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I have 6.25in/16cm wrists, so pretty small wrists. But I really like this watch, would I be able to pull it off or would it look ridiculous on me? The lug-to-lug is 50mm, and the diameter is 43mm. I’m ok with the diameter, not sure about the lug-to-lug.

Would also appreciate some insight from people with similar sized wrists.

https://avi-8.com/collections/all-watches/products/hawker-hurricane-kent-automatic-stanton-av-4094-04?_pos=26&_fid=4f42c8f4c&_ss=c

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[–] distracted_waffle@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I have the same wrist size and this would be waaaay to big. 44mm lug to lug is IMO the sweetspot for 16cm wrists

[–] fastcalculatorgang@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Too big for your wrist. I suggest max 40 or 39mm lug yo lug for u

My wrists are also around the same, usually i try staying under 46 maximum a smaller wearing 47mm lug to lug if any bigger than that it goes out of my wrist and looks weird, so 50 might be too big

[–] YourWatchIsTooBig@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

43mm dial is small, you gotta pump up those numbers.

checkout Invicta and their elegant, 50mm+ dials; watches for only the most discerning of gentlemen.

[–] YourWatchIsTooBig@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

43mm dial is small, you gotta pump up those numbers.

checkout Invicta and their elegant, 50mm+ dials.

[–] Crazy-Peace9870@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Lug to lug is too long for your wrists buddy

But if you really like the watch go ahead and wear it!

[–] Elegant_Discipline14@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is a clear-cut situation, it's going to look ridiculously big.

BUT there's a way... The watch you like is a pilot style watch and it was originally designed to be worn over the pilots jacket sleeve. With the right jacket you just might be able to pull it off.

https://preview.redd.it/h198lcs4gewb1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=60cab95b02ecf00342c9d6be7ad5dd5e774dcf7a

[–] MrKrabs106@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don’t think I’d wear it that way tbh. Guess I won’t be buying this. Sad cuz I can’t find any other brand making watches that look like these

Does the original Laco Flieger-B Pilot 39mm tickle your fancy? You can print a mockup to place on your wrist with their size guide. According to their table a 38mm - 41mm should fit your 16cm wrist.