A lot of times, while buying a watch online, it becomes difficult to get the right size. As we can’t see and feel the watch in our hands, buying ladies' fashion watches from online stores becomes a little challenging.
Now, some might ask, do size matter when it comes to watches? Yes, it does.
A watch without the right proportions doesn’t sit well on your wrist. A bulky watch will hinder your daily work. Whereas, you cannot see time properly with a watch too small for your wrist.
Usually, there are 5 key aspects to consider when finding the right size of watch for you.
The Case Diameter
This is the most obvious one. Usually, diameters range from 25 to 45 mm. Stereotypically, a watch between "25 to 35 mm" will be put into the category of jewelery or elegant watches. The watch below is a Seiko Self-Winding Automatic Movement watch with a smaller dial, giving an elegant look.
Dials above 45 mm are often regarded as flashy and oversized watches, which are very popular these days. In fact, brands like Casio watches for women, design dials that are bigger and more prominent.
Before investing in a watch, measure your wrist size. If your wrist is around 15 cm, it is average. So, anything between 35 to 40 mm will look good on your wrist.
The Thickness of The Case
It is also correlated to case diameter. But case thickness influences the weight of the watch as well. In the earlier days, mechanical watches dominated the market. Back then, the perception was—the thinner the case, the better is the quality.
But, since the development of quartz watches, perception has changed a lot. If the diameter of the watch changes, the thickness also changes. A 38 to 42 mm diameter is usually 7 mm thick.
The Width of The Strap
Straps are a necessary part of any wristwatch. The quality of the straps will ensure that your watch stays secured on your wrist.
In most watches, the width of the strap is half of the case diameter. So, if the case is 40 mm, the width of the band will be around 20. This also helps to balance the watch well and create a symmetrical look.
The Strap Material
As many of you might know, straps come in a lot of variations. There are leather bands, nylon bands, stainless steel straps, exotic bands, rubber straps and a lot more.
For some, the classic leather straps give it a slimmer look. While some like the heavier and bolder look that comes with metal straps.
The choice of a watch strap depends on the visual preference you are going for. If you want, you can also change the look of your old watch by replacing the straps. It’s an easy way to give a makeover to your favorite watch.
A good watch means quality straps. So, if you are investing in one, try to buy from reputable stores like Give & Take.
The Details and Complications
The features in a watch are known as “complications”. The more features a watch has, the more complicated it is. That is why digital watches for women and men look bigger. They have an array of different features like weather conditions, footstep tracker, GPS, etc. Bold features usually enlarge the size of the watch.
We hope that these pointers will help you to understand your watch size better when you buy from online stores next time. Ladies, please remember that these are guidelines to help you out. A lot of them are based on general norms. Thus, if something catches your eyes but doesn’t fall into these aspects, don’t worry. It ultimately comes down to your preference.
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