Picking Out the Right Watch for Your Wrist: Watch Size vs. Wrist Size

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

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]

Unforgivable.

[@drzaius844]

Heads will roll

[@japd7897]

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

[@christopherjohnson4276]

How could you do this? How? Hooowwwwwwwww? 😆

[@BeckVMH]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Mine is 51mm, and 17 cm circunference

[@markconnolly6484]

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]

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.

[@Em-fz6eb]

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.

[@chris1275cc]

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]

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. 👏

[@admiralcraddock464]

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]

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

[@arafatjahangir5309]

Who are you people? NBA athletes & heavyweight boxers?

[@eabnamoliben1598]

@@arafatjahangir5309 obese

[@Terraceview]

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

[@peytonmcallister5811]

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 😂

[@allanreardon]

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.

[@A.T.148-Scot-HK]

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]

Good point!

[@patrickcampbell28]

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]

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]

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

[@shonmchugh9002]

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]

I really wish they would have tried on some chronos

[@Ballacha]

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.

[@pokysharpy]

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.

[@LindaBui-s3o]

This is now my favourite watch channel on KZbin , such great content and done superbly, well done sir and I got my favourite watch at amzwatch， it hasn’t left my wrist for weeks

[@Yiha94]

The best watch KZbinr 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!

[@adceal]

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

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

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.

[@pt192]

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.

[@Tomaz14]

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!

[@NaugrimTempus]

I found the content very informative and insightful. The way you addressed the relationship between watch size and wrist size was clear and practical, helping me understand the importance of finding the ideal balance for comfort and aesthetics.

[@screew708]

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.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

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.

[@Jakw21]

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

[@Masrafi]

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]

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

[@imranpatel4612]

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

[@narwhalflyfish]

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…

[@JO-ly3hi]

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!

[@markbock3027]

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.

[@thomasmatthew7759]

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...

[@JO-ly3hi]

So what ethnicity are you guys? I'm a big stocky Pollack.

[@yapolloable]

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

[@bbrebozo6417]

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).

[@angli8653]

One thing I noticed is that thickness also affects wearability. For me personally, with a 7 inch wrist my best fit is 38-42mm wide and 7-15mm tall.

[@NotThatOneThisOne]

Was going to write exactly the same thing. I'd happily go down to 36-38mm for a much thinner watch.

[@Weakeyedominant]

I agree, height is almost a bigger issue than case width. I really hate the black bay 41s due to their case thickness

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

As mentioned in the video, the thickness might have an impact depending on the case side design. As an exemple: the Oris Aquis is quite thick and the case design is not helping. I don’t feel comfortable wear this on my small whatever the diameter.

[@gpearce11]

You're 100% correct that thickness affects wearability, although what I consider acceptable does depend on the style of watch for me. For example, I have no problem with chunky 15mm+ sports watches (divers and chronos) that I'd wear in a casual setting, but if I'm likely to wear it with a dress shirt it must be under 14mm (but preferably

[@alexanderfleming9104]

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.

[@tomw4962]

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

[@SisramShivani]

Yes, I have bought from MaMaCoo more than once. I even bought a new Omega Speedmaster which came with the fancy box and packaging. I am thrilled with all my purchases here. I would purchase from MaMaCoo again for sure.

[@bonwatcher]

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.

[@thewatchguyinc.7429]

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

[@x3mperformace]

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.

[@timrosenthal46]

Exactly ...

[@stevenwebb9861]

I felt it was a great help, he cant cover everything.

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

This is why you need to mitigate with the lug to lug, the bezel/diameter ratio and the case design.

[@Giuseppe_De_Bellis]

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!

[@MarquitoRH]

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 😉

[@lifepolicy]

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

[@migmiguel1646]

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

[@Porsche9284ever]

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 👍

[@Casiian_]

I was amazed at how well the Rolex and Seiko fit multiple wrist sizes.

[@MrLijdsMan]

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.

[@rouxbix9494]

That's it in a nutshell.

