How to Find the Right Watch Size

Balance is something we all want to achieve in every aspect of our lives. Even when it comes to something as mundane as our daily attire, finding the right balance between style and substance, and between design and functionality impacts the way we carry ourselves.

A sense of balance is also key when looking for the perfect watch for your wrist. The brand, model, design, and pricing are all factors that an ideal timepiece must possess to satisfy you as a watch wearer, but apart from these size also matters.

In this article, you’ll learn about factors that make up the perfect watch size:

– The Case Diameter

– Your Wrist Size

– The Case Thickness

– Complications, Components & Other Embellishments

– Watch Band Design, Materials & Thickness

How to Measure Your Wrist Size

Before you can find the right size watch for your wrist, you first need to know your own measurements. Knowing your wrist size will be incredibly important in choosing a watch that fits and looks good on you – especially if you’re buying online and cannot fit the watch in person.

To measure your wrist’s circumference in inches, use a measuring tape.

Begin with your hand facing upwards, palm open. Position the metal tip of the tailor’s tape at the center of your wrist. Encircle your wrist with the tape, guiding it back to the metal tip.

Ensure you’re measuring the spot where you typically wear your watch, often just below the wrist bone. Observe and record the point on the tape where it meets the metal tip.

Below are the ideal case diameters and strap lengths for each type of wrist size: