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Opinions on choosing b/w sizes (pics)

I've been active on the forums recently trying to get information on the various sizes of Santos 100. It's been really difficult since I couldn't find a store that has the exact size/color combinations I want. However, I did get close and have some luck finding want I wanted this weekend when I was out of town on a trip. Ultimately if I go w/ the Santos 100 I want two tone gold bezel on stainless steel w/ brown strap. I found a large size gold/stainless in a store and also managed to find a stainless steel medium size. I know ultimately its a matter of personal preference, but I'd love some opinions.

At first I though the large was far too large for my 6.5-6.75 inch wrist b/c all I had been able to try on was the all stainless. However, because of the contrasting gold bezel, it makes the watch seem a bit smaller and it didn't look nearly as large to me when I finally got to try on the gold/steel Santos 100. To compare, I also tried on a black case/gold bezel medium sized watch (b/c there were no mediums in the color I wanted) and it seemed a bit small and feminine. I'm not sure if it was because of the colors scheme or because I tried it on immediately after such a large watch.

I'd love any feedback. As a side note, I'm looking for a really timeless piece that I can pass down to my children one day after years of enjoyment. I'm also looking for something that will be versatile w/ suits as well as jeans and a tshirt. I love the classic style of the Santos, but I just hesitate whether the large size may take away from the timeless look and whether large watches are just fashion that happen to be in at the moment.

Making a decision on such a large lifetime investment is so difficult! It took me forever to narrow it down to the Santos 100, and now I'm having such a hard time deciding b/w sizes! So many choices

Below is the large gold/stainless. The bezel fits within the broader stainless case making it a bit smaller looking perhaps.

This one below is the medium stainless on black, however I'd want to get the gold/stainless w/ brown strap if i went midsize. I'm thinking that perhaps it may look to small on my wrist particularly w/ the gold bezel b/c the bezel is so far within the bounds of my wrist. Such a tough decision!

Thanks!

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Definitely go with the medium [nt]

By: mbeech1 : October 9th, 2011-12:08

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Thanks for the input

By: ng717 : October 9th, 2011-16:34

Thanks for the input. I will probably go back except in a suit this time and try them both on again. What looked very reasonable in the mirror seems enormous now and now the medium is looking a bit small on my wrist judging from the picture. I guess its t...

I'd go with the large

By: SJX : October 9th, 2011-19:33

It looks fine on your wrist. Admittedly it is a bit large for a dress watch in terms of traditional definition but by modern conventions it'll do just fine. - SJX

definitely medium [nt]

By: thershahman : October 10th, 2011-14:36

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Thanks for the comments

By: ng717 : October 10th, 2011-21:54

Thank you to everyone for the comments. I went back to the store and after much thought have decided on the larger size! The pictures are really quite deceiving since they are up close and from a single angle. After looking in the mirror for quite a while...

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Opinions on choosing b/w sizes (pics)

Opinions on choosing b/w sizes (pics)

Definitely go with the medium [nt]

Thanks for the input

I'd go with the large

definitely medium [nt]

Thanks for the comments

Congrats!

Good choice to go with the large model.

Love the large! [nt]