What watch size is best for a 7-inch wrist?

For a standard 7-inch wrist, watches ranging from 36mm to 40mm are generally considered the sweet spot. However, mid-century vintage watches between 34mm and 36mm offer a classic, balanced proportion that suits this wrist size perfectly.

Why do vintage watches look smaller than modern watches?

Historically, luxury watches from the 1940s through the 1970s were designed to be discreet and elegant, typically ranging from 33mm to 36mm. Modern watches favor a larger wrist presence, but vintage sizes are highly prized today for their comfort and classic styling.

How does lug-to-lug distance affect watch fit?

The lug-to-lug measurement dictates the total span of the watch across your wrist. If the lugs extend past the edges of your wrist, the watch is too large, regardless of the official case diameter size.

Watch Sizing Guide | How to Choose the Right Wrist Proportion

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WATCH SIZING GUIDE – CONSIDER YOUR STYLE

This sizing guide will help you with the width and circumference of your watch. Please note that all metals and material have different weights. Stainless steel and precious metals are heavier than silicone and leather bracelets/straps.

For Men

For the “button-downs” man, an oversized watch can be difficult to wear with moderately-sized cuffs. You may consider a smaller watch size, rather than an ‘oversized’ one. An average men’s watch is 37mm-39mm.

For the “adventure seeker” man, a heavy, wider timepiece may be for you- Typically A men’s sports watch is 40mm-42mm, and a men’s XL watch is 43-47mm and up! These are sporty pieces or oversize!

For Ladies

Generally speaking, women’s watches have a smaller case than most men’s sizes. An oversized watch can be dressed up and dressed down. However, consider the case diameter for your own wrist size.
A women’s mini typically is 23-25mm. A small is 26mm to 29mm. A midsize can be 34mm-36mm.

Larger Cases

Larger watch cases are in style and many modern watches have adapted a large case. Older or vintage ladies and men’s watches were in the midsize range. So, when looking for a vintage watch, it will be harder to find one with a large case.
Women should consider a men’s mid-size watch when looking for an “oversized” vintage timepiece.

VARIOUS STYLES AND SIZES ON A LADY’S WRIST

25mm

26mm

31mm

34mm

36mm

39mm

Case Thickness

Typically 6-8 mm is “thin,” 8-12 mm is “average,” and 14-18 mm is “thick.”
While these ranges are good reference points, remember to measure your wrist and use our sizing guide for more accurate sizing.

Lugs

Lugs attach the case to the strap or bracelet and are not factored into case diameter. The lugs will stick out farther than the case diameter. Measure your wrist to determine will fit you best.

Straps & Bracelets

The average women’s watch is between 6.75″-7″. The average size watch for men is 7.5″-8″.
If you have leather, nato, plastic, synthetic or any type of non-metal bracelet, you can usually adjust the size each time you wear the watch. However, if you have a metal bracelet, you can have a jeweler or watch dealer remove the links for you to fit your wrist size comfortably.

Now that you know your size, explore our Complete Vintage Watch Catalog to find a piece tailored to your wrist.

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If you have questions, please call us or email us. We’re happy to help you find the style and fit that’s perfect for you.

Rolex Production Year	Serial Number
2010	G
2009	V
2008	M OR V
2007	M OR Z
2006	D OR Z
2005	D
2005	F
2004	F
2003	F
2002	Y
2001	K OR Y
2000	K,000,001
2000	P,000,001
1999	A,000,001
1998	U,932,144
1997	U,000,001
1996	T,000,001
1995	W,000,001
1994	S,860,880
1993	S,000,001
1992	C,000,001
1991	N,000,001
1991	X,000,001
1990	E,000,001
1989	L,980,000
1988	R,598,200
1987	R,000,001
1987	9,400,000
1986	8,900,000
1985	8,614,000
1984	8,070,022
1983	7,400,000
1982	7,100,000
1981	6,520,870
1980	6,434,000
1979	5,737,030
1978	5,000,000
1977	5,008,000
1976	4,115,299
1975	3,862,196
1974	3,567,927
1973	3,200,268
1972	2,890,459
1971	2,589,295
1970	2,241,882
1969	1,900,000
1968	1,752,000
1967	1,538,435
1966	1,200,000
1965	1,100,000
1964	1,008,889
1963	824,000
1962	744,000
1961	643,153
1960	516,000
1959	399,453
1958	328,000
1957	224,000
1956	133,061
1955	97,000
1954	23,000
1953	855,726
1952	726,639
1951	709,249
1950
1949
1948	628,840
1947	529,163
1946	367,946
1945	302,459
1944	269,561
1943	230,878
1942	143,509
1941	106,047
1940	99,775
1939	71,224
1938	43,739
1937	40,920
1936	36,856
1935	34,336
1934	30,823
1933	29,562
1932	29,132
1931
1930	23,186
1929
1928	23,969
1927	20,190
1926	00,001

