Picking Out the Right Watch for Your Wrist: Watch Size vs. Wrist Size
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Today, more and more enthusiasts are choosing to purchase watches online. While the level of convenience inherent in watch eCommerce is awesome, it can be more difficult than ever to forecast how watches of varying sizes will ultimately fit on your particular wrist. So in this video, I'm doing a deep dive into all things sizing, culminating in a comparison of five different watches on a variety of different wrist sizes. If you guys like these type of guides, let me know what you might like to see next in the comments.
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0:00 - Intro and Organization
1:52 - 1. Developing a Philosophy
6:44 - 2. Elements of Size
14:51 - 3. Watch Size vs. Wrist Size
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Hi Everyone, quick point of clarity, we mistakenly put a shot of a Rolex over mentioning 316L stainless steel. Rolex uses 904L which has a different chemical composition. Sorry for the miss there. Thank you all for watching!
Unforgivable.
Heads will roll
You forgot to mention how to increase the wrist size. By breaking the wrist bones, once recovered the wrist will be wider.
How could you do this? How? Hooowwwwwwwww? 😆
Thank you sir; however, given your transgression, you have been moved to the furthest depths of the “Rolex Wait List.” We will reconsider your position in 2026.
I found that the width of a person’s wrist is more important to know then the diameter. Some people have very flat wrists where others may have more rounded wrists. My wrist width is 56.8mm measured with a caliper.
I came to the comments to say this. Circumference measurements make sense for strap/bracelet selection; but for case size/lug-to-lug, wrist width is a far more precise measurement.
Exactly, wrist circumference can be very misleading, to the point of not being useful at all. A skinny 6 inch wrist can wear larger watches than a fat 7 inch wrist.
Exactly. The third and fourth wrist sizes they feature demonstrate this - it actually seems the third wrist is bigger than the fourth even though the fourth is technically larger - it’s because the third one is more flat
Mine is 51mm, and 17 cm circunference
22cm diameter and 64mm width. Good thing I have good idea what works best for me (40 to 45mm), since none of the references in the video were even close to mine.
I had a similar journey with watch sizes. Having a 6.3 Inch wrist I was very cautious with watch sizes, never "risking" to go over 39 mm case size. My first G-shock GW-5610 and the Orient Mako II were the two watches that broke the ice for me, both wearing surprisingly well on my wrist for their sizes. It started with those two, since then, I've learned to look at more physical aspects of watches I want to buy.
I love this video. What a great explanation of the various ratios, how L2L affects wearability, and how "small" watches can fit everyone. It explains why something like a 38mm SARB033/035 or a 36mm Explorer looks good on virtually every wrist. Great dial to bezel ratio, compact L2L, and solid thickness without being too stout. Perfect watches.
Dial color is something to consider as well, last year I did 2 pocket watch style conversions (
47mm cases) both Identical, except one black dial, one white. The black dial looks fine, the white one looks like I'm wearing one of those folding travel alarm clocks!
Finally a reviewer discussing the bezel-to-face ratio. Sporty watches with rotating bezels have 3-4mm less face diameter than a dress watch with the full face diameter. It's important to consider for the *style* of watch you're buying.
Also internal chapter rings can make a watch appear smaller than the desired look.
A nicely done discussion. I think the first time I saw this topic was on just the watch channel and this had some additional details. 👏
As a lady with a 5.5 inch wrist I really appreciate Mike in this lol! Almost every video I've seen with watch suggestions for people with small wrists seem to assume that small = someone with wrists in the 6 inch range, which is really frustrating.
The best watch TH-camr out there Teddy! Thanks for always making great videos. I have entered the watch world not too long ago and your content is great. You are not a "big watch" or "small watch" trend setter. You are genuine in your reviews and it shows you know your stuff! Cheers!
As you get older wrist size becomes less important & dial size becomes more so 🤓👴🏻😅
Great point. I just like a watch I can read without putting on my reading glasses. Also like the presence of a larger watch. My wrist 6 7/8 and I typically look for watches that are around 42mm. For me thickness is more important. I have a Tudor Black Bay that I like the look of but the case thickness always feels uncomfortable.
Yep, that's why I like divers, I can see the time without my glasses. Chronometers look great in a video but I can't read the subdials on my wrist.
its when you break out the sun dial to tell the time, then you know you are too old... When its dark you don't need a watch - your in bed!
True. 20 years ago I wore smaller watches. Nowadays I like larger watches and I think it’s fine.
Amen to that! I'm swinging on 60 and my eyes aren't what the used to be!
I follow your channel from the early years, and I hardly comment videos but, mate, your videos are getting better all the time. Congratulations!
