Sizing Guide

How big should your watch be?

The right size is the one that lives comfortably on your wrist without asking for attention. It sits flat. It does not slide. It looks proportional to the bone underneath it.

EPOCH watches range from 28mm to roughly 42mm. Here is how to think about it.

Measure your wrist

Wrap a soft measuring tape (or a strip of paper) around the widest part of your wrist, just below the wrist bone. Read the measurement in centimetres or inches.

Match to a case size

Petite wrist — under 14 cm (5.5")

Look at our 28mm to 32mm pieces. The 1925 Art Deco tonneau (28mm) and the 1936 tank (32mm) sit naturally on a slim wrist.

Average wrist — 14 to 17 cm (5.5 to 6.7")

Our 32mm to 38mm pieces fit most wrists. This is the broadest range in the catalogue and includes most of our 1950s, 1960s and 1970s designs.

Larger wrist — over 17 cm (6.7")

Our 38mm to 42mm pieces hold their ground. The 1989 industrial dual-time and most of our 1970s chronographs sit best on a fuller wrist.

A note on proportion

Vintage watches were almost always smaller than the watches of today. A 32mm dress watch in 1947 was considered standard for a man. We design at the proportions of the era, not the proportions of contemporary sportswear.

If you are used to wearing 42mm or larger, our pieces will feel smaller at first. Give it three days. The eye adjusts.

Strap width

Every EPOCH strap uses a standard spring bar in 18mm, 20mm or 22mm depending on the case. Any aftermarket leather or NATO strap of the right width will fit.

Still not sure?

Email support@byepoch.com with your wrist measurement and a photo. We will recommend a piece.