I admit it, I have small wrists. I've worn the 42mm (the larger size) of the Apple Watch and I think it looks like the right size for me so I am thinking the 5S will be the best choice (42 also vs 47/51 for the 5/5X) for me. For a watch I would wear most the time and likely even at night the smaller size brings advantages in weight too, any other men thinking to get the 5S? The Garmin site makes such a big deal over the 5S being their new design for women that it gives me pause but I think that many mens watches are 42mm or even smaller in the real world...
Ya'll don't forget to consider the length of the band. It's shorter than most other garmin watches. I would say a 7 inch wrist is the limit on wrist size to be able to close it comfortably.
Seems to make sense that the band would be smaller on a watch that is claimed to be made for smaller wrists but the other design differences don't if the only goal was to make a watch for smaller wrists. Just curious why the difference in band design, the triangle vs circle at the 12 o'clock mark, and the bezel look. Any ideas on why they made those design changes?
Seems to make sense that the band would be smaller on a watch that is claimed to be made for smaller wrists but the other design differences don't if the only goal was to make a watch for smaller wrists. Just curious why the difference in band design, the triangle vs circle at the 12 o'clock mark, and the bezel look. Any ideas on why they made those design changes?
I think the bezel difference IS a nod to women. It is a less rugged look. Doesn't make it feminine, just not as masculine as the bezel on the 5.
Seems to make sense that the band would be smaller on a watch that is claimed to be made for smaller wrists but the other design differences don't if the only goal was to make a watch for smaller wrists. Just curious why the difference in band design, the triangle vs circle at the 12 o'clock mark, and the bezel look. Any ideas on why they made those design changes?
I don't understand why Garmin made the strap of the 5S so short and narrow when the watch face is the same size as the Forerunner 630/735 etc which are marketed as unisex watches, and they have proper straps. For a relatively heavy watch like the 5S which is made mostly out of stainless steel, it's important to have a supportive strap. When you are running and your arm gets sweaty, you soon realise how important a supportive strap is. I find with these Fenix watches, particularly the 5S, they end up facing the wrong way after a few miles of running.
