Hi Everyone, quick point of clarity, we mistakenly put a shot of a Rolex over mentioning 316L stainless steel. Rolex uses 904L which has a different chemical composition. Sorry for the miss there. Thank you all for watching!
Thank you sir; however, given your transgression, you have been moved to the furthest depths of the “Rolex Wait List.” We will reconsider your position in 2026.
I found that the width of a person’s wrist is more important to know then the diameter. Some people have very flat wrists where others may have more rounded wrists. My wrist width is 56.8mm measured with a caliper.
I came to the comments to say this. Circumference measurements make sense for strap/bracelet selection; but for case size/lug-to-lug, wrist width is a far more precise measurement.
Exactly, wrist circumference can be very misleading, to the point of not being useful at all. A skinny 6 inch wrist can wear larger watches than a fat 7 inch wrist.
Exactly. The third and fourth wrist sizes they feature demonstrate this - it actually seems the third wrist is bigger than the fourth even though the fourth is technically larger - it’s because the third one is more flat
22cm diameter and 64mm width. Good thing I have good idea what works best for me (40 to 45mm), since none of the references in the video were even close to mine.
Finally a reviewer discussing the bezel-to-face ratio. Sporty watches with rotating bezels have 3-4mm less face diameter than a dress watch with the full face diameter. It's important to consider for the *style* of watch you're buying. Also internal chapter rings can make a watch appear smaller than the desired look. A nicely done discussion. I think the first time I saw this topic was on just the watch channel and this had some additional details. 👏
As a lady with a 5.5 inch wrist I really appreciate Mike in this lol! Almost every video I've seen with watch suggestions for people with small wrists seem to assume that small = someone with wrists in the 6 inch range, which is really frustrating.
The lug length is definitely the factor I'm most mindful of. I have a 17cm wrist, and wore an Oris Diver Date (predecessor to the Aquis) for years. It's not a small watch but has short lugs. When I started buying some dress watches I really noticed that they sometimes looked bigger due to the lug length, even when buying smaller dials.
Also, there is variance within identical wrist sizes. Two people can have a 6.5" wrist, but one has a broader wrist across, whereas the second person's wrist may be rounder all the way around. The distance around (wrist size) may be the same, but a watch will sit differently. Measure the distance across the top of your wrist where the watch sits, and consider that alongside your total wrist size.
So true. I have VERY oval wrists. so the measuring tape says I have "small" wrists but the actual distance of my wrist across the top is fairly "normal". I wondered for years why matches didn't look the size they were "supposed to" for my wrist size.
I have a 8" wrist and one of my watches is a vintage 34m Omega on a leather strap. I rarely wear it as it looks lost on me but back in the fifties that size was regularly seen on even the hunkiest of Hollywood stars.
I’ve got an 8.5 inch wrist as well and I’m not overweight at all. Some people just come built a bit more sturdy lol, and some manual labor doesn’t hurt either lol. Yet to meet a farmer with a 6 inch wrist. But I’ve met a few with hands 3 inches thick 😂
I have a 7in wrist and mostly wear a 41mm black bay or aqua Terra. The fit is spot on which is a shame for the Tudor because everyone complains about the thickness but on the wrist it sits fine and does not look ridiculous. Also important is how well the weight is balanced. So while everyone is going for the 58, I love my original size black bay.
I have a 6" wrist, and my go to everyday watch is my Omega Globemaster at 39mm. I like the way it fits, but it is at the upper limit of what I would wear for that style of watch. I think the fact that it's more of a cross between a dress, sports and everyday watch allows for it work well on my wrist at 39mm.
Very good. It’s also good to remember that some brands use cases that are slabs to give the wearer the impression of size and heft (Tudor, Rolex supercase) while others hide large dimensions with case geometry and hide heft with material selection (ceramic and titanium).
I bought a Duro back in May, and it's a tad big for me--but ironically that's one of the things I like about it. A slightly largeish watch (as in slightly--I'm not talking about Flava Flave here) has just a tiny hint of goofiness to it, that makes one seem relaxed and approachable. It goes particularly well with a Hawaiian shirt and/or fishing shorts.
Swap out the strap on your Casio Duro for a better fit. I swapped out a few of my Duro stock bands for a Barton Elite silicone strap and they sit so much flatter to my wrist.
Perfect video at a perfect time, thanks Teddy! I‘m on the hunt for my next watch and since I have a pretty small wrist (17 cm) it‘s a total challenge to shop watches. This helps a lot to estimate the look of the watch on my wrist 👍
nice video :) i think a few other features also affect how large a watch "feels": 1. springbar/lug height 2. taper of strap/bracelet 3. colour of case + strap (including reflectiveness as u mentioned) i was trying to see why my watch which has exact same dimensions as the tissot (±0.5mm) didn't seem huge on my wrist (
6.25in wrist here and my sweet spot I've found, is definitely 34mm-37mm. I love my Omega Seamaster Midsize, a 34mm Tag Heuer SEL I share with my wife, and a 36mm Rolex Day-Date that we also share. I have a couple 40mm+ watches but mostly drivers and GMT's where I can make the exception but I dont find myself generally wearing anything larger than a 36 and now that I've gotten my wife in on watches, I'm glad we can share the same timepieces.