This is a great video that I would have appreciated so much in the starting of buying watches. In stead of watching a 21 min video at that time, I had to do weeks of research in finding what people my size (16,5cm) wear and how do they choose it (bezel thickness, watch thickness, lug-to-lug, diameter, bracelet). Thank you Teddy in the name of the people still searching for their watch-fitting-range!
Teddy, this is a great video!! I found it to be extremely helpful. Thanks and keep the fantastic content going!
Loved that you added the multiple wrist sizes for viewing, just bought a seiko presage online now that i figured out the sizing
The lug length is definitely the factor I'm most mindful of. I have a 17cm wrist, and wore an Oris Diver Date (predecessor to the Aquis) for years. It's not a small watch but has short lugs. When I started buying some dress watches I really noticed that they sometimes looked bigger due to the lug length, even when buying smaller dials.
Amazing video Teddy! Extremely helpful specially when now that Im buying my first watch online. Cheers from Mexico! Keep up the great work.
Great informative video. Loved the fact you showed all the different wrist sizes and how lug-to-lug size can make a huge difference on wrist size.
Very good. It’s also good to remember that some brands use cases that are slabs to give the wearer the impression of size and heft (Tudor, Rolex supercase) while others hide large dimensions with case geometry and hide heft with material selection (ceramic and titanium).
Perfect video at a perfect time, thanks Teddy! I‘m on the hunt for my next watch and since I have a pretty small wrist (17 cm) it‘s a total challenge to shop watches. This helps a lot to estimate the look of the watch on my wrist 👍
Great insight. Love the comparisons and thoughtfulness of your comments.
Bravo! 👏🏼 😃 - Great video.
Seeing the watches on different wrist sizes was fascinating and incredibly useful. Thank you Teddy
What a great video Teddy, by far your best!!!
Hey Teddy, you have a fan from the Philippines :) Thank you for your channel; it's tremendously informative.
Great video Teddy! Watches and wrists are like pairing fine wines with foods...many variables to consider and you've provided a great visual reference guide for people here! Much appreciated!
I have a 7in wrist and mostly wear a 41mm black bay or aqua Terra. The fit is spot on which is a shame for the Tudor because everyone complains about the thickness but on the wrist it sits fine and does not look ridiculous. Also important is how well the weight is balanced. So while everyone is going for the 58, I love my original size black bay.
this is a very well organised and presented video. love that we see actual examples on different wrist examples. with thanks!
Great video! I have made many mistakes due to not trying on a watch before purchase. Like you mentioned - one of the hazards of buying online. In addition to the elements that you covered VERY well in your video, I have found that case curvature is an important consideration for me. As several of your other comments mentioned, my wrist shape works better with a watch with lugs that curve around the wrist, like a sensuous horological python. Watches that are straight from lug to lug, end up back in the original package until they take the trip to their new owner. Keep up the great work! It was really helpful to show the same watch on various sized wrists.
I have a 6" wrist, and my go to everyday watch is my Omega Globemaster at 39mm. I like the way it fits, but it is at the upper limit of what I would wear for that style of watch. I think the fact that it's more of a cross between a dress, sports and everyday watch allows for it work well on my wrist at 39mm.
I have a 6.5 inch wrist size and I’ve found 38mm watches are perfect, however I made an exception for the 41mm Aqua Terra. It actually fits nicely for its size.
Extremly helpful video. Thank you Teddy!
This is very good video Teddy, thank you.. most people definitely need this insight.
Thanks for making this video I needed something just like this right now!
Teddy you are the master of making watch related videos !! 👏🏻
thank you so much for making this. as a fellow slim wrist watch enthusiast (6in/15.25cm) wrist, this has been a great help! overall my lug to lug and case diameters are fairly similar to yours, maybe a mm smaller all around. i prefer my dress watches 38mm case size and down and 46mm lug to lug and down, with my dive watches okay up to 40-42mm/47-48mm depending on case size and lug to lug.
thank you so much. this was so much help. i also have a 6 inch wrist and im planning to get my first watch.
Excellent video! I'm wearing my JDD right now (8 inch wrists, it's my favorite watch in my collection, along with my CSAR) as I watch this. Interesting to see it on a variety of wrist sizes. Great job, Teddy!👍
This is an outstanding and thorough video! Very helpful.
I was gravitating to certain sizes for my 6.75 inch wrist and now I see I wasn't crazy. Turns out wanting to head toward 38 - 41 mm watches makes sense for me and the thickness makes a big difference.
