How to Choose the Perfect Strap for Your Wrist

At Essential Straps, we believe that watchmaking is all about the details. And we know very well that even the best watch in the world cannot express its full potential without a strap that fits perfectly.

We have always been committed to offering you the highest quality Made in Italy leather straps, but our greatest strength is you: our community. In recent weeks, we have listened carefully to your feedback. Many of you have asked for a slightly shorter option than our standard (120mm + 75mm) to ensure even greater comfort and a perfect fit on smaller wrists.

We heard you. We are excited to announce the addition of the new 115mm + 75mm size to our catalog.

Four New Exclusive Models (and great comebacks coming soon)

To celebrate this novelty, we have launched 4 new strap models, available exclusively in the new 115+75mm size. These are unique handcrafted creations, designed for those who seek elegance without compromising on fit.

But that’s not all: if you had your eye on one of our “great classics,” we have great news. Very soon all our old models will be restocked and also available in the new 115+75mm size, alongside the classic 120+75mm.

How to calculate the correct strap size for your wrist?

The introduction of the new variant often leads to a fundamental question: “What is the right size for me?”

When you read numbers like “115+75,” we are indicating the length of the two halves of the strap expressed in millimeters:

• 115mm is the length of the long piece (the one with the holes).

• 75mm is the length of the short piece (the one where the buckle attaches).
  

Step-by-step guide to measuring your wrist

To find out which of our sizes best suits you, follow these simple steps:

1. Take a soft tape measure (alternatively, use a string, wrap it around your wrist, make a mark, and then measure it with a ruler).

2. Wrap it around your wrist exactly where you usually wear your watch.

3. Make sure it is neither too tight nor too loose: it should be snug but comfortable.

4. Note the measurement in centimeters.

The Essential Straps Size Chart

Now that you know your wrist circumference, here’s how to match it with our straps, based on our fit standards (for regular loop straps):

• If your wrist measures 17.5 cm -> The perfect size for you is the new 115-75 mm.

• If your wrist measures 18 cm or 18.5 cm -> The ideal size for you remains our classic 120-75 mm (or 120-80mm for slightly sturdier wrists).

• If your wrist is around 16 cm -> The 115-75mm will work perfectly, using the tighter holes, ensuring that the “tail” of the strap is not too long.

In short, the change from 120mm to 115mm on the long piece was specifically designed to eliminate the excess leather that, on wrists under 18 cm, risked protruding too much beyond the loops, compromising the clean aesthetic that distinguishes our products.

*PLEASE NOTE: This is an INDICATIVE table. IT CONSIDERS THE CENTRAL HOLE OF THE STRAP. But tastes and preferences are not indicated.*

Update your watch’s look today

A properly sized strap is not only more aesthetically pleasing but also reduces leather wear and keeps the watch case perfectly centered on your wrist.

Are you ready to experience the difference of our new fit? [Insert link to the page of the 4 new straps here] and discover firsthand the artisanal quality of Essential Straps in the new, comfortable 115+75mm size.

Your watch deserves the best. So does your wrist.

Buy your new Essential Straps strap