How to Choose the Right Size Watch for Your Wrist (ft. Farfetch & Nomos)
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- How do you choose the right size watch for your wrist? It's easy! Watch this video to find out how to determine your wrist size and pick the perfect watch.
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I purchased the ladies Victoronix Maverick 34mm as an inexpensive grab and go watch. It's 34mm and I love it! Also the Glycine Combat Sub 36 is an amazing watch for the money. That's my daily now.
It's so frustrating to find a "normal" sized watch as a woman these days. Women's watches are typically ridiculously tiny and men's watches just get bigger and bigger. I find myself going to vintage men's watches for more medium sizes. I mean, some of us aren't trying to prove how itty bitty or how super macho we are with the size of our watch. We just want a nice watch that fits well!
Timex carries a lot of reasonably sized watches.
Many assumptions in this comment
Such a narrow view in world of bazillion of choices by restricting it with a "vintage style"?
Skagen and casio also made plentiful of a perfect size below 40mm just like Timex but more modern in Design. Oh, if you're not looking to be validation with "Brand" there's plenty of chinese made "fashion/boutique" watches with fantastic built & accuracy these day.
Nowadays it's very subjective accessories to own, because I saw no difference in time keeping accuracy between my $8 chinese made and my $800 Timex. I saw plenty of naysayers in watch forum saying cheap watches are "inaccurate" such a hogwash statement!
My eye widens when i realized my discoveries.
As for chinese ones, i suggest you should take look at Rebirth watch they're an expert on smaller watches with "vintage size" but much modern in design
It's more frustrating being a guy with skinny wrist trying to get a watch
As a guy I’ve started buying womens watches because mens watched just look huge on my wrist
Great vid Brock, I really appreciate how you emphasized lug to lug measurements as that is really what determines suitability more than people realize even though that damn measurement is rarely if ever mentioned on watch specs. One thing to add: shape of the lugs matters too. I can get away with longer lugs when they curve down versus go straight out and with my 6" wrist that is what allows me to sometimes get away with a 38-39mm versus a 35-37mm. Props for highlighting this all with some sweet Nomos selections though :)
I'm a big fan of Nomos. Been waiting for this one!
Contemporary watches are way too big. I hate that.
@Truthfears Guilty and grown men. (No disrespect to any small handed politicians intended)
@@alexandermarquardt597 I think you mean Billionaire small handed presidents who didn't have to be a politician to win the presidency.
@Truthfears Guilty Im 6.4 so Jeah I need some things in a larger size: shoes, longer trousers, even condoms. You wouldnt know.
@@napaquatics3639 well I mean if the incredible small glove fits maybe ...
@Truthfears Guilty you are somehow under the impression that tall = fat and the Clark Gable one is funnier than u think. Let me end this by saying: I understand that you might be the...Danny DeVito body type... and therefor a little jealous of grown men, wearing normal sized watches, thats neither my fault nor my problem. You go and buy yourself a 34 mm Mickey Mouse watch (which Im sure fits PERFECTLY) on your girly wrist.
My wrist is 7.5 and my build is very large/muscular and a chunky watch with a 47mm case looks perfect on me. I think your overall build also impacts how a watch looks, not just wrist size. The bulkier you are, the bulkier the watch you can get away with.
Fully agree! I have very slim wrists but because of the sports that I do I do have some muscle mass. I could carry off a Tudor Black Bay 41mm even tho I only have a 6 inch wrist.
@@larry.l 6inch woman wrist should wear 30mm
I mean your watch size will always be dependent on your wrist but luckily your wrist usually follows your build.
@Aman Bhardwaj under 7 inch wrist is woman wrist .
@@biasaigon7155 Even coming from an American your world understanding reeks of obesity
Thanks 👍🏼 I am learning a lot about watches. Awesome videos keep them coming
Do you even realise the perfect timing of this upload!!! I'm buying a watch day after tomo 👏
This one is for you, Frank! What are you buying?
Great Vid Brock!!! The fit on the polo is on point!!! Much needed content. Continued Success.
Thank you! Link to the polo in description btw ;)
I have a 6.5 wrist and 41mm seems to fit me very well 42mm is my absolute max
I feel the same, but my absolute Limit is 45. :)
But you´re right 40-41 is perfect!
I've been waiting for a video like this , I also have a smaller wrist and with all the watches now starting at the 40 mm size the just look to gawdy and over-sized for me. This has helped me alot ,by seeing different sizes on someone else .I was almost ready to order a watch that was too large and get stuck trying to send it back. Thanks for sharing this !
