Wrist Check: 3 Ways to Choose the Best Watch Size

[@Michael-ot9bk]

I agree with other commenters. The speedmaster looks amazing on your wrist.

[@himikhail]

I never thought I'd do this but I subconsciously liked this video before I even watched it! Haha. Keep it up, you've become one of my favorite watch channels.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Haha I appreciate it! Here's hoping I continue to live up to your preemptive "likes!" Thanks for your feedback and continued support!

[@fpoynton1604]

Great topic CG. Its one of the first issues we all struggle with when we are considering a piece - But hardly ever discussed point by point. Btw the navi looks awesome - pure class. Keep up the good work -its appreciated.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Thank you for your great comments as always! I look forward to the return of understated, elegant watches! The navi is one of my favorites for sure..thanks again!

[@HLSpence]

Totally agree with you on the watch weight comment!

[@Steve-fx6ej]

great vid, that Speedy fits just fine. Not too big at all..

[@meson183]

Agree. That speedy is a perfect fit IMO.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Thank you! I appreciate you helping put my doubts at ease :)

[@mistermm7481]

Great collection, loved the Omega DeVille!

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Well spoken! Totally agree with you on the stressed out watches, overhanging the wrist! 👍

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Thank you! Glad you liked the vid!

[@muratdarkin9466]

Good video Like it so people know about it

[@eduardotomanik6887]

very educating and clear, congrats

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

I love my 42mm speedo. It looks and feels great.

[@zovers1922]

The Speedy doesn't look too big for you at all. I agree with you in all points though I would like to add that it is also a matter of taste. Back in the day small watches were very common; then the trend changed to bigger watches and now we are at mid sizes of 36-44mm.

[@peterroda3441]

Great review. Love your taste in watches! I think colour also can play a part in how it looks on your wrist. A white watch face looks larger than a darker colour.

[@funwithturtles6844]

One aspect most people dont acknowledge is the caseback! How large is the surface which actually touches your wrist? The bigger the surface, the larger feels the watch. But if the surface is too small it gets shaky... It's also related to the height of watch ;=)

[@j4son69]

Diffidently an important one that people never mention about!

[@yapolloable]

totally! Usually diver watches has caseback that is tapered to allow our wrist to sink into the watch back, hiding the case back, making it thinner!

[@Pao-ob1jp]

I am in the market for a new watch and wasn't sure on the size. Super helpful video! Thanks.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Glad you found it useful!

[@cedarcanoe]

Good video! One thing that is decisive as well is the watch band. A rubber band helps a larger watch wear smaller. A bracelet helps a smaller watch wesr larger. Ps. 4 great watches you have there (i ghought the FOIS was 39mm, not 40

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Good point. I am almost exclusively a strap guy myself, so I tend to forget how bracelets affect the look of a watch. The FOIS is technically 39.7mm. I rounded up.

[@mohammadamin9061]

Great and Educative video .

[@maynardjoseph]

A master class in wrist watch etiquette.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Appreciate the high praise!

[@aktroopers1]

Good points on case and dial sizes relative to overall look. Portal sized sized wristwatches seemed to be direct result of the "bigger must be better" marketing of the last 20 years but I was surprised that this fashion trend progressed as long, and as far, as it did. With a 6.5 inch wrist I was on the sidelines unless they offered a 34mm model.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

I have a 6 inch wrist, and 34-35 is my favorite size!

[@magikarp2285]

The speedy looks good on you. honestly

[@alan4cars]

Glad I found your channel. Very informative.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Thank you! Appreciate the support.

[@ednammansfield8553]

Really glad you posted this video, I feel more comfortable with a watch no more than 41mm totally agree with you reference overlapping lugs on a small wrist, just doesn't look right to me. I find chronograph type watches are a problem for me so try to look for less chunky watches ideally no larger than 10 - 12mm which I have only found with Seiko, Citizen and Orient watches so far but have seen some Rotary ones and cheaper Sekonda watches. Look forward to seeing more reviews of perhaps the Solar powered Orient Neo 70's Panda range Chronographs if you have any, I own two of them and think they are great watches.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Thank you! Glad you agree. I will have to check out the Solar range of watches, I don't know much about them!

[@louiscyfer6944]

@@TheCriticalGentleman you keep talking about too big, but not much mention of what is too small. if a watch is 70mm lug to lug, it still doesn't overhang my wrist. for a watch to look right i need it at least 50mm and 20mm thick. i also like heavier watches, it just feels better, 400 to 500g is ideal.

[@zainalu]

Very helpful! One of the best watch guides!

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Really appreciate that! Thank you!

[@zainalu]

The Critical Gentleman You're welcome.

[@Bugster987]

All good advice. I generally like smaller watches of 40mm or less yet I still have an SKX007 in the collection just because I like it and for a 43mm it wears smaller due to shorter lug to lugs.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

For a large watch, the SKX wears very reasonably. It's a great choice!

