40mm Luminor wrist shots?

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40mm Luminor wrist shots?

Post by Henryj » Sat Jun 08, 2013 1:02 pm

Anybody with a normal wrist size (7-7.5" or so) and a 40mm Luminor, I'd be interested in any wrist shots. There are a couple of GMTs that I think look nicer than the 88, but they're 40mm.
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Post by kfalk » Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:56 pm

Hey Henry Pam48 on a 7"ish wrist. I'll try to find pics with a couple different angles?

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Post by CGSshorty » Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:28 pm

You didn't ask my opinion, but I like to give it anyway. If you have a 7" or larger wrist you should get a 44mm Panerai.
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Re: 40mm Luminor wrist shots?

Post by lorsban » Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:35 pm

I have a 6.75in wrist and I've tried on both sizes and I think the full size is better. The design of the watch was meant to be a bit large and the main thing is that the thickness of both sizes is the same, giving the impression that the smaller watch is too thick.

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First is 44. Second one is 47mm. Last is my "just right" Anonimo 42mm.

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Re: 40mm Luminor wrist shots?

Post by Henryj » Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:35 pm

I hear you, but the 40mm GMT is a cleaner look than the 88.
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Re: 40mm Luminor wrist shots?

Post by CGSshorty » Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:36 pm

Henryj wrote:I hear you, but the 40mm GMT is a cleaner look than the 88.
How about a 320?
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Re: 40mm Luminor wrist shots?

Post by Henryj » Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:59 pm

If there was a strap version of the 297, I could go for it. The 88 is almost there, but the silver subdial isn't to my taste.
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Post by CGSshorty » Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:04 pm

Henryj wrote:If there was a strap version of the 297, I could go for it. The 88 is almost there, but the silver subdial isn't to my taste.
The bracelet is easily replaced by the strap of your choosing.
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Post by Henryj » Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:32 pm

True enough. This is all fantasy stuff for now. Just got cut from my current job. No worries, starting a new assignment in Kansas. Stability is over rated. :grin:
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Post by koda240 » Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:40 pm

I swear its impossible to gauge size in a pic. They always look so much bigger than real life

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Post by Henryj » Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:53 pm

koda240 wrote:I swear its impossible to gauge size in a pic. They always look so much bigger than real life
True, but your pics help. Thanks.
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Re: 40mm Luminor wrist shots?

Post by jad3703 » Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:55 pm

I have a 7 & 3/8 inch wrist and the 44mm Luminor case is perfect on it. I could probably even carry off the 47mm, actually ...

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Re: 40mm Luminor wrist shots?

Post by koda240 » Sat Jun 08, 2013 5:30 pm

I'd say if you are comfortable with a typical Rolex you would be just fine with a 40mm if there's a model you really like.

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