Excellent advice, Brock! I forewent my Rolex and Omegas in favor of my simple, manual, 35mm Nomos Orion, which was subtly elegant under my cuff.
Keep up the great work, Brock!
Good video as always brock, i really needed the info as i changing back from fitness tracker to conventional watch
Glad it was helpful!
My wrist is roughly 6.7 so it's on the smaller side. 41,5 mm Mako looks perfect. HOWEVER the biggest problem having smaller wrist is finding good fitting leather strap. Sometimes I even need additional holes and usually the strap end is way too long (the end gets loose and flappy) so I end up putting the strap in a drawer.
Finding nice looking strap (especially online) is much more challenging than choosing a case size. My only solution is bracelet, nato straps or adjustable (with scissors lol) rubber straps.
Maybe I haven't had a quality leather strap where that little leather ring (to fixate the strap) is very sturdy and can hold the strap in place.
Brilliant how you have done the wrist comparison using the same watches on 2 different size wrists 👌
This is hands down the best video about wrist size and watches
Excellent video please keep them coming even though the world is in Coronavirus Lockdown 😊
Love the video. Really appreciate how you put the measurements when doing the wrist shot. Thanks!
really helpful! thanks!
another somewhat often overlooked aspect of how big the watches look visually irl is the design of the dial/crystal/presence of bezel (or the lack thereof). watches with bauhaus design like nomos tend to wear larger than the case diameters would indicate.
Excellent point!
kongmw @kongmw Frederique Constant #306MR4S6 is a slimline 40mm timepiece with a convex sapphire crystal that sits beautifully against the wrist. Super classic and elegant.
Same with JUNGHANS, their watches always look larger than they actually are
I agree, the cleaner look makes the dial seem...roomy.. sorry if that isnt the best word, but I owne a club and I wanne second your point. (btw: bought the 39, no regrets)
I noticed the watches all looked fine on the larger wristed guy. I actually thought the 35 mm looked the best on both wrists.
5:21 this is what are you looking for
I have 7 1/4" wrists and don't like 42mm watches on me. 38 to 41mm for me, and honestly, I prefer 36mm over 42mm if I had to make a choice between the 2.
With the 8.25 inch wrist I have, the 37mm -38mm cases are what I prefer. I also wear the watch face on the inside of my wrist. I've ruined too many watches on the outside of my wrist that for the last 41 years watches have faced inwards.
I like your explanation and style my friend ! Clean and straight to the point
Excellent advice. My wrist size is 6.5", with a sweet spot of 39mm to 41mm for watches. Funnily enough, our eye has been conditioned to want bigger watches. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm is now considered to be a genderless timepiece.
I have worn a datejust before and felt like it was too small, I think most guys would generally suit 40mm assuming they had regular to large wrists.
Dan kim @Dan Kim. I have to agree. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41mm looks more modern, without going too oversized. Especially the jubilee link version which drapes beautifully on the contours of the wrist.
I also have a 6.5 and think dress watches from that size range are too big.
thanks for your suggestion!
Thanks for your very useful guidelines. Although I am 5' 10" and not skinny, my wrist is only 6" diameter. So I am partial to 34mm watches. 41mm would look like a wall clock on me.
Glad to see the era of oversized watches phasing out. I’ve been wearing a 38.5mm JLC Geophysic limited edition for years now and find it to be perfect in every way. Understated, indiscreet, elegant...a perfect gentleman’s timepiece. It does everything I need and doesn’t scream “hey, look at me!l
The large watch trend can’t die soon enough.
Big wrists matter!
SunsetSheen not everyone wants to wear a small watch. Instead of being overly concerned about large watches, focus on what you like and what looks best on you! Not everyone is meant to wear a 38-40 mm watch.
@@jamesweaver67 I have smaller wrists and the issue is not being able to find watches I like that fit. The unisex watches tend to be very boring and the coolest pieces are at 44mm. I'm still going to buy one because I honestly don't care that much, but if I cared I'd lose tons and tons of possible options.
@@ivanlagrossemoule that explanation is different than calling it a "trend". watch models should have multiple size (and color) options, especially hot sellers. the OP doesn't even want that option available for bigger wrists.
HEY Im big guy, can we please keep some watches that dont make me look like I strapped a penny to my wrist? thank you.
Great video. Im wanting a timepiece that's 38mm, but I have a 5.5 inch wrist. The largest watch I have is a Seiko 5 at 37mm, and it wears ok.
