THE TRUE-SCALE WRIST STUDIO

A watch that belongs on you.

Compare case diameter and lug-to-lug length before your next watch.

Screen scale96 PPI default
Resolution±0.05 mm steps
Privacy100% on-device
StandardsUS · UK · EU · JP · IN
ANIMATED VISUAL GUIDE · HOW TO MEASURE IN 15 SECONDS
STEP 1 · CALIBRATEHold a card to screen (or pick device) Tap to open calibration
STEP 2 · PLACE & ALIGNPlace ring on circle & match INSIDE edge Tap to scroll to stage · Use slider or ← / → keys
STEP 3 · YOUR SIZERead your size on the right or save card Tap to download PNG Size Passport
Wrist visualizer
1:1 OPTICAL STUDIO
Case diameter
38.00mm
Calibration needed1:1 scale
LUG-TO-LUG44 mm LUG · 20 mm STRAP (STRAIGHT)
Wrist guides adjust for wrist profile & lug curvature
A perfect fit starts with calibration.

Match a bank card to your screen for true-to-life measurements.

Quick case presets & wrist geometry
INSTANT JUMP
Top wrist span52.5 mm
Effective lug44.0 mm
Strap ratio53%
Fit verdictsporty

Three small steps. One confident fit.

THE METHOD
01

Calibrate your screen

Match a standard bank card to the calibration outline.

02

Measure your wrist

Enter circumference, wrist shape, and your watch’s lug-to-lug length.

03

Compare the silhouette

Check the case, strap width, and lug footprint against the wrist guides.

Evening check: Measure when hands are warm.
Wide bands: Add +0.25–0.5 size for 6 mm+ rings.
Zero parallax: Look straight down at the crosshair.
Polished gold wedding band on dark stone
MADE FOR THE MOMENT

Small detail.
Lifelong difference.

Measure with a little more care.

METROLOGY & SIZING REFERENCE GUIDE

How to Judge Watch Proportions: Case Diameter vs. Lug-to-Lug Span

Why lug-to-lug distance and wrist flatness matter more than nominal case diameter when choosing a 36 mm, 38 mm, 40 mm, or 42 mm watch.

HOROLOGICAL GEOMETRY

Why Lug-to-Lug Beats Case Diameter

Two 40 mm watches can wear completely differently. A dress watch with long, straight lugs (50 mm lug-to-lug) may overhang a 160 mm wrist, whereas a 42 mm Omega Speedmaster with twisted lyre lugs (47.5 mm lug-to-lug) sits compactly inside the wrist bone. Always check effective lug span against your top wrist width.

Ideal Coverage: 60%–78% of Top Wrist Span · Sporty Presence: 79%–88% · Overhang: >90%
WRIST ANATOMY

Flat vs. Round Wrist Cross-Sections

Two people with identical 170 mm (6.7 inch) wrist circumferences can have very different top-wrist widths. A flat-topped wrist presents ~58 mm of horizontal surface, easily accommodating a 49 mm lug-to-lug diver. A rounder wrist presents ~51 mm across the top, favouring 36–39 mm cases or curved lugs.

Flat Wrist: Circumference ÷ 2.95 · Balanced Oval: ÷ 3.15 · Round Wrist: ÷ 3.35
LUG & BRACELET DESIGN

Curved Lugs, Female End-Links & Integrated Bracelets

Turned-down lugs hug the curvature of the ulna and reduce effective horizontal span by ~1.5 mm. Conversely, integrated-bracelet sports watches (or male solid end-links that flare outward) add ~2.5 mm to the effective lug-to-lug footprint before the bracelet articulates downward.

Curved Lugs: −1.5 mm Effective Span · Integrated / Male End-Links: +2.5 mm Span
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Expert Answers on True-Scale Sizing & Fit

ISO 8653 · GIA · HOROLOGY STANDARDS
What size watch fits a 6.5 inch (165 mm) or 7 inch (178 mm) wrist?

On a 6.5-inch (165 mm) wrist, the top wrist width is roughly 52.4 mm: watches with a 36 mm to 40 mm case and 43 mm to 47.5 mm lug-to-lug deliver a balanced 75%–86% coverage. On a 7-inch (178 mm) wrist (~56.5 mm top span), 38 mm to 42 mm cases with up to 50 mm lug-to-lug fit comfortably without overhang.

What is a good lug-to-lug ratio for my wrist?

Collectors and watchmakers aim for the effective lug-to-lug length to cover between 65% and 85% of the flat top width of your wrist. Above 90%, the strap drops almost vertically and the lugs can overhang the edges of your wrist.

Why does a 36 mm watch sometimes look larger than a 38 mm watch?

Dial opening (bezel width), dial colour, and lug length heavily influence visual scale. A white-dial 36 mm Bauhaus watch with an ultra-thin bezel and long straight lugs appears larger on the wrist than a 38 mm dive watch with a thick dark rotating bezel and compact lugs.

How does strap width (18 mm vs 20 mm vs 22 mm) affect watch proportion?

The golden ratio for classic watch design is a lug width equal to 50% of the case diameter (e.g., 20 mm strap on a 40 mm case, or 19 mm/20 mm on a 38 mm case). A wider 22 mm strap gives a muscular tool-watch stance, while a tapering 20-to-16 mm bracelet refines the silhouette.

How do I measure my wrist circumference and top width at home?

Wrap a flexible tape measure or paper strip just above your wrist bone (ulnar styloid) where your watch naturally rests, then read the circumference in millimetres on our calibrated strip ruler.

Can I preview Rolex, Omega, Cartier, and Seiko dimensions in this tool?

Yes. Use the "Reference watch preset" selector in the control dock to load factory case, lug-to-lug, and strap specifications for iconic references including the Rolex Datejust 36, Submariner 41, Omega Speedmaster 42, Tudor Black Bay 54, Cartier Tank Must, and Seiko SKX.