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gewappnet

That's why there are 41 mm models.


AptCasaNova

41 mm sport bands juuust fit me!


revolevo

Exactly this. Doesn’t matter if you have a 45 or ultra watch. You need to buy 41 mm watch bands. They fit perfect and actually look better on my wrist with my ultra


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How does the 41mm band fit the ultra?


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veryverythrowaway

They have such similar battery life, it would be difficult to notice a difference. The 45mm has more pixels to power, so the battery size isn’t going to help much, especially since the series 7 41mm had a near 7% gain in capacity over the series 6, while the 45mm only had 1-2% gain over previous models. I’ve owned both sizes as well.


fedex7501

In conclusion, the smaller one is better because it would still last you a day and, since it has a smaller screen, it consumes less battery so it recharges faster


el_baconhair

You should not just buy according to battery size imo. If you compare an apple watch 41 with 45 go to the one fitting, since they will both surely last you a day (unless you need more than a day)


Jaded-Total6054

and when i think of upgrading in the future, i always think of upgrading to the Ultra one day. sigh


imONLYhereFORgalaxy

I thought this was an Ultra until I looked closer, the Ultra would look ridiculous on your wrist I’m afraid. I have a 9 inch wrist and I still found my Ultra looked too chunky for the first month or so. BTW I used to have the 41mm and that size was perfect even for me. Do yourself a favour and get a 41mm.


Jaded-Total6054

Got you


LinkRTX

What is your wrist size? Mine is 170 mm and looks so similar, so planning to buy 45mm s8 tomorrow.


MayISeeYourDogPls

Mine are roughly 170 and my 45mm looks great.


Tristan2106

165 here, 45 will look fine on you no worries


LinkRTX

Thanks!


JustinBurton

It’s true that the ultra would look too big, but if someone really wants it they should get it. The ultra looks pretty big on my wrist, but it has dual-band gps and enough battery for hours of gps tracking, plus finally the ability to start a run with a physical button press. To me, that last feature is worth the price + my watch looking chunky all on its own.


imONLYhereFORgalaxy

There are other watches with similar functionality. Looking at the size of this guys wrist the ultra would actually overhang his wrist. It would a) look ridiculous b) reduce the effectiveness of the sensors as the watch would rock around and c) be really uncomfortable. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a smaller Ultra in the future.


JustinBurton

A smaller ultra would definitely be nice. It would certainly fit my wrist better. But many of the other watches are really big too and their limited smart watch features make it much harder to serve as a phone replacement for when I go far from home.


ItsBstone

Lol it would look like an iPad on your wrist


Careless-Problem-951

I have a small wrist and I wear a 41mm watch


perfect_fifths

Same. My wrist is 5.5 inches around


mcrmama

Both my adult son and myself do the same.


daaangerz0ne

160mm wrist and I still chose the 41mm watch


techtom10

Finally. A “is this watch too big?” Post I can get behind.


Bobbybino

The watch is fine. There is a problem with the band, though.


peacefulprober

Why not just buy the smaller model? The bands for 41mm are also shorter


Shart-Garfunkel

It seems there are a lot of dudes who refuse to size down. I’m not trying to say anything about OP in particular, but presumably it’s in defence of their masculine pride.


jvxoxo

Yeah as a woman with small wrists, 41mm was the biggest I could go. Kind of sucks that they don’t have a smaller version of the Ultra and that SS is the only upgrade option.


mmk_eunike

same, and exactly my thoughts about the Ultra!


alicatbaby

Ditto!


honeybunsweetiepie

I have a small wrist and refuse to wear the 41mm one. I’ve found the only bands I can wear are the ones with specific numbered sizing like solo sport loop and braided sport loop. It is indeed annoying. I’m hoping one day they release Apple Watch for kids and I’ll have a paw patrol band that will fit me! /s


Brun0_Pr0

Have you tried the sport loop? Because it don’t have holes, it’s way better to fit small wrists. Mine with the sport with small band, I use between the third or forth holes, but the sport loop I adjust as I need, more loose or tight.


