~38mm tool watch?

Robotaz · Post by **Robotaz** » Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:03 pm

One of my best friends texted me and said his lame smart watch is dying and he wants to get a “regular” watch.

I immediately sent a link to the RZE watch site and pointed out they are 40.5mm or so and would be perfect. He replied back that he’s more of a 38mm guy. He is about 5’-7” and smaller framed, so that seems legit and fair to need a 38mm.

Problem is, I’m stumped. I have a 7.5” wrist and honestly don’t even know about 38mm watches beyond maybe Grand Seiko or Rolex, which is very little.

Does anybody know of a good ~38mm watch that’s not a dress watch?

Post by **MoT** » Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:32 pm

Hamilton Khaki Field? Automatic, hand-wind, quartz. Lots of different 38mm models.

Boourns · Post by **Boourns** » Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:33 pm

What’s the budget?

peskydonut · Post by **peskydonut** » Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:34 pm

I'm 5'-6", here's a photo of the Khaki Mechanical for reference on 6.5-6.75" wrist.

peskydonut · Post by **peskydonut** » Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:38 pm

Do you have any idea on what he's looking at in terms of:

Budget
Aesthetic
Automatic vs mechanical vs quartz vs ecodrive

Edit: Errr... Yeah, what the other guys asked.

Robotaz · Post by **Robotaz** » Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:42 pm

Answering all, yes, Hamilton is a no-brainer. I feel dumb now.

He is in no way a WIS, so I’m saying $500 tops.

I think Hamilton gray market is probably the answer.

If you think of any others, I’ll be watching.

Thank you!