Top 5 Guidelines For Finding The Best Fit & Proportioned Watch For Your Wrist Size

[@growingmelancholy8374]

The best fit is when the watch cuts off the circulation and your arm turns purple. it's beautiful.

[@gcf7175]

That is how I wear my watches too.

[@fbbc2]

Just made some notes

[@nolanwadr]

WARNING! Don’t do this with a bright green watch. I spray painted someones Tudor Black Bay 58 a bright neon green and it does not look good with the purple.

[@EmeraldView]

Purple arms go great with many watches.

[@ChameleonsFan]

Very good advice. Over the years I came to the conclusion that the diameter of the dial is also very important in determining the right size for a watch. If you compare two timepieces with identical case diameter, the one with the bigger dial is very likely to look bigger on your wrist. This is another reason why one should go for smaller diameters when buying a dress watch: Dress watches usually have rather thin bezels and large dials in relation to the diameter of the case. The colour of the dial is another important factor. Watches with bright coloured dials tend to look bigger on your wrist. Traditionally, dress watches tend to have bright coloured dials while sports watches tend to have dark coloured dials. So a 42 mm diver's watch with a black dial and a large bezel (and therefore relatively small dial) might look good on your wrist while a 41 mm dresswatch with a white dial might appear too big.

[@Nomad_783]

most underrated comment. Even Mr. TGV didnt mention this with "decades" of experience. But we got to know how important is a lug-to-lug not only diameter, wow something that a beginner would know after a week.

[@BayMedic]

You might have forgotten you left this comment, but thank you.

[@1cookgs]

You have never steered me wrong and I have benefited greatly from your advice. I have 6.5" wrists and in the past I have stayed away from Diving watches and Pilots watches due to my wrist size. I discovered the Urban Gentry Channel about a month ago and after watching many of your videos, I bought a Seiko Alpinist SARBO17, a Glycine Combat Sub GL0281 and a Seiko Flight Master SNA411 and I am over the Moon with them. Thank you very much for educating me. I wish I had found your channel years ago.

[@dmitrybelyakov]

One interesting thing i found on one of the forums is that not all, say, 7 inch wrists are the same. You can have a more round or more flat wrist, which in latter case will allow you to go for bigger sized watches.

[@rustyshackleford17]

I also learned that everyone who reviews watches has tiny wrists.

[@stephenrhodes7758]

I've actually found that the lug to lug width is more important to me than the diameter which has allowed me to go large on occasion. I'm typically a 41/42mm man but i have a couple of pilot's watches at 44mm that fit like a glove. I have 7 & 1/4" wrists so i'd still be able to pull them off but the smaller lug to lug certainly helps.

[@theurbangentry]

+stephen rhodes Thank you Stephen for sharing that, interesting to hear. I am starting to find the same thing, but on a slightly smaller scale of course. Best regards, TGV

[@MrAstroshot]

+stephen rhodes valid point Stephen. I surprises me that manufacturers often ignore to mention lug-to-lug distances.

[@JustinMiles17]

Same here, lug to lug is the first thing I look at.

[@uwaismahmood1006]

+The Urban Gentry I'm looking for a watch that is classy and is for men's and has a bit of modern touch to it But the issue is I can't afford an expensive something that's very cheap

[@markroma5769]

Raving Gamer, Hi dude tgv always recommend orient bambino as an affordable dress watch. :)

[@irferf]

This was the first Urban Gentry video I ever found, from a panicked KZbin search after a new 42mm case diameter smartwatch I purchased arrived and the lugs were overhanging my modest 6" wrist. I watched this video, calmed down, returned that watch, and subscribed to The Urban Gentry. Fast forward a year later and here I am very happy with a Seiko SKX013 on my wrist. Thanks TGV, you helped me dodge a bullet and got me into this wonderful hobby. Cheers!

[@silentcontender]

The SKX013 is a classic! Do you still wear it very often? I love mine.

[@Mggibboni]

It's been *years* and I still come back to your videos whenever I buy a new piece!

