How to Measure Your Wrist When Buying a Watch Or Leather Bracelet

It's very important to know the size of your wrist before you buy a watchband or leather bracelet online. An oversize bracelet or too snug of a fit can quickly become bothersome on your wrist. Below are a couple of methods that properly show you how to measure the size of your wrist.

Method A (Flexible Measuring Tape)

Using a flexible measuring tape*, Measure just above (towards elbow) your wrist bone, then write down your measurements on a piece of paper. DO NOT ADD any cushioning to your measurement.

Method B (Strip of Paper or Thing String with Flat Ruler)

*Tip: If you do not have a flexible measuring tape handy, you can use a strip of paper or thin string to measure your wrist size. Make sure you make a mark on the strip of paper or thing string where it overlaps on your wrist. Once you have made your mark, lay the strip on a flat surface and measure it with a ruler.

Important Notes:

With designer leather cuffs the actual length is an importance, but the inner diameter when latched shut is our main concern. When latched shut, leather cuffs take up space on the inner circumference of a wrist, making the measurements a bit smaller than the length when laid flat. To achieve a perfect fit (or close to it) is for the inner diameter to match the outer circumference of your wrist. Hence, that is why we recommend to use a flexible measuring tape, strip of paper, or thin string -- which are not bulky, where the inner circumference is virtually the same as the length when laid out flat.

In my case, my wrist measures 7" inches so I add between 3/4" to 1" to my wrist size, so my wristband size is 8" inches, hence I wear a Large.

Please be advised that using bulky instruments/tools to measure your wrist can cause measuring problems. We strongly recommend you measure your wrist performing either of the methods provided above before purchasing a leather watchband or stylish leather wristbands.