- Strap Sizing Information -
Would you like to purchase a new watch strap, but are unsure what is the correct size for your watch? Will the new watch strap fit my wrist? These are all very valid questions.
When purchasing a new strap for your watch it is important to make sure beforehand that the strap is compatible for both you and your watch. To determine this there are two main factors that need to be considered to ensure that the strap will fit correctly: The strap's width and length.
Strap Width
The strap width determines whether the strap is compatible with your watch. In order to select the correct strap width for your watch, you need to know the lug width of your watch. What are lugs you might ask? The lugs are the 2 arms & legs that protrude from the watch case where the strap attaches to the watch. To figure out the watch's lug width you need to measure the area in between the 2 lugs. This width should be measured in millimeters (ie. 18mm/20mm/22mm). This can be done with either a caliper, or a simple google search for the lug width of the model of your watch.
Strap Length
The strap length determines whether the strap is compatible with you the wearer and whether it will fit your wrist. In order to select the correct strap length for your wrist, you will need to know your wrist size. If you do not know your wrist size, you can simply wrap a piece of string around the area of your wrist where you would be wearing your watch strap. Mark the area of string that wrapped around your wrist, and measure with a ruler in inches. Hence your wrist size.
We go the extra mile to provide you with the correct fit and therefore offer many of our straps in different lengths. Our lengths are measured in millimeters (e.g. 120/80mm). The larger number is the measurement of the longer side of the strap in millimeters, and the smaller number is the measurement of the shorter side of the strap in millimeters not including the buckle.
To know the length of a particular strap that you are interested in, simply refer to the SPECIFICATIONS tab found on each listing under length.
Most of our lengths are as follows: Small - 110/70mm | Medium - 120/80mm | Large - 130/90mm
Small - 110/70mm - a wrist of approximately 6" - 7".
Medium - 120/80mm - a wrist of approximately 6 3/4" - 7 3/4".
Large - 130/90mm - a wrist of approximately 7 1/2" - 8 1/2".
Of course comfort is a preference, like the saying goes "different strokes for different folks". Our guide is just an estimate, and there are different circumstances where you the customer have to factor out what works best for you. For example - if your wrist size falls in between 2 strap lengths (ie. a wrist between 6 3/4"-7"), you have to know your preference - do you rather wear a small length size with little strap tail, or a medium length size with more strap tail. Case size also plays a factor. The bigger the case size, the less leather you're going to need to get around your wrist. The smaller the case size, the more leather you're going to need to get around your wrist. Again, because this guide is just an estimate, and because of the above reasons and specific circumstances that can effect wearability, we don't assume responsibility for straps that don't fit perfectly.
We're here for you, and if for whatever reason you're unsure as to what size you need, feel free to contact us. We'll be more than happy to assist you!