[@kongmw]

Haha TGV the air quotes on "real" men "real" style.

[@jamesluciani3284]

Just to add to the fit and sizing tip another small tip. The bezel size or lack of bezel will make the watch seem larger or smaller most of the time!! Thanks

[@HumbertoRamosCosta]

One of the best videos of your channel , congratulations

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you :D Best regards, TGV

[@AaronMCook]

LOL! Rifle by the window is epic with the classical music! Very Bond of you sir!

[@schuylercollier]

scope is set too far back

[@nuclearwinter391]

2:25 well, that watch is too big. So he's right

[@robinrundqvist3013]

Aah showing of the gun in the background so that no one will steal from you I like it

[@martinrea8548]

@Ultima Ratio Is it true that in Germany you can go to prison for turning on your washing machine and leaving the Wohnung?

[@martinrea8548]

@Ultima Ratio thanks. I heard that alright. 😱

[@james-br2gm]

I have a small wrist and it's been a pain finding a watch that I like that's below 40mm in case diameter. I bought a watch that I love that turned out to be too big for me which is the worst because it took me ages to find a watch I actually liked in terms of its style.

[@gilfhunter42069]

Rolex Datejusts are on the smaller side

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

Having thinner wrists myself, I totally commiserate with that challenge. I started getting into watches during the big watch craze. Ironically it saved me a lot of $$$ by severely limiting my choices - 38mm or less - and gave me time for my preferences to develop. And now all these years later vintage sizing has come back around. In retrospect, the big watch fad was a blessing in disguise in my case.

[@TKsheng]

What I always look at before buying a watch is the lug to lug measurement and height/thickness of the watch. Because if you have small wrists, any watch will look ridiculous if the length of the lug to lug is going to exceed the width span of your wrists. To me, lug design and curvature only applies after the lug to lug measurement is considered. There is no use for a lug that curves to hug the wrists when the lug is already protruding out from the width of the wrists, its like the watch's wearing you and not you wearing them. And I noticed one very important thing, leather straps and some rubber straps tend to flair out from the lugs when they are thick profiled near the lugs. So if you have small wrists, it's best to go for watches with leather or rubber straps that bend down straight from the lugs.

[@megol22]

One of the best watch fitness guides on the net. Very well delivered.

[@jayukryn9077]

Helpful video, but I can't help thinking of Christopher Walken's scene in Pulp Fiction.

[@mikepressley3956]

Great video. One of the things I love about your page is how educational it is. A lot of us new to the collecting of watches find it very helpful thank you. PS, I love the shot of the gun by the door.

[@tommmo81]

I think it's time you collaborated with squale for a new dive watch model @ 40mm.

[@theurbangentry]

+tommmo81 That would be a dream come true!!! :D Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@juliusx9953]

tommmo81 and it happend a year later

[@SantiagoAyoso]

Thats why i love my Vostok Amphibia with Nato strap. Thanks for the video.

[@pth8888]

Excellent guidelines! Just to add on some points.. Dial color will affect watch size as well, black dial tends to look smaller compared to white or silver dial. A 36mm square watch case will wear bigger than a 36mm round case. I have a 29mm square white dial Nomos Tetra and it wear like a 34mm round watch on my wrist (7.25"). Thin bezel will also make the watch look bigger. Hope these info are useful. Great video TGV!

[@MrLeaf-ib4xu]

+POH TECK HIAN That's right, square or rectangular watches have completely different dimensions to circular watches for consideration. The bezel thickness, dial colour, and dial style will also make huge differences. The iconic example is the IWC Portuguese which is about 42mm, but because of its thin bezel and white dial, it looks huge and wears like a 45-46mm watch.

[@deepb249]

Nomos Tetra?

[@light1531]

A rival channel also suggested a flat wrist can take smaller dials, whereas rounded wrists can make then look too small, which seemed to have merit.

