How to Make Sure Your Watch Fits Comfortably: Measuring Your Wrist Size
Measuring your wrist size might seem like an easy task, but it can quickly become complicated. You’ll want to make sure that the watch you purchase fits comfortably and isn’t too loose or tight, which can make you uncomfortable when wearing it. But don’t worry! Follow these steps to measure your wrist size properly, and you’ll be able to find the perfect watch in no time at all.
Why does watch size matter?
A watch should fit comfortably and not be too loose or too tight. If your watch is either too small or too large, it will be uncomfortable to wear and will not look good on you. It’s important that you measure your wrist size properly before ordering a new watch. Here are the steps for how to measure your wrist size properly:
- Wrap a measuring tape loosely around the widest point of your wrist (where the skin meets the bone).
- Add up all the measurements together, rounding down if necessary.
- Compare this number with the circumference size chart that is on the back of most watches in order to determine what size watch band you need.
- The difference between the measurements you get when you wrap the tape tightly around your wrist and when you wrap it loosely around your wrist will tell you whether to go up one size or two sizes from what would normally work.
- Remember that wearing a watch over clothing can add an inch onto the measurement so make sure to take that into account as well.
How to measure your wrist size
- To measure your wrist size, wrap a measuring tape or string around the circumference of your wrist.
- Mark the spot where it meets and then measure how long this is in inches.
- Measurements of 6-inches or less are considered small wrists, while those that are 7-inches or greater are considered large wrists.
- If you’re not sure what your wrist size is, ask someone with a measuring tape for help.
- If you have any questions about sizing before you buy something, be sure to consult the customer service team for assistance! The best way to find out if your watch will fit comfortably is to make sure that your wrist size falls within the ranges listed above. You don’t want the band of your watch to be too loose or too tight when it’s on, so checking now can save you from having trouble later on!
Also remember that watches come in many different sizes and shapes, like links watches (where there is no need to remove links), flat watches (which are slim), metal bands (which tend to be thicker than silicone ones), etc., which all require slightly different measurements.
What if my watch is too big or too small?
If your watch is too small, it can cause discomfort and even lead to cuts. If your watch is too big, there’s a chance it will pop off if you’re not careful. With either of these cases, you’ll need to find the right size for you. Most people prefer their watches to fit snugly without being too tight or too loose.
There are three steps for measuring your wrist size properly so that your timepiece fits as well as possible.
- Measure the circumference of your wrist with a soft measuring tape
- Add half an inch
- Measure the length of one side of the watch face using a ruler
- Double the length
- Finally, add two inches to this number
- You should now have an approximate measurement in inches or centimeters. A good rule of thumb is that the band should be no less than 5/8ths of an inch smaller than this measurement; i.e., if you measure at 10 inches, then 7 3/4 would be a perfect fit.
Sometimes straps are stretchy; other times they aren’t. In most cases, stretching out the strap will help make it more comfortable over time and avoid ripping into your skin when bending your arm; this is also especially helpful for those who work in warm climates where sweat has loosened the strap to feel looser still.
Conclusion
After following the steps above, you should be able to measure your wrist size properly. Remember, a good fit isn’t too tight or too loose; it’s just right. You want to make sure that the watch face sits flush against your skin without any extra space between it and your wrist.
You also want to make sure that there is no overhang on either side of the watch as this can interfere with things like pushing in buttons and turning crowns. If all of these are correct, congratulations! You now know how to measure your wrist size properly and will have no problem picking out a new watch!