[Recommendation] looking for 38mm dress watches
Im new to watches and Im looking to buy my first automatic watch. I have small wrists, a bit over 6inch, so preferably a case diameter around 38mm. I like classic looking dress watches with a leather strap and a light dial. Not too fond of roman numerals though. I have a budget of max 1000eur.
So far i like: orient bambino https://www.seriouswatches.eu/cdn/shop/products/O751RA-AC0M04Y_800x.png?v=1652867683
Seiko presage https://www.horloge.be/pictures/seiko-presage-ssa343j1-8361730.jpg
Certina ds-1 day date https://www.certina.com/sites/default/files/styles/nocrop_full_lg/public/maps-medias/C029.430.16.011.00_SLD.png?itok=iZeQtBX0
The seiko and certina are both 40mm so they might be too big. The bambino has the right size but may be a bit too "plain". I know i should try them out in store but i have a 2 year old so very limited time. I feel like i already looked into every major brand within my pricerange but maybe im missing something. It seems very hard to find a 38mm dress watch so I would appreciate any suggestions you might have.
Posted Jul 5, 2025, 12:04 PM UTC