The Hamilton Khaki vs. Seiko diver was very interesting to see. I also saw this effect trying on the Nomos Club Campus 38mm versus their auto versions that are 40mm. It's amazing how a 40mm Nomos looks just too big on me but a 40 or 41 mm diver makes perfect sense. Great to draw attention to lug-to-lug and dial-bezel ratio as they are game changers
Hmmmm... now the question is do I got for a Tudor BB58 or a Tudor Pepsi GMT for the next purchase? And then I still think I need that Nomos Club Campus 38mm... a nice two watch collection with two of the "New holy trinity." Grand Seiko after that?!
Very helpful, thank you so much for that. I can only buy online from where I live and I have been holding back from buying certain models because I couldn’t take the risk. Awesome channel!!!
Excellent and well done video. Thanks Teddy.
Great video. Thank you. That was very insightful and helpful.
The comment on thickness needing to take into account the height of the crystal is a great point. It is something I have been wondering if reviewers would pick up on and maybe point out if a particular watch with a particularly large height was actually made up of x mm in crystal. It would certainly help to define whether the case is actually too chunky or not
Great video! And, you've made me quite appreciative for my 7.25 in. wrist size, Teddy!
I have 6 and quarter inch wrist too. So glad to have a youtuber have the same taste as you. Nice breakdown of proportion!
just some more notes on the matter of thickness.
many watches wears thinner than they are not only because the case design does some visual trickery, but in many cases the caseback actually sinks into the top of your wrist making some of the watch's thickness disappear. i have a 12mm diver that looks almost unaturally thin because of this. so if you do really care about thickness, try going for a watch with ths type of caseback ergonomics.
and of course, nato straps are the mortal enemy of thickness. it adds 3mm or more to the watch. in addition, it makes the caseback unable to sink into your wrist. boom, double whammy. i've tried to make nato straps work every time i get a new watch but they just never do.
Another informative and germain video. Thank you
Amazing video, thanks so much for this in depth explanation!
I think it is important to also consider other factors such as the size of the hands and arms. Just looking at the wrist circumference is not enough. The shape of the wrist makes a big difference.
I actually think measuring across the wrist is more important than the actual circumference because your wrist is shaped differently. I only have a 6 3/4 inch wrist but I can pull off larger watches because it is very flat. Across the top it measures 60mm.
Good point!
Great content , Teddy. That’s helpful. Thanks.
A really great review Teddy with some examples for the viewer to consider. At last a video that considers watch design and ratios and not just flat figures If I had one thing to add is that the lug to lug fit can be very different depending on the drop of the lugs from the watch head. If I were to set a limit just by lug to lug there are two watches that I would not have purchased but because of the downturn of the lug shape they fit. These are the Hamilton 'Murph' and the Longines Tuxedo. As you say the design of a watch makes a big impact on how the watch will wear on the wrist.
Really like the video, very helpful and informative.
Another great video! Nothing beats actually seeing and trying on the watch thats for sure but your information is very helpful for those that don’t have that option. I have a 7 inch wrist and most of my watches are around the 40 to 41mm but have a few in 38 to all the way up to 44mm. The larger watches are my dive and flieger watches. My absolute max lug to lug is 50mm but most are around 47mm. Thickness doesn’t mater to me much. Obviously my mechanical chronographs are very thick at around 15 to 16mm. Dress watches mostly around 10 to 11mm
Very helpful video! Thank you!
Agreed about trying a watch on first. I'm 6.5"/16.5mm and while a Hamilton field watch should "fit" me, actually putting one on looked too long! It just didn't "fit" me. The Rado CC, however, looked great! As mentioned by another commenter the width of a wrist carries more weight to wearability: Case in point, my son has a 5-7/8" wrist but can wear my watches quite well because his width is closer to mine even though his wrist diameter is smaller.
Fantastic video. Deep-dives like this really put you ahead of the typical watch reviewers. Keep up the great work!
Super interesting video! Thanks Teddy!
This is a good video.
You make every effort to state that your opinions are biased, your subjectivity bias...
But then go on to speak objectively about the watches.
Good job.
Excellent video. Really interesting was the seiko at the end !!!
Very nice video Teddy, thanks! This one is probably the best video on youtube regarding the topic.
I would add though, that also body size is something to factor in as well, if you are a tall dude, you may be able to get away with some extra mm here and there.
This is the video that I'm looking for. Thanks a bunch!
I have the same wrist size as Teddy, it does help a lot all these tips, thanks!
Great video very informative ! Thanks Teddy
Lug to lug and the first link is so important indeed! I just bought a oris tt1 and has 50 lug to lug BUT! The lugs slope down drastically and the wears so nice on my wrist! I would have never considered that watch until I placed it on my wrist and saw how it wraps so nicely
I have a 8" wrist and one of my watches is a vintage 34m Omega on a leather strap. I rarely wear it as it looks lost on me but back in the fifties that size was regularly seen on even the hunkiest of Hollywood stars.
my Kirovskie crab isn't much bigger than that and looks fine on my 8.5" wrist.