Hey i dont understant what u say but via pictures i understand crystal n clear thank u for clear my doubts long live love from india🇮🇳
Wish someone would do a video like this comparing all of the EONIQ sizes. Been pulling my hair out for weeks trying to decide on a size, since trying them out is impossible (custom watches built in Hong Kong, so severely impractical for someone like myself to travel all the way to Asia just to try on a watch). Regardless, just ordered a 35mm Alster-S and a 38mm Pinot Blanc. Your video, including a few others helped me out a lot. I hope they sit well on my slender wrists and that I didn't just waste $800
My favorite bigger watch is my 1st generation Tag F1, favorite smaller watch is my Rolex Yacht Master gold & stainless. With those and a few Japanese watches and I'm set.
What i've bn looking for. Thank u!
Thank you, this was very helpful!
Really helpful video. I have a 7.5 inch wrist. For me 42mm is the sweet spot for divers and sports watches, 40mm for dressier prices.
I have a 7.5 inch wrist and my latest acquisition is 31mm. A dress watch, it looks fine. Men used to wear tiny watches exclusively!
love for that nomos
Watches size getting bigger for today trend, but you will never go wrong if selected a sport watch (diver style with rotary bezel, chronograph watches, or big dial pilot with busy ruler) from 41 to 43 mm diameter. Dress watches and field watches from 38mm to 40mm, they were designed to match most of adult wrist size over 6'5" or under. 😀
6'5" = 6 feet 5 inches😉
I guess I’m bored just watched this video again and I like most watches cheap and expensive. I bought a Casio Royale last week on Amazon £25 with a steel bracelet and a 10 year battery, I removed 2 links and it fits me perfect. Casio watches offer a “good bang for your buck” 🙂
If you ever want to dangle your feet in the water of automatic watches: SEIKO 5 dirt cheap, reliable, Date and day, looks timless (blue dial and steel imho: snxs77k) and could even be worn formal. Im saying NOTHING against Casio, just so we are clear.
I wear 40 and 41mm watches ( 39mm would be perfect imo ), anything more is definitely too big but i just went and measured my wrist and its 6 7/8" so the guide backs up what i thought was a good size
I have a 7-5/8" wrist, so I'm good for most watches. I just picked up a "gold" Marlin Duro, for an everyday watch, that has a 44mm case. It fits well. I also use a 40mm "field watch", that seems a little on the small size, but I like it.
you ohave massive ones my friend
Great video!
Although, I don't understand why you didn't include lug-to-lug specs when showcasing examples.
Especially with these Nomos watches, it makes a big difference on their aesthetic appearances.
Watches of just about any brand these days are way too big. 36mm-40mm needs to be the standard for men. 36-38 for dress, 38-40 for divers.
@@louiscyfer6944 you sound very secure with yourself
i love watches, and people know it, but i hate when somebody give me as a gift a giant wrist watch... because i have to wear it
Thanks very well done!
Great video. Been into watches for 30 years. Another important measurement would be your wrist width in relation to the case diameter, lug to lug and maybe the dial diameter and color.
Great info.. Thanks for sharing..
The most amazing part is.... I'm planning to buy a watch and this comes to my feed❤️❤️....without any prior watch videos history...i mean wtf🤣🤣
Could you do a video on square or rectangle case sizes and how they much-up various size wrists?
thanks for this helpful video
It was too much helpful for me,Thanks buddy....
from:Bangladesh
have you tried an Omega Globemaster on? I have the same size wrist as you and the dimensions seem right but it doesn't look right on me. Thoughts?
Nomos = value for money
My wrist is 6, 5 "
My dream watch is a 38mm $1000 seiko.
Because I can't afford it, I keep wear my 10 years 38mm $100 casio.
and 1000$ is not tooexpensive for your dream , hunting it with replica or hot sale . boys today with 6inches wrist wear 40 to 48 mm .
Reaffirmed what I was already thinking. I have about a 6.3-in wrist, and 38 and larger just doesn't seem to work. Have a tiny collection of watches, but my rule is I have to be willing to wear them, so that limits it a lot. That, and price.
Great explanation
Helped alot borv
Which model is your fav? Regardless of size.
Most important is how it Wears. I've worn 38's that fit terrible. 42's fine, 44's perfect. Lug length/ curvature /thickness, weight are the most important factors for me. Size doesn't matter- in this case
Great video. Just to add, the size of your hand makes a very big difference as well. 6.25 to 6.75 probably isn't that much of a difference in terms of actual wrist width, but the fact that the person has massive hands (sorry!) makes the watches look smaller in comparison!
Very interesting video.