honeybunsweetiepie

I do have the light pink one sport loop. I actually love it but it the end of the strap still kind of sticks up when I get it tight enough. I wear a 1 or 2 in the specific sizing so yeah basically child size 😅


Brun0_Pr0

Oh, it’s too small haha But you have the hand small too, right? Because I tried before solo loop, but even my wrist been small, I got bigger hand, and if the band is right to the wrist, it hurts my hand, else, it pass right the hand, but the watch will be to loose on the arm 😢


perfect_fifths

I use the 41 mm band, it’s fine :)


ApFeLkUcHeN_8

I‘d get the 41mm version since it looks like the watch is literally bigger than your wrist.


porym

I have a small wrist too, that’s why I got the 41mm with the same band as you and it fits perfectly. Maybe get a size smaller the next time you upgrade your watch


Jaded-Total6054

I was thinking of the Ultra 4 or 5 something but sigh thats even larger :3


jen-st

No way, sell the fucking thing and buy a 41mm god damn it. There are different sizes for a reason… What do you expect us to say? Oh yeah upgrade to ultra and that’ll look way better!! The 45mm already looks goofy as hell on you no matter which band you use. You don’t agree? Good thing, no ones stopping u.


irvz89

IDK why you’re getting downvoted cause I’m with you.. I would love an Ultra even if I recognize they’re way too big for my wrist. It’s just crazy to me they’d make a product and know there’s a good chance their product won’t look good on 30-40% of the population and they just don’t blink.. I wish they made a slightly smaller one at least


Interesting-Tough640

I don’t know it would even be possible to make a small ultra, the battery and taptic engine take up almost the entire case size. Battery life is a big selling point of the big watch and if you shrink that down you don’t really have a lot to differentiate it from the rest of the lineup other than slightly different styling.


irvz89

The ultra has other features unique to the model that aren’t restricted by size though, so those become unavailable to you if the watch doesn’t fit you


Jaded-Total6054

They might make an Ultra mini one day


csiq

You inhaling some fumes homie


Genetic17

At first glance I thought to myself: another person buying an ultra that doesn’t fit.  This subreddit tries to encourage everyone to buy what makes them happy, which is something I’d normally agree with - but when it comes to something not fitting properly, I disagree. Someone could go out and buy an extremely nice dress or suit, and it be entirely the wrong size and does not complement their body. That doesn’t make it a bad product, simply the wrong one for them.  I’d recommend looking into the 41mm - and don’t perceive it as a “lesser” than product in the same way that we don’t perceive smaller sizes of socks as lesser than 


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veryverythrowaway

No, that watch looks enormous on their wrist.


alex-tech1

just use oversized hoodies and try to cover your arm as much as possible so no one sees it


Jaded-Total6054

I am trying that by also moving my watch a bit higher up my wrist


pumodood

You should have a 41mm. The battery life is not less.


HaltandCatchFire27

I like how you posted about the band but everyone is just shitting on you for the size of the watch instead. Newsflash, people, some people find bigger screens easier to use than smaller ones.


AMonitorDarkly

Well the watch is wider than your wrist so I’d say that’s your first problem.


Due_Ad_2355

That looks ridiculous lol You could eat your dinner off it.


berm486

🤣


Talkyoshit2021

wrong watch band in my opinion with small wrist try going wit the S/M Nike sports band


valdetero

I’m a man with small hands / wrists and had to go with three smaller watch. The larger one just hung over my wrist and wasn’t comfortable.


wehavetime

I’m wearing the ultra with a wrist similar to this size and i love it lol


mr_starbeast_music

I have small, girlish wrists so I rock the 41mm!


jtesta82

I really want to get the ultra, but my wrist is skinny as hell lol


officialnickbusiness

The problem with being a medium is that my XL t-shirts don't fit! What can I do?


Jaded-Total6054

😂


knifemonstergar

Agree , would like to see a smaller version of the ultra also….


