Materials & proportion
A case for proportion.
Why the way a watch wears can matter as much as its diameter.
The diameter of a case is only one part of how a watch feels. Lug shape, case thickness and the flexibility of a bracelet or strap all influence its presence on the wrist.
Watch glossary
Lug-to-lug
The longitudinal distance between the ends of the lugs, a key reference for actual wear size.
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7 minA guide to case materials.