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Aquanaut Size Question: Is Bigger Better?
I have the good fortune to have the opportunity to purchase from my local AD either the 5165 (38mm) or the 5167 (40mm). My wrist size is 7.25 inches. The 5165 appears slightly small on my wrist, while the 5167 appears slightly large (which I don't quite understand, because my Nautilus 5711, which is also 40mm, appears perfect in size). Any advice from you sage contributors to this site? Many thanks.

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Aquanaut size
By: peter1 : December 12th, 2008-10:18
I don't have the Nautilus 5711, but do have the same wrist size as yourself. I went for the 5165, which looks better balanced to me than the 5167. It's noticable that PP have stretched the case of the 5167, which has ruined the perfect symmetry of the 516...
I have both...
By: nothing but time : December 15th, 2008-04:09
, and never wear the 5165.. the 67 is a monthly favorite. I have a medium size wrist. You'll love that watch (5167) .. be sure to cut the rubber strap carefully, you want to leave a bit more play than you might think because the rubber can get itchy if yo...