SeaGull 1963 38mm vs 40mm - Should you buy the 38mm or the 40mm?

Today is a bit of a review / impressions / side by side video of the SeaGull 1963 38mm.

I want to compare it to my 40mm version and give you some thoughts about ownership of both sizes.

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[stoppelli]

Thanks for the comparison . Helped me in choosing the correct size.

[joeg]

I also initially also bought the 40 mm. However, just like you, my wrist is 6 3/4 inches and it just didn't look right. I returned it and got the 38 mm and love it.

And just a friendly FYI, if the watch has two lines of text, it's an original seagull 1963. If it has one line of text, it's an "authorized" reproduction with an original movement.

[faizazizan]

Wow we have the same size of wrist. I almost got the 40mm one but decided to go for 38mm one after watching this video. Thank you!

[neilpiper]

I bought the 38mm with Sapphire 3 years ago from Chrono 24 with a two year guarantee.
It came in a wooden green box with a big red star on the hinged lid.
It arrived with a high quality green nato and a light brown Rios strap.
For casual I use the nato with the single layer method.
I wear it daily on the Rios as a dressy watch. Two watches in one.
I have a seven and a quarter inch wrist.
I love it's 2 day power reserve.

[imaginekarma]

I have the 40 mm version with the lume dots on the dial. It’s a stunning watch and I actually like how it sits on my wrist. It’s actually my first hand wind chronograph and I love it to bits. I especially love the recessed rings in the subdials. I got it on the recent summer sale for about $136 Canadian which is just over $100 US.

[WesWatchRoom]

After seeing both side by side, the 38mm is the one I'd go for, just a much more wearable form factor for me. Thanks for the comparison

[tibet]

This is exactly what I was hoping to find, as I’m currently trying to decide between the two. Thank you! It’s a shame that Sugess doesn’t make a 38mm in all their other color ways.

[WATCHingJames]

Thanks for checking out my size comparison of these seagull 1963. The 38mm vs the 40mm

[Thunderbird]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this video absolutely spot on!

[TheGrenadier]

Excellent comments. I even say that 47mm lug-to-lug is quite a lot for a 38mm, but i won't complain as i wear that lug-to-lug on my 6, 5"-ish wrist anyway. Definitely going to consider the 38! Thanks, cheers.

[rafaelgilman]

Great video. I'm thinking to get de 38 sapphire version . This is a straps monster watch, everything you put on it gonna fits perfectly

[brianmsahin]

Excellent. Commenting now, but will watch it later! For me it would have to be 40mm given my 8“ + wrist and even that's a little bit small, 42mm seems to be a good size for me.

[thegorn]

I have the same size wrist as you so tempted to go 38mm. Thanks for the review.

[threethrushes]

Just pulled the trigger on the 38mm!

It's only the second mechanical watch I've ever bought (previous one was an ORIS in 1990s)

[naomiredpath]

I really like the look of the SeaGull 38mm. A great comparison & good video as well!

[babbar]

Excellent and very well articulated review.

[lulul]

i don't know why but the version with the acrylic crystal looks the best to me. the 38mm is the way to go indeed.

[vladchan]

This watch is typical of the small chronographs popular in the 50s and 38 mm is the sweet spot. Actually it would be considered large. I own a 32 mm and a 35 mm vintage watches from that time period.

[manuvns]

What watch has the best movement for this ?

[masseyandcompanycpa]

Is there a reliable source to buy the Seagull 1963 online?