[@Ferien7]

Bugster987 I have the skx007 too. It's definitely too big for a 6.5in wrist

[@lipinglin1994]

Where did you get the leather strap

[@masord9195]

Another fantastic video, just subscribed to the channel. Keep it up mate, I really enjoy your content!

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

My pleasure, thanks for your support!

[@lonewolf30531]

Wear what you like . If the watch is 36mm or 63mm just be happy .

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Well said! Totally agree.

[@kellyrobinson550]

TIMEFORFUN Amen Brother👍

[@mikhailbjornsson1874]

63mm watch is ridiculous

[@larryd4352]

Totally agree. With a 23 cm wrist... basically 9 inches, I find that a 47-48 mm watch fits the best on my very large wrist. I can wear a watch that is 60 mm's from lug to lug...but don't. Saving up at the moment for the 48 mm Breitling Avenger Blackbird....

[@nguyenuchuy8807]

i guess the 63mm you wear on your leg

[@Ace-3-7]

44mm Casio Duro here only watch I can afford

[@4034miguel]

Excellent video. Very informative. Thank you

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@sparkonthehorizon]

Your voice reminds one of Elmer Dills... lol Nice vid. Very informative, sir!

[@Miso_Hornie]

I like to wear slightly undersized natos on watches with 20 or 22mm lug widths. So an 18mm strap on a 20mm or a 20mm on a 22mm lug. have a 6.5” wrist. I feel the narrower strap makes the watch look like it fits better. People don’t like that Connery “Bond fit” but I like it.

[@mikestone9129]

The Speedmaster looks good on your wrist.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Thank you! It is definitely one of my most-worn watches!

[@homunculus777]

The Speedmaster looks good on your wrist, no worries there. Nice video. Can you please point to a place to buy your excellent strap you have put on the speedy?

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Thank you! Holben's fine watch bands!

[@bobol4917]

Thanks!!

[@dugu98]

Honestly didn't think the Breitling or the Omega looked too big

[@zhenbondlaw631]

I think the Speedmaster actually looks nice on your wrist ! I also have a 6 inch wrist and been thinking of buying the Orient Blue Ray II , do you think this is a bad idea ?

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Thank you! I think Orient makes some great pieces for the money. If you are comfortable with the size then go for it!

[@DodgyDan4]

Did you buy it? If so was it too big? I've got less than 6 inch wrists (tiny I know) but the blue ray 2 is soooo good looking I am so tempted.

[@praetor47]

i have to agree with nearly everyone here. the speedy fits you more than fine. doesn't look too big at all which gives me great hope as i also have a small wrist and love the looks of the speedy :) which exact model is yours, if i may know?

[@FlorianLify]

No compromise 🙄 Lovely review and I own the same 60s speedmaster and speedy! Like the fact you take ur own advice including a grain of salt! ☺

[@ac31o19]

FlorianLify you own an original ck2998???

[@FlorianLify]

I meant SEAmaster hehe sorry! 🙄

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Haha thank you very much!! Appreciate the support :)

[@stefanlund6259]

What colorname is that colareb on the blue dial 34mm ?

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

I believe it was called "rust"

[@thewatchhipster3605]

Great minds think alike! Goes hand in hand with my last video :)

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

So it does! Great advice! Can't wait for this "bigger is better" phase to blow over!

[@rubinsteinway]

My watches tend to ride to the left edge of my wrist (I wear watches on my left hand.). However the speidel twist-o-flex bands tend to stay nicely on the mid-point. My wrist is about 7" What would you suggest for ideal diameter or lug-to-lug?

[@chrisgilligan4968]

You could easy pull off anything 52mm or less lug to lug....use some of the other suggestions in the vid if you want to make a large watch appear smaller on your wrist. You could even go bigger than that if you like the look of big watches....all depends on your taste.

[@labrat7357]

For years I had a Citizen eco-drive with a 38mm crystal, Not being a watch person I went on line and found a similar looking eco-drive with a 41.2mm crystal. To my mind that was only 1/8 of an inch bigger than the watch I had for 15 years. When it was received it was enormous even on my 9 1/2 inch wrist. I had to buy a velcro band so it would fit my large wrist I am not comfortable with a watch this size and will gift it to a nephew as I have now bought another watch the right size. SIZE IS IMPORTANT.

[@lyuboslavsokolov3325]

Can I wear a 44.5 mm watch in diameter if my wrist is 17 cm?

[@rois2kroy]

what size would be the best fit for 6.25 inch wrist?

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

I would say probably about 36-38mm but in reality you could wear anything 34mm-42mm!

[@mariosoldierofgodyamasaki9362]

30mm

[@Dracstar]

Speedmaster looks great on your wrist fyi. Especially because the dial is black, it has a slimming effect.

[@spyker603]

I like big watch better , especially the skeleton mechanical one. It shows off the beauty of the watch better than small size mechanical watch.

