Watches have nearly faded since our smartphones have captured the time. But once in a while, every person gets that itch or rather an urge or desire to own the perfect wrist watch. But with the huge dials that have flooded the market, getting the right fit is anybody’s guess. And things become further more challenging when it comes to plus size wrists. So, how do we go about it?

Measuring your wrist size

If you want your watch to have the perfect bracelet size for your wrist, then just follow these steps:

Your own size chart

 

STEP 1: With a flexible tape, measure your wrist just below the wrist bone. This is where you would prefer wearing the watch.

STEP 2: Mark this measurement with a pen on a flexible ruler. That is going to be your size.

STEP 3: Now accordingly, measure the size of the watch with the appropriate measurements of the brand guide; which may vary from snug fit (1/4” to 1/2”) to loose fit (1 ¼”).

The choice between a snug, comfort or loose fit totally depends on the individual. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that among the most renowned brands, there is never a typical wrist size for watches.

 

Why Design Matters

Make a style statement

For those with plus size wrists, design does play a crucial role. While there are some pieces that are as large as Jupiter’s ring, most of them have a dial diameter between 44-40 mm. Nonetheless, the 40 mm dial always works for people with either rugged or soft plump hands. All you need to care about is the band size and anything with a thick dial case will make a statement. Just like a watch with 10 mm thickness would blend perfectly with a cuff that’s 15 mm.

 

Will it be Automatic or Quartz?

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An important choice

Despite the fact that quartz timepieces are almost always more accurate than their automatic counterparts, the real aficionados of watches would always prefer automatic chronometers to anything else. However, both of them have their own charm. And as you already know, it’s all about the spell a watch creates because “The least important thing a watch does is tell the time.”

 

Author: Garima Virmani

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