Okay, so I’ve been getting into watches lately, and one of the things I started looking into is this whole “lug-to-lug” measurement. I had no idea what it was at first, but it turns out it’s pretty important.
So, I grabbed my favorite watch, this old diver I picked up a while back, and started trying to figure out where the lugs even were. Turns out, they’re those little things that stick out and hold the strap on. Who knew? I always thought it’s just part of the watch’s body. Then I took my ruler and tried to measure the distance between the top and bottom lugs. It was a little tricky because the strap kept getting in the way. I measured it several times to make sure I got it right. I think it came out to around 48mm, but don’t quote me on that.
Why Lug-to-Lug Matters
- I learned that the lug-to-lug distance can really affect how a watch fits on your wrist. It’s not just about the case diameter. A watch with a smaller case but longer lugs might actually wear bigger than a larger watch with short lugs.
- After measuring my watch, I started looking at the specs of other watches I was interested in. I noticed that some of the watches I liked had really long lug-to-lug measurements, which probably wouldn’t look right on my skinny wrist.
- Then I measured my wrist using a tape measure I found in my junk drawer. It’s about 6.5 inches. Now I can kind of guess what it will look like when I actually wear them.
I tried a few different watches on at a store the other day. Some of them looked huge, even though the case diameter was similar to my old diver. Now I know it’s probably because of the lug-to-lug. It’s definitely something I’m going to pay attention to from now on. Also, I realized that “lug width” and “strap width” are the same thing, measured in millimeters, and it’s a whole different thing to measure. Usually, it’s around 18-26 mm I guess.
Anyways, I just wanted to share my little watch measurement adventure. It’s been a fun learning experience, and now I feel like I can make a better-informed decision when I buy my next watch. Hope this helps someone else out there!
