How to choose a wrist size watch
How
to choose wrist watch by wrist size
Imagine you found the perfect model - you like the
color, the excellent design, the quality is beyond doubt, the price is right,
and then you put the watch on your wrist, and you realize - something is wrong.
Familiar? This is a sense of imbalance, disharmony. The human eye is arranged
in such a way that we notice if something is in disproportion. The size of the
watch does not fit your wrist.
If the watch has a size, like, for example, clothes?
You understand the volume of your body, you clearly know what size trousers or
T-shirts suits you, and the search for clothes tapers to the right size.
Whether such a principle works with the clock, and what should be taken into
account when buying the right-sized clock, we will discuss this article.
Proportions
and sizes of wrist
All people intuitively seek a visual balance. To rely
on the right proportions is an instinct, whether it be balancing icons on a
laptop desktop or building a house.
Usually, all are limited by the rule: the smaller the
wrist, the less you need a watch, and vice versa, if you have a large wrist,
you will fit a larger clock.
Let's break this rule into component components to
understand, less or more - this is how much mm and by what parameter?
And so, what is important to consider when determining
the size of a clock:
Diameter
of the dial
This is the most obvious and noticeable parameter of
the clock. Men's watches usually fluctuate in size from 38 to 46 mm. All that
over 46 mm looks deliberately large, and is usually designed for thematic suits
or extravagant outfits. All that is less than 38 mm, is equated to jewelry or
is already lightweight female models.
In order to know the size of the dial, suitable for
you, measure your wrist centimeter tape. 15-16.5 centimeters - you have a small
or medium size. Diameter of the dial for you should be within 38-42 mm. If the
wrist has a length of 17 to 19 centimeters, which is considered to be a large
size, the proportional diameter of the dial will be 44-46 mm.
Body
height
The height of the dial, directly depends on the
diameter of the case. Earlier, when mechanical watches were monopolists, the
slim body was considered an indicator of quality, craftsmanship. Now, with the
advent of automatic and quartz models, this rule is leveled. However, the general
recommendation is that when the diameter of the housing is increased or
decreased, the height varies proportionally. For a diameter of 38-42 mm, the
standard height is about 6-7 mm. Models with a large diameter have a body
height of approximately 9 mm. For you, the most suitable height of the case
will be the one that the watch has with the right dial diameter.
Band
Width
Standard, the strap size is 1/2 the diameter of the
dial. If your watch has a diameter of 42 mm, the ideal strap to this model should
be 21 mm. This rule provides the proportions as close as possible to the ideal.
If you have picked up a watch that suits you in all respects, but the strap
size does not correspond to half the diameter of the dial, visually assess how
critical it is for you. Perhaps a few millimeters to the greater or lesser
side, will not become so noticeable.
Band
material for watch
Perhaps you were surprised to see in the criteria for
determining the size of the strap material from the clock. In fact, the
material is important for visual perception. So, leather bands will always give
your watch a more delicate look. A metal strap, even the same size as a leather
strap, will always appear larger and more massive due to the peculiarity of the
material. This is important to consider if you have a small wrist. Metal straps
are suitable for men with larger wrists. If you have a small wrist and you want
a metal band - pay attention to the watch, where the strap is smaller than the
diameter of the dial in 2.5 and 3 times.
Additional
details and elements, design
Take a closer look at the size of the details:
numbers, arrows, additional screens, calendar. Because these components impart
a size and thickness, this creates the illusion of a large clock. So, the clock
chosen for all the parameters indicated above, but with three-dimensional
additional elements, decorative trim - can be incommensurably large. If the
model is initially large, then the various details can make them visually huge.
Another "rule" that should be adhered to: protrusions, decorative
elements, should not hang on the edges of your wrist. Honestly, if the
protrusions exceed the boundaries of your wrist, you will find it difficult to
wear watches day in and day out and feel comfortable.
Along with visual perception, the key feature of the
right size for any watch is that it is comfortable and convenient in them. The
watch should be free enough to leave no traces on your skin, and at the same
time, sit tight so as not to fall off your wrist. We hope that our
recommendations helped you to choose the right size watch.