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Everything you need to know about the watch face

The watch dial is the visible part of the front of a watch. Also called the "watch face," it displays the time. An important component, it shows numerous indications such as the hours, minutes, seconds, and date. The dial can be made up of many colors and various elements that give each watch a distinctive character, such as the logo.

Thus, it can be crafted in various ways to stylishly adorn your wrist. There are therefore an infinite number of possibilities for watch dials, and that's precisely what makes it so interesting! There are different materials available for a watch dial: steel, enamel, mother-of-pearl, wood, or even ceramic; with a sunburst, sandblasted, matte, glossy, or brushed finish. With a classic dial or... Open Heart which leaves the mechanism visible. So many possibilities to suit everyone's tastes.

These elements are generally found on every analog watch face:

The indices refer to the hour markings on a watch dial. They can replace Roman or Arabic numerals, which are also used to display the time.
The dial can also consist of counters. For example, a counter of chronograph is a dial element that indicates the number of revolutions the chronograph hand makes around the dial.
The date window is a small opening on the dial of a watch. It usually displays the date but can also indicate the day of the week, for example.
The brand logo of the watch, which is usually located at 12 o'clock.
Other elements can also be found, such as the mention "Automatic" or "Waterproof", "Made in France" or even "Swiss Made".

What size watch face should I choose for a woman's or a man's watch?

Have you spotted a watch style you like but don't know what size to choose for your wrist? Charlie Paris gives you tips on choosing the right watch size for your wrist.

The diameter of the Case is an important factor to consider when buying a watch, but you must also consider the watch's lug-to-lug measurement. The lugs are the small tabs on which the StrapThe watch's s are fixed.

We advise you to choose a watch whose lugs do not extend beyond your wrist to avoid an impression of overloading.
Also consider the thickness of the watch. For the same watch diameter, a thicker watch will have a larger volume and appear much more imposing than a very thin one.

The size of the Case The watch's style is an important element to consider when buying a watch.

For a wrist of 15cm or less, we recommend a watch with a diameter of Case going up to 32mm. Our little watch Sully would be perfect for you!
For a wrist circumference of 15 to 17 cm Case A size between 28mm and 36mm will fit you perfectly. In that case, our watches Initial 36 will fit your wrist perfectly.
For a wrist circumference between 16 and 18cm, choose the CaseWatch models with a diameter between 36 and 44mm. All our men's watches are included within this range.
If your wrist circumference is greater than 19 cm, you can afford to opt for... Casethe largest ones ranging from 42mm to 50mm.