Finding the Right Watch Size for Your Wrist
Case diameter, lug to lug and thickness: how to choose proportions that look effortless.
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Watch Size Guide
Enter your wrist circumference and see case sizes that sit in proportion, drawn to scale.
In proportion
Editorial orientation, not a rule: lug-to-lug length matters more than diameter, and a bolder or more delicate watch can be a deliberate choice. Measure the wrist just above the wrist bone with a soft tape or a strip of paper.
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