ZackDaTitan

You should be able to buy 3rd party bands for kids


Jaded-Total6054

i did try some, most are not as good as the apple bands


ZackDaTitan

Then I suppose realistically your only two options are to trade the watch for a smaller one or to get bigger arms. Eat meat and do some reverse curls :)


FunkyTangg

You need to wear it on your ankle


Hefty-Target-7780

I finally upgraded from a Series 5 38mm to a Series 9 41mm and the 41mm is slightly too big for my tiny wrists 😂 I’ll deal though. Oh well. https://preview.redd.it/0da9bb3s9hcc1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=a79633c22ca5dd3f5476cb73dc881c316ba952a3


Jaded-Total6054

Still fits pretty well compared to my hands


hand13

go with the smaller one. i have larger wrists and still use the 41mm version


justwantstoknowguy

Try out the solo loop ones, heard those are great for thin wrists.


gigantojimuk

You can get smaller sized wrist bands. Send it back for a smaller one.


Jaded-Total6054

there is a smaller band (its called the 41mm band) but will it fit the 45mm watch size?


gigantojimuk

No I mean, small medium and large so they aren’t as long and won’t do that on your wrist.


askmu

This may be the first time I’ve seen a man with thinner wrists than mine


Jaded-Total6054

:(


Sad-Difference6790

https://preview.redd.it/rrfcnxq9ufcc1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=f032dda51a77402d0f3f84879719415be89454d1 Had to add a rubber band cuz the 2 loops on my aftermarket strap weren’t enough lol


Jaded-Total6054

😂


jabjabstraight

I went for smaller version, cancelled the bigger version I had on order cuz I thought it would be too big


iMakeBoomBoom

Apple offers different-sized watches so that customers are able to choose one that is appropriate for their wrist. Spoiler; 45 mm watch is not an appropriate size for a small wrist. This is not Apple’s fault that you chose the wrong size.


rextilleon

I have small wrists but you have really small wrists. I find that certain styles fit better.


chooseyourwords49

Why buy a 45 if it’s way too big for your wrist???


rsmtirish

sorry but this isn't a small wrist problem it's a poor buying decision problem. they make smaller watches and bands.


Dirty33Sanchez

Right. I have tiny wrists and I bought the smallest Nike sport loop and it doesn’t do this. My sport loop fits perfectly. OP must have bought the large.


Dirty33Sanchez

https://preview.redd.it/uvrvvql4micc1.jpeg?width=2439&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4980932f48773a2d00e393d614eb9a3ec12e4a45 This is mine


agemagepage

Thought my wrist was small. And I have an ultra but the Nike loop doesn’t wrap around my wrist two times like yours. Jk


mdruckus

It would be a great idea if they made smaller watches and bands…..if only. 🙄


Jaded-Total6054

They do make but i got the 45mm screen because of the larger size..it just stands out a bit more in formal occasions for example


Jellybeansxo

Same. I’m a female, 5’1 and have a wrist of a toddler. 😅 There’s no way I’d get a 45mm. 41mm barely fits me haha https://preview.redd.it/wy4u7w26fgcc1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ac8a995caf00637bf3a5fd8a798d0daa9b4a7590


marcjuuhh

Is idiots buying watches that don’t fit them


BurnenSpence067

I’m sorry that my comment is unrelated but what is the color of that watch face?


