Understanding Rolex Sizes: Finding the Right Fit for You

When choosing a Rolex, one of the most important factors to consider is the size of the watch case. Rolex sizes vary across different models, collections, and eras, offering a wide range of options to suit every wrist and personal style.

Watch case size refers to the measurement of the diameter of the watch case, typically taken from the 2 o’clock to 8 o’clock position (or 4 to 10 o’clock axis depending on design). This measurement does not include the crown or pushers, focusing strictly on the main body of the watch.

Rolex Sizes for Men and Women

Rolex sizes for men typically range from 36mm to 44mm, depending on the model. Some of the most popular sizes for men’s Rolex watches include:

  • 36mm – Classic Datejust, Explorer
  • 40mm – Submariner, GMT Master II, Daytona
  • 41mm – Datejust 41, Sky-Dweller
  • 42mm – Explorer II, Yacht-Master II
  • 44mm – Sea-Dweller Deepsea

Rolex sizes for women generally range from 24mm to 37mm, though many women today also enjoy wearing mid-size or full-size models traditionally marketed to men. Popular women’s Rolex sizes include:

How to Choose the Right Rolex Size

With so many Rolex sizes available, selecting the right size comes down to personal preference, wrist size, comfort, and style. Over the past decade, modern trends have shifted toward larger watch sizes, with many collectors enjoying the presence, weight, and bold wrist presence of 40mm+ models. However, classic and smaller sizes remain highly popular for their timeless proportions and comfortable fit.

Some buyers prefer a smaller, more understated look, while others favor a larger dial for better readability or a more prominent statement piece. Ultimately, the best Rolex size is the one that feels right for you; it’s a watch that sits comfortably on your wrist and suits your lifestyle.

If you’re unsure, trying on different Rolex sizes in person can make a big difference. Even a few millimeters can change how a watch looks and feels once it’s on your wrist. At A&E Watches, our expert team can help you explore various sizes and models to find your perfect fit.

Visualizing Rolex Case Sizes

It’s not always easy to visualize the difference between Rolex sizes based solely on measurements. To help you compare models side-by-side, we’ve provided a full Rolex case size chart below, allowing you to see how different models scale in relation to one another.

Whether you’re shopping for your first Rolex or expanding your collection, understanding Rolex sizes can help ensure you choose a watch that looks and feels perfect for years to come.

Rolex Case Sizes

Watch case size is the outside diameter of the watch case or body of the watch, commonly measured along the 2-8 or 4-10 axis.
Rolex watch case sizes for men range from 36mm to 44mm. Rolex case sizes for women range from 24 to 37mm.
Modern tastes have gravitated toward larger watch styles, many love the weight and feel of the larger case size watches while others prefer the traditional or smaller sizes. Choosing the right size watch comes down to personal preference, comfort and fit. It’s the watch that feels comfortable on your wrist and the watch you enjoy wearing.
It can be difficult to visualize watch size by a number. You can also view all Rolex models in appropriate scale.

Sport Models

Model #ModelCaseThicknessBezelCrystalDateType
116680/1/8/9Yacht Master II44mm14mm 32mmNSports
136660Sea-Dweller44mm17.7mm  YSports
126660Sea-Dweller44mm17.7mm  YSports
116660Sea-Dweller44mm17.7mm  YSports
126600Sea-Dweller44mm15.1mm  YSports
116600Sea-Dweller40mm15.1mm  YSports
16600Sea-Dweller40mm14.8mm39.5mm29.5mmYSports
124060Submariner41mm12.8mm  NSports
114060Submariner40mm12.6mm  NSports
14060Submariner40mm12.3mm39.5mm29.2mmNSports
126610/3/8Submariner41mm12.8mm  YSports
116610/3/8Submariner40mm12.6mm  YSports
16610/3/8Submariner40mm12.8mm40mm30.5mmYSports
16800/3/8Submariner40mm14.8mm40mm30.5mmYSports
126720GMT-Master II40mm12.5mm  YSports
126710/1/3/5/8/9GMT-Master II40mm12.5mm  YSports
116710/3/8GMT-Master II40mm12mm  YSports
16710/3/8GMT-Master II40mm12.4mm40mm30.5mmYSports
16700GMT-Master40mm11.8mm40mm30.5mmYSports
336934/3/5/8Sky-Dweller42mm13.8mm  YSports
326934/3/5/8/9Sky-Dweller42mm14mm  YSports
336235/8/9Sky-Dweller42mm13.8mm  YSports
326135/8/9Sky-Dweller42mm14mm  YSports
126500/3/8/9/6Daytona40mm11.9mm  NSports
116500/3/8/9/6Daytona40mm12.2mm  NSports
116520/3/8Daytona40mm12.2mm38.5mm30.5mmNSports
16520/3/8Daytona40mm12.3mm  NSports
126515/8/9Daytona40mm11.9mm  NSports
116515/8/9Daytona40mm12.2mm  NSports
226570Explorer II42mm12.5mm  YSports
216570Explorer II42mm12.5mm  YSports
16570Explorer II40mm12.2mm39mm30.5mmYSports
224270Explorer40mm11.6mm  NSports
214270Explorer39mm11.2mm  NSports
124270/3Explorer36mm11.5mm  NSports
114270Explorer36mm11.1mm  NSports
14270Explorer36mm11.1mm  NSports
226658/9Yacht-Master42mm12.1mm  YSports
226627Yacht-Master42mm11.6mm  YSports
226655Yacht-Master40mm11.2mm  YSports
126655Yacht-Master40mm11.2mm  YSports
126622/1Yacht-Master40mm11.6mm  YSports
116622/1Yacht-Master40mm11.4mm  YSports
16622/3/8Yacht-Master40mm11.6mm40mm30mmYSports
268655Yacht-Master37mm10.7mm  YSports
268622/1Yacht-Master37mm10.7mm  YSports
168622/3/8Yacht-Master35mm10.8mm34.1mm25.25mmYSports
169622/3/8Yacht-Master29mm10.3mm  YSports
116400Milguass40mm13.3mm  NSports
        