Great video! I have made many mistakes due to not trying on a watch before purchase. Like you mentioned - one of the hazards of buying online. In addition to the elements that you covered VERY well in your video, I have found that case curvature is an important consideration for me. As several of your other comments mentioned, my wrist shape works better with a watch with lugs that curve around the wrist, like a sensuous horological python. Watches that are straight from lug to lug, end up back in the original package until they take the trip to their new owner. Keep up the great work! It was really helpful to show the same watch on various sized wrists.
Nice and thoughtful video! I think one other aspect worth mentioning is the size of the whole person wearing the watch. Someone who’s 6’ 3” looks more in proportion with a larger watch than someone 5’6” for example.
I'm a passionate watch guy, but the older I get, the more I get a kick out of "size kings" who get apoplectic over a 38mm watch vs. a 41mm watch on a wrist. Who cares? Wear the watch you want. No one cares but you at the end of the day about what watch you are wearing. Flavor Flav wore a clock around his neck. Wrist size schmrist size. We are all just trying to make it through the day. Sign me and old East side Clevelander.
Strap or bracelet width is a big decider for me as well. 7 1/2- 7 5/8 “ wrist for me means 20-21mm straps/bracelets make the watch look out of proportion. 22-24 mm seems a sweet spot for the larger than average wrist. The Bulova Lunar Pilot would be almost perfect except for the very narrow 21mm bracelet, it doesn’t look cartoonish so much as it looks very 70’s style so shirt style is either gonna tie it in or make seem even more out of proportion. I think anyway ✌️
This is up my alley. I recently traded my OG Tudor bb58 in for the omega smp 300. The newer bigger version w/ in house movement. I thought I wanted what I thought was a little nicer watch. I got the omega, and it was too big on my 7 inch wrist. I immediately missed how perfect the bb58 was on my wrist. It took me 5 minutes with the omega to have it boxed back up, and my Tudor back on its way to me.
Recently found out my personal limit. Bought a Zelos Hammerhead V3 (44mm diameter) and regretted it instantly. My sweet spot seems to be between 38 and 42mm. ( 7.2 inch wrist ) anything above 12mm thickness is also too chunky IMO
@@kutark combination of the diameter , thickness and weight. (215 grams) Just wasn't my thing at all. I wanted to try something outside of my comfortzone , usually wear around 9 to 11mm thick and 38 to 40mm. Didn't lose a cent on it after reselling so im not complaining at all.
I just got a Hammerhead 3 last week. It is huge, but I love it. The weight isn’t that noticeable to me. I have a 7-1/8” wrist. My daughter said, “woah, power watch.”
@@drzaius844 Yeah I have a Helm Khuraburi which is 43mm and about 15mm thick, and yeah, it's a beast but not like it's comically large it's just very masculine and chunky/industrial.
My philosophy: "indoor" and "outdoor" watches to correspond with indoor and outdoor activities. I have a small 6" wrist and I stick to very proportionate sized watches for my indoor activities such as work, going out, etc. These are watches no bigger than 40mm case sizes. For my outdoor activities (hunting, horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, open water swimming) I don't really care so much for dimensions and most of my "outdoor" watches are Seiko Baby Tunas which have a case size of about 48mm. These are BIG on me but because they are my "outdoor" watches, I don't really care for aesthetics and they are all built to withstand the abuse I put them through.
i think you're overlooking one aspect to it - palm size. I have skinny wrist but quit large palm so very small watches contrast with my hands and actually emphasize how skinny my wrists are. Conversly, someone with chunky arms but average palms will find large whatches overhelming, even if they sit well on his wrist. Heck, large watch will literally make his wrist even bigger, thats not good. imho if your wrist is small compared to other parts of hand, to have a harmonic look you should go for the biggest watch you can get away with (lug width not bigger than wrist width)
Another great video! Nothing beats actually seeing and trying on the watch thats for sure but your information is very helpful for those that don’t have that option. I have a 7 inch wrist and most of my watches are around the 40 to 41mm but have a few in 38 to all the way up to 44mm. The larger watches are my dive and flieger watches. My absolute max lug to lug is 50mm but most are around 47mm. Thickness doesn’t mater to me much. Obviously my mechanical chronographs are very thick at around 15 to 16mm. Dress watches mostly around 10 to 11mm
I have a 8-1/4" wrist. I am vintage lover/collector. I had to get used to the smaller sizes but that only took a short time. The largest watch in my collection currently is a 1959 Bulova that comes in at 33.6mm and one of my most favorite pieces and very often worn is a 1954 Bulova 14k solid 23j that comes in at just over 30mm. I have it on thin alligator strap with Bulova signed 14k buckle and i think it looks fantastic. It is small but I don't think it looks small. I think it looks the way it was supposed to look. In the sun the sunburst dial becomes a piece of art in itself. I wish photos could be added here.
Very helpful, thank you so much for that. I can only buy online from where I live and I have been holding back from buying certain models because I couldn’t take the risk. Awesome channel!!!
I think overall sartorial style, personality, ectomorph/endomorph considerations and age also come into play. I have a co worker and her wrist is under 6 inches and she pulls off a huge white g-shock better than I ever could because of her energetic, extroverted personality, it just clicks. I like 35-38 on my 7.5 inch wrist. I even own a 33mm which counters its delicate size with its utilitarian aesthetics.
