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Learn how to wind your automatic or mechanical watch, how to measure your watch case and wrist, how to start collecting watches, and everything in between.

How To Deal With Small Wrists

5 Simple Ways To Deal With Small Wrists (With Video)

If you’re like me, you’ve been blessed with small wrists. I have 6 inch wrists – well they’re more like 5.9 inch. So what can you do when you love watches and have small wrists? Are you cursed to not being able to wear whatever you like? Having small wrists is not a problem in […]

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Wearing Two Watches: Why Not? (with 5 Notable Examples)

Here is the deal: you just saw somebody on the subway (or on television) wearing two watches. And now you can’t stop thinking: is that okay? Why would someone wear a watch on both wrists? What about wearing two watches on one wrist? Is there any symbolism? You can wear a watch on both wrists. […]

Winding A Watch

Over-Winding A Watch: Automatic vs Mechanical vs Hand-Wound

Most modern automatic watches today can be hand-wound. So do all hand-wound (only) mechanical watches. But if you’re just started as a watch enthusiast, it can be hard to know what you should or shouldn’t do, and if you can overwind a watch. Can you overwind a watch? You can’t over-wind modern automatic watches. The […]

Watch Case Size Calipers

How To Measure A Watch Case Size Easily

So you’re looking for a watch and you wonder: How do I measure a watch case size? What even is the watch case size and what does it mean for my wrist? Your quest is over! Knowing exactly how to measure your watch case is important if you’re serious about getting the right watch for you. To […]

Can Men Wear Womens Watches

Can Men Wear Women’s Watches? (+ 5 Watches That Actually Work)

Here is the deal: you found a watch that you really like. It looks good, it is manly, and you’re about to pull the trigger. But then it hits you: the marketing material (or worse, the name of the watch) says it’s a women’s watch! So what do you do? Can men wear women’s watch? […]

Watch In The Shower

DON’T Wear Your Watch In The Shower! (Even Your Diver)

So your watch is water resistant or waterproof, and you wonder: can I wear my watch in the shower? There is actually a lot of elements that will prevent you from showering with your favorite piece on. But before putting your watch to the test, you might have to read what the manufacturer is telling […]

How To Measure Your Wrist Size

How To Measure Your Wrist Size Properly (+ Straps & Bracelets Sizes)

Why in the world would you need a complete guide about how to measure your wrist size? This is pretty straightforward, right? It is, but you have to take into account several factors, including what you are measuring your wrist for. Because I just couldn’t find anyone on the Internet talking about all these points […]

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The Average Wrist Size for a Man, Based on 1563 Answers

What’s the average wrist size for a man? Just after becoming a watch enthusiast, I discovered that my wrists were small. And smaller than average for sure. But I didn’t really know exactly how much smaller they were. I needed to know about my wrists size to find the best watches for me. As crazy […]

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Hi, I'm Brock, the guy behind this site. I love wearing watches, especially ones that look great on small wrists (mine are about 6.3" around). The Slender Wrist is dedicated to helping you learn about and buy watches that you will love wearing.

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