Watch Size Guide
Want to find out how to measure your wrist size for a new watch? Discover everything you need to know in our Watch Size Guide. How your watch fits will make a big difference to its overall look and feel, so let us help you ensure that yours fits perfectly.
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Make Sure You Get the Right Fit
For online orders, we can adjust the bracelet on OMEGA, TAG Heuer, TUDOR and Breitling watches before we despatch to make sure it’s the perfect fit. Follow our steps on how to measure your wrist size for a watch, and let us know your size when you place your order.
“A simple but important step to take, you can measure your wrist size for a watch in just a few easy steps. Using a piece of string and ruler, our Watch Size Guide will ensure your watch not only looks great, but feels great too.” - Beth watch buyer
How to Measure Wrist Size for a Watch
Our printable guide (actual size) shares seven steps for how to measure for a watch strap and find your wrist size. Discover how to measure your watch size at home and get to know your watch band measurements for a flawless fit.
But first, it’s key to know that there are different types of straps and bracelets which require different methods of watch strap fitting:
Metal bracelets
It’s estimated that the average male wrist size is 18.42cm or 184.2mm. For women, the average wrist size is between 15cm-16cm or 150 – 160mm.
Leather & Nato straps
Watches with a leather or nato strap come with punched holes, so you can adjust the size yourself.
1. Download and print off our wrist size chart on A4 paper and check with a ruler it’s printed to scale, or have a ruler or piece of string to hand to measure your wrist size for a watch strap.
2. If measuring your wrist with our wrist size chart, cut around the sizer tool. Or skip this step if measuring your watch size with a ruler and piece of string.
3. If using our wrist size chart to measure your wrist, punch a hole through each marked X and cut along the dotted line between them to make a slit.
4. Next, if using our wrist size chart, place the size guide around your wrist like a bracelet, and pull the pointed end through the slot. If measuring your watch size with a piece of string, wrap the string around your wrist and mark where the ends meet.
5. When measuring your wrist size, make sure the watch size guide or piece of string has a snug fit with enough room to fit your index finger underneath.
6. The final step for using our wrist size chart, find your millimetre measurement by reading where the arrow is pointing to. If using a piece of string to measure your watch strap size, then place the end next to the bottom of the ruler, and see where the marked section on the string meets the millimetre reading on the ruler.
Free Watch Bracelet Adjustments
We want to ensure your watch size is perfect, which is why we offer free watch resizing on some of our metal bracelet watches. If you’re wondering if you should resize a watch yourself, we’d advise against this, and recommend that you visit your nearest store and let one of our experts take a look.
We’ve listed the standard bracelet sizes for each brand below. Use our watch size guide for how to measure your wrist size for a watch, and enter your watch band measurements during checkout.
Brand | Gents (mm) | Ladies (mm) |
|---|---|---|
TAG Heuer | 190-200 | 170-180 |
OMEGA | 200 | 160 |
Breitling | 190-200 | 180 |
TUDOR | 190-200 | 170 |
If you can’t find your wrist band measurements in the options, please contact Customer Services on 0800 169 2329.
Alternatively, you can select ‘Do Not Size’ and head to your nearest store to get it fitted.
Why Is Your Watch Case Size Important?
The watch case is the part of the watch that houses the dial, battery, movement and other working parts. Watch cases come in a variety of sizes, shapes, metals, and levels of water resistance. So, it’s good to choose the watch case that looks and feels right for you, and has the right functions to suit how you use your watch every day.
When measuring your watch case size, factor in how the case’s thickness will feel on your wrist, and also how the watch’s lugs will add to the aesthetic and feel of the watch on your wrist. The lugs, or otherwise known as the watch’s horns, connect the case to the watch band, so will add further dimension to the timepiece.
How To Measure Watch Case Size
Follow these simple steps for how to measure your watch size:
Use our guide and follow a few simple steps to find out how to measure a watch face and find a case size that suits you.
1. Download our chart featuring the most common watch case sizes.
2. Print to scale using the pound coin guide as a reference, to get a better perspective of the size of the watch face.
3. Cut around the watch with your desired watch case size.
4. Place the watch face size on your wrist to find your favourite style.
What Case Size Should I Choose?
Once you’ve mastered the most comfortable watch case sizes for your wrist, it’s time to think about aesthetics. A larger or smaller case size will create a different look on your wrist, so consider how you’d like to style your timepiece.
26mm – 35mm Case Size
This category is for those with average or medium sized wrists. This case size means there's room for complex movements whilst still being comfortable to wear.
36mm - 45mm Case Size
This category is for those with average or medium sized wrists. This case size means there's room for complex movements whilst still being comfortable to wear.
46mm and Over Case Size
Bold enough to make a statement when worn, 40mm and over case sizes are for those who have larger wrists. Large case sizes may come equipped with more features and functions, too.
Speak to our experts
Bruce Andrews
“If you’re looking for an oversized look, watch case measurements 45mm and over will make a statement on the wrist. Medium or average watch dimensions are usually between 38mm and 42m, anything below 38mm is regarded as a small-face watch.”
Beth Lucas
“It’s also important to think about your style here, would you prefer a smaller or larger watch case size? What case size would best complement your wrist? How would the dial’s shape and design suit you? As well as larger case sizes, we have a wonderful selection of small watches for women, and small watches for men.”
If you need any more advice, information, or help when choosing the perfect watch size, we’re on hand to help. Measuring your watch size is essential when choosing your new watch, so we know how important it is to get it right.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch, start a live chat, or call us on 0800 169 2329 to speak to our team of friendly experts. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9am - 8pm or Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm. Or, if you’d like to visit us in-store, find your nearest store and book an appointment, where we’re here to help.
We are also happy to offer a free 30-day returns policy for refunds and exchanges, in case you need to change or adjust your watch for another size or style providing that the watch is unworn.
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