Who are you people? NBA athletes & heavyweight boxers?
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@@arafatjahangir5309 I have an 8" wrist and it's all tendon bones and muscles.
I’ve got an 8.5 inch wrist as well and I’m not overweight at all. Some people just come built a bit more sturdy lol, and some manual labor doesn’t hurt either lol. Yet to meet a farmer with a 6 inch wrist. But I’ve met a few with hands 3 inches thick 😂
Amazing job, very helpful!
And again you did great, useful content. Thank you
I just love these guide video, super helpful.
Happy to help, Aaron!
Also, there is variance within identical wrist sizes. Two people can have a 6.5" wrist, but one has a broader wrist across, whereas the second person's wrist may be rounder all the way around. The distance around (wrist size) may be the same, but a watch will sit differently. Measure the distance across the top of your wrist where the watch sits, and consider that alongside your total wrist size.
So true. I have VERY oval wrists. so the measuring tape says I have "small" wrists but the actual distance of my wrist across the top is fairly "normal". I wondered for years why matches didn't look the size they were "supposed to" for my wrist size.
Excellent point. Using the full circumstance of the wrist never made sense to me.
You are 100% correct. I have a 6.5 inch wrist that is flat and I wear up to 44 mm comfortably. Just can't wear anything to thick.
I really wish they would have tried on some chronos
This is the video I really need. Thank you very much.
The most important video in this series, thank you Teddy
Great video. Really highlights that diameter is just one of the many factors to take into account. I'd also mention the shape of the wrist plays some role in here.
Very informative and useful, sharing this video with friends and family.
I have a 7” wrist. I recently purchased the Mido Ocean Star 200. All the dimensions were perfect. 42.5 case, very similar to the SKX007, which I love the fit of. But once I tried the Mido on, man did it wear huge. Because of the thin bezel, the dial was massive. Put both the Mido and SKX together and you’d never tell they had the same dimensions. The Mido was not wearable to me, and had to return it. Anyway, there are many factors to fit. Best advice I can give is to try them on first before your purchase.
A very professional explanation, thanks.
Teddy, Thanks for all the great videos, even with Mr. Wonderful. I am just starting out and your videos have been a great help.
This video is gold. It took me about 3 years to learn these things.
Great video Teddy!
Aside from making good quality videos, i followed you because you have a similar wrist size as me and it helps to visualise what certain watch would wear on me. I got the chance to try on a Black Bay 41 today, and it is exactly what i expected based on your video. I guess the BB58 is more suitable for me 😅
Excellent video, as always! ❤️
Very informative teddy 👍
I'm a member of the small wrist watch club. With a 6 inch wrist 😆
My sweet spot is 35mm-40mm
OMG this is what I need. Thank you so much
Really appreciated that you put metric unit for people like me who doesn’t understand Imperial unit😊
Excellent info Teddy. 👍
This is a great video, especially for new enthusiasts.
This was a superb episode, thanks for that. I'm right in the middle of a selection process currently, and feel that the combination of diameter, thickness and lug-to-lug size is extremely crucial (yes, I know that sounds very obvious :-)). There are some watches I'm considering (Tudor GMT, ORIS Propilot Worldtimer, MIDO Oceanstar GMT) and they are all quite big watches and people warned me. But comparing that to one of my favorite watches (Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono) i was surprised that the Hamilton actually was bigger than the Tudor, and smaller (but thicker) than the MIDO and ORIS. One other difference here is what kind of strap you use. Is the watch AND strap going to be full steel, or leather or canvas/nato ... So I guess trying and fitting becomes very crucial. Perhaps good to add... I think my wrist size is about 7''.
Thanks mate, what a great video.
Liked and subbed.
You forgot the most important point, if you like the way it looks on your wrist then wear it!
Great video, always looking for reference point as watches come in so many different forms. Reminds me of Just the Watch video on this. Very well done.
That's it in a nutshell.
Best vidéo on TH-cam for small wrist guys !! Please teddy do a video about how a clasp should fit on small wrist ! Specifically with these new Rolex watches.
this is an extremely informative video. even for a scrub like me who has no business on this channel. I have the tiniest women wrists lmao i ordered a 33mm and this video really explained enough for me to be comfortable. I was almost worried it would be too small, but my wrists are literally tiny so i didnt want to have a big ass watch.
