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42 and 38 mm laureato side by side



1=36 mm
2=38 mm
3=41 mm
4=42 mm
42mm for sure
By: Jtl : April 19th, 2023-17:20
Everything comes down to relative proportion. 42 mm gives you a better wrist presence whereas 38mm looks tight and small on your wrist even though 38mm has a better overall proportion in itself. My 42mm Laureato wears like a charm on my 8 inch wrist and I...
On this occasion …
By: Cpt Scarlet : April 19th, 2023-18:18
I would go with the 42. The reason is that in my opinion it looks fine on your wrist and all things considered, the 42 looks a better balance. Hope this helps with your decision. Out of interest, what was your first impression, 38 or 42 ?
Hmm
By: this_hobby_of_hours : April 19th, 2023-19:27
Ok some shots the 42 mm looks ok. In others it looks a little big. And in some shots the 38 mm looks ok, and in others it looks a little small. Take some pics from afar and send them and we can judge better. Try to stop thinking watches in terms of case s...
Sound advice
By: Aquaracer1 : April 19th, 2023-19:52
Thank you Marc. After wearing the 38 mm for a few weeks I do actually think the dial, markers, hands and date are a bit small. Thickness of both is ideal, streamlined and thin. Lug to lug is def safer on 38. Whereas lug to lug on 42 is near the limit, lik...