Men’s       
Model #ModelCaseThicknessBezelCrystalDateType
228238/5/9Day-Date40mm12.2mm  YMen’s
218238/5/9Day-Date41mm11.9mm  YMen’s
118238/5/9Day-Date36mm12.3mm  YMen’s
18238/9Day-Date36mm12mm  YMen’s
18038/9Day-Date36mm11.7mm34.5mm30.5mmYMen’s
18248Day-Date36mm12mm  YMen’s
18078Day-Date36mm11.7mm  YMen’s
19018Day-Date36mm13.5mm  YMen’s
126300/3/1Datejust41mm11.7mm  YMen’s
116300Datejust41mm12mm  YMen’s
126200/3/1Datejust36mm11.4mm  YMen’s
116200/3/1Datejust36mm11.8mm  YMen’s
16200/3Datejust36mm11.7mm34.5mm30.5mmYMen’s
126334/3/1Datejust41mm11.7mm  YMen’s
116334/3Datejust41mm12mm  YMen’s
116234/3/1/8Datejust36mm11.8mm  YMen’s
16234/3/8Datejust36mm11.7mm34.5mm30.5mmYMen’s
16220Datejust36mm11.7mm34.5mm30.5mmYMen’s
16248Datejust36mm11.7mm34.5mm30.5mmYMen’s
17014/3Datejust36mm13mm  YMen’s
124300Oyster Perpetual41mm11.7mm  NMen’s
114300Oyster Perpetual39mm11.2mm  NMen’s
126000Oyster Perpetual36mm11.7mm  NUnisex
116000Oyster Perpetual36mm11.9mm  NUnisex
126900Airking40mm11.6mm  NUnisex
116900Airking40mm   NUnisex
124200Oyster Perpetual34mm   NUnisex
114200Airking34mm   NUnisex
14200Airking34mm   NUnisex
14000Airking34mm   NUnisex
14010Airking34mm   NUnisex
115200Date34mm   yUnisex
15200/3Date34mm11.7mm33.5mm29.5mmYUnisex
15210Date34mm11.7mm33.5mm29.5mmYUnisex
15223/8Date34mm11.7mm33.5mm29.5mmYUnisex
15238Date34mm11.7mm33.5mm29.5mmYUnisex
        
        
Midsize       
Model #ModelCaseThicknessBezelCrystalDateType
278240Datejust31mm   YLadies’
178240Datejust31mm   YLadies’
78240Datejust31mm10.4mm29.2mm25.3mmYLadies’
68240Datejust31mm   YLadies’
278271/3/4/5/8Datejust31mm   YLadies’
178271/3/4/5/8/9Datejust31mm   YLadies’
78248Datejust31mm10.4mm29.2mm25.3mmYLadies’
78273/4/8/9Datejust31mm10.4mm29.2mm25.3mmYLadies’
277200Oyster Perpetual31mm10.7mm  NLadies’
177200Oyster Perpetual31mm10.5mm  NLadies’
77014Oyster Perpetual31mm10.4mm29.2mm25.3mmNLadies’
77080Oyster Perpetual31mm10.4mm29.2mm25.3mmNLadies’
77483Oyster Perpetual31mm10.4mm29.2mm25.3mmNLadies’
77518Oyster Perpetual31mm10.4mm29.2mm25.3mmNLadies’
67480Oyster Perpetual31mm10.4mm29.2mm25.3mmNLadies’
67483Oyster Perpetual31mm10.4mm29.2mm25.3mmNLadies’
        
        
Ladies       
Model #ModelCaseThicknessBezelCrystalDateType
279171/3/4/5/8Datejust28mm11mm  YLadies’
279240Datejust28mm11mm  YLadies’
179171/3/4/5/8/9Datejust26mm10.4mm  YLadies’
79160/3Datejust26mm10.7mm25mm21.3mmYLadies’
79173/4/8/9Datejust26mm10.7mm25mm21.3mmYLadies’
79190Datejust26mm10.7mm25mm21.3mmYLadies’
79239Datejust26mm10.7mm25mm21.3mmYLadies’
79240Datejust26mm10.7mm25mm21.3mmYLadies’
69160/3Datejust26mm10.7mm25mm21.3mmYLadies’
69173/4/8/9Datejust26mm10.7mm25mm21.3mmYLadies’
69190Datejust26mm10.7mm25mm21.3mmYLadies’
69240Datejust26mm10.7mm25mm21.3mmYLadies’
80318Pearlmaster29mm11.4mm27.5mm21.5mmYLadies’
80319Pearlmaster29mm11.4mm27.5mm21.5mmYLadies’
80298Pearlmaster29mm11.4mm27.5mm21.5mmYLadies’
276200Oyster Perpetual28mm11mm  NLadies’
67230Oyster Perpetual24mm9.7mm23.6mm20mmNLadies’
76030Oyster Perpetual24mm9.7mm23.6mm20mmNLadies’
76080Oyster Perpetual24mm9.7mm23.6mm20mmNLadies’
76094Oyster Perpetual24mm9.7mm23.6mm20mmNLadies’
76183Oyster Perpetual24mm9.7mm23.6mm20mmNLadies’
76188Oyster Perpetual24mm9.7mm23.6mm20mmNLadies’
76193Oyster Perpetual24mm9.7mm23.6mm20mmNLadies’
76198Oyster Perpetual24mm9.7mm23.6mm20mmNLadies’
76243Oyster Perpetual24mm9.7mm23.6mm20mmNLadies’