What Size Wrist Does A New Rolex Fit

[Rolexken]

I have a 6 3/4” or 17cm wrist and only 1 link was taken out of my new YM40 yesterday, so my watch has 11 links instead of 12.

I was thinking that if you had a wrist of say 7 1/2” you would need to buy an extra link ??

What is the experience of our larger wrist members ?

[Cauhauna]

Originally Posted by Rolexken

I have a 6 3/4” or 17cm wrist and only 1 link was taken out of my new YM40 yesterday, so my watch has 11 links instead of 12.

I was thinking that if you had a wrist of say 7 1/2” you would need to buy an extra link ??

What is the experience of our larger wrist members ?

Ken,

I suspect this will vary based on the watch.
For example, I had 1 link taken from my Skydweller on oyster.
But, I had 2 links taken from my daytona and my explorer II.


don't forget the easylink extension gives another 5mm of adjustment. Additionally, there are 3 slots inside the bracelet which can be adjusted. By default, the bracelet is in the middle position, but moving forward or backward will provide an extra + or - 2.5mm

[Rolexken]

Hi yes my bracelet is in the middle position which allows more adjustment.

[carl123]

7.25” is standard for Rolex spot on fit
Most of mine fit out the box from AD (7.25”)
Been told that’s what Rolex deems average.
Above or below need adjustment generally.

[amanbra]

Originally Posted by Rolexken

I have a 6 3/4” or 17cm wrist and only 1 link was taken out of my new YM40 yesterday, so my watch has 11 links instead of 12.

I was thinking that if you had a wrist of say 7 1/2” you would need to buy an extra link ??

What is the experience of our larger wrist members ?

only one link? I take out two for 6.5

anyway i thought Rolex generally fit around 7 un-adjusted

[Daniel23456]

IDK folks… i mostly see people with an average or above average wrist taking the same amount of links as I am taking out… my wrist is 6.7’ approx (actually measured and not guessed as most people do) and I remove 3 links and the largest micro-adjust.

I guess either people wear it very loose or don’t know that they took out more links.

Rolex wouldn’t aim for the average size rather they went for a bigger size than average to be able to always remove and not add unless the size is unusually big.

[amanbra]

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

IDK folks… i mostly see people with an average or above average wrist taking the same amount of links as I am taking out… my wrist is 6.7’ approx (actually measured and not guessed as most people do) and I remove 3 links and the largest micro-adjust.

I guess either people wear it very loose or don’t know that they took out more links.

Rolex wouldn’t aim for the average size rather they went for a bigger size than average to be able to always remove and not add unless the size is unusually big.

Yeah this, if Rolex sized for average then 50% of buyers would need to buy more links. Wouldn't seem overly sensible.

[Rolexken]

Looking at all of the above I still feel that with all links fitted and the bracelet in the slackest of the 3 positions anyone with over 7 1/2” wrist would need to buy a link. The easy link extension is for hot weather not normal wear.

[aniconic]

As others have said, I think it varies with the watch. I have a 19.5 cm (~7.75 in) wrist; the 12-link Oyster bracelet that came with my DJ41 fits perfectly.

[Bluemooner87]

I have a 9" wrist, fetch the extra links please! My planet ocean was the closest to being right out the box but added just 1 link to give comfort for swelling.

[garyk]

Slightly over 7 inch wrist and have always had to remove a couple of links…

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by garyk

Slightly over 7 inch wrist and have always had to remove a couple of links…

Same Gary.

The SD 43 is the only exception. I removed the divers ext and one link. Maybe that’s two afterall

[Tyd450]

I have a 7.5" wrist. When I bought my new sub they didn't remove any links and had the glidelock all the way in. I ended up removing the half link from the bracelet myself and adjusting the glidelock more in the middle. That way I can go either way with the glidelock when I need adjustment throughout the day and the clasp sits a little better on my wrist as well

[MONTANTK]

My wrist is around 7.25” and both OPs I’ve had were a perfect fit right out of the case. I’ve tried on a few DD that fit good as well but they were a little more snug. The professional models were a little looser