{"id":112,"date":"2022-07-25T11:20:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T09:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uhrinstinkt.com\/magazine\/?p=112"},"modified":"2022-07-25T11:20:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T09:20:22","slug":"which-watch-diameter-for-which-wrist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhrinstinkt.com\/magazine\/which-watch-diameter-for-which-wrist\/","title":{"rendered":"Which watch diameter for which wrist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00ab Large and small watches for strong and weak wrists \u00bb<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When buying a luxury watch<\/a>, the case diameter is one of the most important features of any model. After all, even the most beautiful timepiece loses its radiance if its dimensions are far too large or too small for the wrist of its wearer. We reveal how to determine the right size range for your own arm and why the watch diameter usually does not reveal the whole truth.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Correctly measure watches and wrists<\/h2>\n

Let’s close our eyes and imagine the following situation: Someone goes into a clothing store, finds his dream suit, and immediately carries it to the cash register out of sheer enthusiasm without ever trying it on or at least determining its size. What sounds absurd holds an important lesson for the purchase of watches: Only those who know the circumference of their wrist and the case diameters that are suitable for it can purchase a coherent and proportional model with a high degree of certainty. In view of the continuous trend toward more powerful timepieces, the question of “too big” almost always arises, i.e. whether the diameter of a watch is still acceptable for one’s own arm.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Yuli – stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To answer this question, the first step is to determine the wrist circumference. In doing so, the measuring tape should not be skin-tight, but should be applied comfortably and loosely. As a guide, it should be mentioned that the average male wrist circumference in Germany is 18 cm, whereby all measurements up to 16 cm can be described as a narrow wrist and those sizes over 20 cm as a strong wrist. In addition, it must be clear what is meant by the watch diameter: When expressed in millimeters, it refers to the case diameter of a round timepiece, excluding the crown. This convention exists for reasons of uniformity, since the dimensions of different crowns can differ, sometimes seriously. The same principle applies to square cases, except that the width and length (usually including the lugs) are specified here.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Syda Productions – stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The right size – an orientation<\/h2>\n

Back to the clothing store: We all know that shirt, shoe and other sizes can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. If yesterday a patent leather shoe fit in 43, today it has to be number 44. Therefore, not only when buying fashion, but also when buying watches, size recommendations should be regarded as guidelines and not as fixed rules. Factors such as the width of the bezel, integrated bracelets and, above all, the design of the lugs can create a discrepancy between actual and perceived dimensions.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 AnnaDobrovolskaya – stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Based on many years of experience, we would nevertheless like to present an orientation that every interested party can use as a reliable starting point of his watch purchase:<\/p>\n