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Hmm
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 size alone. Dial size, thickness, lug to lug, lug width all impact.
When you take pics and want to compare, take the exact same wrist position etc with both standing up from 5’ away with the help of a friend. Then you will have clarity.
Also, Remember there is a 41 mm blue as well. Ref 81000
Opinion of the Purists please
Tried on 42 mm Laureato today. Blue dial is 42 mm. Silver dial is 38 mm. My wrist is 7 inches. Honest opinion, is the blue 42 mm too big for my wrist? Thanks for looking! ...
The 38 is the easier wearing watch
Very comfortable on my wrist . I always tend to go smaller than bigger. A watch that’s too big for my wrist looks like I’m trying too hard 😂
Thank you
There is no question, the 42 mm makes a bolder statement and is the option with more wrist presence
42mm for sure
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...
Maybe a bit big...40mm would be better, if it existed...
But another question: is the 38mm version too small? If you're committed to getting a GP Laureato, I personally would err on the side of slightly too big rather than slightly too small for a watch of this style. Also, just a comment about pictures: I find...
I agree 40 would be perfect
After wearing the 38 mm for three weeks, it may be a bit small. The size / proportion of the dial, markers, hands and date look better on 42 mm version. They are all a touch small on 38 mm option. So this is why I am considering the 42 mm. Thanks for the ...
On this occasion …
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 ?
Better balance for the 42
Is the way I see it too. Almost like GP built and designed the Laureato to be 42 mm for its modern day creation. Where the proportions on the 38 are a bit off. 38 was my first and only impression. Until I tired on the 42 today 😎. Thanks for weighing in ...
Hmm
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
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...
The mind and sounds like your mind
Is playing tricks. I have said this before … west a 42 mm for a few days and then try on a 38 mm and it will seems small. The opposite applies as well. Maybe don’t buy anything for now and just wear your 38 mm silver and have some quiet time with it?
These are very helpful comparison pics Marc!
Appreciate you sharing! The best examples are pics 1 and 2. It further drives home my wish that GP made this latest version 40 mm. It’s entirely possible that 38 is a bit too small and 42 mm is a bit too big. So I will choose between the 2, as they are th...
Between the entire lot the 41 mm
Is the most desirable, collectible and best fit etc. It is also the most expensive. I don’t know if you are a “serious collector” or just purely based on looks and such but if “serious” then get the 41 mm … it’s the one with most provenance and it’s a lim...
40 mm
I have a model in 42 mm and 2 models in 35, honestly it's just a matter of appreciation 🤷♂ I admit that the Laureato in 40 mm crossed my mind. The future will tell.
Hey geross!
My wrist is 7 inches as well. My feeling is also that I never go over 40 mm. But after trying on that 42 mm blue yesterday, I am seriously considering it! 🤩
Laureato 40 mm …. 🤔
Is there already one that I’ve been saying is a gem that people don’t know about ? Laureato-olimpico ref 8017 ☺️ I was interviewed by a watch magazine and it gets published soon. I talked about the laureato olimpico 8017. So, soon, others will know about ...
Size wise
That’s a step in the right direction. However I much prefer the aesthetics of the latest generation. Thank you for your reply !
I could argue for both! In pictures I know the 42 might look bigger (I tried it too and took pictures of it and always found my picture gave an impression o bit different from the real life experience)…
I have the 38mm copper and I like it but in my case I I choose the dial color first . I love thé 38mm and may get a 42 at some point…
That is an interesting approach yacomino!
I love the color of your copper dial - Such a cool watch! The Laureato is so well done, I may just have to consider both after all 😂
Presence on the wrist, just looks solid
There is a 38mm I like quite a bit but just can’t pull the trigger unfortunately because just looks too small
42 for your wrist size (and from what I can see) looks good.
But, for me the 38 looks more suave, and the the 38 proportions are much more appealing.