Find out how to choose a watch for your wrist size with Bhindi Jewelers.
Before buying an heirloom-quality timepiece, make sure that it is the correct one for you. Not only does this mean checking out styles and designers, but also something more fundamental: measuring your wrist. In this guide, we will show the steps for how to choose a watch for your wrist size and which luxury watches can match for a perfect fit.
Why Does Wrist Size Matter?
The first reason is obvious. Getting a watch that fits your wrist ensures that it is comfortable. It will not snag or jostle, which is imperative if you want to actually enjoy your beautiful timepiece. The second reason is not so obvious. Wrists vary in size and shape. They can be thick, thin, or a million places in between. As a result, watches look better on some wrists than others. You deserve the watch that looks best for you, so measure your wrist!
How to Measure Your Wrist
Here's how to do it. First, you will need some measuring tape. Make sure it's flexible enough to fit around your wrist. A strip of paper can also do the trick, but if you use one make sure you also have a ruler. Wrap the tool around your wrist. Ask yourself where you would wear such an exquisite watch. It will probably be below the wrist bone. If you are using a strip of paper, use a pen to mark the area where the end meets the beginning. Measure that with a ruler.
If your wrist is 14-16 cm, you have a thin wrist. 16-17 cm is considered slender, while 17-18 cm is a medium. Anything above 18 cm is considered thick.
How to Choose A Watch for Your Wrist Size
Now that you have your wrist size, you can start looking for watches. One of the most fascinating aspects of timepieces is their complexity. As such, there are a lot of components to consider before purchasing a watch.
Let's start with the watch case diameter. Generally, people with smaller wrists will want smaller watches. Men's watch cases range from 36 mm to 46 mm. Correlate this range with your wrist. If your wrist is between 14-18 cm, go with a watch from 36-42 mm. If you have a larger wrist, get a larger case. Case thickness should also be correlated with the diameter and, subsequently, wrist size. The width of the band should as well.
The Luxury Watch Details
Some materials look better on bigger watches and others look nicer on small watches. Metal looks are robust and heavy, so they are perfect for larger pieces. On the other side of the spectrum, leather-like bands are ideal for small wrists. Of course, this is not a universal truth. Milanese metal watches are perfect for thinner wrists, for example.
Details are also important. This includes sundials, hands, and markers. People with thinner wrists tend to look best with smaller features as they more easily support a more elegant and minimalist design. People with larger wrists and larger watches may look better with dominant features.
Find the Right Watch Fit at Bhindi Jewelers
Whether your watch is thick or thin, get it from Bhindi Jewelers. As a large and established brand, we offer a large selection of high-end luxury timepieces from designer brands, like Omega, Tag Heuer, Seiko, and Breitling to name a few. We have four showrooms in the United States of America, three in California and one in Georgia. We also are proud to offer a variety of the finest jewelry, from engagement rings to diamond necklaces. With over 70 years of experience, we have a history of providing only the best for our customers. Visit our website to find a showroom near you.