[@tangenarms7570]

I have a 8-1/4" wrist. I am vintage lover/collector. I had to get used to the smaller sizes but that only took a short time. The largest watch in my collection currently is a 1959 Bulova that comes in at 33.6mm and one of my most favorite pieces and very often worn is a 1954 Bulova 14k solid 23j that comes in at just over 30mm. I have it on thin alligator strap with Bulova signed 14k buckle and i think it looks fantastic. It is small but I don't think it looks small. I think it looks the way it was supposed to look. In the sun the sunburst dial becomes a piece of art in itself. I wish photos could be added here.

[@SBDC195]

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

[@jasonneedham9041]

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

[@Beeker0420]

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!

[@stevefox8605]

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

[@markdd2142]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@bartrindlisbacher7726]

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

[@p.c8281]

I’m not a big fan of watches, but I’m a big fan of this channel.

[@MJMac83]

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.

[@kenniboii192]

6.25in wrist here and my sweet spot I've found, is definitely 34mm-37mm. I love my Omega Seamaster Midsize, a 34mm Tag Heuer SEL I share with my wife, and a 36mm Rolex Day-Date that we also share. I have a couple 40mm+ watches but mostly drivers and GMT's where I can make the exception but I dont find myself generally wearing anything larger than a 36 and now that I've gotten my wife in on watches, I'm glad we can share the same timepieces.

[@japd7897]

If you break the bones of your wrist, once recovered your wrist will be wider, you will be able to wear bigger watches.

[@thecompanioncube4211]

@@japd7897 anarchist biologist

[@thecompanioncube4211]

Having your partner sharing the same watch hobby is tight

[@richardshaw1968]

8 1/2 wrist size here, have 34mm to 55mm watches all different colours and style. If you like it wear it.

[@adrian_21055]

🙌

[@DnaTechnologyInc]

8 1/2 are u a Samoan lol

[@fubaralakbar6800]

I bought a Duro back in May, and it's a tad big for me--but ironically that's one of the things I like about it. A slightly largeish watch (as in slightly--I'm not talking about Flava Flave here) has just a tiny hint of goofiness to it, that makes one seem relaxed and approachable. It goes particularly well with a Hawaiian shirt and/or fishing shorts.

[@1114gabby]

Great watch.

[@fubaralakbar6800]

@@1114gabby It really is.

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

I wear both Blue and Black Duros daily. I have a 6.25 inch wrist. Ironically, they get tons of compliments. They definitely feel big at times.

[@timrosenthal46]

Duro's do wear big, I love mine !

[@michaelcozzi2017]

Swap out the strap on your Casio Duro for a better fit. I swapped out a few of my Duro stock bands for a Barton Elite silicone strap and they sit so much flatter to my wrist.

[@agentnemo]

nice video :) i think a few other features also affect how large a watch "feels": 1. springbar/lug height 2. taper of strap/bracelet 3. colour of case + strap (including reflectiveness as u mentioned) i was trying to see why my watch which has exact same dimensions as the tissot (±0.5mm) didn't seem huge on my wrist (

[@hu2mberto]

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

[@alainsoubra2847]

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!!!

[@marcgirard7551]

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?!

[@feldela]

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

[@gregrodriguez3169]

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. 😊

[@sequeiraa777]

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

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

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

[@HRM.H]

Recently found out my personal limit. Bought a Zelos Hammerhead V3 (44mm diameter) and regretted it instantly. My sweet spot seems to be between 38 and 42mm. ( 7.2 inch wrist ) anything above 12mm thickness is also too chunky IMO

[@paullucas7053]

I can relate, i have a 6" wrist and 40mm is the max i can wear.....38mm diameter and 10mm thickness is the sweet spot for me.

[@kutark]

Was the thickness the issue or the diameter? I have a friend with a similar sized wrist to yours and 42 to 44mm works very well with him.

[@HRM.H]

@@kutark combination of the diameter , thickness and weight. (215 grams) Just wasn't my thing at all. I wanted to try something outside of my comfortzone , usually wear around 9 to 11mm thick and 38 to 40mm. Didn't lose a cent on it after reselling so im not complaining at all.

[@drzaius844]

I just got a Hammerhead 3 last week. It is huge, but I love it. The weight isn’t that noticeable to me. I have a 7-1/8” wrist. My daughter said, “woah, power watch.”