Great video. For me, lug to lug is most important and that should be measured from end link to end link on a bracelet. That extra 5-6mm for male endlinks eliminates most watches of that type on my 6.5" wrist. I don't know why any watch bracelet would have male endlinks.
Very nice video Teddy, thanks! This one is probably the best video on youtube regarding the topic. I would add though, that also body size is something to factor in as well, if you are a tall dude, you may be able to get away with some extra mm here and there.
The current trend for prestigious Swiss, German and Japanese wristwatch manufacturers is to market 42 -45mm sized pieces. There is relatively little choice for somebody who wants to acquire a sub-41mm sized watch. However, the lug size and lug to lug length is also important: Glycine tends to make watches which are not necessarily large in case diameter but wear enormously on the wrist due to the excessively long lugs.
I have an 8.25" wrist. I wish manufacturers would provide longer bracelets and straps. Also, I'll wear a 40-41mm watch. Some wear smaller (most dive watches) and some wear larger (most dress watches). Many years ago before larger watches came along, for about 20 years I wore a 38mm. Now that looks more like a woman's watch on me because styles changed for the larger. My grandfather's main Seiko was about a 36mm, as an example (still works! but I don't wear it because it's so small). I prefer 43-45mm but they are hard to find that look really nice and not bulky or gaudy.
I often wear my Russian vodolez diver.... At 85mm diameter this is awsome a real conversation piece... Beautiful hand wound movement.... Left handed crown.... YES 85MM DIAMITER AWSOME 🆗😉👍
I have an 8 1/4 inch wrist that is somewhat flat on the top but tend to avoid anything over 40mm, 38 seems to be the sweet spot but I own several 40mm Hamiltons.
1. THANK YOU 2. Before I understood matters like case size, lugs, bezels, I purchased a number of watches based upon other considerations. Done via the internet. Fortunately, before I wore them, I tried them on and put them aside. All were too big. So, I gave them as graduation gifts/birthday gifts. Not a loss.
Also, people forget that wrist thicknesses are different. Two people with a 6.5” wrist can have a huge difference in top surface area. One wrist may be thicker (thus smaller top surface distance) while another thinner (under side of wrist to top surface), thus giving a larger surface distance. The lug to lug on these two people will fit (appear) totally different even though both have a 6.5” circumference. Try to keep under 80% of top wrist span with lug to lug.
Best vidéo on UA-cam for small wrist guys !! Please teddy do a video about how a clasp should fit on small wrist ! Specifically with these new Rolex watches.
I recently went to my local jewelry strore to try out different watch sizes. I tried on different pieces that i liked and found myself with a 45mm watch on my 17cm (~6.7 inch) wrist and it looked really nice. You can't really tell if a watch will fit or not unless you try it (unless its obviously large) is what i took from that.
Excellent video! I'm wearing my JDD right now (8 inch wrists, it's my favorite watch in my collection, along with my CSAR) as I watch this. Interesting to see it on a variety of wrist sizes. Great job, Teddy!👍
This was a superb episode, thanks for that. I'm right in the middle of a selection process currently, and feel that the combination of diameter, thickness and lug-to-lug size is extremely crucial (yes, I know that sounds very obvious :-)). There are some watches I'm considering (Tudor GMT, ORIS Propilot Worldtimer, MIDO Oceanstar GMT) and they are all quite big watches and people warned me. But comparing that to one of my favorite watches (Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono) i was surprised that the Hamilton actually was bigger than the Tudor, and smaller (but thicker) than the MIDO and ORIS. One other difference here is what kind of strap you use. Is the watch AND strap going to be full steel, or leather or canvas/nato ... So I guess trying and fitting becomes very crucial. Perhaps good to add... I think my wrist size is about 7''.
I got an 8 inch wrist and the widest case i can pull off is 42mm but the lugs cant be too wide either. Honestly, I love G shocks for everyday use but have made a point to stick with square case models due to them being somewhat modest in size.
Good vid, love your company, and mega kudos for becoming a leader in your industry at a young age. I’ll be taking your advice for the rest of my life, I believe, which will hopefully be many decades. :-)
Yes, I have bought from MaMaCoo more than once. I even bought a new Omega Speedmaster which came with the fancy box and packaging. I am thrilled with all my purchases here. I would purchase from MaMaCoo again for sure.
Thanks for this. I'm actually looking at a Galaxy Watch 6 in 47mm with a wrist size of 8". Worried it might look too large in stainless. I'm thinking it's fine now, especially with the right watch face selected. We will see...
@@maximus3233 Can't really say. I have almost 7 inch wrist but it's quite flat in side profile. And still I can barely wear a 50mm lug to lugs that have some sweep down.
got my first watch i actually like yesterday, its no rolex or omega, its a casio and its like 100 $ but im a college student so its already a big thing for me. not glow in the dark but i have my phone for that lol its a metal band watch unlike the gshock i had that made me look like a kid
Wrist width is more important. Lug to lug should be 2/3 to 3/4 of wrist width so you have a golden ratio of watch/strap for best visual effect. Imo the watches that Teddy said fit him best look a bit too big on his wrist.
wrist size yes...but also if what you are wearing.. long sleeve shirt, and overall if you like the feeling of a watch presence on your arm or just want the watch to blend in and be less noticeable or felt... like you don't want to notice the weight of it, and don't want people to see it before seeing you...
