How To Select Watches That Flatter Your Wrist

We frequently search for the best-looking, most fashionable, and most affordable watches when we purchase them online. The size is simple to ignore until you see the difference it can make.

The other characteristics of a watch that you first found attractive become meaningless when the watch size is out of proportion to your wrist size, and you may end up with an expensive watch that you barely wear.

So – how do you pick the proper watch size for your wrist?

Knowing Your Wrist Size

You must first determine the size of your wrist before you can discover the ideal watch for it.

How to Measure Your Wrist

Grab a piece of paper or a flexible measuring tape.
Wrap it around your arm, so it rests below the wrist bone, where your watch band typically rests.
If you’re using a strip of paper, mark the intersection of the ends using a pen.
Take the paper from its packaging, put it flat next to a ruler, and record the measurement.
Your wrist is exceedingly slender if it measures 14 to 16 centimeters. A narrow wrist measures 16–17 cm. A medium wrist is between 17 and 18 cm, and a thick wrist is over 18 cm.

Case Diameter Measurement

The size of a watch is determined by its case diameter, which is frequently expressed in millimeters. The case diameter of men’s watches is often between 36 mm – 44 mm. Women’s watches frequently have a diameter of less or equal to 38mm.

A wristwatch with a case diameter lesser than 39mm is best on a wrist measuring between 6 and 6.5 inches. You’re lucky if your wrist measures between 6.5 and 7.5 inches because most contemporary watches will set on your wrists properly. Think of timepieces with a diameter of 36mm to 42mm. Consider watches that are 39mm or larger if your wrists are 7.5′′ to 8′′ or larger because these watches will fit your wrist the best.

Watch Band Material

The band’s material is just as crucial to choose the ideal watch for your wrist as its width. Metal bands look best on larger wrists since they are heavier and thicker than leather or material bands. There are thin metal bands available, such as Milanese types, which may also come down to personal preference.

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