I love Nomos as a brand and their watches and in fact I'm looking to purchase one of their watches. Here's the thing though......
I also have 6.25 inch wrists, and the watches that have 100m or above WR are 40mm or above. I tend to settle for 100m WR as a "safe" OPTION.
I understand that companies like to keep higher WR for their sports models, but a lot of these Nomos watches can easily be dressed down such is their Bauhaus style.
The Ahoi Date is the one I'm looking to purchase. It's 40mm, but I really wish it was also available in 38mm.
Bought a club, about the size, I cant emphasize this enough: try the Ahoi on. Even the colour (I went for signalblau with mine after I saw it in real life) makes a difference.
Only problem: you will end up buying an expensive watch WAY faster than planned after you had that experience. (maybe just me)
Just like Alexander I have two Nomos watches. A Tangente 38 Date with hand winding as a dress watch. For me it epitomizes what Nomos is all about: Bauhaus elegance at its finest. You should definitely try a Nomos Ahoi though. I have the Atlantik date, the dark blue version of it. Although a 40 mm watch fits better on my nearly 7 inch wrist than your smaller wrist, you should try it in person, how it looks and feels like. I consider Nomos Ahoi to be one of the very few watches to work well both as dress watch and as a robust everyday and outdoor sports watch. I wear mine regularly while hiking, biking or swimming. There is a third Nomos watch I am still thinking of and that you might want to consider, too: the Tangomat Ruthenium Date. It has 38 mm case diameter just like the larger version of the Tangente. But WR might be an issue, because it is not made for any water activities. That's the job for Ahoi.
I have a 6.5" wrist and love 34-35mm. I got into watches in the late 90s when the max was 40mm. 40mm just seems to big for me.
I have a smaller wrist of approximately 5.9", so I really like how Rolex is still making 34 mm size variant of their Oyster Perpetual lines, which my girlfriend might also be able to wear. I went to the AD this week and the clerk even said that the 31 mm variant might be an option for me when she saw my wrist… but she also said all the sizes and color variants of the Oyster Perpetuals were out of stock😇
Great tips, man! But, what about the wristband sizes? For example if I have a 6.5" (smaller wrist).
I’d say that lug to lug (as well as lug curvature) is more important than diameter, by far. Consider a Seiko Tuna. Really any model. ~48 overall diameter, but a lug to lug of ~48 also, as well as an offset crown. The lugs sit low on the wrist, therefore the watch wears extremely well on even small-ish wrists. Then there is a 39mm NOMOS Orion with a lug to lug of ~50mm, and lugs that do not have much curvature, therefore they tend to ride above the curvature of smaller wrists, and the proportions look off. The minimalist bezel makes the dial look bigger as well. A NOMOS Orion in 39mm wears more like a 42mm watch to me, simply because of the lug to lug, lug curvature, and overall proportions.
Forgot to mention, it is also important to understand the location you prefer wearing the watch on your wrist. That will also affect how the presents on your wrist.
It depends on how tall you are as well. Example I am tall but I have a small wrist so I can pull a 44cm watch if it is not too thick.
It's all about proportions. I have a 1955 34mm Omega Seamaster that is small, but works for my wrist, and looks pretty damn good. Anything over 38mm looks odd on my wrist.
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this was very helpful, and thank you to introduce such a nice watch company (Nomos).
My wrist is 6.3 so 40mm watch with thickness 12 would fit me?
I have 6.5" wrist and i still prefer 38mm - 42mm diameter watch size. 43", 45" and more is just damn bulky. Below than 38mm diameter is way too tiny and it's exactly looked like a lady watch for me and i hate smaller watches. Just suit to your own preferences as long as you love your watches everything is just fine.
The case diameter can be rather big, but the actual dial diameter can be much smaller. In this case even 41 mm case watches may look nice on 6.25 mm wrists because the dial is only like 30mm or less. But the bezel should be bright for this effect I think.
Same. Focus on dial diameter match on your wrists first. Then big/thin bezzel with no prob. Example you are good in 40mm at your wrists. No matter with your big bezzel (make into 43mm) or thin bezzel (make it to 41mm only) its still good in your wrists. Conclussion, small wrists wearing case 38mm with big bezzel is looks funny instead same case 38mm with thin bezzel.
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Is the nomos Orion 35mm good for me?
So must have a large wrist because I’m a bit over 8 inch wrist. What size should I wear?
I just bought on eBay a luxury watch from a private seller listing his watch case as 36mm which was ideal for my 6.25inch wrist.