Bracelet Code	Year
A or VA	1976
B or VB	1977
C or VC	1978
D or VD	1979
E or VE	1980
F or VF	1981
G	1982
H	1983
I	1984
J	1985
K	1986
L	1987
M	1988
N	1989
O	1990
P	1991
Q	1992
R	1993
S	1994
T or W	1995
V	1996
Z	1997
U	1998
X	1999
AB	2000
DE	2001
DT	2002
AD	2003
CL	2004
MA	2005
OP	2006
EO	2007
PJ	2008
LT	2009
RS	2010
RANDOM	201+

Find your birth year watch from our vintage collection.

“Birth Year” watch is essentially a timepiece that was made the same year you were born! Birth year watches (or anniversary, wedding, a milestones ) make a considerate, timeless and commemorative gift. And what better way to start your watch collection than with your birth-year watch.

Find your birth year watch from our vintage collection.

“Birth Year” watch is essentially a timepiece that was made the same year you were born! Birth year watches (or anniversary, wedding, a milestones ) make a considerate, timeless and commemorative gift. And what better way to start your watch collection than with your birth-year watch.

WATCH SIZING GUIDE – CONSIDER YOUR STYLE

For Men

For Ladies

Larger Cases

VARIOUS STYLES AND SIZES ON A LADY’S WRIST

25mm

26mm

31mm

34mm

36mm

39mm

Case Thickness

Lugs

Straps & Bracelets

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Our Latest additions of women's watches

Cartier Lady’s Cougar 18K YG ref 8879 circa 1990’s

Cartier Man’s Panther Stainless Steel ref 1310 circa 1990’s

Lady’s Cartier Panther Stainless Steel ref 1320 circa 1980s

Vacheron & Constantin Overseas “Mini” ref# 12050-423A 18K YG Automatic circa 1997

Cartier Lady Diablo 18K YG ref 14400 circa 1990s

Cartier Lady’s Tank Francaise SS/18K ref 2384

Patek Philippe 18K WG ref 4133-1 Lady Golden Ellipse circa 1970s

Cartier Lady’s Colisée 18K WG ref# 1981 circa 1990s

Cartier Man’s Santos Vendome Ronde SS/18K YG circa 1980s

Cartier Santos 18K YG Lady’s ref 78098 Unpolished! circa 1970s

Cartier Mini Baignoire 18K YG ref 2368 circa 1990’s

Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref 5067A-001 circa 2015 Box & Papers

Cartier Lady Roadster ref 2675 Pink Dial circa 2000

Franck Muller Lady’s 18K YG Cintree Curvex ref 1750 S6 PM Box & Papers circa 2000s

Cartier Tank American 18K YG Midsize ref # 81905 circa 2000

Cartier Tank Louis Lady’s Sterling Must de Cartier ref 4049 circa 1990s

Cartier Tank American Lady’s Stainless ref 3970 circa 2020

Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Lady’s Petite circa 2000s

Cartier Lady’s Tank Solo ref 2743 18K YG/SS Booklet & Warranty 2011

Cartier Tank American 18K WG Lady’s ref 2489 w/ Card circa 2000

Rolex Serial Numbers and Clasp Codes

Rolex Serial Numbers

Rolex Clasp Codes