[@kutark]

@@drzaius844 Yeah I have a Helm Khuraburi which is 43mm and about 15mm thick, and yeah, it's a beast but not like it's comically large it's just very masculine and chunky/industrial.

[@Mike-kr9ys]

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.

[@鹿目まどか-d5s]

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

[@grmpf]

Can we get Mike to make some videos about his watch choices, for us men with very slender wrists? He's literally the first guy I've seen in the watch world who has almost exactly my wrist size.

[@LancerMongoose]

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.

[@threefive2072]

another thought: the seiko vs tissot: the way the nato strap extends the band outward from the case instead of pulling straight down allows larger watches to wear better on smaller wrists. i have the basically the same size wrists as you teddy (16.5cm) but can get away with a monster 46mm case if it's on a thick nato. looks weird for sure but only possible with a nato.

[@Megatraum504]

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.

[@jasonhindle4054]

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.

[@matthewhill3996]

This is up my alley. I recently traded my OG Tudor bb58 in for the omega smp 300. The newer bigger version w/ in house movement. I thought I wanted what I thought was a little nicer watch. I got the omega, and it was too big on my 7 inch wrist. I immediately missed how perfect the bb58 was on my wrist. It took me 5 minutes with the omega to have it boxed back up, and my Tudor back on its way to me.

[@kingadjust5422]

try it before you buy it!!! 😉😎👍

[@toadamine]

never sell your favorite till you got its replacement and know you like it better!

[@jeffreardon3969]

This is worthy of a discussion.

[@ws6206]

My philosophy: "indoor" and "outdoor" watches to correspond with indoor and outdoor activities. I have a small 6" wrist and I stick to very proportionate sized watches for my indoor activities such as work, going out, etc. These are watches no bigger than 40mm case sizes. For my outdoor activities (hunting, horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, open water swimming) I don't really care so much for dimensions and most of my "outdoor" watches are Seiko Baby Tunas which have a case size of about 48mm. These are BIG on me but because they are my "outdoor" watches, I don't really care for aesthetics and they are all built to withstand the abuse I put them through.

[@baze3SC]

An important consideration is the actual dial diameter and color. In some cases a bezel reduces the space for the dial, making the watch appear smaller than its case size suggests. On the other hand, bright dial colors can create the impression of a larger size. Another factor is that a third-person perspective differs from your own. Others may perceive the watch as slightly larger than it appears when you view it straight-on.

[@coreymclennan6008]

Love the fact you put the wrist sizes on. Just wish you put the Case Diameter on as well ;)

[@okboomer1340]

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.

[@davids.2317]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@gmichaelhall]

Strap or bracelet width is a big decider for me as well. 7 1/2- 7 5/8 “ wrist for me means 20-21mm straps/bracelets make the watch look out of proportion. 22-24 mm seems a sweet spot for the larger than average wrist. The Bulova Lunar Pilot would be almost perfect except for the very narrow 21mm bracelet, it doesn’t look cartoonish so much as it looks very 70’s style so shirt style is either gonna tie it in or make seem even more out of proportion. I think anyway ✌️

[@prismaticrevelation2408]

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.

[@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102]

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,

[@bensanchez9705]

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

[@MidEnginedFan]

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!

[@talatoskay8693]

I always first check lug to lug distance while looking at a watch. Not always listed on every website though.

[@bdcochran01]

1. THANK YOU 2. Before I understood matters like case size, lugs, bezels, I purchased a number of watches based upon other considerations. Done via the internet. Fortunately, before I wore them, I tried them on and put them aside. All were too big. So, I gave them as graduation gifts/birthday gifts. Not a loss.

[@MADHIKER777]

Great video. For me, lug to lug is most important and that should be measured from end link to end link on a bracelet. That extra 5-6mm for male endlinks eliminates most watches of that type on my 6.5" wrist. I don't know why any watch bracelet would have male endlinks.

[@ernestodeavila8076]

I have a 1960's 34mm rolex OP in gold and I have a 7.75 inch wrist and i get compliments on it all the time.

[@DustyPearl-13]

Great, well sorted and detailed video: much appreciated Teddy!