Too many guys think they “can’t” wear a particular case size because that’s what the read on a forum ( or saw on a UA-cam video). I met a guy with a tiny wrist rock a 43mm Planet Ocean with confidence. Just wear what you like.
Hey there Teddy, maybe you have in a video already, if so, please let me know which one. However, I was looking to see if you could do a video explaining how to set time on GMT watches. thanks bud
With the 6 inch wrist, I wear watches for the dial and movement I like. If anyone tells me it’s too big, I just say what I love that watch for and unfortunately they don’t (or can’t) make it smaller.
I have a 7 3/4" wrist, and i wear my speedy nearly dayly. I have it on the inner of the two holes with the complete length bracelet it's a perfect fit for me, i own a 36mm Montaine watch too witch is a bit too small for my wrist.
I have a large wrist at 8 1/4 inches, 95% of the time I buy a dive watch with rubber strap, it's never long enough, and never fits, especially if I want to put it over a wetsuit, and its difficult to find extra large rubber straps in the aftermarkets, which surprises me. So I usually go with a stainless Steel bracelet.. Moreover, very few dress watches to choose from at my wrist size. Even a 40mm dress watch still looks too small on my wrist.
Nice video. I'm really looking forward to getting a Rado Captain Cook. I have a 6.5 inch wrist. Because of the bezel design...wide so the dial looks small but at the same time the bezel is larger than the case, the 37mm looks too tiny but the 42 is a bit larger than what I like. 39.5 would be perfect... anyways. 🤷🏻♂️
i also feel like height and overall size makes a huge difference on what kinda watch you can pull off i am a big guy w small wrists for and ican still pull off larger watches bc they look proportional to my frame where as some watches that technically fit on my wrist feel very small in context of my outfit
Nice video with a lot of useful info. There's one comment though I'd offer as someone who does pay close attention to such things when I meet with people and sit through meetings. If you're wearing a suit and tie in a business setting, as I usually am, opt for a very elegant dress watch and leave the $20k Rolex Sub Mariner at home in the drawer. Wearing a Sub Mariner in that setting just screams "Look at what I have on my wrist" while I ponder whether you're a wannabe rapper, and/or how much you still owe on it. Every watch has an appropriate setting for wear, but it seems more and more that simple aspect of selecting what goes on your wrist is being overlooked. I have a 7.5 inch wrist and have spent the day in a 39mm dress watch, only to change into more casual attire and add a 42mm dive watch to my wrist for the evening.
Hi Everyone, quick point of clarity, we mistakenly put a shot of a Rolex over mentioning 316L stainless steel. Rolex uses 904L which has a different chemical composition. Sorry for the miss there. Thank you all for watching!
Unforgivable.
Heads will roll
You forgot to mention how to increase the wrist size. By breaking the wrist bones, once recovered the wrist will be wider.
How could you do this? How? Hooowwwwwwwww? 😆
Thank you sir; however, given your transgression, you have been moved to the furthest depths of the “Rolex Wait List.” We will reconsider your position in 2026.
I found that the width of a person’s wrist is more important to know then the diameter. Some people have very flat wrists where others may have more rounded wrists. My wrist width is 56.8mm measured with a caliper.
I came to the comments to say this. Circumference measurements make sense for strap/bracelet selection; but for case size/lug-to-lug, wrist width is a far more precise measurement.
Exactly, wrist circumference can be very misleading, to the point of not being useful at all. A skinny 6 inch wrist can wear larger watches than a fat 7 inch wrist.
Exactly. The third and fourth wrist sizes they feature demonstrate this - it actually seems the third wrist is bigger than the fourth even though the fourth is technically larger - it’s because the third one is more flat
Mine is 51mm, and 17 cm circunference
22cm diameter and 64mm width. Good thing I have good idea what works best for me (40 to 45mm), since none of the references in the video were even close to mine.
Finally a reviewer discussing the bezel-to-face ratio. Sporty watches with rotating bezels have 3-4mm less face diameter than a dress watch with the full face diameter. It's important to consider for the *style* of watch you're buying.
Also internal chapter rings can make a watch appear smaller than the desired look.
A nicely done discussion. I think the first time I saw this topic was on just the watch channel and this had some additional details. 👏
As a lady with a 5.5 inch wrist I really appreciate Mike in this lol! Almost every video I've seen with watch suggestions for people with small wrists seem to assume that small = someone with wrists in the 6 inch range, which is really frustrating.
The lug length is definitely the factor I'm most mindful of. I have a 17cm wrist, and wore an Oris Diver Date (predecessor to the Aquis) for years. It's not a small watch but has short lugs. When I started buying some dress watches I really noticed that they sometimes looked bigger due to the lug length, even when buying smaller dials.
Also, there is variance within identical wrist sizes. Two people can have a 6.5" wrist, but one has a broader wrist across, whereas the second person's wrist may be rounder all the way around. The distance around (wrist size) may be the same, but a watch will sit differently. Measure the distance across the top of your wrist where the watch sits, and consider that alongside your total wrist size.
