Wristwatches are a practical and useful accessory at all times. Analog models have moved into the category of stylish attributes that emphasize the individuality of their owner. Functional duties have been taken over by smartwatches, as they can do much more than just show the time. To have a wristwatch means to have good taste, but there is one serious point that users do not always take into account. If the accessory is the wrong size, it will bring more inconvenience than benefit. It is important that the watch fits comfortably on the wrist, does not twist or dangle. In addition, you need to know a few simple life hacks on how to choose the right size for your watch. We’ll tell you about them below.
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The main parameters of the watch dimensions
The right watch size is as important as the size of your clothes. If you choose the wrong model, then its appearance, brand, and price will not matter. It will be uncomfortable and ugly.
Here’s what to consider when choosing a watch:
- diameter and height of the dial
- length and width of the strap
- decorative elements
These parameters will help you choose exactly the accessory that will fit and look perfect on your wrist. Let’s take a closer look at these nuances.
Dial diameter and height
To ensure that the model you choose fits properly, you need to pay attention to the diameter of the dial. It should be proportional to the width of the hand, neither more nor less. Accordingly, men’s watches will be more massive, while women’s watches will be smaller and more accurate. Some people prefer to wear large accessories, but this is a matter of taste, and we will consider the gradation of case sizes.
So, women are divided into:
- Up to 25 mm – small, usually for women and children
- Up to 32 mm – medium-sized dials
- Up to 36 mm – large
There are also those that exceed this threshold and are considered the largest in the women’s lineup.
Dimensions of male enclosures:
- Up to 35 mm – the smallest
- Up to 42 mm – medium size
- Up to 46 mm – large dials
- From 47 – very large
In most cases, the girth of a man’s wrist is 19 cm, so the best option for the case is the medium size. You can start from this fact: measure your wrist with a “centimeter” and choose the size of the dial according to your individual measurements.
The easiest way to find the right size in terms of height is as follows: a case up to 4 mm will look more elegant on thin hands, and a case over 5 cm will look more elegant on wide or full hands.
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Length and width of the strap
The strap or bracelet should not press the skin on the arm. This leads to severe rubbing and poor blood circulation. The first thing to do is to measure your wrist circumference with a centimeter in the place where it is most convenient to wear the watch. Then you need to use the following indicators, where the wrist circumference in mm is indicated first, and the length of the strap is indicated opposite:
- 140-160 – 105/65
- 160-170 – 115/70
- 165-175 – 120/75
- 170-180 – 125/80
- 175-190 – 130/80
- 190-210 – 140/85
The width is much simpler, as it should be 2 times smaller than the size of the dial. This is a generally accepted rule that you can freely use when choosing an accessory.
Decorative elements
It is logical that the more decor, the more massive the size of the model. If the user wants a laconic watch, it is better to pay attention to the classics. As a rule, they have a minimum of various bells and whistles that make the size of the accessory increase. Sports models with additional windows, buttons, hands, and so on are usually considered large. None of this is a problem, the main thing is that the user feels comfortable using the watch.
Conclusion
It should be remembered that all of the above are not rules, but recommendations, so you can be guided by your own experience and requirements if you wish. If you like a watch the size of an alarm clock, then you can safely take it, as long as nothing interferes with your enjoyment of your favorite accessory.
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