[@pavlodeshko]

i think you're overlooking one aspect to it - palm size. I have skinny wrist but quit large palm so very small watches contrast with my hands and actually emphasize how skinny my wrists are. Conversly, someone with chunky arms but average palms will find large whatches overhelming, even if they sit well on his wrist. Heck, large watch will literally make his wrist even bigger, thats not good. imho if your wrist is small compared to other parts of hand, to have a harmonic look you should go for the biggest watch you can get away with (lug width not bigger than wrist width)

[@AV_8989]

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

[@tuanogeb]

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

[@elgarry01]

Excellent video. Just found out that with my 7in wrist I can pull off almost anything but I like to wear watches between 39 and 46 mm.

[@RaianF1]

I personally have a 15.3cm wrist and the Hamilton Khaki Field 42mm barely makes it through, the 38mm looked fine but since the width of the lugs was almost the same compared to the shrunken dial, it seemed bigger. That added to the fact that they only had the black strap which I didn't like made the 42mm a no brainer

[@chrisi2348]

I recently went to my local jewelry strore to try out different watch sizes. I tried on different pieces that i liked and found myself with a 45mm watch on my 17cm (~6.7 inch) wrist and it looked really nice. You can't really tell if a watch will fit or not unless you try it (unless its obviously large) is what i took from that.

[@coreyclarke4174]

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

[@mediastarguest]

The current trend for prestigious Swiss, German and Japanese wristwatch manufacturers is to market 42 -45mm sized pieces. There is relatively little choice for somebody who wants to acquire a sub-41mm sized watch. However, the lug size and lug to lug length is also important: Glycine tends to make watches which are not necessarily large in case diameter but wear enormously on the wrist due to the excessively long lugs.

[@retiredandroaming]

I have very thick wrists, at 8.25" and my daily watch is a 47mm case size Pilot. I am looking for Pilot style watches between 44mm and 47mm and wish there were more choices above 42mm! Note that I agree with one of the comments here...it seems to me that the wrist width is more important than diameter/thickness. Your staff member with the second thickest wrist has a wrist which seems wider than the largest wrist and the watches all appear smaller on his wrist then the other guy (to me). Interesting video, thanks!

[@mehzabinnur]

Best vidéo on KZbin for small wrist guys !! Please teddy do a video about how a clasp should fit on small wrist ! Specifically with these new Rolex watches.

[@FrankLavoy]

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

[@abhi4ify]

The most important video in this series, thank you Teddy

[@brandontran4180]

I wished more watch brands will tell the consumer the lug to lug length because that's an overlooked factor when purchasing a watch. I would not have gotten the Orient Kamasu if I did not know about the 47mm lug to lug despite being a 42mm watch. Just goes to show that lug to lug length is just as important as case diameter and thickness

[@ZENO357]

This issue also gets into where folks wear their watches. My protruding wrist bone forces me to wear watches below that bone. Some people can wear their watches closer to their hands. It does affect the look to a degree.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

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

[@artieshell9205]

Also, people forget that wrist thicknesses are different. Two people with a 6.5” wrist can have a huge difference in top surface area. One wrist may be thicker (thus smaller top surface distance) while another thinner (under side of wrist to top surface), thus giving a larger surface distance. The lug to lug on these two people will fit (appear) totally different even though both have a 6.5” circumference. Try to keep under 80% of top wrist span with lug to lug.

[@pughconsulting]

I have an 8.25" wrist. I wish manufacturers would provide longer bracelets and straps. Also, I'll wear a 40-41mm watch. Some wear smaller (most dive watches) and some wear larger (most dress watches). Many years ago before larger watches came along, for about 20 years I wore a 38mm. Now that looks more like a woman's watch on me because styles changed for the larger. My grandfather's main Seiko was about a 36mm, as an example (still works! but I don't wear it because it's so small). I prefer 43-45mm but they are hard to find that look really nice and not bulky or gaudy.

[@franciscodocalgarcia3278]

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.

[@bigboi9611]

Got a slightly above 8 inch wrist. My biggest watch is 52mm lug to lug and 50mm diameter,my dailys are between 42 an 46.

[@skylineuk1485]

I also think it matters if you have a bracelet, strap or NATO strap on the watch as I have always found you can get away with a slightly larger watch on a strap vs a bracelet.