The Ultimate Watch Size Guide (factors you may not consider)

What watch size should you wear? Watch this watch size guide and discover all the factors influencing the objective and subjective size of watch

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[stevenwymor]

You forgot to mention case shape. For instance, when Seiko undercuts the case shape on the underside from its widest point, it tends to make it melt into the wrist as opposed to sitting like a slab on the wrist. The SARB033 or your Casio Edifice is a perfect example of this. Even a watch like the Seiko Samurai tapers downward from its widest point and makes it fit my 6-1/2” wrist like a dream. I don’t think there are any watchmakers who are more masterful at this technique than Seiko. It kinda defies logic, but it works. I would also add where on the wrist you wear your watch will also have a huge impact, that is, above the bone or below the bone.

[ballpaul]

The struggle is real. Only small wrist gents (myself included) will understand this video. Great job!

[MT-mtyn]

I always put my hand on my chest and look how it fits through a mirror. That is more accurate than just looking down at your wrist. Often times when we just look down at our wrist to check the size or how it fits, it is often not the most accurate because that is not how others will see the watch on our wrist.

[pychonaut]

2:26 I saw that adult movie once and I would say it was the other way around (;

[alexng]

this video is sooo underated. this is what everyone needs but none knew about. you must have spent tons of time and effort into observing and analyzing these combos. true sage 🧠

[Bonpu]

Awesome video! I think you missed two more factors right under your nose:
– Crown: Small recessed crowns make the watch look smaller (see Seiko 5).
– Style (most ignored): A 40mm diver is small whereas a 40 mm field watch, dress watch or vintage style watch is HUGE (which is why I never wear my Timex Scout).

[EnemyOfGod]

I got into watches two-three years ago. Well, first I thought every watch was too big for me, so I opted for smaller sized watches (Seiko SNKL23 with 37mm diameter). However, as I learned more about wristwatches, I became more confident and started wearing 40mm-42mm watches. I just started to believe that I didn't really care what others think, as long as I enjoy the watch I'm wearing. My wristsize is 6 3/4 inches. So I think the mindset is a big factor here. :)

[robbiecleighmarks]

I have just under 7inch wrist.. but I have 13in forearms and over 16 in arms.. so it's weird bc I wear 39mm divers, and 44mm divers. As long as the lug to lug doesn't overhang you're good. If you have a small wrist and slender arm, you may stick with a smaller face as it WILL draw more attention to your watch (face looks bigger in contrast to your arm). Also lighter colored dials will make the watch look bigger as well!

[shamsiftikar]

My personal method to determine the perfect size of watch is
1) measuring the diameter of dorsal side of wrist ( mine is 50mm)
2) so, lug to lug distance of the watch should be 4-6 mm less than the wrist measurement ( lug to lug for me should be 44mm-46mm)

What do you think about that Alessandro?

[leyay]

Good summary, probably the best I've ever watched.

[craig]

Great video, someone finally talks about all of the dimensions when looking for a watch... we'll done!

[redentorroque]

A video that explains why “size” really matters 😜nicely done Alessandro 😊

[arielcandoleta]

I'll consider all the things you said here when I shop for my next watch. Thank you so much.

[ColinLack]

Here's what I am noticing. I like mostly tool watches! That means I mostly have to deal with larger case sizes. I'm willing to do that as long as the watch feels comfortable on my wrist. Though I do keep your above checklist in mind as well.

[dnoooooo]

Great video, I always thought I couldn't go bigger than 40mm on my 6.5 inch wrist but you show how it's all relative! I do have a Mako 2 (42) which wears much smaller than my snzf17 (40)!

[samd.]

Great video, Easily the best and most thorough regarding this subject. You really touch on a lot of aspects of watch size and apperence that other reviewers don't always discuss. Very well done. In general Seiko does a great job of making very large watches look and wear small and older Rolex watches seemed to wear larger than their sizes would indicate.

[kxish]

Square vs round dials is something to consider. Square will always look bigger given the same size. Your point about lug to lug is critically important with a bracelet vs. a strap. A case that is slightly too long can sometimes be mitigated with a strap whereas with a bracelet it will be obvious.

[oldiesfreek]

I have small wrists, and I have watches of all sizes, as long as the lug-to-lug width doesn't extend beyond my wrist when viewed from the front. Another consideration is comfort. Some can be huge but they should be comfortable on the wrist.

[michaelschooler]

Unbelievably thorough analysis! Well done.

[thomashendrick]

I am an AAVVIIIDD YouTube Watch Channel fan-you, and with this video, your channel is the best in education and in lack of bias, hands down-thank you. This video completely remedies what surely everyone agrees is by far the single issue one needs to wrap their mind around the most when thinking of a watch that is the right watch for him, i.e. for his or her eye, tastes and finally for his wrist. Very, very well done! Thank you much.