# Best automatic watches for large wrists: 42 to 46 mm Source: https://lumeandbezel.com/best/best-automatic-watches-for-large-wrists Publisher: Lume & Bezel. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://lumeandbezel.com/how-we-pick On a wrist over 7.5 inches, a 38 or 40 mm watch can look like a coin. Case diameter is only half the story, though. Lug to lug length decides whether the watch fills the top of the wrist or hangs off it, and thickness decides how it sits under a sleeve. This guide picks automatics with cases from 42.4 to 46 mm. Four listings state a lug to lug or case length, from 46 mm on the Seiko SRPD63 to 49.5 mm on the Orient Mako GMT, and those are marked so you can compare. Where the listing does not give lug to lug, it says Not stated, and you should check it before buying. The picks cover Seiko and Orient divers under $650, Citizen's 44 mm Fugu, and Swiss options from Tissot, Hamilton and Certina above $1,000. ## Picks ### 1. Orient Mako GMT Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, World Time, Black, Diving GMT setting: Not stated; Movement: Orient F6P22 automatic, hand-winding, about 40 h; Case size: 42.8 mm; Water resistance: 200 m; Bezel: Unidirectional 24-hour, 120 notch A 42.8 mm steel GMT diver with a 49.5 mm lug to lug, sapphire crystal and steel bracelet. Suits a large wrist that also needs a second time zone. What the listing offers: - 49.5 mm lug to lug is the longest stated here and fills a wide wrist well. - In-house F6P22 with a GMT hand and a 24-hour bezel, about 40 hours of reserve. - Sapphire crystal and a solid-end-piece steel bracelet with deployment clasp. Limits to know: - About 40 hours of reserve is on the short side if it sits unworn over a weekend. - Solid caseback, so the movement is not visible. ### 2. Seiko SEIKO Wristwatch PROSPEX Prospex Mechanical Automatic Winding Made in Japan Japanese-made Save the Ocean Special Edition Turtle Diver's Diver's 656.1 ft (200 m) Sapphire Glass SRPF77 Men's Case size: 45.0 mm; Lug to lug: 47.7 mm (listed case height); Thickness: 13.2 mm; Movement: 4R36 automatic; Crystal: Sapphire; Water resistance: 200 m diver A 45 mm Turtle diver with a 47.7 mm case length, sapphire crystal and 22 mm lug width. The listing states it fits wrists up to about 8.1 inches. What the listing offers: - Wide 45 mm case with a short 47.7 mm case height, so it wears big without overhanging. - Sapphire crystal and 200 m diving water resistance, per the listing. - The listing states a maximum wrist circumference of about 8.1 inches (205 mm). Limits to know: - The day-date language mix arrives at random, the listing says, so it cannot be chosen. - Silicone strap only, with no bracelet included. ### 3. Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional, Swiss Automatic, 44mm, Men’s Watch Case size: 44 mm; Lug to lug: Not stated; Thickness: 15.29 mm; Movement: Swiss automatic, 80-hour reserve; Water resistance: 60 bar (600 m) A 44 mm Swiss diver rated to 600 m with a ceramic bezel, helium valve and 80-hour reserve. The serious tool watch for a large wrist. What the listing offers: - 600 m rating and helium valve make it the most capable diver in this guide. - Power reserve of up to 80 hours, per the listing. - Domed sapphire crystal, sapphire caseback and screw-down crown. Limits to know: - 15.29 mm thick, the thickest here, so it will not slide under a cuff. - Lug to lug is not stated, so check it against your wrist width. ### 4. CITIZEN Men's Automatic Promaster Fugu 44mm Stainless Steel NY0154-51L Case size: 44 mm; Lug to lug: Not stated; Thickness: Not stated; Movement: Citizen caliber 8204 automatic; Water resistance: 200 m (ISO compliant) A two-tone 44 mm Promaster diver with a serrated Fugu bezel, sapphire crystal and screw-down crown. A large ISO diver with a 5-year warranty. What the listing offers: - 44 mm three-piece case with anti-reflective sapphire crystal, per the listing. - ISO compliant with a screw-down crown and 200 m water resistance. - 5-year limited warranty and a collector's dive tank box are stated. Limits to know: - Lug to lug and thickness are not listed, so check them for your wrist. - Two-tone silver and gold finish is less versatile than plain steel. ### 5. Hamilton Khaki Aviation Automatic Men's Watch, 45mm Stainless Steel Case Case size: 45 mm; Lug to lug: Not stated; Thickness: Not stated; Movement: Swiss H-30 automatic, 80-hour reserve; Water resistance: 10 bar (100 m) A 45 mm pilot watch with a black dial, sapphire crystal, day-date and leather strap. The pick for a large wrist that wants a flieger look rather than a diver. What the listing offers: - 45 mm case reads clearly on a big wrist, per the listing. - Swiss H-30 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and day-date. - Sapphire crystal and 100 m water resistance. Limits to know: - Lug to lug and thickness are not stated, and pilot cases often wear long. - Leather strap with pin buckle, no bracelet included. ### 6. Seiko SRPG57K1 SRPG57K1 Wristwatch, Mechanical, Automatic, Save the Ocean Special Edition, Monster Diver's, 68.4 ft (200 m), Men's, Bracelet Type Case size: 42.4 mm; Lug to lug: 49.4 mm (listed case height); Thickness: 13.4 mm; Movement: 4R36 automatic; Crystal: Hardlex; Water resistance: 200 m A Save the Ocean Monster diver with a 42.4 mm case, 49.4 mm case height and steel bracelet. A bold diver for a broad wrist under $650. What the listing offers: - 49.4 mm case height gives a long footprint that suits a large wrist. - Caliber 4R36 with hand winding, hacking seconds and day-date, per the listing. - Stainless steel case and bracelet with 200 m water resistance. Limits to know: - Hardlex crystal, not sapphire, on a $625 watch. - Calendar language is bilingual and cannot be specified, the listing says. ### 7. Certina, Mens, DS ACTION Diver 43mm , Stainless Steel, Swiss Automatic, Diving Watch, C0326071105100 Case size: 43 mm; Lug to lug: Not stated; Thickness: 13.10 mm; Movement: Powermatic 80 automatic, Nivachron; Water resistance: 300 m A 43 mm Swiss diver with a Powermatic 80 movement, 300 m rating and double locking clasp. A large-wrist diver that is thinner than the Tissot. What the listing offers: - 300 m water resistance, and the listing says it is suitable for diving. - Powermatic 80 movement with a Nivachron part, plus date. - Steel bracelet with a double locking foldover clasp. Limits to know: - Crystal type and lug to lug are not stated on this listing. - 43 mm sits at the smaller end of this guide's range. ### 8. Seiko SRPD63 5 Sports 24-Jewel Automatic Watch - Green Case size: 42.5 mm; Lug to lug: 46 mm (listed case height); Thickness: 13.4 mm; Movement: Seiko 4R36 automatic; Water resistance: 10 ATM A green 5 Sports automatic in a 42.5 mm steel case with a 46 mm case height and steel bracelet. The budget way to get a 42 mm plus case. What the listing offers: - The lowest price in this guide for a 42.5 mm automatic on a steel bracelet. - Caliber 4R36 with hand winding and hacking seconds, per the listing. - The listing states a maximum wrist size of about 8.1 inches (205 mm). Limits to know: - 10 ATM is meant for everyday use, not diving. - Hardlex crystal, and the 46 mm length is short for the largest wrists. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.