Watch Sizing

Let’s take a look how to choose the right size.

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*Download & print these pdfs for accurate sizing

Things to remember

Different metals have varying weights and thus feel different on one’s wrist.

Titanium is generally the lightest material, followed by steel and then white & yellow gold. Platinum is normally considered the heaviest.

Where overall weight is a consideration, remember that adding a bracelet (instead of a strap) adds signficant weight. Additionally, adding a bracelet normally increases the cost of the timepiece.

Watch manufacturers are trending towards larger case sizes. To create a larger case size generally requires more material i.e. more gold/platinum as part of the manufacturing process and will be reflected in the final retail price.

Larger timepieces and those with rotating bezels are generally considered a more casual or sporty look. Keep size in mind if you plan to wear your timepiece with dress shirts with moderate sized cuffs.

As a guideline for watch thickness, thin 4-6mm, average 6-12mm, full size 12-14mm, making a statement 14-18mm (see sizes below). Consider the general application of the timepiece…. are you wearing this with a dress shirt, with casual attire, a tuxedo, or a specific athletic application.

About Paul

People mostly know Paul as a pop culture and media junkie. He also happens to be an avid watch collector, bona fide technophile, and a news hound. Add in his weekly dose of People Magazine and WatchTime and you have Paul Morillo. Paul is the Director of Marketing at Lussori and is always “on the lookout” for who’s wearing what watch. Ask him what your favorite celebrity is wearing and he can either tell you or find out. Paul holds an undergraduate degree from San Jose State University and a Masters Degree from Notre Dame De Namur University.

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