So true. I have VERY oval wrists. so the measuring tape says I have "small" wrists but the actual distance of my wrist across the top is fairly "normal". I wondered for years why matches didn't look the size they were "supposed to" for my wrist size.
Excellent point. Using the full circumstance of the wrist never made sense to me.
You are 100% correct. I have a 6.5 inch wrist that is flat and I wear up to 44 mm comfortably. Just can't wear anything to thick.
I really wish they would have tried on some chronos
I have a 8" wrist and one of my watches is a vintage 34m Omega on a leather strap. I rarely wear it as it looks lost on me but back in the fifties that size was regularly seen on even the hunkiest of Hollywood stars.
my Kirovskie crab isn't much bigger than that and looks fine on my 8.5" wrist.
Who are you people? NBA athletes & heavyweight boxers?
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@@arafatjahangir5309 I have an 8" wrist and it's all tendon bones and muscles.
I’ve got an 8.5 inch wrist as well and I’m not overweight at all. Some people just come built a bit more sturdy lol, and some manual labor doesn’t hurt either lol. Yet to meet a farmer with a 6 inch wrist. But I’ve met a few with hands 3 inches thick 😂
I have a 7in wrist and mostly wear a 41mm black bay or aqua Terra. The fit is spot on which is a shame for the Tudor because everyone complains about the thickness but on the wrist it sits fine and does not look ridiculous. Also important is how well the weight is balanced. So while everyone is going for the 58, I love my original size black bay.
I have a 6" wrist, and my go to everyday watch is my Omega Globemaster at 39mm. I like the way it fits, but it is at the upper limit of what I would wear for that style of watch. I think the fact that it's more of a cross between a dress, sports and everyday watch allows for it work well on my wrist at 39mm.
I follow your channel from the early years, and I hardly comment videos but, mate, your videos are getting better all the time. Congratulations!
Another informative and germain video. Thank you
Very good. It’s also good to remember that some brands use cases that are slabs to give the wearer the impression of size and heft (Tudor, Rolex supercase) while others hide large dimensions with case geometry and hide heft with material selection (ceramic and titanium).
Loved that you added the multiple wrist sizes for viewing, just bought a seiko presage online now that i figured out the sizing
I bought a Duro back in May, and it's a tad big for me--but ironically that's one of the things I like about it. A slightly largeish watch (as in slightly--I'm not talking about Flava Flave here) has just a tiny hint of goofiness to it, that makes one seem relaxed and approachable. It goes particularly well with a Hawaiian shirt and/or fishing shorts.
Great watch.
@@1114gabby It really is.
I wear both Blue and Black Duros daily. I have a 6.25 inch wrist. Ironically, they get tons of compliments. They definitely feel big at times.
Duro's do wear big, I love mine !
Swap out the strap on your Casio Duro for a better fit. I swapped out a few of my Duro stock bands for a Barton Elite silicone strap and they sit so much flatter to my wrist.
Perfect video at a perfect time, thanks Teddy! I‘m on the hunt for my next watch and since I have a pretty small wrist (17 cm) it‘s a total challenge to shop watches. This helps a lot to estimate the look of the watch on my wrist 👍
nice video :) i think a few other features also affect how large a watch "feels":
1. springbar/lug height
2. taper of strap/bracelet
3. colour of case + strap (including reflectiveness as u mentioned)
i was trying to see why my watch which has exact same dimensions as the tissot (±0.5mm) didn't seem huge on my wrist (
6.25in wrist here and my sweet spot I've found, is definitely 34mm-37mm. I love my Omega Seamaster Midsize, a 34mm Tag Heuer SEL I share with my wife, and a 36mm Rolex Day-Date that we also share.
I have a couple 40mm+ watches but mostly drivers and GMT's where I can make the exception but I dont find myself generally wearing anything larger than a 36 and now that I've gotten my wife in on watches, I'm glad we can share the same timepieces.
If you break the bones of your wrist, once recovered your wrist will be wider, you will be able to wear bigger watches.
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Having your partner sharing the same watch hobby is tight
Great video! I have made many mistakes due to not trying on a watch before purchase. Like you mentioned - one of the hazards of buying online. In addition to the elements that you covered VERY well in your video, I have found that case curvature is an important consideration for me. As several of your other comments mentioned, my wrist shape works better with a watch with lugs that curve around the wrist, like a sensuous horological python. Watches that are straight from lug to lug, end up back in the original package until they take the trip to their new owner. Keep up the great work! It was really helpful to show the same watch on various sized wrists.
Great informative video. Loved the fact you showed all the different wrist sizes and how lug-to-lug size can make a huge difference on wrist size.
I was amazed at how well the Rolex and Seiko fit multiple wrist sizes.
Love the fact you put the wrist sizes on. Just wish you put the Case Diameter on as well ;)
Nice and thoughtful video! I think one other aspect worth mentioning is the size of the whole person wearing the watch. Someone who’s 6’ 3” looks more in proportion with a larger watch than someone 5’6” for example.
I'm a passionate watch guy, but the older I get, the more I get a kick out of "size kings" who get apoplectic over a 38mm watch vs. a 41mm watch on a wrist. Who cares? Wear the watch you want. No one cares but you at the end of the day about what watch you are wearing. Flavor Flav wore a clock around his neck. Wrist size schmrist size. We are all just trying to make it through the day. Sign me and old East side Clevelander.
