Is 46mm Apple Watch too big for a small wrist?

I have a small wrist and really want the 46mm versus the 42, can any lady out there give me some advice? I've heard a 46mm is generally for men. Thanks in advance


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Posted on Dec 26, 2024 5:53 PM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2024 11:03 AM

I don't believe those men's vs women's watch concepts apply to the  Watch.


It's a matter of personal esthetics. I have small wrists for a man (I'm Latino and only 5'3"), and I like the larger watch. I use the Modular watch face, and there is plenty of room for the various complications.


46mm refers to the height of the watch. Here are the dimensions of the 2 Series 10 watches. Using black paper, make cutouts of the two sizes and see what you think of them on your wrist.


46 x 39 and 42 x 36


M1 Mac mini, macOS 15.2;  Watch, series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 11.2; iPhone 16, iOS 18.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18.2; HomePods, audioOS 18.2 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Dec 27, 2024 11:03 AM in response to Hsb10

I don't believe those men's vs women's watch concepts apply to the  Watch.


It's a matter of personal esthetics. I have small wrists for a man (I'm Latino and only 5'3"), and I like the larger watch. I use the Modular watch face, and there is plenty of room for the various complications.


46mm refers to the height of the watch. Here are the dimensions of the 2 Series 10 watches. Using black paper, make cutouts of the two sizes and see what you think of them on your wrist.


46 x 39 and 42 x 36


M1 Mac mini, macOS 15.2;  Watch, series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 11.2; iPhone 16, iOS 18.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18.2; HomePods, audioOS 18.2 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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