Aquaracer1
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This or that?
Apr 24, 2022,15:13 PM
Recently I have the opportunity to upsize my RG JLC from 35 mm to 37 or 38.5 mm. My wrist is 6.5 inches, and having tried on both before, they will fit well. Probably the 37 is the sweet spot. The 37 mm option has that stunning pop of blue in the sweeping seconds hand, and the 38.5 mm option has a pure dial with no date and a clear case back to admire the beautiful work-of-art movement.
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37 mm:
38.5 mm:
What say The Purists?
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This or that?
By: Aquaracer1 : April 24th, 2022-15:13
Recently I have the opportunity to upsize my RG JLC from 35 mm to 37 or 38.5 mm. My wrist is 6.5 inches, and having tried on both before, they will fit well. Probably the 37 is the sweet spot. The 37 mm option has that stunning pop of blue in the sweeping...
Having owned both a steel and a YG model in 37
By: th.gr.ga : April 24th, 2022-16:01
I am partial to the old model. The one thing which one might disagree with is the "automatique" on the dial, which feels superfluous. Personally, I didn't mind it though.
I usually go no-date...
By: mdg : April 24th, 2022-19:35
...but in this case the date looks fine. And it makes the watch more versatile; it can be dressy or sporty.
Thanks Friends for weighing in!
By: Aquaracer1 : April 24th, 2022-19:48
The other consideration is the gorgeous sunburst dial my 35 mm has. Perhaps I will miss that feature if I go for the 38.5 mm, which in the details, is more of an “eggshell white” with a matte finish. I imagine the size of the 38.5 mm will be a touch more ...
Such are the dilemmas…
By: Aquaracer1 : April 24th, 2022-22:58
Of a WIS… 😂 Thanks again everyone! Somehow I feel I can’t really go wrong with either. As of this moment, I’m leaning towards the 38.5 mm no date
Personally
By: MZHammer : April 25th, 2022-03:51
On a small wrist, I'd stick with the 35mm!