Can I ask a very stupid question, please

[williaa68]

When specs of watches talk about the diameter being 36mm, 40mm etc, where exactly is that measured from/to? I have fairly skinny wrists and am thinking of a rolex - am I right in thinking the 36mm models are the smaller mens sizes? Thanks in advance, Andrew

[Muska]

Not a stupid question at all. The measurement is usually from the 9 O'clock position to the three O'clock position, and usually specifies if the crown is included in the measurement or not.

[RemainAllHoof]

Yeah, if you have skinny wrists, I'd suggest 40mm excluding crown is a maximum for a round case (smaller if square case).

[williaa68]

Much appreciated both.

[Miguel Alvarez]

One thing to bare in mind is that the bezel to face ratio can affect the look on the wrist. The smaller Rolex's do wear larger than their size suggests. I have a 38mm Breitling and due to the bezel looks a bit small on my wrists at times. The depth on the other hand gives it some "weight".

[Ikemi]

Miguel Alvarez said:

One thing to bare in mind is that the bezel to face ratio can affect the look on the wrist. The smaller Rolex's do wear larger than their size suggests. I have a 38mm Breitling and due to the bezel looks a bit small on my wrists at times. The depth on the other hand gives it some "weight".

This! If you're thinking of spending more than a couple of hundred on a watch, I'd definitely suggest trying on your choice of watch first. I spent just over an hour in a Goldsmiths deciding whether a 42mm or 45.5mm Planet Ocean suited me best ... and then bought from Dom H!

[DS3R]

Useful size guide here as a PDF http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/watch-sizing.asp

[Pesty]

most usefull thing ever