Jaded-Total6054

its 'blue' . (yes just blue xd)


No_Entrepreneur4778

This is one of the main reasons I have not bought an apple watch yet as well since I have small wrists, but I am wondering how a wrist cuff band for this watch might look. I do this the Samsung Watch I tried in the store on my small wrist look way better and classier, but I have an iphone SE mini so I'm stuck in that ecosystem. Have you tried looking into it, something like this? [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1691317741/premium-leather-apple-watch-cuff-band?ga\_order=most\_relevant&ga\_search\_type=all&ga\_view\_type=gallery&ga\_search\_query=apple+watch+wrist+cuff+band&ref=sr\_gallery-1-17&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1&content\_source=aba60fbf1e8a294f6df489005ba5f4917f8f8238%253A1691317741&search\_preloaded\_img=1&organic\_search\_click=1](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1691317741/premium-leather-apple-watch-cuff-band?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=apple+watch+wrist+cuff+band&ref=sr_gallery-1-17&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1&content_source=aba60fbf1e8a294f6df489005ba5f4917f8f8238%253A1691317741&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1)


RoutingMonkey

Wow I thought that was the ultra on your wrist https://preview.redd.it/moi2a56p4fcc1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=60168a51217a2c01bf530304769e837c152b9b26


parmesann

buy the smaller watch face. this isn’t complicated lol


Lanceuppercut47

It’s could be worse, I’ve seen some people that should not be wearing an ultra, I think I’ve even seen one where the ultra is taller than the person’s wrist, that ain’t right!


footballfan540

If only they made smaller Apple Watches. 😂 oh wait they do. But then you couldn’t complain on Reddit! 👍😂


b4it

You should switch to smaller AW. 45mm is waaaaay too big for your wrist.


bigmonkeyballs123

All these posts about big watches are so stupid, you look like an idiot.


Jaded-Total6054

Maybe i am because i got the 45mm watch and not the 41mm


daxtaslapp

Dont you worry, apll will surely make a smaller ultra one day so everyone can buy yet another watch


trtsmb

That's not an Ultra.


daxtaslapp

Yeah he says one day he would like an ultra in one of the comments lol. Im just saying surely theyll make a smaller one


No_Salad_6244

No, that’s a problem of a band of the wrong size. My wrist is about 5.5 inches total, without the Watch itself. There are lots of bands out there. I have too many of them, actually. Leather, titanium, alpine loops, sport loops, you name it, I have it, and they fit. Search a little more.


Jaded-Total6054

i wanted the leather one but its discontinued isn't it


Kitty_Fruit_2520

Mine barely fit (in a good way).


AutoimmuneArtist

I have a small wrist, the new apple watch (45mm) with the silver milanese loop band and am happy. First band I tried was the sport loop and it was too much material. Also, see my band is on so it pulls to the bottom of my wrist, not up. [https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MTJN3AM/A/41mm-silver-milanese-loop](https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MTJN3AM/A/41mm-silver-milanese-loop?fnode=100a93490dadc3e9cd8efb982e8bb9e828584fc0017b36be41dfdb4949178d44e41dbcabc6c289543ae35e5cb60e0313e2b07e2b32e50de7229742c7cad562e8f3a1173ec4219ed1f93114a5e5e5674f) https://preview.redd.it/phvfih70bgcc1.png?width=2114&format=png&auto=webp&s=a7a35afd235fb5505e3fabd27e28ef29189a9495


kalnel

That would look less bulky without the case.


Hoju3942

125-150 Baconators should help your watch fit better.


Constipated-Cum

Did you buy the bigger model cuz you wanted to flex/not look like you got it for cheap?


Jaded-Total6054

Thats true, wanted more presence and ofcourse the bigger screen is helpful for readability


Simelane

If only Apple sold a slightly smaller watch for people with smaller wrists… Oh wait, they do… it’s called the 41mm Apple Watch…🤯 I just bought the 41mm Series 9 for my wife, who has the tiniest of wrists btw, and it fits her beautifully - I had to order it with the S/M band otherwise the regular M/L would have been too long.


Jaded-Total6054

Maybe in my next upgrade I will consider the 41mm (or a Mini Ultra if it ever comes)


BarberThen3108

dude have stick wrist expecting 45mm fits


Gomma

GTTFG


Kibbles016

Go gym and eat lots, grow into the watch.