[@rahulgupta4684]

How much thickness is good

[@lettuce1305]

depends on your style. If you hate chunky watches obviously dont get a thick watch. If you prefer to slide your watch under the shirt cuff, thickness of 14mm or thinner should still be fine.

[@timeguard2608]

First Omega what size?

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

40mm

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

I really, really like the Seiko Gen ll Orange Monster, but it's too big for me. Even so I am tempted to buy it because even if It's get big, and looks a little funny in my small whrist, I love it's looks.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

If you really like it, can't hurt to try! Sometimes you just gotta go for it.

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

Yea! You only live once. :-D

[@chauhanrajput4733]

This days men wear wall clock on their wrist suffering from inferiority

[@Miso_Hornie]

I don’t wear watches that are too big but I got nothing against people who wear giant watches. If that’s what they like, good for them.

[@chauhanrajput4733]

@@Miso_Hornie at one point in life you have to be courageous to say what you like and what you hate. One should try to rejoice everyone no you can not even if you try

[@med4u1]

The speedy looks better on you than the smaller watches do in my opinion. I think you just need to get used to it because maybe you've been wearing small watches your entire life.

[@neilpiper9889]

38mm suits most average people. Like a M shirt. My ideal watch is a Vostok Amphibia in the 710 ministry case is perfect for me. I have a Orient Bambino Blue V4 at 41mm that I can get away with for dress use. I couldn't try a Vostok Amphibia or an Orient as they are not available in shops so I took a risk.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

I think the Bambino is a great dress option! I agree with 38 being a widely wearable size!

[@woonfaseng8737]

i never a fan of Speedmaster man on the moon , if it is merely 40 mm or 42mm , it really ISN"T TOO BIG!

[@algorithm007ify]

Pilots watches and Panerai are allowed to be big ...they were instrument tool watches that were often worn outside thick clothing

[@AnirbanBasu82]

The Speedmaster is FOIS so under 40 should be absolutely fine. The professional at 42 will definitely wear bigger.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Thanks! The bezel helps keep the dial smaller, too. Not sure I could ever go bigger than a Speedy.

[@streetriderlee4993]

I got 6 inch wrists, relatively flat and i can wear 45 to 55 mm g shocks

[@azk8584]

Wow, clown

[@angryguineapig4323]

Yea and you look like a douche.

[@mariosoldierofgodyamasaki9362]

wear it if you feel comfortable or confident

[@m.s.g1890]

Personally, I think that all of your watches looked too small, proportionally, on your wrist, except for the Speedmaster, which was just about big enough. Personal preference I guess. Cheers .

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Interesting! There are a few bigger watches I'd really love to wear, maybe I am selling myself too short.

[@ceori6399]

Probably all about perspective and what we’re used to seeing.. which is why i dislike the bigger watch trends, everyone are going to look at my “in my opinion” much more comfy, but smaller sized watch and say it looks small because the new norm is larger than it used to. You could say that i probably shouldn’t care, but in truth most people probably care how we’re percieved by others, atleast i know i do... sadly.

[@daspiper8941]

Invicta Big is too Big. Invicta Big is Clown Big. Invicta Big is Sucker Big. ~I think Invicta can make some excellent lower priced watches 42mm and below. ~I dislike Invicta Business Practices.

[@icolater27]

It’s hilarious the way the watches have gone. 42mm is to big even for a diver. Granted it’s easier to see under water if you semi blind. But it looks stupid on normal sized people under 6.4. The SKX is a prime example people think the skx007 looks cool on them but it looks like a house on their wrist.

[@vem4o]

Bro , stick to woman watvhes

[@derbywinner6316]

More than 40 mm is to big.

[@mohammadamin9061]

watches bigger than 38 mm are Too Big .

[@Richy0352]

Disagree. Watches smaller than 40 mm are too feminine, even for men with 6 in wrist.

[@angryguineapig4323]

@@Richy0352 You're overcompensating for that small thing between your legs.

[@Richy0352]

@@angryguineapig4323 lol Someone wears small watches

[@lettuce1305]

depends on the wrist size of the person. What matters more is actually the lug to lug length rather than the diameter. Lugs that overhang your wrist is just a no-no and would make you look ridiculous. Some 44mm watches can actually wear smaller than some 42mm watches.

[@Richy0352]

@@lettuce1305 I agree and respect your comment

[@kellyrobinson550]

40mm,maybe too big?,I am on a planet full of gays😱

[@angryguineapig4323]

My wrist is 7,5 inch and i don't go bigger than 42mm. I think you are overcompensating for something.

[@lettuce1305]

what matters more is the lug to lug length. as long as the lugs don't overhang your wrist, you're good to go.

[@rhodesiano]

The speedmaster looks great on you.

[@TheCriticalGentleman]

Thank you!!

[@Sevyne77-777]

I am about to say the same to you, it looks absolutely great on your wrist, NOT too big at all! Perfectly fits on you.

[@woonfaseng8737]

i never a fan of Speedmaster man on the moon , if it is merely 40 mm or 42mm , it really ISN"T TOO BIG!