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How to Measure Your Wrist

Quick answer

Wrap a soft tape around your wrist just above the wrist bone and read the number in cm. A 17 cm wrist suits a 40-42 mm watch case and a 18.5 cm comfortable bracelet.

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Steps

  1. Wrap the tape just above the wrist bone.
  2. Keep it snug but not tight.
  3. Read the cm or inch value.
  4. Match it to the watch or bracelet chart.

No tape?

Use a strip of paper or string, mark the overlap and measure it against a ruler.

Frequently asked questions

Which wrist?
The one you wear the watch on.
Do I add ease?
Add 1-2 cm for a bracelet.

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