[@FirearmTutorials]

I have a similar situation. Small wrists and 10.5" hands. I don't understand why there are watches being made at 50mm+. The thickness being even more out of proportion.

[@jhelwig19781]

Agreed! I definitely learned e hard way. To TGV's point, my SuperOcean 44 wears much larger than my Formula 1 44 due to thickness, lug width, bracelet thickness, etc.

[@theurbangentry]

+John Helwig Thank you John, Best regards, TGV

[@KRISS-music]

ha! Ive just hit on your 6 years old video ... cool :) first of all, I love your background (the furniture, the style etc), and all you say is vey good information. thank you for that

[@mikl1987]

dear TGV, I've unsuccessfully been trying to find a place where you said the size of your wrist. you always call it "skinny" og "tiny", but for reference to weather a watch you're wearing would suit me or anyone else, it would be nice to know your wrist size. Thank you for always making top quality videos and being the true gentleman you are, it's very inspiring! Mikkel

[@spicytango]

Dude you have been a really great help as i have skinny wrist as well.The explanation about the curve and lengths of the Lugs is spot on! Thanks for the help✌🏽

[@u.u.u9969]

I have a 8in wrist and I find a loose baggy bracelet works best for me. For example a 38mm case on a leather strap is too small for my 8in wrist but a 38mm on a loosy goosey 9in bracelet flopping around my 8in wrist makes my wrist appear slimmer and it looks great.

[@craigeric]

I also would like to know the size of your wrist @theurbangentry. For us small wrist guys I am hoping you say around 6.5" haha, thanks!

[@gioponti6359]

great advise. I‘d add weight as something to consider, perhaps best judged via „try b4 u buy“ - a 160g monster is quite a different animal compared to a 70g watch.

[@fendushi]

Thank you for inspiring me to wear smaller watches. I have not owned a watch smaller than 40mm before watching your channel. Now I have an SARB017 and possibly more to come!

[@MrVitamincpp]

Great video TGV. Actually original Fliegers from WWII were 55mm and one additional reason for them being that big is that they used precise pocket watch movements. There were no smaller movements with sufficient precision available at that time.

[@johanstevens5824]

I have an original flieger and they were 45mm with a wristwatch movement because pocket watch movements were more fragile

[@MrVitamincpp]

+Jean-Louis Stevens forums.watchuseek.com/f438/beobachtungsuhr-brief-explanation-650434.html

[@theurbangentry]

+Svetoslav Popov Fliegers obviously varied in size, I was not being specific to one model, I was merely referring to one I saw this weekend on Antiques Roadshow. Thanks for sharing, Best regards, TGV

[@MrVitamincpp]

+The Urban Gentry You are right TGV, I am always thinking about the watch on my wrist :)

[@chammond4801]

Wouldn't the midsize Seamaster watch have been given to Prince William by Princess Dianna when he was a boy? At a Case diameter of: 36.25 mm it seems like a close to ideal boys size. He undoubtedly wears it to this day because of it's irreplaceable emotional value to him, not because it's necessarily an ideal case diameter for his 6'3" frame.

[@tarigyassinadam]

excellent , and that explains why my certina precidrive looks smaller than other 41mm watches while has the same diameter.

[@williamdelmar3964]

great video. Try before you buy should be a mantra we all repeat.

[@theurbangentry]

+William Delmar Indeed, thank you William, Best regards, TGV

[@maxflitime3433]

Expertly done video. Your guidelines are the proper standard for almost all watch wearer.

[@Longshore79]

I have a 7 inch wrist and I own several Rolex, Omega and Brietling watches. I would say anything from 40-43mm is good for me. I totally agree with you though. Always try before you buy.

[@4120306]

I love it so much that I couldn't care less what others think about my 47mm Pam on my relatively small wrist.

[@arkmal1107]

Great idea to share these rules thank you

[@thomashendrick7294]

Wow, such a needed watch enthusiast video-to address that one elusive watch equasion variable, the On The Wrist component to aquireing the right watch for different individuals-even amongst whom have the same sIzE wrist-well done THANK YOU TUG!

