Developer: 42mm Is Ideal Apple Watch Size
Developers were given 42mm Apple Watch Sport models to test their apps with, and 38mm models were only supplied upon request. The developer we spoke to thought the Sport models were “extremely light” and did not look tacky or cheesy. He also thought that the 42mm Apple Watch was the ideal size, neither too big nor too small. The extra 4mm of screen size made a big difference when it came to reading text on the device, and he thought that people who used the Apple Watch for long periods of time might better appreciate the larger screen.
While the developer in question lauded nearly every aspect of Apple Watch, from its fluid animations and Handoff proficiency to Siri integration and — yes — even its battery life, the main takeaway for early adopters is his above sizing insight. Folks, if you’re on the fence about your ideal Apple Watch size, as with most things, it’s probably best to err on the side of bigger.