Are you uncertain about which strap sizes to explore? Allow us to alleviate any concerns through this comprehensive guide. Within its pages, you will find a detailed exploration, complete with illustrative visuals, on how to ascertain your watch strap size or, alternatively, your watch lug width.
Basic Watch Components
Let's start with the basics—the components that make up a watch. By acquainting you with these essential terms, we pave the way for a smoother learning experience as we delve deeper into the guide. Your grasp of these watch part names will undoubtedly enhance your journey through the intricacies of timepieces.
Sizing Guide
Utilize a ruler to gauge your watch lug width, as exemplified in the illustration above. Alternatively, you have the option of measuring it against your original watch strap and employing the strap's measurements to ensure a matching dimension. In above illustration for example, the strap can be identified as 20mm in size.
Armed with this newfound knowledge, you're now well-equipped to explore the world of watch straps confidently. But wait, there's more! If you're feeling adventurous and want to elevate your watch game further by changing the buckle, fear not. The process mirrors what you've just learned about measuring the lug width.
Do take note to only measure the inner width and not the full extend of the buckle.
(Above illustration is a common WRONG way of measuring it)