HOW TO MEASURE YOUR WRIST SIZE FOR A WATCH?
Finding the right watch starts with the right fit. Whether you're choosing your first Filippo Loreti or adding another timepiece to your collection, knowing your wrist size can help you choose and adjust your watch for a more comfortable fit.
There are three easy ways to find your wrist circumference: with a flexible measuring tape, with a piece of string or paper, or with the Filippo Loreti Printable Wrist Size Guide.
1. How to Measure Your Wrist With a Measuring Tape
Step 1: Wrap a flexible measuring tape around the wrist where you normally wear your watch.
Step 2: Keep it comfortably against your skin without pulling it excessively tight.
Step 3: Read the point where the tape meets its starting point. This is your wrist circumference. Example: 12 cm = 120 mm.
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2. How to Measure Your Wrist Without a Measuring Tape
Wrap a piece of non-stretch string, ribbon, or a narrow strip of paper around your wrist. Mark the point where the ends overlap, lay it flat against a ruler, and measure from the end to the mark.
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3. Use the Filippo Loreti Printable Wrist Size Guide
Print the guide on A4 paper at 100% / Actual Size. Do not use Fit to Page or automatic scaling. Check the 50 mm calibration line with a ruler before cutting. Cut around the outer edge and the marked slit, wrap the guide around your wrist, pull the pointed end through the slit, and read the measurement in millimeters.
DOWNLOAD SIZE GUIDE HERE.
Print, measure and find your perfect fit.
How Should a Watch Fit on Your Wrist?
A watch should feel secure enough to stay in position while remaining comfortable during normal movement. Your preferred fit also matters: some wearers prefer a closer fit, while others prefer slightly more movement.
Tips for Measuring Your Wrist Accurately
- Measure where you normally wear your watch. Don't pull the tape too tight.
- Consider whether you prefer a closer or more relaxed fit.
- Measure twice to confirm the result.
- Use millimeters for the most precise comparison.
Wrist Size vs. Watch Case Size: What's the Difference?
Wrist size is the circumference around your wrist, usually measured in millimeters or centimeters.
Watch case size usually refers to the diameter of the watch case in millimeters.
They are different measurements: wrist circumference helps with strap or bracelet fit, while case dimensions influence how large or compact a watch looks.
Does Watch Case Size Matter?
Yes, but case diameter isn't the only dimension that affects how a watch looks on your wrist. Consider the overall proportions of the watch, including case diameter, case thickness, lug-to-lug proportions, bracelet or strap design, your wrist circumference, and your personal preference.
Bracelet vs. Strap: Does the Fit Change?
It can. A stainless-steel bracelet, leather strap and rubber strap may each sit differently around the same wrist. Always check the specifications of the individual Filippo Loreti model, as strap and bracelet designs can vary between collections.
How to Convert Your Wrist Size
1 inch = 25.4 mm.
Example: 6.5 inches × 25.4 = 165.1 mm.
1 cm = 10 mm, so 17 cm = 170 mm.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I measure my wrist size for a watch?
Wrap a flexible measuring tape around the point where you normally wear your watch and note the circumference. You can also use string or paper and measure it against a ruler.
Where should I measure my wrist?
Measure around the area where you normally position your watch.
Should I measure tightly or loosely?
Measure comfortably against your wrist rather than pulling the tape excessively tight.
Can I use a piece of string?
Yes. Mark where the string overlaps around your wrist, lay it flat, and measure the marked length with a ruler.
What is the difference between wrist size and watch size?
Wrist size measures wrist circumference. Watch case size generally refers to the diameter of the watch case.
FIND YOUR PERFECT FIT
Now that you know how to measure your wrist, explore the Filippo Loreti watches and find the piece that feels right on your wrist.
DOWNLOAD YOUR PRINTABLE WRIST SIZE GUIDE HERE.