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Strap or bracelet width is a big decider for me as well. 7 1/2- 7 5/8 “ wrist for me means 20-21mm straps/bracelets make the watch look out of proportion. 22-24 mm seems a sweet spot for the larger than average wrist.
The Bulova Lunar Pilot would be almost perfect except for the very narrow 21mm bracelet, it doesn’t look cartoonish so much as it looks very 70’s style so shirt style is either gonna tie it in or make seem even more out of proportion. I think anyway
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This is up my alley.
I recently traded my OG Tudor bb58 in for the omega smp 300. The newer bigger version w/ in house movement. I thought I wanted what I thought was a little nicer watch.
I got the omega, and it was too big on my 7 inch wrist. I immediately missed how perfect the bb58 was on my wrist. It took me 5 minutes with the omega to have it boxed back up, and my Tudor back on its way to me.
try it before you buy it!!! 😉😎👍
never sell your favorite till you got its replacement and know you like it better!
Recently found out my personal limit. Bought a Zelos Hammerhead V3 (44mm diameter) and regretted it instantly. My sweet spot seems to be between 38 and 42mm. ( 7.2 inch wrist ) anything above 12mm thickness is also too chunky IMO
I can relate, i have a 6" wrist and 40mm is the max i can wear.....38mm diameter and 10mm thickness is the sweet spot for me.
Was the thickness the issue or the diameter? I have a friend with a similar sized wrist to yours and 42 to 44mm works very well with him.
@@kutark combination of the diameter , thickness and weight. (215 grams) Just wasn't my thing at all. I wanted to try something outside of my comfortzone , usually wear around 9 to 11mm thick and 38 to 40mm. Didn't lose a cent on it after reselling so im not complaining at all.
I just got a Hammerhead 3 last week. It is huge, but I love it. The weight isn’t that noticeable to me. I have a 7-1/8” wrist. My daughter said, “woah, power watch.”
@@drzaius844 Yeah I have a Helm Khuraburi which is 43mm and about 15mm thick, and yeah, it's a beast but not like it's comically large it's just very masculine and chunky/industrial.
Seeing the watches on different wrist sizes was fascinating and incredibly useful. Thank you Teddy
My philosophy: "indoor" and "outdoor" watches to correspond with indoor and outdoor activities. I have a small 6" wrist and I stick to very proportionate sized watches for my indoor activities such as work, going out, etc. These are watches no bigger than 40mm case sizes. For my outdoor activities (hunting, horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, open water swimming) I don't really care so much for dimensions and most of my "outdoor" watches are Seiko Baby Tunas which have a case size of about 48mm. These are BIG on me but because they are my "outdoor" watches, I don't really care for aesthetics and they are all built to withstand the abuse I put them through.
Hey Teddy, you have a fan from the Philippines :) Thank you for your channel; it's tremendously informative.
i think you're overlooking one aspect to it - palm size. I have skinny wrist but quit large palm so very small watches contrast with my hands and actually emphasize how skinny my wrists are. Conversly, someone with chunky arms but average palms will find large whatches overhelming, even if they sit well on his wrist. Heck, large watch will literally make his wrist even bigger, thats not good.
imho if your wrist is small compared to other parts of hand, to have a harmonic look you should go for the biggest watch you can get away with (lug width not bigger than wrist width)
Another great video! Nothing beats actually seeing and trying on the watch thats for sure but your information is very helpful for those that don’t have that option. I have a 7 inch wrist and most of my watches are around the 40 to 41mm but have a few in 38 to all the way up to 44mm. The larger watches are my dive and flieger watches. My absolute max lug to lug is 50mm but most are around 47mm. Thickness doesn’t mater to me much. Obviously my mechanical chronographs are very thick at around 15 to 16mm. Dress watches mostly around 10 to 11mm
I have a 8-1/4" wrist. I am vintage lover/collector. I had to get used to the smaller sizes but that only took a short time. The largest watch in my collection currently is a 1959 Bulova that comes in at 33.6mm and one of my most favorite pieces and very often worn is a 1954 Bulova 14k solid 23j that comes in at just over 30mm. I have it on thin alligator strap with Bulova signed 14k buckle and i think it looks fantastic. It is small but I don't think it looks small. I think it looks the way it was supposed to look. In the sun the sunburst dial becomes a piece of art in itself. I wish photos could be added here.
Very helpful, thank you so much for that. I can only buy online from where I live and I have been holding back from buying certain models because I couldn’t take the risk. Awesome channel!!!
Really appreciated that you put metric unit for people like me who doesn’t understand Imperial unit😊
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I think overall sartorial style, personality, ectomorph/endomorph considerations and age also come into play. I have a co worker and her wrist is under 6 inches and she pulls off a huge white g-shock better than I ever could because of her energetic, extroverted personality, it just clicks. I like 35-38 on my 7.5 inch wrist. I even own a 33mm which counters its delicate size with its utilitarian aesthetics.
I’m not a big fan of watches, but I’m a big fan of this channel.
Great video. For me, lug to lug is most important and that should be measured from end link to end link on a bracelet. That extra 5-6mm for male endlinks eliminates most watches of that type on my 6.5" wrist. I don't know why any watch bracelet would have male endlinks.
