How Should a Wooden Watch Fit, and How Do You Size One?
Wooden watch questions
Snug enough not to slide down your hand, loose enough to slip a finger under. Here's how to get there.
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Quick answer: A wooden watch should sit just above the wrist bone and move a little, but not slide over your hand. You should be able to fit one finger between the bracelet and your wrist. Our watches arrive slightly long, and you size them at home by removing links with the tool we include. If his wrist is on the larger side, you can add extra links too.
Getting the fit right
Position
It should sit just above the wrist bone, not on it.
The finger test
One finger should slide between the bracelet and the wrist. Two means it's too loose.
Wood moves less
Wooden links don't stretch, so get it right once and it stays right.
Sizing a wooden bracelet
Every watch comes slightly oversized, with an adjustment tool in the box. You push out the small pins holding the links together, take out the links you don't need, and put it back together. It takes a few minutes. There's a step-by-step guide to removing links with photos.
Take the same number of links out of each side of the clasp, so the dial stays centred on the wrist. Lost your tool? Get in touch and we'll send a replacement.
Bracelet lengths
Bracelet lengths vary by model, from about 190mm on our smaller women's watches up to 240mm on some men's. Each product page lists the exact length. If his wrist is larger than the bracelet, add 2x Extra Links (£5.99), sold as a pair. Pop the watch model in the order notes so we send the right ones.
Dial size: which looks right?
Men's
Our men's watches have 44mm to 47mm dials. Bold and easy to read.
Women's
Our women's watches range from a dainty 27mm to 38mm.
In between
The Madrid has a 42mm dial and works for men and women.
Buying it as a surprise?
You don't need his wrist size. Here's what we suggest:
- Measure a watch he already wears. See how to measure a watch he already wears.
- Or just order it as it comes. He can size it himself in a few minutes, or any watch repairer can do it.
- If you think he'll need more length, add a pair of extra links to be safe.
And if it really isn't right, you can return any watch within 30 days, even if it's engraved. See our returns page.
Frequently asked questions
How tight should a wooden watch be?
Snug but not tight. It should sit just above the wrist bone, and you should be able to fit one finger between the bracelet and your wrist.
How do I make a wooden watch bracelet smaller?
Remove links using the adjustment tool included in the box. Take the same number from each side of the clasp so the dial stays centred.
What if the wooden watch is too small?
Add extra links. We sell 2x Extra Links for £5.99; add the watch model in your order notes so we send the right ones.
What size dial is a men's wooden watch?
Our men's watches have 44mm to 47mm dials, our women's watches 27mm to 38mm, and the unisex Madrid is 42mm.
Got a question we haven't answered? Get in touch. We're a small family team in Stourbridge and we do reply.
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