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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!
Thanks for the input
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 tough looking at pictures which are from solely a straight on angle. I will update everyone about the decision for sure!
I'd go with the large
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
Thanks for the comments
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 I found that the small was too small. The gold bezel sits within the broader border of steel, and it makes both sizes seem smaller than they really are. I liked the presence on my wrist that the larger size had, and I preferred the wider looking strap too. Thank you again to everyone in helping me through my decision on here, in particular to SJX for the great writeup. Pictures to come!
Good choice to go with the large model.
Look forward to seeing pictures of your new prize.
Stewart