[@Hooligan112]

If someone buy watches online he is unable to check the watch in any means whether it's big or not or how that watch looks on his hand. I'm that one person who always buy watches online so it's a bit difficult for me to estimate the size. I usually read the measurements on the web and buy

[@eddy6682]

I come to this video for the same reason after watched the "RMRS" watch size guide . NICE!

[@stefanocecchini3260]

Ciao Tristano, as you racommended today I went to a retail store for Squale in Montecatini Italy just to have a look of the watch. But actually instead of a jeweler's I found a shop for Sub! Anyway I saw the watch and you are right. It's awesome. It's very shiny and seems smaller then 42mm. The case has a fantastic shape. The rubber strap is soft. Thanks for your support. Stefano

[@theurbangentry]

+Stefano Cecchini Ciao Stefano! Did you take your camera?!?! So glad you like it. Are you going to buy one? Thanks for sharing, hope you are well my friend. Best regards, TGV

[@stefanocecchini3260]

+The Urban Gentry I had the camera with me but I felt a little bit uncomfortable to take pictures. Anyway the diver shop had three watches 1521. The black blasted, the black polished and the blu blasted. Personally I prefer polished. Also the blu blasted hasn't the shiny dial like your Squale. However the watches were just fantastic. Of course I'm considering to by one. The shop attendant thought I was a diver so she presented me the watch more as a tool rather than a timepeace. Nice people though :-)

[@richardhuggins1688]

Another informative and well constructed video by TGV. I too have small wrists and have to make a lot of considerations regarding case sizes etc... I tend to purchase pieces within the 36mm to 40mm range depending on the style. However, as TGV explains the strap can make a huge difference on how the watch fits and appears on a wrist. My Seiko SKX009K2 is around 42mm but surprisingly wears smaller, I feel this is down to the design and size of the jubilee bracelet which comes standard. Swapping this out for the rubber strap makes the watch look and feel larger, also sitting much higher on the wrist.

[@highnrising]

Nice pointers. How about gold vs. steel? I wear a 41.5 mm stainless steel Omega Seamaster. I think that if I'm going to get a smaller, thinner dress watch, it should be gold. A 38 mm watch, in stainless steel, just seems too small for me, since I'm so used to wearing the Seamaster. But I feel like if it's in gold, I could learn to love it and get used to it a lot easier!

[@JosephJUMBOGallo]

I'm a bigger guy with an 8 inch wrist. Watches that are about 40mm - 44mm with a lug to lug about 50mm - 54mm seems to be a good fit for me. Does that sound right

[@Bflo23]

Nice breakdown and it makes perfect sense... Here is a trick. A nato band creates an illusion of being a smaller face on your wrist. My skx007 with the 2 straps under case "fattens" your wrist. The nylon isn't completely flat on your wrist and has some thickness around so it looks great on a smaller size wrist. My tag heuer link chronograph surprisingly has a smidge smaller case than my skx007 and has a metal bracelet but tag's face appears a little bit bigger on my wrist than skx007 with nato. Lug width is similar to skx007 too so that wasn't a factor. Nato band brings a little bulk around the top of the wrist and is creating an illusion...... I have 7 inch wrist and I was debating whether to buy Seiko Prospex Samurai (black) 44mm & with its larger lug width size than my SKX007 but I think I am going to pass. It looks too big on the wrist in the customer review pictures. I love the design though.

[@fozzie3964]

Good advices. But to be honest, i think most of the watches you wear are a little bit too big for your wrist. The datejust and mid seamaster are fine.

[@theurbangentry]

+Fozzie Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@samuelfawdry6411]

I will say the only exception to wearing an oversized time piece is the Breitling Emergency 50 mm but it has a emergency beacon and if you are in the middle of nowhere and in dire need use the beacon and someone is coming to get you out of there.

[@Spectre.007]

We have same form of wrists Sir. Thin wrist but big looking hands. I struggle to look for watch with more features because more features means bigger sizes of diameter.

