41mm vs 45mm Series 8. 6 3/4" / 171mm wrist

[iRyko]

Hi everyone!

I will be purchasing my first apple watch in a couple of weeks and I'm torn on whether I should go with the 41mm or the 45mm series 8.

The current watch I'm using daily is a SEIKO Presage SRPD97J1 (38mm). My wrist size is 171mm. I'd like to have the apple watch as a daily instead. I plan on using it for primarily for fitness, tracking calories, reading messages every now and then, and to view notifications, etc.

Any input would be awesome and helpful! Thanks!

 

[Juicy Box]

This is really up to what you like, not other people.

I personally think that the AW is getting too big.

Looking at photos with people wearing the ultra, it almost looks like an iPhone 2G strap to their wrist.

But again, I am not the one wearing it, so if the user likes it, what does it matter how I feel about the size.

 

[glaze2]

41mm looks better on you.

But if you want the bigger screen, the 45 doesn't look absurd.

 

[iRyko]

This is really up to what you like, not other people.

I personally think that the AW is getting too big.

Looking at photos with people wearing the ultra, it almost looks like an iPhone 2G strap to their wrist.

But again, I am not the one wearing it, so if the user likes it, what does it matter how I feel about the size.

I agree, the ultra is too massive. Honestly I just thought i'd ask about the 41mm vs 45mm. in my honest opinion, both watches feel the same, and they pretty much look identical.

 

[usmaak]

The area where I wear my watch on my wrist is 170mm. I just measured it. I tried the 41mm watch and ended up returning it for the 45mm. The 41mm fit nicely but it was just a bit too small for me. I really liked it and wanted to keep it because I hate returns, but the 45mm is better for me.

 

[addamas]

I would also go for 41mm, I think it will be also better for fitness as sensors will be closer fit to wrist.

 

[Howard2k]

Personal taste more than anything. My wrists are smaller but I use the 45mm as I like the larger display.

 

[Thirio2]

The trend for watches has been very big, but that trend may be reversing. I wear the larger S4 on my 165mm wrist because I like the bigger screen and larger battery. I have no problems with the sensors. I did try the ultra twice at the Apple Store (once with my own band) and decided it looked too big for me. I couldn’t justify the price for something I would probably replace in 4 years. Going with the silver aluminum in the near future.

 

[beerglass007]

45

 

[QCassidy352]

41mm looks better on you.

But if you want the bigger screen, the 45 doesn't look absurd.

I agree with this. You’re kind of in the middle, so either would be Ok, but I think the 41 looks better.

 

[AppleB]

I just got a 45 Series 8 and like how it looks. It’s all personal preference though. I have a case on it here.

 

[MisterSavage]

Honestly just go with your gut. I've got small wrists but I'm not giving up that larger screen.

 

[iRyko]

I just got a 45 Series 8 and like how it looks. I’ll all personal preference though. I have a case on it here.

Wrist size? That looks pretty good!

 

[wilberforce]

Hi everyone!

I will be purchasing my first apple watch in a couple of weeks and I'm torn on whether I should go with the 41mm or the 45mm series 8.

The current watch I'm using daily is a SEIKO Presage SRPD97J1 (38mm). My wrist size is 171mm. I'd like to have the apple watch as a daily instead. I plan on using it for primarily for fitness, tracking calories, reading messages every now and then, and to view notifications, etc.

Any input would be awesome and helpful! Thanks!

Take a photo of your watch on your wrist in a mirror, not looking at it directly. The way your forearm bones rotate (the ulna and the radius), the wrist widens in appearance when facing away from you than when facing towards you. This is how others will see the watch on your wrist.

If you do this, I think you may find the larger one looks a better fit

 

[AppleB]

Wrist size? That looks pretty good!

Just under 8 inches about 7-3/4 I would say.

 

[Bandeeto]

My wrists are smaller than yours 160mm. I had a 44mm Series 4 since launch, and have always felt it was a little big. I went to the 41mm with a series 7 and I’m pretty happy with it. There wasn’t much compromise screen size wise (coming from a series 4) and it fits me much better. More comfort under cuffed shirts, jackets, etc. the watch just seems to disappear feel wise. My 44mm always felt like it was there.

If my wrist was bigger I’d have gone 45mm, you are right in the grey area for sure.

 

[Bandeeto]

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[Nhwhazup]

Personal taste more than anything. My wrists are smaller but I use the 45mm as I like the larger display.

Same here. I have a small wrist but have worn bigger watches for years. I like the chunky look and went for the 45 Series 8 about a month ago - my first Apple Watch.

Since then I’ve been buying bands….

The Apple bands are very pricey. The cheap ones on Amazon are just that - cheap.

Another MacRumors poster recommended Anhem bands - love them - great quality and really close to the Apple brand.

 

[iRyko]

Take a photo of your watch on your wrist in a mirror, not looking at it directly. The way your forearm bones rotate (the ulna and the radius), the wrist widens in appearance when facing away from you than when facing towards you. This is how others will see the watch on your wrist.

If you do this, I think you may find the larger one looks a better fit

Interesting! I heard about this before. Definitely going to give it a try when I go to the apple store later

 

[wilberforce]

Interesting! I heard about this before. Definitely going to give it a try when I go to the apple store later

Other posts before me, observing the same effect:

#46

#1,789

 

[iRyko]

Other posts before me, observing the same effect:

#46

#1,789

I ended up going with the 45mm. I think it looks good in comparison to the rest of my arm to be honest.

 

[iRyko]

Other posts before me, observing the same effect:

#46

#1,789

This is the 41mm it looked a little dainty from this angle.

 

[MisterSavage]

I ended up going with the 45mm. I think it looks good in comparison to the rest of my arm to be honest.

It looks fine. Enjoy that watch.

 

[usmaak]

I ended up going with the 45mm. I think it looks good in comparison to the rest of my arm to be honest.

I don’t think you will regret it at all. I did like the 41mm Watch, but the screen was just a bit too small. I was coming from a Garmin Venu, which is a 43mm sized round screen. As soon as I put on the 45mm watch and saw the difference in the screen size, I knew it was the one for me. The 41mm went back to Best Buy.

I see a lot of women with quite thin wrists that are wearing the 45mm Watch. It looks really big on some people yet it also still looks right. Of course the main reason I avoided the Ultra was because I thought it would look ridiculous on my wrist. I am hoping that someday Apple will make a smaller Ultra.

 

[AppleB]

I have 42mm Series 0 that I thought was dead but when I put it on the Series 8 charger it started to charge. It looks tiny compared to the 45mm.

I watched a video review of the Ultra that Jenna Ezarik did and it looked ridiculously big on her. The types of activities the Ultra is geared toward it has to be large. But anyone can wear it if they choose to even for casual activities.