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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@TeddyBaldassarre 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@tykjpelk 2 жыл бұрын

Unforgivable.

@drzaius844 2 жыл бұрын

Heads will roll

@japd7897 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention how to increase the wrist size. By breaking the wrist bones, once recovered the wrist will be wider.

@christopherjohnson4276 2 жыл бұрын

How could you do this? How? Hooowwwwwwwww? 😆

@BeckVMH 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@canadianwatchmonkey3992 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jasonreardon8620 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@alexulrik5143 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@LawryBoyer 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ismaelramirez1440 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is 51mm, and 17 cm circunference

@markconnolly6484 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@twyx6928 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@pokysharpy 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@chris1275cc 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@okihaveaname 2 жыл бұрын

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. 👏

@Jakw21 2 жыл бұрын

Loved that you added the multiple wrist sizes for viewing, just bought a seiko presage online now that i figured out the sizing

@adceal 2 жыл бұрын

I follow your channel from the early years, and I hardly comment videos but, mate, your videos are getting better all the time. Congratulations!

@Yiha94 Жыл бұрын

The best watch KZfaqr 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!

@bonwatcher 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@imranpatel4612 Жыл бұрын

Seeing the watches on different wrist sizes was fascinating and incredibly useful. Thank you Teddy

@Tomaz14 Жыл бұрын

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!

@Beeker0420 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@Porsche9284ever 2 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@Em-fz6eb 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@coreyclarke4174 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video I needed something just like this right now!

@hu2mberto 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video Teddy! Extremely helpful specially when now that Im buying my first watch online. Cheers from Mexico! Keep up the great work.

@enigmasong632 2 жыл бұрын

this is a very well organised and presented video. love that we see actual examples on different wrist examples. with thanks!

@bensanchez9705 2 жыл бұрын

Teddy, this is a great video!! I found it to be extremely helpful. Thanks and keep the fantastic content going!

@bbrebozo6417 2 жыл бұрын

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).

@tuanogeb 2 жыл бұрын

This is very good video Teddy, thank you.. most people definitely need this insight.

@allanreardon 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@MN-de 2 жыл бұрын

Extremly helpful video. Thank you Teddy!

@admiralcraddock464 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@davepastern 2 жыл бұрын

my Kirovskie crab isn't much bigger than that and looks fine on my 8.5" wrist.

@arafatjahangir5309 2 жыл бұрын

Who are you people? NBA athletes & heavyweight boxers?

@eabnamoliben1598 Жыл бұрын

@@arafatjahangir5309 obese

@Terraceview Жыл бұрын

@@arafatjahangir5309 I have an 8" wrist and it's all tendon bones and muscles.

@peytonmcallister5811 Жыл бұрын

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 😂

@AV_8989 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video Teddy, by far your best!!!

@mt24Carson 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent and well done video. Thanks Teddy.

@stevefox8605 2 жыл бұрын

As you get older wrist size becomes less important & dial size becomes more so 🤓👴🏻😅

@markdd2142 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@lobserve1 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@andrewanderson5297 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@AmbercoolPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

True. 20 years ago I wore smaller watches. Nowadays I like larger watches and I think it’s fine.

@bartrindlisbacher7726 2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that! I'm swinging on 60 and my eyes aren't what the used to be!

@john1023va 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. That was very insightful and helpful.

@thewatchguyinc.7429 2 жыл бұрын

Teddy you are the master of making watch related videos !! 👏🏻

@FrankLavoy 2 жыл бұрын

Great insight. Love the comparisons and thoughtfulness of your comments. Bravo! 👏🏼 😃 - Great video.

@alainsoubra2847 Жыл бұрын

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!!!

@migmiguel1646 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Teddy, you have a fan from the Philippines :) Thank you for your channel; it's tremendously informative.

@ThanhLai5 2 жыл бұрын

This is the video that I'm looking for. Thanks a bunch!

@TheStudioMouse Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, thanks so much for this in depth explanation!

@feldela Жыл бұрын

Great video! And, you've made me quite appreciative for my 7.25 in. wrist size, Teddy!

@keithlos1497 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Really interesting was the seiko at the end !!!

@spiketrademark1099 2 жыл бұрын

Really like the video, very helpful and informative.