[@anupongronakornkitanant6386]

Great great VDOs and I must agree that all of them are valid according to my own experience. I think the lug to lug length is the most overlooked aspect when people evaluate the watches. Also I agree the bracelet will help those with skinny wrist to feel more comfortable wearing larger watch.

[@desmondoreilly1210]

Some good advice there, but I would say trying on before you buy would be my top pointer. I only have a 7"wrist, but tool watch would be my genre. I have one 41mm watch and two 44mm. I feel that all three work well. People talk about watch sweet spots, and will say I'm a 38.5 man or a 39, perhaps a 41mm guy. In truth, most of us can wear a range of watch sizes, it'a all about proportion. The key...try it on if you can.

[@bobfrombrisbane1831]

Always try a watch on before purchasing it. Cheers.

[@KenCooperonline]

I'm always learning something from you. One of my acquisitions for next year will be a dress watch. Thinner and smaller, got it! Any tips on how to walk in a shop to try on watches only to walk out without buying one from them? It's possible I could purchase one, but I'll most likely find the watch much cheaper elsewhere. Maybe it's just me.

[@theurbangentry]

+Ken Cooper Thank you Ken! :D Best regards, TGV

[@shadowfourgolf]

Viewing this in 2023...still great information.

[@rsucesso]

I also noticed that the bracelet plays a important part on how big a watch looks, specially the endlinks. The planet ocean, for an example: the 42mm have the center endlink protruding and extending the "wingspan". By comparison, the last iteration has a pivoting center endlink that makes the watch look smaller and easier to wear. It is the same story with the vintage submariners with folded endlinks vs the nowadays solid endlinks.

[@officialpartychannel]

If you have the chance check out the Steinhart Ocean 500 Titanium. I have one and it's out of this world. You've tried many Steinharts, but this one is on another level. Maybe a dealer can lend you one for review. I had to wait 2 months (!) for it to come in, but it was worth the wait. Steinhart has 600 backorders, so it's in high demand for them.

[@light1531]

The height of the pins within the lugs changes the dynamic, such on a Reverso, where it is higher than normal.

[@theurbangentry]

+Simon S Excellent point, very true indeed, Thank you for sharing that. Best regards, TGV

[@zenjitsuman]

What is the best brand Nato Strap, that is made well with nice colors and good hardware

[@coffeeisgood102]

You made my day. I also am wearing my Milanese loop band today. It is on my Seiko 6139 blue dial.

[@theurbangentry]

+Harold Bullock :D Fantastic, thank you Harold. Best regards, TGV

[@light1531]

TGV. I think the smaller watch is also good with yellow gold, because otherwise can look like you are a bookie or footballer, when you just love a bit of bling.

[@JonaJoshProductions]

How about the bezel dial ratio? I find this really impacts how the watch looks on the wrist...

[@georgelewis7154]

I have a 7-3/8 wrist and regularly wear anything from an Omega DeVille 32mm up to several different 39mm watches. The other day a friend commented on the DeVille, asking why I was wearing my wife's watch. Whatever. In 1974 I was comparing the Seiko Panda (41mm) and Bullhead (44mm). I settled on the Panda, which was a large watch for it's day, because the other looked outlandish. Now oversize watches are in vogue and I also see ladies wearing them. I'll stick with what I have.

[@bt82]

I've been trying for days to be able to add a comment on here! It kept crashing trying to add a channel. Turned out I needed to go into the account settings and add a name separately. Anyway... love the channel. It's amazing the progression from your older videos. You've really found your feet now as a presenter. I'm looking at getting a new watch but I feel a bit left out with modern watch sizes. My wrists are not much over 6", maybe 6 1/8". Top side is about 50mm. I tried on a number of 40mm watches that all felt massive although I did try an Oris Artix which I thought would be massive at 42mm but actually wasn't too bad. Just shows it's not all about diameter. It would be good to know just how skinny your wrists are for comparison! Skinny is relative.

