Artem Sizing Guide: Classic Sailcloth Strap

Find Your Perfect Fit

You'll need at least two measurements to choose an Artem strap that fits perfectly: the width (18mm, 19mm, 20mm, etc.) and the length (short, regular or long). If you plan to swap the buckle for a different buckle or deployant clasp, you'll also need the strap/buckle taper.

Strap width

On a wristwatch, lug width determines strap size. "Lug width" refers to the distance between the two projections that hold your strap in place, as shown.

Measure your lug width using a metric ruler or a caliper. The width must be in millimeters (not inches), and it must be a whole number (18mm, 19mm, 20mm, etc.). The strap size will match the lug width. If your lug width is 20mm, select a 20mm strap.

Strap length

To determine your strap length, you'll need your wrist measurement in inches.

Using a flexible tape measure or a strip of paper, wrap your wrist where your watch would naturally sit. Mark the point where the two ends meet.

If using a paper strip, use a ruler to measure it (in inches). That number is your wrist size.

We sell Artem's Classic sailcloth straps in three lengths. If your wrist size falls between lengths, opt for the longer of the two.

Regular (Artem's "Standard") fits wrists 6-1/2" to 7-1/4"
Short (Artem's "XS") fits wrists 6" to 6-1/2"
Long (Artem's "XL") fits wrists 7-1/2" to 8-1/2"

Strap/buckle taper

The strap/buckle taper is important information if you're swapping out the buckle. Artem's straps taper in width toward the buckle as shown:

Your buckle width matches the width at the buckle end of the strap, not the lug end.

Example:

Artem's 20mm strap tapers to 18mm at the buckle. For this strap, you would select an 18mm deployant clasp or buckle. A 20mm clasp will be too big.

Any questions? Contact us and we are happy to help.