Posting here since it's where all the Apple watch ladies are.
It's probably the wrong thread, but I'm no lady either!
I have an original Apple watch and a few bands (although I almost always wear the white sport band). I'm planning on ordering a new Series 3, but I'm debating a switch up to the 42mm. I don't really have a big problem with the 38mm, but some more screen real estate sure sounds nice. I did go to the Apple store and try it on and it looked and felt maybe a little bulky, but definitely not crazy big. It's definitely a bit more of a statement than the smaller watch. I would sure hate to make the change and then regret it though.
Has anyone made this switch and can offer some insight? Anyone with regrets?
When I first got our Watches, I noticed (for me) both 42mm and 38mm seemed to work for me. I've never been a fan of oversized watches, and old enough to remember plenty of adults (male and female) like "boy" sizes for Rolex watches.
I ended up sticking with the 42mm, even though it meant I couldn't swap bands with the 38mm. For me that meant more screen real estate, longer battery life, and also certain Watch bands that were made for the 42mm like Apple's Leather Loop.
But ultimately you'd need to decide for yourself what would suit you best. If you are leaning towards the 42mm, and you have the option to return it within 14 days as offered via Apple Stores, do that and see how you go.