[@LeitmotifGallery]

I’m not sure if you see comments on older videos or not. I am a large guy and have bought a orient ray 2, the diameter I think is listed as 41.5. But I’m worried it looks stupid on me. Do you think a watch can be too small if it’s on a larger guy. I really like the quality and style of it, I just have this niggle in the back of my mind 😕

[@malikshabazz7596]

I agree with you try the watch on first your vibes /feel will tell you straight away if the watch suites you I have watches with diameters from 37mm - 45mm and to me they all suite me, yet I tried on the Gold Citizen Eco-Drive Perpetual Calendar Men's Bracelet Watch Last week a mini meter smaller than my largest diameter watch yet it just looked and felt to big I was instantly put off the watch a watch I was going to buy, so 100% try it on first , even though now a days the selection of watches on line is a 1000 of percent more than what you will ever see in any store on the high street anywhere UK or US, so do your home work do all the measurements having a Vernier Caliper Gauge 150mm is good. Maybe a bit extreme for some but its helps.

[@scotts9508]

I absolutely agree with you on the lug to lug measurements and how the lugs are shaped, I've had to learn the hard way on that aspect. Also, the way the lugs are shaped where they meet the strap can affect the way a watch looks and feels, I am attracted to Omega because of the way their lugs taper at the strap vs. the chunky way a Rolex is in that area but its a personal preference because I have 16.75 cm wrists.

[@theurbangentry]

+Scott S Excellent comment, thank you for sharing that. Best regards, TGV

[@hypnovike]

Excellent video TGV! I have found that I have been able to wear watches that are from 34mm to 40mm and seeing this video puts it all into perspective!

[@theurbangentry]

+Robert Damm Thank you Robert, Best regards, TGV

[@clintans]

Yup. Lug to lug is important. You generally don't want those being wider than your wrist width. But don't forget that lug to lug is relative to case diameter! It's just that there are different angles and lengths of lugs coming from the case.

[@IornDog91]

Great video! I have a 8 inch wrist (270lb powerlifter) yet wear an old 34mm gucci watch from the 80's my grandfather owned. Definitely don't need a large watch, but I can see the appeal of up to 45mm, I tried a Panerai luminor on last week (47mm)and couldn't believe how silly it looked, it is all personal preference though. I'm currently deciding on a Planet ocean but I can only find the 45.5mm to try on locally, I would love to hear from anyone who has tried on both for comparison.

[@JackSturmanFilms]

Jesus, 8 inch wrists, that's impressive man, I don't have much experience with watches, so you can take this or leave it, but I have 7 1/2 inch wrists, and a 45mm looks great on me.

[@mmmmmmm3246]

Glad a bigger dude like yourself embraces smaller watches!

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

JackSturmanFilms I also have a 7 1/2 inch wrist, a 45mm is about perfect. 👍🏻

[@angryguineapig4323]

I have 7.5 inch wrist and don't go over 42mm bigger looks silly in my opinion. Its like when you look back on old pictures of your self and you tell you're self did i really wear that. I think that will be the same with those oversizes watches.

[@PockyFiend]

I've figured out my wrist size, diameter-wise (8"), but how do you measure the width of your wrist? Where do you start and where do you end? In a sense, I've got the opposite problem about size that you have. One of my regular watches I wear on rotation is a Casio F-91W (the other one being a Duro), and on my 8" wrist, the 34mm watch looks almost tiny, but the face is so big in relation to its diameter, so I can still easily read it.

