. I would bet the 43mm Navi lug to lug is, at most, the same as the Rolex GMT or probably smaller. Your issue is you have tiny wrists...6 inches is really really small.

CoveWatch · 23 March 2019, 10:16 AM

Looks fine on the full shot to me

Frits1980 · 23 March 2019, 10:57 PM

You wear your shoes 2 sizes bigger as well? Looks like a dinner plate on you, way to big. Get a 40mm montbrillant limited if you want b01, something vintage or wait for the new re-issue.

JP(Canada) · 25 March 2019, 01:02 AM

I think you can probably pull it off, but it does look a little bigger than it should be for your wrist.

CPRWATCH · 26 March 2019, 05:05 AM

On the first picture it looks way too big , but not so bad on the second . But rule of thumb for me on watch size is , does it feel right on the wrist to you & if it does who else really cares .

knm · 26 March 2019, 06:44 AM

The first picture actually makes it seem like it is bigger but the second makes it very good on you. Good luck!

KBM · 26 March 2019, 09:31 AM

Yes. A little big, but you can pull it off.

cdlerx · 26 March 2019, 12:50 PM

So what if it looks big, it looks good!

beshannon · 27 March 2019, 10:53 PM

Congrats but I believe it is too big and will not be a comfortable wear in the long run

Justindo · 28 March 2019, 04:18 PM

Congratulations. It's definitely on the large side but if you like it, enjoy.

subprimero · 29 March 2019, 01:02 AM

Yes, you might try the Breguet type XX or the Tag Heuer Carrera 1964 re-edition.

didyunt · 2 April 2019, 08:23 PM

You have a good choice right there.

1William · 2 April 2019, 08:44 PM

Congratulations.

21 March 2019, 02:34 AM	#2
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	Must be an optical illusion but it doesn't look as big in the second pic as it does in the first. I don't normally mind big watches (try a 47mm Panerai if you really want big) but must admit in the first pic it does look a little over powering on your slimmer wrist. As above, in the second pic you just about get away with it. At the end of the day it's ultimately your choice - your the one that has to feel comfortable with it. Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

21 March 2019, 03:22 AM	#4
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	I think it looks fine on you. __________________ IG: R8t3d_M

21 March 2019, 04:07 AM	#6
NavalFlight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 139	Navitimer 43mm too big on my wrist? I think it’s too big... In the first picture the lugs seem to go beyond the wrist and the second picture shows the strap to be too big. Maybe look at the 38 or 41mm models? Unless you like the style of an oversized watch (for you), in which case it’s a beautiful watch!

25 March 2019, 01:02 AM	#14
JP(Canada) "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB, CAN Posts: 795	I think you can probably pull it off, but it does look a little bigger than it should be for your wrist. __________________ JP

27 March 2019, 10:53 PM	#19
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Congrats but I believe it is too big and will not be a comfortable wear in the long run __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

21 March 2019, 03:12 AM	#3
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Dial “face on” shots always look too large, in my opinion. The second picture looks fine. Due to the pronounced lugs on this reference, it will wear bigger lug to lug than some other watches in the 43mm range. I agree with Max, wear what you want and if you love it, then go for it.

21 March 2019, 03:51 AM	#5
Moving Chicane "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SoCal. Watch: PAM233 Dot Dial Posts: 171	Looks fine to me, but I have no problem with large-looking watches. Now those HUGE watches out there I do have a problem with!

21 March 2019, 11:13 AM	#8
halfcarrot "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Australia Posts: 19	Thank you everyone, I've decided to get it later today. Excited!

21 March 2019, 02:31 PM	#10
Oat Willy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Seattle Watch: 14060M 116610LV Posts: 268	43mm isn't huge or oversized by any means, regardless of your size. Even dainty girls could pull it off.

22 March 2019, 04:25 PM	#11
mjr24 Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 587	I actually just bought a 46mm Navitimer 01 today. I have 7 inch wrists. I also have a 48/49mm Bentley 6.75 and the larger brother to the 46mm 01 Navitimer, the 48mm Navitimer GMT. I am selling both of these because they are too big although I have flat wrists and can pull both off. I think it's an illusion due to my Rolex GMT's being "small" to me. In any event, the Navitimer 01 comes in the 43mm, the 46mm, and then the 48mm GMT. I remember trying a 43mm on at the store and just thought it was too small right away....especially for a chronograph. These wear smaller than you think because it's all dial, the lugs are not big, and they curve downwards on the Navitimers. Just for kicks, I compared my 48mm Navi with my 46mm and my Rolex GMT's today (which is 40mm). I don't have calipers....but the difference between the 46mm to the 48mm from lug to lug was the same distance as the difference lug to lug from the 40mm GMT to the 46mm Navi. Thus, the Navis wear much smaller. I would bet the 43mm Navi lug to lug is, at most, the same as the Rolex GMT or probably smaller. Your issue is you have tiny wrists...6 inches is really really small.

23 March 2019, 10:16 AM	#12
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Looks fine on the full shot to me

23 March 2019, 10:57 PM	#13
Frits1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 600	You wear your shoes 2 sizes bigger as well? Looks like a dinner plate on you, way to big. Get a 40mm montbrillant limited if you want b01, something vintage or wait for the new re-issue.

26 March 2019, 05:05 AM	#15
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	On the first picture it looks way too big , but not so bad on the second . But rule of thumb for me on watch size is , does it feel right on the wrist to you & if it does who else really cares .

26 March 2019, 06:44 AM	#16
knm Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 91	The first picture actually makes it seem like it is bigger but the second makes it very good on you. Good luck!

26 March 2019, 09:31 AM	#17
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,457	Yes. A little big, but you can pull it off.

26 March 2019, 12:50 PM	#18
cdlerx Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Usa Posts: 99	So what if it looks big, it looks good!

28 March 2019, 04:18 PM	#20
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Congratulations. It's definitely on the large side but if you like it, enjoy.

29 March 2019, 01:02 AM	#21
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	Yes, you might try the Breguet type XX or the Tag Heuer Carrera 1964 re-edition.

2 April 2019, 08:23 PM	#22
didyunt Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US Posts: 129	You have a good choice right there.

2 April 2019, 08:44 PM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Congratulations.

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