When I received it I measured case and it's 38mm which I think looks a little too big. I hate it when sellers don't take listing items accurately seriously. I spent a lot on something I'm not 100% happy with but I will keep.
How much was it!
@@mcguzman5398 50 dolares
I like the chart for reference. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
A nice touch would be to show both the metric and the imperial measurements. Additionally I would be interested in how to factor in the thickness of the watch.
Thanks a lot though, useful information.
I have a 7.25 inch wrist and my sweet spot is 39-42mn but wear a 45mm seiko Sumo.
Hey can u try titan watches?
This is by far the most informative and practical tutorial I’ve stumbled upon!! Kudos to you!
I have a seven inch wrist this whole subject just goes over my head I never look at anybody’s wrist or watch
I really don’t know why I would
Don’t get me wrong I don’t think I wanna walk around looking like flavor Flave
But I am wearing right now a 45 mm wrist watch and I’m perfectly happy with it I can’t understand why wouldn’t be
I would say, in general a 39mm diver looks good on most wrists
My wrist size is as that of Brock and I prefer 39 or 41, 38 depending on the lug
Trying to figure out if i should buy the Victorinox Inox. I have a tiny wrist, but I am amazed by the piece. Not sure what to do. Gonna get it at a fraction of its retail price, but scared i end up regretting the purchase. What to do.
The Inox is also not really flat, but the lugs are nicely shaped, I saw it and its a really nice watch. Did you take alook at the automatic one with the grey dial (241836) and the super cool leather strap? THATS a killer watch. But lets not lie about it: its huge.
Seems overpriced to me
@@uuuultra why? Construction? build quality? service down the line? Heritage? Materials? Or is it a general: every watch over 20,- is overpriced - thing? (not saying it is for you, but its a commen idea)
Measuring on the elbow side of the wrist bone would make more sense considering this is where you're actually wearing the watches.
if someone thinks they look good with a bigger or smaller watch, that is up to them (regardless of what others may say). Stay safe.
My wrist is 7in which size should o go for
Nice video man! My friend wears a 47mm watch, he has small wrists too! (6.5") Looks like a bloody wall clock 😂
6.1 inch wrist and for non sports bezel watches. The max I will go is 38mm. So 35 (dressy) to 38mm (sporty)
Correct me if I am wrond Nomos Tangente doesn't fit perfect on small wrists even it has small case size because of pretty long lugs
What model is that Hamilton khaki at 6:59?
Man you rock! BTW... Glad you cut your hair. I recently did the same.
43 mm in 20(8 inch) cm Good?
What about g shocks?
what about thje reverse problem =wearing a watch thats too small? taking into consideration the latest trends with retro/vintage watches now all i see &hear is it is either too big or to small . plus add to the math that some watch makers refuse to offer the correct size...
Focus on dial diameter match on your wrists first. Then big/thin bezzel with no prob. Example you are good in 40mm size at your wrists. No matter with your big bezzel (make into 43mm) or thin bezzel (make it to 41mm only) its still good in your wrists. Conclussion, small wrists wearing case 38mm with big bezzel is looks funny instead same case 38mm with thin bezzel.
Hey I am a super skinny guy (6" wrist range) and I am having trouble finding thin watches. I don't know if my skinny wrists look right in watches that are 10mm thick or over and most automatic watches I find are at the minimum 10mm. Any help or advice?
You can find hand winding mechanical watches that are very thin (like the 35 and 37 Nomos in this video). Autos are generally a little thicker, but I think 9-10mm is still okay for you, as long as the diameter and lug to lug is small.
If you like Nomos, the Minimatik is small and very thin.
Don't worry about thickness, 1cm if fine. Size is the problem for you. Try looking at lady versions of popular models. Timex Marlin is excellent. Also Seiko Presage line has some lady 33.8mm models.
Nomos is really expensive to recommend for someone who doesn't know how he feels with watch sizes.
Tissot Everytime medium is also great. If you want thin, try Citizen Ecodrive ...mmm...Stiletto.
both my 32mm tudor minisub and my 57mm frogman send regards
I don't know but i think that 41mm looks best for you
Usually dress watch are smaller in size. Regardless I still prefer 40mm and above for my wrist. I would wear diver with formal wear.
34mm Rolex Dj for a 6.5 inch wrist?
Some people be wearing mini fridge on their wrists. Why do you need anything bigger than 42mm?
@@dvm7005 like you said, it’s subjective. People are different. Here is a question for you: Why don’t you mind your damn business?
@@dvm7005 Ouch, how's the taste of your own medicine XD You should have just stfu. Now, take off that 58mm watch and toss it in the trash.