[@JonHunter80]

What a fabulous video with great detail.. well done mate.. many if not most do not know these simple details, which surely does take time to learn.. lastly, those are lovely timepieces! I have small wrists as well, and so I find that smaller thinner pieces fit best and obviously look best.. however I am fairly fond of Breitling watches and some over 42mm.. My Submariner is 40mm which fits perfectly..but when one seeks to have a more classy look.. thinner is better, like say a 40mm Chopard L.U.C. XP Ultra Thin..Good day Sir

[@polifrone5]

I agree with your ideas and comments about "what's good or correct for you is not necessarily good for me" therefore try before you buy. For example my Breget XX in Ti fits/ feels completely different then my SS version although they have the same exact dimensions, it's all about the material the watch is made from. My Frank Mulle Banker is in 18 Gold and I have one in SS on a alligator strap..... same watch and dimensions yet completely different feel. For my AP Royal Oak I have two different bands, one alligator and one Sting Ray which was made custom for me through Tourneau in NYC, again they wear completely differently. So something as simple as a leather band vs a alligator can give not only a very different appearance but feel as well. The weight of the watch is important too. I wouldn't want a small paperweight attached to my wrist while at a wedding wearing my Armani suit.......Hope that this just added to an already excellent presentation on what to look out for when buying your next time piece. Ciao, Rocco

[@8Seven65]

Thanks TVG, I have very small wrists and live in a remote area, so I appreciate any tips I can get.

[@theurbangentry]

+8Seven65 Well, you are certainly in the right place! Thank you, glad to know I am not alone, it can be tricky with smaller wrists. Best regards, TGV

[@aaronsun9627]

Hey. I really like your NO.1 tip--the measurement of the length from lug to lug. I have both Seiko 5(44mm) and Breitling super ocean(44mm), but the latter one just seems huge on my write while the Seiko one just looks much better and not so bulky.

[@shafaqalvi1513]

Best videos on watches are done by u dude.

[@alphawolf3261]

Does the same go for G-schoks tho? My wrist is around 7 inches but the G-shock that i want only comes in a 51mm case size and a 55mm lug to lug.

[@andrewpoon6633]

Fantastic video TGV, long overdue! Funny when people wear these ridiculous dinner plates... a watch too large for your wrist will actually make your wrist look even smaller. I might add... not all wrist measurements are the same as the profile of people's wrist shapes can vary drastically. I measure about a 6 3/4 but much narrower top down than most people's wrists so I have to factor that in.

[@theurbangentry]

+Andrew Poon EXCELLENT and very true point, thank you Andrew. Best regards, TGV

[@JVan-ic6ic]

Great video TGV as always... This cleared a few wrong opinions I had with regard to bigger watches but as always the smaller dress watches hold true.

[@theurbangentry]

+Jordz Van 6299 Glad I could help and regarding dress watches, totally! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@arowley71]

I would like to add that a outer bezel on a watch make a difference on how a watch looks and wears. A 42 .mm watch will look huge without a bezel to frame it. Small wrist dudes like myself can also get away with big ass diver watches such as a Seiko Tuna or Citizen Ecozilla due to their tiny lugs and wide straps.

[@robertconquest2220]

Very informative TGV, Ive learned a lot from making expensive mistakes. All watches look bigger in the shops under the super bright lights so if possible I try to see if I can look nearer the door which can be dodgy in order to obtain natural light. Keep up the great videos

[@theurbangentry]

+Robert Conquest Thank you Robert. Great tip, Best regards, TGV

[@locutusdborg126]

I, too, have very thin wrists and so the Rolex Daytona is the perfect watch for me. Try before buying is the best advice.

[@charzard1404]

Great content TGV, not one for collecting luxury watches, however I find them quite nice. The way you present luxury watches shows you have a passion for it and respect your time pieces. Subscribed!

[@juztnlast953]

I found a "deal" from a website that sells all sorts of clothing and accessories, I bought a Stahlbergh Varberg II watch. I honestly bought it because I did like the look and I also do like Swedish brands. I do however know nothing of watches, I do have a simple black swatch that I always wear. Do you know if this watch is considered "good"? I do like the way is wears on my wrist, the stated full price is something I would never buy for myself, but it was a large reduction for several models of watches of this particular brand and I liked this one when I saw it. I totally agree with your thoughts on the appropriateness of watches or anything in general being too ostentatious relative to the wearer and their stage or station in life. So any thoughts on my situation that I mentioned above? Thank you for your time.

