{"id":457,"date":"2023-12-30T14:50:48","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T13:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/30\/how-to-choose-the-right-watch-strap-size-full-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T16:29:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:29:40","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-watch-strap-size-full-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/en\/how-to-choose-the-right-watch-strap-size-full-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right watch strap size? Full guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">When choosing a watch, every detail counts to make it both elegant and comfortable. The <b>length of the strap<\/b> plays an essential role. Well-fitted, it not only enhances comfort, but also contributes directly to your style. But you need to know which size to buy! Avel and Men explains <b>how to measure<\/b> your <b>existing watch strap<\/b> and <b>your wrist<\/b> to choose the length that&#8217;s right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">How to measure a weatch strap?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">The good news if you want to change the strap on your watch is that you certainly have the old one to hand. Measuring that strap makes it easier to buy the same size, or to go up or down a size if you&#8217;re not satisfied.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Before grabbing your measuring tape, take the time to turn the strap over: its size and lugs width are sometimes <b>printed on the back<\/b>! Otherwise, it&#8217;s time to measure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Remove your current watchband and lay it flat.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Take the following 4 measurements:<\/span>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><span style=\"font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';\"> <\/span><strong>Lug width<\/strong> (the width of the strap on the watch head\u2019s side)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Buckle width<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"> (the width of the strap on the buckle\u2019s side)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Length of the buckle side<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"> (positioned at 12 o&#8217;clock)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Length of the tail side<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"> (the longer piece, positioned at 6 o&#8217;clock)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">With these measurements, you can easily order a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/20-leather-watch-straps\">leather watch strap<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/18-canvas-watch-straps\">canvas strap<\/a> to match your timepiece, whatever the brand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">If you don&#8217;t have a watch strap in your size, measure your wrist!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/img\/cms\/Watch%20strap%20length.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><i><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">On the picture: Avel and Men <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/home\/67-ostrich-skin-watchstrap-camel.html\">ostrich skin watchstrap (camel)<\/a>, on a LIP Nautic<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">How to measure your wrist?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">The easiest way is to use a <b>tape measure<\/b>, which has the great advantage of being flexible. Simply wrap it around your wrist at the height you like to wear your watch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">If all you&#8217;ve got is a stiff desk ruler, no problem &#8211; just add a sheet of paper to the mix! <b>Cut a strip about a centimeter wide<\/b> and wrap it around your wrist. A piece of string also works well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">In both cases, make sure the ribbon or paper is snug, but <b>not too tight<\/b>, for optimum comfort. Once done, mark the point where the ribbon begins and ends. Then unroll the ribbon or paper and measure the distance between the starting point and the mark.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">All that&#8217;s left is to add a slight gap for comfort and mobility, usually <b>between one and two centimeters<\/b>, depending on your preference.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Finally, if you&#8217;d like to give a bracelet to a loved one, it&#8217;s best to ask them for their wrist size, or ask someone who can provide the information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Here are the average measurements to help you make your choice: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Men&#8217;s wrist<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">: between 16 and 21 cm<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Women&#8217;s wrist<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">: between 14 and 20 cm<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Children&#8217;s wrist<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">: between 10 and 15 cm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Once you&#8217;ve taken these measurements, you&#8217;ll be ready to choose the perfect-fitting watchstrap to complement your style while ensuring comfortable wear.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">What size of watch strap fits my wrist?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">The length of your wrist is not the same as the length of the bracelet, since you need room to connect the two parts and keep overlapping to a minimum for both practical and aesthetic reasons. The diameter of your watch head can also play a role: the larger the watch, the greater the total circumference, and vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Here are the recommended lengths to help you make your choice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Which watch strap size for which wrist?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table MsoTableGrid\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;\"><b>Strap size<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;\"><b>Wrist measurement<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;\">105\/65&nbsp;mm<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;\">&lt; 165&nbsp;mm<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;\">105\/70&nbsp;mm<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;\">160-185&nbsp;mm<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;\">115\/80&nbsp;mm<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;\">180-210&nbsp;mm<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;\">130\/80<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;\">&gt; 205&nbsp;mm<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><i><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Can&#8217;t decide? The Avel and Men team will be delighted to advise you on the size, color or model of bracelet best suited to your needs!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/contact-us\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">CONTACT US<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Avel and Men watch strap sizes<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">The <b>Avel and Men standard<\/b> is a <b>115\/80 mm watch strap<\/b>, which is a pretty big standard since many other brands default to 115\/75 mm. They all feature <b>seven-hole drilling<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avel and Men standard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Buckle side<\/b>: 80 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Tail side<\/b>: 115 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Lug width<\/b>: 20 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Buckle<\/b>: 18 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">All our watch straps are available in a range of widths. Simply select the buckle size of your choice when placing your order. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">In case the size is not the right one, a <b>return<\/b> is possible <b>within 14 days<\/b> of receipt of your order. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Numerous <b>customization options<\/b> are also available on the entire range of Avel and Men watch straps (leather and canvas). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Customization available (custom bracelet)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">We&#8217;re all different, and that&#8217;s a good thing! The standard size fits most wrists, but it can&#8217;t satisfy every morphology or every style. If you&#8217;d like to order a <b>personalized watch strap<\/b>, that&#8217;s perfectly possible. The Avel and Men team has the expertise to create your <b>bespoke watchband<\/b>, in our French workshops and using traditional leatherworking techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Customizable features on Avel and Men straps<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Strap length<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">: almost anything is possible! (105\/70 or 105\/65 for the finest cuffs, for example, or lengthening of the tail side to 120 or 130 mm). <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Lug spacing<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">: 20-16 is possible (20-18 standard)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Lining<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">: microfibre or vegetable-based (especially in case of contact allergy to leather)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Stitch removal<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Topstitching<\/b>: color change possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><i><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Would you like a strap color that&#8217;s not in our range? 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