Nice and thoughtful video! I think one other aspect worth mentioning is the size of the whole person wearing the watch. Someone who’s 6’ 3” looks more in proportion with a larger watch than someone 5’6” for example.
I'm a passionate watch guy, but the older I get, the more I get a kick out of "size kings" who get apoplectic over a 38mm watch vs. a 41mm watch on a wrist. Who cares? Wear the watch you want. No one cares but you at the end of the day about what watch you are wearing. Flavor Flav wore a clock around his neck. Wrist size schmrist size. We are all just trying to make it through the day. Sign me and old East side Clevelander.
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8 1/2 wrist size here, have 34mm to 55mm watches all different colours and style. If you like it wear it.
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Great video! You should also mention that resizing bracelets and the size of the clasp can be an issue for small wrists. Would be great to see some zoomed out shots of the watches on Mike’s wrist.
Exactly, I had to take the bracelet off one of my homages because I couldn't get the clasp centered and it was protruding to much and uncomfortable, went with leather but I do prefer a bracelet. My Steinhart 39mm explorer isn't a problem though,
Good stuff Teddy!
Thanks for adding the Marathon JDD. Shopping the watch right now and that really helped.
That was useful. Before watching this, I tended to assume anything over 38mm in diameter was possibly verboten for me. This had me worried about a watch I've recently ordered online. Now I'm not worried.
You're totally right about the BB41 compared to the SMP300. I own the old ETA BB41 and that in itself is quite thick/ tall to the extent that you could not wear it with a double pass nato strap. Meanwhile the SMP300 though bigger in many ways wears so much better then the the newer ETA. My current favourite cases are Squale 1521 and the Sinn 104. Both wear great on the wrist and the lugs are so well shaped the case really 'hugs' the wrist. I find the case design is key. So a 42mm can wear like a 40 but can also wear like 43.... personally i don't like anything too tall unless it's a beater eg a G-shock. Really interesting video.....
I have just under a 8.5” wrist. It can sometimes make average watches look like dress watches from the 60’s. Need to look more at lug to lug I think…
I say mine is 8.25 but in reality it's somewhere between that and 8.5...and yet my Diesel DZ7414 still looks big!
Yeah, my wrist is a little over 8.25”, and even a 40mm watch looks a little small on me. Anything under 38 looks silly. But the flip side to that is I can wear a 48mm and it looks appropriately sized.
Same here, any diameter less than 40mm looks really dainty on my tree trunk wrists, even with a longer lug-to-lug. 42mm seems to be the sweet spot, but it's nice to know I can pull off a chunky 47mm PAM submersible if I wanted to...
So what ethnicity are you guys? I'm a big stocky Pollack.
I also have a 6.25 inch wrist. This overview is very well done and super helpful. I’m awaiting a 38mm Hamilton field in titanium, which won out for me over the 38mm Murph. I’m worried that the ~1.3mm L2L difference between the two will cause me to exchange for the Murph. This video gives me hope that I’ll be happy with the former. 😊
Teddy. Without haven watched the entire video, yet. I'll bet you forgot to mention, that no wrist is equal.
You can't just go with the circumference, since some wrist is flat but wide, with a smaller circumference, than a "tall" and rounder wrist with the same circumference.
Those two wrists, call for two different size watches.
You simply can't just mesure once, and cut everybody over the same.
Even the "same" is different with people.
Have a great weekend, everybody.
Exactly ...
I felt it was a great help, he cant cover everything.
This is why you need to mitigate with the lug to lug, the bezel/diameter ratio and the case design.
Great observation, I was about to say the same. Me and a dear friend have "same" ( 19cm) wrists, but his is "wide and flat" and quite boney, and mine is "rounder". So some same watches really look nice on mine, and bad on his. Also, his ulna bone is so protruding thas larger watches don't even lay flat sometimes.. Just my two cents! keep up the great work, cheers from Italy!
Also as someone who has smaller wrist and long slender forearms I feel much more comfortable with a larger watch, say my 45 mm Seamaster in winter when I have a long sleeve and likely a second layer like a sweater or hoody as it reduces the contrast of the larger watch with the slim forearm. But if I am feeling it I will still wear any watch with a Tee Shirt 😉
This is worthy of a discussion.
That NATO strap also helps on small wrist sizes because it makes the wrist look much bigger as it is.
Thanks for this very interesting video Teddy. My wrist size is around 6.25 so pretty much average I would think. I prefer watches between 38-40mm and not to thick. Preferably around 10-12mm which is why I prefer wearing a dive style watch rather than a proper Diver watch. I do have one of the Seiko 5 dive style watches which I find a bit bulky but it does wear well on my wrist so I do wear it occasionally. Thanks again for this video.