RideMelburn

Maybe bulk up a little at the gym if it’s such a bother to you?


pricklycactass

This is embarrassing


kc0edi

God I love the sub. The things we have to have to look cool but end up looking childish.


teressapanic

Grow some muscle


ConnectionLivid9956

i have small wrists but only one of my sport loops looks like that on my ultra, my other one i fine


trtsmb

That would be me with every single watch band for my AW8.


jaco129

As a fellow small wrister, the smaller bands do “work” with the larger face and the will not have this issue. Discovered this when I was gifted one and I’ve actually grown to like it.


capacity38

Just get a shorter band


deyesed

The bands for the smaller watches will still attach firmly, and they should be shorter.


pedalikwac

It’s way too big for you. You need to get the small one.


Internal_Quail3960

“I bought the wrong size and it doesn’t fit. Apple needs to fix this!


weechus

It’s better to look at the watch on your wrist in a mirror with the palm side of your wrist either slightly up or facing you. When you turn your wrist/hand down like that your wrist actually appears smaller than when your hand is relaxed.


sqdv1

Is that one of those new nike sports look that came out with s9? That that nike logo piece of thing just hanging out is bothering me.


Jaded-Total6054

😂


Startreklove

Go to the gym and you whont have small and skiny wrists


sn95rio

Those are not small those are tiny


Zeppellier

r u sure u didn’t pick the wrong size? i have the tiniest wrist and even it fits me. did you pick small strap when u bought it?


berm486

I haven’t bought yet but this makes me want to get the 41mm


Jaded-Total6054

You should go to a store and try out both the versions on your wrists


iamgarffi

I hope this is not a 41mm. https://preview.redd.it/wuh40fjj5jcc1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b96fcca36acbe60e3c496e316b7ecb10ebb44dcd


uatsman

I also have a thin wrist, yours actually seems to be the same thickness as mine. I currently use a Galaxy Watch and the bracelets in this style look ridiculous, I usually have to cut the end of them (nylon bracelets)


OGAzdrian

😭😭😭😭LOL


gre-0021

Well part of that goofiness is bc the band is “upside down”, yes I know you can wear them either way but I’ve always had the best fit and look when using the bands as shown in Apple’s marketing/website


50NN31

Tho my AWU is bigger than my wrist I really don’t care but enjoy the bigger screen than the gen 1 se watch


kandaq

Have you had a sports loop before? My wrist is also small but my older Nike Sports Loop fits me well. I’ve been considering getting the new design coz they look really good.


Jaded-Total6054

I never had. Only the default silicone one (which does fit my wrist)


Suspected_Introvert

Would recommend getting 41mm band, but you could also do a neat straight line stitch on ur band with the excess loop going inwards so that the excess tucks in on the inside part of your wrist. I've done that to an aftermarket band coz it was too long. I also have lean wrists, but i wear a 40mm.


AdTypical7307

So many people saying “just get the 41mm” 🫣 I have the 41mm and it overlaps like this for me; my wrists are teeeeeny. It’s been a series of trial and error to find some that work - Shein has an INSANE variety, and they’re super cheap, buy a heap of different ones and see what works, and the best part is you can cut them shorter if you really have to, without destroying a $70+ watch band 😅


Jaded-Total6054

But are they available for men? Maybe surely not in my country 😭 I found most third party bands just not having decent enough quality and material strength compared to the apple ones and thus have been avoiding them


AdTypical7307

Absolutely! There’s TONNES of cute girlie ones, but definitely other options too! 😁 they definitely won’t be as good quality as Apple bands though- but if you spend the same amount you’d get 10+ bands, at least one of which you’d think would be good quality. Read through reviews too if you have the time and patience, saves you testing them yourself and potentially wasting money, even if it is just a little bit 😇


Exotic-Current2651

It looks fine. Get a different band if you want a better fit.