[@hippoo25]

I would like to add that sometimes the proportion between the glass size and case matters. For instance, a 38mm white dial dress watch with 35mm glass would look bigger than a same sized one with 32mm glass.

[@theurbangentry]

+hippoo25 Thank you! :D Best regards, TGV

[@dustytriumph]

Great video. I have what I consider small wrists at 7" and I'm short. I think roughly 40mm with short L2L is my sweet spot tho I have a 42mm dive watch with 47mm L2L that I think I just pull off. It's thicker than the Glycine though. I feel dial/crystal size makes a huge difference. Watches with bezels (divers) do not look as large generally on my wrists as same size pilot watches which I think tend to look like cans on my wrist. Incidentally 2 watches a the top of my 'someday' list are either the Glycine Combat Sub and the Squale 1521 you featured, so it would help me knowing what size are your wrists? As you say these watches are not readily available to try on especially for those of us way out in the country. Additionally, either one of those watches represents a huge purchase for me so buying to 'try' is not a good option. Thanks. New sub!

[@dacon01]

looks like you read my mind when making the video!! I have just asked in the facebook group because I'm not sure about buying an oris because of the size. unfortunatelly trying it first is not an option, that brand is not sold in my country.

[@theurbangentry]

+Dario Conti So glad to hear, hope it helped. Thanks for the comment Dario Best regards, TGV

[@corywhats]

Would the Orient Mako 2 be a good choice for me? At a glance I'd say my wrist is about the same size as yours.

[@edechamp8874]

Really interesting. However, how would you consider the big watches such as IWC Portugieser, that have this proper dress watch look ?

[@masterchief5437]

Hmm Chrono24 lug width is the lug to lug horizontal width (so the strap width) but the lug to lug vertical would be a nice measurement too

[@oscarmason3252]

I could barely understand what you said when naming the particular watch you have on your wrist. What type watch is that? That's a very nice watch

[@u.u.u9969]

Look in full body mirror to get proportion ratios from a distance

[@dusanveselka3240]

I definitely agree on the 'relativity' aspect. I personally prefer a larger watch, also a bit looser, when I wear a T-shirt, but a smaller watch, a bit tighter, when I wear a suit or any long-sleeved clothes.

[@dibyabaniya2660]

What is the diameter of your wrist ?

[@white5mage]

bigger than mine x) btw, you mean width..

[@xXSpartan029Xx]

+white5mage wouldn't it technically be circumference? 😜. Width would be the same as diameter

[@davidsonviray1403]

Does the ray II feels big on your wrist or tacky on your wrist?, been thinking of this watch if i should buy this or no because it might overwhelm or takeover my wrist My wrist size i think is 6 inch to 6 and a quartz max

[@samstevens7172]

I always felt a "dress" watch in my collection just had to have a leather band or steel bracelet. Just not rubber. To be fair, also wore Justin Ropers with all my suits. I'd like to think I was a fashion maverick, not a fashion moron. Good video. Enjoy your stuff.

[@JimboJones2022]

I have 6 inch wrists and I have a Seiko 6105-8110 44m with a 19 inch waffle strap the aka Captain Willard. Martin Sheen had small wrists in Apocalypse Now who terminated Marlin Brando aka Colonel Kurtz who had a Rolex GMT-Master without a Bezel with extreme prejudice.

[@andersstengaardjensen2208]

I have a 20,5 CM wrist - I think the Oris Aquis 43,5 mm is a great looking watch, but I get a sense it wears a touch small on me - which frustrates me

[@Jollopukki2]

No 6 - what about importance of brand ? I think you could mention some brands with their price/quality/lifestyle combination. Which is best in each price range.

[@theurbangentry]

+Jollopukki2 This is about (as the title implies) about finding the best proportioned watch and fit for your wrist. Thanks for watching, Best regards, TGV

[@frankv7068]

Great video you've answered many of my questions specially the dress watch having to be small thanks