@moemoe-pp1cw 2 жыл бұрын

Great content , Teddy. That’s helpful. Thanks.

@garypollard1821 17 күн бұрын

Another informative and germain video. Thank you

@Gumby56 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and useful, sharing this video with friends and family.

@aparker2216 13 күн бұрын

Very helpful video! Thank you!

@annleland6422 Жыл бұрын

This is the video I really need. Thank you very much.

@djorgen Жыл бұрын

Super interesting video! Thanks Teddy!

@eucitizen78 2 жыл бұрын

And again you did great, useful content. Thank you

@livedadyt10 2 жыл бұрын

A very professional explanation, thanks.

@sequeiraa777 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same wrist size as Teddy, it does help a lot all these tips, thanks!

@9tophat 2 жыл бұрын

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!👍

@Toporusk Жыл бұрын

Great video very informative ! Thanks Teddy

@DegradeWithMe 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job, very helpful!

@pt192 Жыл бұрын

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.

@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@MrMrvuong 9 ай бұрын

OMG this is what I need. Thank you so much

@Mike-kr9ys 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mountainpeakcloud8442 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@tockingwatches2377 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video, especially for new enthusiasts.

@yapolloable 2 жыл бұрын

I have 6 and quarter inch wrist too. So glad to have a youtuber have the same taste as you. Nice breakdown of proportion!

@marcgirard7551 2 жыл бұрын

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?!

@Aaron-fw3nt 2 жыл бұрын

I just love these guide video, super helpful.

@TeddyBaldassarre 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, Aaron!

@canadianwatchmonkey3992 2 жыл бұрын

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

@abhi4ify 2 жыл бұрын

The most important video in this series, thank you Teddy

@Taiwan_Independence 2 жыл бұрын

This video is gold. It took me about 3 years to learn these things.

@Ballacha 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mikemescall9468 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent info Teddy. 👍

@alexisesguerra2544 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, as always! ❤️

@Masrafi Жыл бұрын

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.

@andreaangsy 5 ай бұрын

thank you so much. this was so much help. i also have a 6 inch wrist and im planning to get my first watch.

@TheWatchFrame 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@miguela.velazquez5027 Жыл бұрын

Great video Teddy!

@E-jit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That was really helpful.

@jasonneedham9041 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for adding the Marathon JDD. Shopping the watch right now and that really helped.

@RobertOrtiz1015 2 жыл бұрын

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

@alectang1614 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@YuhNinja 6 ай бұрын

Good point!

@patrickcampbell28 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@YeCannyDaeThat 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@scooterino3650 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent point. Using the full circumstance of the wrist never made sense to me.

@shonmchugh9002 Жыл бұрын

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.

@kleitosaliagas5668 Жыл бұрын

I really wish they would have tried on some chronos

@MidEnginedFan 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@alexanderfleming9104 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@JimmyOldham Жыл бұрын

Teddy, Thanks for all the great videos, even with Mr. Wonderful. I am just starting out and your videos have been a great help.

@jackprick9797 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks.

@danigali617 2 жыл бұрын

Instructive...well done. thank you

@thehistoryprof6750 Жыл бұрын

Very, very well done. Thank you.

@jeffreardon3969 2 жыл бұрын

This is worthy of a discussion.

@screew708 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@tomw4962 2 жыл бұрын

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

@anthonystevens8683 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@lifepolicy 2 жыл бұрын

That NATO strap also helps on small wrist sizes because it makes the wrist look much bigger as it is.

@user-ty1jw9bo5q 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciated that you put metric unit for people like me who doesn’t understand Imperial unit😊

@ShaneLindie 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video!

@HebrooHammer 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Teddy!

@RaulNigli 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, what a great video. Liked and subbed.

@spolandeer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you teddy. That was usefull!

@Tappat 2 жыл бұрын

Greatly enjoy this video!

@garythomas3150 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks!

@d.kashani 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Teddy.

@craigroeser181 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for the information! I have a 7 3/4 inch wrist and wasn’t quite sure how to gauge what size watch I should be looking at.

@MJMac83 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@darienilham 2 жыл бұрын

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 😅

@jamesdjukic 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video 👍🏼

@antonivanov4914 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you !

@franciscodocalgarcia3278 2 жыл бұрын

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.