CDC - Size 'adjustability'

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I am almost sorry to be posting this, as I know CDC sizing has been discussed often, but I haven't been able to find an answer to this question in past posts. I'm hoping someone can help.

Have been waiting to purchase my first CDC, and the color combination I want has just shown up online (US site), but not in my size. I'm trying to avoid going into the store, wondering if I can size up by one size. By H's size chart, my wrist (6") would be a T1. However, I'm assuming that since the bracelet is adjustable, I might be able to fit a T2, but just on the tighter closure? Is anyone who has a T1 or T2 able to tell me the circumference at smallest and largest? I'm really torn, as I prefer the bracelet fitting tighter ...

Thank you for any help!
 
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missmabel5 said:
I am almost sorry to be posting this, as I know CDC sizing has been discussed often, but I haven't been able to find an answer to this question in past posts. I'm hoping someone can help.

Have been waiting to purchase my first CDC, and the color combination I want has just shown up online (US site), but not in my size. I'm trying to avoid going into the store, wondering if I can size up by one size. By H's size chart, my wrist (6") would be a T1. However, I'm assuming that since the bracelet is adjustable, I might be able to fit a T2, but just on the tighter closure? Is anyone who has a T1 or T2 able to tell me the circumference at smallest and largest? I'm really torn, as I prefer the bracelet fitting tighter ...

Thank you for any help!
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I have pretty tiny wrists (5.5") and I need a T2 for CDC, and I find the smallest circumference too tight. I think a T1 might be too small for you even if you prefer a tight fit. I would go for a T2.
 
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Phiona88 said:
I have pretty tiny wrists (5.5") and I need a T2 for CDC, and I find the smallest circumference too tight. I think a T1 might be too small for you even if you prefer a tight fit. I would go for a T2.
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Thank you so much! That is really helpful. May I ask if you use the smallest setting? I'm worried to have enough room to go one setting smaller if the bracelet stretches. If you at 5.5" are on the smallest setting, that gives me confidence.
 
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My wrist is also 5.5" and I wear it either tight on the second smallest setting or looser on the third setting. All of mine have a S on them which I was told was for "short/small" so not sure exactly how that relates to T1 T2 sizing
 
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kelly1234 said:
My wrist is also 5.5" and I wear it either tight on the second smallest setting or looser on the third setting. All of mine have a S on them which I was told was for "short/small" so not sure exactly how that relates to T1 T2 sizing
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I am also on the second smallest size. I could wear it on the smallest size but I find it uncomfortable.
 
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Thank you both for your help! Now I'm debating if I need a T3. I've done some further research online and it appears that a lot of people recommend T3 for wrists 6" to 7". Wondering if I will have to go in store and try. Anyone with a 6" wrist want to offer their advice, too?

For more reference, the 'bony' part of my wrist is 5.75". I typically wear my watch at my wrist and bracelets just above. I fitted my watch where I want to wear the bracelet, and at a comfortable tightness for me (although admittedly a watch is not a CDC, with the hardware, etc.), and measured my wrist and the inside of the watch at that point, and both were exactly 6".
 
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T2 would be your best size. I have 7 inch wrists and L/T3 I can fit up to the 3rd slot but that’s quite snug although I could still turn it around on my wrist. I think T3 would be too big for you even on the 4th slot (tightest setting)
 
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JA_UK said:
T2 would be your best size. I have 7 inch wrists and L/T3 I can fit up to the 3rd slot but that’s quite snug although I could still turn it around on my wrist. I think T3 would be too big for you even on the 4th slot (tightest setting)
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Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed, combined with the advice of the other posters above.

Thank you everyone!
 
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missmabel5 said:
Thank you both for your help! Now I'm debating if I need a T3. I've done some further research online and it appears that a lot of people recommend T3 for wrists 6" to 7". Wondering if I will have to go in store and try. Anyone with a 6" wrist want to offer their advice, too?

For more reference, the 'bony' part of my wrist is 5.75". I typically wear my watch at my wrist and bracelets just above. I fitted my watch where I want to wear the bracelet, and at a comfortable tightness for me (although admittedly a watch is not a CDC, with the hardware, etc.), and measured my wrist and the inside of the watch at that point, and both were exactly 6".
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I have one from many moons ago that is stamped L, I know they have changed from S, M, L sizing to T1, T2, T3, so I assume my L would translate to a T3. I have about a 6.5-6.75 inch wrist and I wear my L on the tightest setting (sometimes second to tightest if I'm feeling claustrophobic or it's a hot day).
Depending on how much movement you want, I would go T3. Hope this helps.
 
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Dear all,

i would just like to comment on size comparability. First of all, I was able to try on two identical bracelets in T3 - except they were not identical. One of them I was not able to close, while the other one could be closed in the widest setting. So even if in the same size, there will be slighht deviations.

Now compared to the T3 I got, my L is significantly larger, T3 only closes in widest setting (I can force it to T2, but then my skin is already very pinched), while L fits comfortably on widest, snugger on second widest. I do not have it on my me right now, but I believe I can also push it to the middle setting.

If I remember correctly, in the old days, there used to be XS,S,M,L while now it is just T1-T3. So I would assume that new new T-sizes are in between the old ones with T3 being larger than M but smaller than L and so on.
 
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JWiseman said:
I have one from many moons ago that is stamped L, I know they have changed from S, M, L sizing to T1, T2, T3, so I assume my L would translate to a T3. I have about a 6.5-6.75 inch wrist and I wear my L on the tightest setting (sometimes second to tightest if I'm feeling claustrophobic or it's a hot day).
Depending on how much movement you want, I would go T3. Hope this helps.
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For me, L and T3 are equivalent. They each fit my 7 inch wrist in the same way which is to say fine.
 
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Sylvain said:
Dear all,

i would just like to comment on size comparability. First of all, I was able to try on two identical bracelets in T3 - except they were not identical. One of them I was not able to close, while the other one could be closed in the widest setting. So even if in the same size, there will be slighht deviations.

Now compared to the T3 I got, my L is significantly larger, T3 only closes in widest setting (I can force it to T2, but then my skin is already very pinched), while L fits comfortably on widest, snugger on second widest. I do not have it on my me right now, but I believe I can also push it to the middle setting.

If I remember correctly, in the old days, there used to be XS,S,M,L while now it is just T1-T3. So I would assume that new new T-sizes are in between the old ones with T3 being larger than M but smaller than L and so on.
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Thank you! I am still waiting for mine, so fingers crossed it will fit. I had wondered if sizes vary between leathers and other factors as well, and it sounds like that is the case.
 
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My wrist is about 5.9 inches in circumference and I have a few CDCs which are T2. I tried a T1 and it was too small. I also have one T3 CDC and it fits ok on the tightest setting but I prefer T2. I think T2 will be fine for you with a 6 inch wrist.
 
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allure244 said:
My wrist is about 5.9 inches in circumference and I have a few CDCs which are T2. I tried a T1 and it was too small. I also have one T3 CDC and it fits ok on the tightest setting but I prefer T2. I think T2 will be fine for you with a 6 inch wrist.
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Thank you! I did end up going with the T2 when I ordered, so each post affirming that makes me feel better while I wait for it to arrive. :biggrin:
 
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