Guess my comment yesterday about larger wrists was timely….lol. Great minds…👍🏻
Great video! And, you've made me quite appreciative for my 7.25 in. wrist size, Teddy!
Amazing video Teddy! Extremely helpful specially when now that Im buying my first watch online. Cheers from Mexico! Keep up the great work.
I love 38mm watch size. Especially dress watch
Very nice video Teddy, thanks! This one is probably the best video on youtube regarding the topic.
I would add though, that also body size is something to factor in as well, if you are a tall dude, you may be able to get away with some extra mm here and there.
I just love the rolex submariner... it looks nice on all sizes...
I have a 1960's 34mm rolex OP in gold and I have a 7.75 inch wrist and i get compliments on it all the time.
The current trend for prestigious Swiss, German and Japanese wristwatch manufacturers is to market 42 -45mm sized pieces.
There is relatively little choice for somebody who wants to acquire a sub-41mm sized watch.
However, the lug size and lug to lug length is also important: Glycine tends to make watches which are not necessarily large in case diameter but wear enormously on the wrist due to the excessively long lugs.
I have an 8.25" wrist. I wish manufacturers would provide longer bracelets and straps. Also, I'll wear a 40-41mm watch. Some wear smaller (most dive watches) and some wear larger (most dress watches). Many years ago before larger watches came along, for about 20 years I wore a 38mm. Now that looks more like a woman's watch on me because styles changed for the larger. My grandfather's main Seiko was about a 36mm, as an example (still works! but I don't wear it because it's so small). I prefer 43-45mm but they are hard to find that look really nice and not bulky or gaudy.
I often wear my Russian vodolez diver.... At 85mm diameter this is awsome a real conversation piece... Beautiful hand wound movement.... Left handed crown.... YES 85MM DIAMITER AWSOME 🆗😉👍
Great insight. Love the comparisons and thoughtfulness of your comments.
Bravo! 👏🏼 😃 - Great video.
I have an 8 1/4 inch wrist that is somewhat flat on the top but tend to avoid anything over 40mm, 38 seems to be the sweet spot but I own several 40mm Hamiltons.
1. THANK YOU
2. Before I understood matters like case size, lugs, bezels, I purchased a number of watches based upon other considerations. Done via the internet. Fortunately, before I wore them, I tried them on and put them aside. All were too big. So, I gave them as graduation gifts/birthday gifts. Not a loss.
Also, people forget that wrist thicknesses are different.
Two people with a 6.5” wrist can have a huge difference in top surface area. One wrist may be thicker (thus smaller top surface distance) while another thinner (under side of wrist to top surface), thus giving a larger surface distance. The lug to lug on these two people will fit (appear) totally different even though both have a 6.5” circumference. Try to keep under 80% of top wrist span with lug to lug.
Thanks for adding the Marathon JDD. Shopping the watch right now and that really helped.
I have 6 1/2 wrist size and I love 32mm watches.
Best vidéo on UA-cam for small wrist guys !! Please teddy do a video about how a clasp should fit on small wrist ! Specifically with these new Rolex watches.
Excellent video. Just found out that with my 7in wrist I can pull off almost anything but I like to wear watches between 39 and 46 mm.
I like you because you said my wrist size is good for any watch thanks!
Thanks for making this video I needed something just like this right now!
I recently went to my local jewelry strore to try out different watch sizes. I tried on different pieces that i liked and found myself with a 45mm watch on my 17cm (~6.7 inch) wrist and it looked really nice. You can't really tell if a watch will fit or not unless you try it (unless its obviously large) is what i took from that.
Excellent video! I'm wearing my JDD right now (8 inch wrists, it's my favorite watch in my collection, along with my CSAR) as I watch this. Interesting to see it on a variety of wrist sizes. Great job, Teddy!👍
6 inch wrist, 36mm orient stela black dial. Looks perfect.
With a wrist diameter of 17.5 cm I´m wearing everything from a tiny Seiko SNK 807 up to G-Shock GBD-800 quite comfortably.
This was a superb episode, thanks for that. I'm right in the middle of a selection process currently, and feel that the combination of diameter, thickness and lug-to-lug size is extremely crucial (yes, I know that sounds very obvious :-)). There are some watches I'm considering (Tudor GMT, ORIS Propilot Worldtimer, MIDO Oceanstar GMT) and they are all quite big watches and people warned me. But comparing that to one of my favorite watches (Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono) i was surprised that the Hamilton actually was bigger than the Tudor, and smaller (but thicker) than the MIDO and ORIS. One other difference here is what kind of strap you use. Is the watch AND strap going to be full steel, or leather or canvas/nato ... So I guess trying and fitting becomes very crucial. Perhaps good to add... I think my wrist size is about 7''.
I prefer large watches on my skinny wrist. Sizing doesn’t matter. Maybe I’m compensating for something.
same
Get a uboat lol
Teddy i have the exact same size wrist, thanks for sharing what works best for you :D
Excellent and well done video. Thanks Teddy.
I am wearing the Holzkern at the moment. Good weight to it.
I got an 8 inch wrist and the widest case i can pull off is 42mm but the lugs cant be too wide either. Honestly, I love G shocks for everyday use but have made a point to stick with square case models due to them being somewhat modest in size.
