How much bigger should a watch be than your wrist?

The same rule of thumb applies: there should be a two-centimeter difference from the watch measurement to your wrist measurement for a good snug fit with barely enough room for movement.

Should a watch be tight or loose?

The watch should be loose enough that you can slide your index finger underneath the band but not so loose that you can move the index finger around. If you cannot slide your finger underneath the band, the watch is too snug.

How tight should your watch be?

The golden rule is that your watch should not slide more than an inch up or down your wrist when you move your arm. That said, if your watch is leaving an imprint or an angry red mark, it’s too tight. Alternatively, watches that are too loose will slide and wind around your wrist.

Is a 44mm watch too big?

Big watches are typically closer to 45mm wide. Even if you think you want to go small, you can still consider both sizes — neither is enormous — though those with smaller wrists may find the 40mm fits more comfortably on the wrist….Apple Watch 40mm vs. 44mm: Time to compare.

	44mm	40mm
Entry-level Cellular	$329	$359

What wrist should a watch be worn on?

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The majority rule is to wear your watch on the opposite wrist from your dominant hand. For three-quarters or more of the world, the right hand is dominant. Those people would wear their watch on the left wrist. Back when watches were regularly wound, it made sense to wind them using the dominant hand.

How big should your watch be?

DETERMINING WATCH SIZE FOR 6-INCH WRIST OR 40MM WATCH ON WRIST

Wrist Size (Circumference)	Recommended Size
<15cm (<6 inches)	34mm – 36mm (Small to Midsize)
15cm – 18cm (6 – 7 inches)	38mm – 42 mm (Midsize to Standard)
19cm – 20cm (7.5 – 8 inches) and above	44mm – 46mm (XL/ Oversize)