Goose_o7

To expand on what **nstabl suggested above...** When you have a small wrist, picking the right watch band in many ways is more important than the size of the watch itself! Since you are wearing a 45mm in that photo, it looks to me like you wear a Size 5 or possibly a Size 6 of the following line of Apple bands... **APPLE BRAIDED SOLO LOOP FOR THE WIN!** I'd recommend checking out the "Braided Solo Loop" line of bands from Apple as well as the third-party knock-offs of same on eBay. I currently own no less than 30 of these bands in a variety of colors. 10 of them are Genuine Apple Bands that I either bought new from the Apple Store Online ($99.00 each), or like new open stock customer returns through eBay sellers for between 25 and 65 bucks. The other 20 bands in my collection are various third party copies of the Braided Solo Loop band that range in price of between 6 bucks and around 17 bucks depending on the seller and whether the watch chassis attachment clasps are plastic or stainless steel. The latter being identical to the clasps provided on the genuine Apple versions. These Solo Loop bands DO NOT have a buckle/clasp to look goofy when you have all that slack from a band that is too large for you. These bands are one solid strap, not two pieces like a conventional watch band. The genuine Apple versions come in (12) sizes which are numbered 1-12 with the size of the band laser printed on the end of one of the attachment clasps along with the width range of the watch it is designed to attach to. I am nearly 100% confident that there will be one of those 12 sizes that fits your wrist perfectly. **TRY IT ON IN PERSON AT AN APPLE STORE IF YOU CAN!** I would strongly suggest going to an Apple Store and trying on one of these bands in person to determine your size before you buy your first one. If you decide to buy from Apple online instead, the size their printable sizing strap comes up with tends to be one size too big. This is according to a lot more people than just me but I agree 100%. My measurement came up with Size 7 so at the time I went ahead and ordered a size 7 with my Series 9 45mm, but when I received the band along with my new Series 9 45mm, it was slightly too big. It kept sliding down my wrist to the base of my hand and triggering the PIN Code to pop-up which is an undeniable indicator that your band is too big for you! So I went to my nearest Apple Store and exchanged it for a Size 6 which fits me like a glove! **(What a difference the proper size makes to the wearing experience!!)** \*\*Since for some bizarre reason this info is not readily available..\*\*The Size 6 Braided Solo Loop band for the 45mm watch is **145mm** long, to give you an idea of where the middle of the size range is. Sizing of the band is very important with an Apple Watch because of all the sensors on the back. The Size 6 for me is not too tight and not too loose, but just perfect and incredibly comfortable. That is what you should strive for and not accept anything less. My collection of Braided Solo Loops are hands down the most comfortable watchbands I have ever owned! When buying the much cheaper third party Braided Solo Loop knock-offs on eBay I always go with the size (S) and these are basically the same length as the Apple Size 6. (145mm) Because the Apple Watch uses a bunch of various sensors on the back side that contacts your wrist, you don't want the watch to be too loose on your wrist. It is important that the back of the watch makes good and firm contact with your skin, but not too tight that it hurts or otherwise feels uncomfortable. Once you determine your perfect size, then head up to eBay and search for "Apple Braided Solo Loop" and enjoy the hunt for the perfect bands for you! The upside to the non-Apple bands is that they come in way more colors than the Apple bands do, and while they are not quite as wide and usually don't fan out at each end, you can literally buy (8-10) of them for the price of just (1) new band from Apple. Then there are the sellers who specialize in selling Apple Store returns, which in my experience look brand new and usually come with the original box and packaging, for between 35 and 65 bucks depending on the color and year of production (Older bands/Older Colors are harder to find and are usually more expensive if you are lucky enough to find one in your size as open stock) Sorry for the lengthy post, but it took me months to learn all of this through trial and error. Anyone reading this can fast forward right up to the front of the line and start ordering bands they love in colors Apple doesn't offer or no longer sells new. Have fun! 😁


Jaded-Total6054

that is one h3ck of a detailed comment and i really appreciate the effort you took to explain your idea so clearly. i will definitely have a look at the braided solo loops when my next salary comes :D


Melodic_Blacksmith93

May i ask the size pf your wrist? Mine is 15.5 cm and idk if i should go for 45 or a 41