Blackwater size

[Xkalifornian]

Hello all, great to be here.

Newbie with a question. I'm very interested in the MMT Blackwater. My only concern is the size. I realize it's a bit larger than the traditional Submariner. But how much. I know the numbers, but not being able to see it in the flesh makes the decision difficult. The Sub is about as large as I feel comfortable with on my 6.5-6.75" wrist (depending on the time of year). I'm not one of those which like BIG watches (no offense to you who do). Would it possible to see photos either of a Blackwater on a wrist similar in size, or maybe a photo of a Blackwater next to a Sub? Any other observations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance and GREAT forum, Mark

[Dr. Robert]

Mark....the Blackwater is my favorite watch in the MKII line. If you like the Sub, you'll love the Blackwater. It is touch & go buying "boutique" watches when you can't try on. I don't have any comparo pics and wrist shots distort size. The Blackwater is a very sleek watch, one of the most comfy watches I own....I have 2 now...I had a Seafighter, but that was too big for me...traded it for another Blackwater!
I have wrists on the smaller side...6.75", maybe a bit more when I get hot, puffy & sweaty( a pretty picture, no?) and the Blackwater disappears on my wrist. Here are a couple of pics.
ps...case length is important to me in sizing comparos and the Blackwater has decent case length( lug to lug) under 48mm long, like Sub.

[Cowbiker]

Blackwater and Marathon Steel Navigator Type A. 7.25" wrist.

[Peahi]

The watch wears well...not crazy large at all. You will be fine!
If you have tried on a seiko skx007/173...here is a compare:

[Ken268]

...similar sized Marathon Navigator on a wrist around your size.

[DaveOBrien]

Its the most elegant watch I own. IMO even more than my Seamaster. You will not be disappointed. Your wrist will handle it no problem.

Dave

[camfam]

The Blackwater wears fairly small, and is very comfortable. It was the favorite MKII that I owned because of the comfort.

Cam

[pplateau]

I too agree that the Blackwater is an ideal comfort watch for the 6 3/4" wrist which I also have; The problem with watches with lug to lug of over 48 mm is that they don't wear well for most of us in this wrist size; which is why:

I WISH BILL WOULD OFFER THE QUAD 10 IN A MIDSIZE !!!! Let him know if you agree?