{"id":1007,"date":"2023-04-03T07:21:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T11:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donewithwires.com\/?p=1007"},"modified":"2023-04-19T03:44:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T07:44:08","slug":"apple-watch-size-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donewithwires.com\/apple-watch-size-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Apple Watch Size for Skinny Wrists? 40\/41mm vs 44\/45mm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing The Right Apple Watch Size With Skinny Wrists<\/span><\/h1>\n

I recently picked up the new Apple Watch Series 8<\/strong><\/a> as my very first smartwatch.<\/p>\n

So far, I have been very happy with my purchase and after using it for a few weeks, I can’t seem to get through my day without it. The option to take calls, answer texts and everything else you can do truly makes me more hands free than I already am.<\/p>\n

Although I was excited to get my watch, choosing the size was a bit of a problem for me because I am sadly blessed with rather skinny wrists, making many watches look too big on my arm.<\/p>\n

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This article will go into what I based my decision on as well as some advice for others looking to buy the watch.<\/p>\n

What Apple Watch Size Should I Get If I Have Skinny Wrists?<\/h2>\n

There are two sizes to choose from for the Apple Watch – Series 8. There are the 41mm and the 45mm, this is the size of the Watch case.<\/p>\n

The 41mm is generally advised if you have a wrist size between 130-200mm (5.1-7.9 inches). The 45mm is generally advised if you have a wrist size of 140-220mm (5.5-8.7 inches).<\/p>\n

These are recommendations from Apple but you are of course free to pick whatever size you are most comfortable with.<\/p>\n

Get a measurement band and measure your wrist to get a little bit of an understanding of how far up or down you are in the size range advised by Apple.<\/p>\n

Things To Consider When Choosing Apple Watch Size<\/span><\/h2>\n

Why Should I Buy the 44\/45mm Size?<\/h3>\n

You may not see much difference when comparing the two watch sizes.<\/p>\n

However, after testing both sizes in the store, I realized that the actual size of the display and the usability felt quite different because of the display size difference.<\/p>\n

The Apple Watch Series 8 comes with a screen that extends to the very edge of the corners, meaning that it’s not only the size of the actual watch but also shows in display size.<\/p>\n

For me, I like to use my watch to see my notifications, switch soundtracks, take calls and read texts, etc.<\/p>\n

After doing this for a few weeks, I do personally feel that going down in size would bother me since it’s already a fairly small display, compared to when doing the same things on my iPhone.<\/p>\n

This is what ultimately made me choose the 44mm size, and so far, I am very happy with my choice.<\/p>\n

I’m Afraid the 44\/45mm Is Going to Look Too Big on My Small Wrist<\/h3>\n

I had this mindset at first, however, after using it for some time now, I don’t think it looks too big.<\/p>\n

One thing I have noticed is that, if you have your watch high on your arm, it may look a bit big but moving it closer to the start of your hand removes that impression.<\/p>\n

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My wrist measures about 165mm (6.5 inches)<\/em><\/p>\n

Some may feel more comfortable in the 40mm size, which is fine.<\/p>\n

Although I talked earlier about display and usability, both sizes are completely fine to use and it’s more of a preference for me to have a larger display.<\/p>\n

What band should I use?<\/h3>\n

In my case, I have found that bands that are too wide could also make your wrist look more skinny. I have been using a slightly narrow band for the last couple of weeks and I believe it fits perfectly.<\/p>\n

I really like the Solo Loop style, but I buy third-party bands like these from Waspo (click to view on Amazon)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

It can be tough choosing the correct size but it is definitely something you should be sure to take into consideration since it’s a rather pricy investment for a watch.<\/p>\n

I am happy about my choice to go with the 44\/45mm size.<\/p>\n

The thing that decided it for me was the display size and if that’s something that is important to you, I highly recommend the larger size.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions regarding the Apple Watch or need more help to choose your size, leave me a comment below and I’ll be glad to help you out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are different display choices when purchasing an Apple Watch and it can be tough deciding if you have skinny wrists. This is my take on the topic. <\/p>\n

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