Good vid, love your company, and mega kudos for becoming a leader in your industry at a young age. I’ll be taking your advice for the rest of my life, I believe, which will hopefully be many decades. :-)
i'm a 8.75" or 9" wrist depending on who's measuring. I don't typically like watch over 40-41mm and prefer 36-39mm
Every watch has its own presence on the wrist so no strict sizing rule always apply…some 40mm watches dress like 42
/44mm and some dress like 36/38mm.
Yes, I have bought from MaMaCoo more than once. I even bought a new Omega Speedmaster which came with the fancy box and packaging. I am thrilled with all my purchases here. I would purchase from MaMaCoo again for sure.
Thanks for this. I'm actually looking at a Galaxy Watch 6 in 47mm with a wrist size of 8". Worried it might look too large in stainless. I'm thinking it's fine now, especially with the right watch face selected. We will see...
This is the video that I'm looking for. Thanks a bunch!
For me the most dominant dimension is lug to lug, only a huge thickness topples it sometimes.
How will 48mm lug lg to lug look on a 6.5 imch wrist ?
@@maximus3233 Can't really say. I have almost 7 inch wrist but it's quite flat in side profile. And still I can barely wear a 50mm lug to lugs that have some sweep down.
@@maximus3233 Only you should decide.
got my first watch i actually like yesterday, its no rolex or omega, its a casio and its like 100 $ but im a college student so its already a big thing for me. not glow in the dark but i have my phone for that lol
its a metal band watch unlike the gshock i had that made me look like a kid
My wrist supports and fits larger watches.
My preference is a 38mm diver. 🤷🏻♂️
Wrist width is more important. Lug to lug should be 2/3 to 3/4 of wrist width so you have a golden ratio of watch/strap for best visual effect. Imo the watches that Teddy said fit him best look a bit too big on his wrist.
Excellent video. Really interesting was the seiko at the end !!!
I just love these guide video, super helpful.
Happy to help, Aaron!
wrist size yes...but also if what you are wearing.. long sleeve shirt, and overall if you like the feeling of a watch presence on your arm or just want the watch to blend in and be less noticeable or felt... like you don't want to notice the weight of it, and don't want people to see it before seeing you...
Great video, I wish more people know that larger watch is not always the better option.
Too many guys think they “can’t” wear a particular case size because that’s what the read on a forum ( or saw on a UA-cam video). I met a guy with a tiny wrist rock a 43mm Planet Ocean with confidence. Just wear what you like.
My wrist is 6.375 inch and my watch is 54 mm from lug to lug ,I think it kinda perfect little bit big
Hey there Teddy, maybe you have in a video already, if so, please let me know which one. However, I was looking to see if you could do a video explaining how to set time on GMT watches. thanks bud
With the 6 inch wrist, I wear watches for the dial and movement I like. If anyone tells me it’s too big, I just say what I love that watch for and unfortunately they don’t (or can’t) make it smaller.
Super interesting video! Thanks Teddy!
Most online retailers are free returns now though so it makes it easier, you know you aren't 100% committing to your purchase unless you want it.
Very informative and useful, sharing this video with friends and family.
im glad were both the sane wrist size….im planning to buy dive watch thats look good on my small wrist.
I have a 7 3/4" wrist, and i wear my speedy nearly dayly.
I have it on the inner of the two holes with the complete length bracelet it's a perfect fit for me, i own a 36mm Montaine watch too witch is a bit too small for my wrist.
Great video very informative ! Thanks Teddy
OMG this is what I need. Thank you so much
I have a large wrist at 8 1/4 inches, 95% of the time I buy a dive watch with rubber strap, it's never long enough, and never fits, especially if I want to put it over a wetsuit, and its difficult to find extra large rubber straps in the aftermarkets, which surprises me. So I usually go with a stainless Steel bracelet.. Moreover, very few dress watches to choose from at my wrist size. Even a 40mm dress watch still looks too small on my wrist.
This is a fantastic video for me be ause we have identical wrist sizes, no heavy lifting over here.
Nice video. I'm really looking forward to getting a Rado Captain Cook. I have a 6.5 inch wrist. Because of the bezel design...wide so the dial looks small but at the same time the bezel is larger than the case, the 37mm looks too tiny but the 42 is a bit larger than what I like. 39.5 would be perfect... anyways. 🤷🏻♂️
i also feel like height and overall size makes a huge difference on what kinda watch you can pull off i am a big guy w small wrists for and ican still pull off larger watches bc they look proportional to my frame where as some watches that technically fit on my wrist feel very small in context of my outfit
Nice video with a lot of useful info. There's one comment though I'd offer as someone who does pay close attention to such things when I meet with people and sit through meetings. If you're wearing a suit and tie in a business setting, as I usually am, opt for a very elegant dress watch and leave the $20k Rolex Sub Mariner at home in the drawer. Wearing a Sub Mariner in that setting just screams "Look at what I have on my wrist" while I ponder whether you're a wannabe rapper, and/or how much you still owe on it. Every watch has an appropriate setting for wear, but it seems more and more that simple aspect of selecting what goes on your wrist is being overlooked. I have a 7.5 inch wrist and have spent the day in a 39mm dress watch, only to change into more casual attire and add a 42mm dive watch to my wrist for the evening.
Excellent video, as always! ❤️
Great video Teddy!