Side-by-Side Comparison
Accessories
Sock Sizes vs. Watch Strap & Lug Sizes
Comparing 2 standards across 14 specifications. 14 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Sock Sizes
Watch Strap & Lug Sizes
Sock sizes represent the physical length of the sock foot in inches (e.g., standard Size 9-11 or Size 10-13), mapped directly to US Men's, US Women's, and European shoe sizes to prevent heel slippage and toe constriction.
Watch strap sizing is defined by lug width (the internal distance between watch case horns, standardized at 18, 20, 22, and 24 mm), buckle taper width, and two-piece strap lengths (Standard 120/80 mm for 6.5–7.5" wrists).
Specification Comparison Table
14 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Governing Standards
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The Hosiery Association / SATRA Footwear Standards | — |
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Sock Size Number Meaning
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Sock foot length in inches (e.g., '10-13' fits feet 10 to 13 inches long) | — |
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Women's Standard (9–11)
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Fits US Women's Shoe 5 to 10 (US Men's 3.5–8.5 / EU 35–41) | — |
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Men's Standard (10–13)
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Fits US Men's Shoe 8 to 12.5 (US Women's 9.5–14 / EU 41–46) | — |
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Big & Tall (13–15)
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Fits US Men's Shoe 13 to 16 (EU 47–50) | — |
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Kids Sizing Scale
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Baby (0–6M, 6–12M), Toddler (Shoe 5–8.5), Youth (Shoe 9–2.5), Junior (Shoe 3–6) | — |
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Primary Spec Landmark
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— | Lug width (internal distance between watch case horns in mm) |
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Standard Lug Width Tiers
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— | 18 mm, 19 mm, 20 mm, 21 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm (20mm & 22mm dominate ~80% of market) |
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Buckle Taper Standard
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— | Straight (e.g. 20/20mm) vs Tapered (e.g. 20/18mm, 20/16mm, 22/20mm, 22/18mm) |
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Standard Two-Piece Length (Regular)
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— | 120 mm (long tail) / 80 mm (buckle end) | Fits 6.5" to 7.5" (165–190 mm) wrists |
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Short Strap Length
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— | 110 mm / 70 mm | Fits 5.75" to 6.5" (145–165 mm) wrists |
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Long Strap Length
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— | 130 mm / 90 mm | Fits 7.5" to 8.5" (190–215 mm) wrists |
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Single-Pass NATO Strap Length
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— | 260 to 290 mm (10.2 to 11.4 in) total length |
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Spring Bar Diameter
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— | 1.5 mm (dress), 1.78 mm (standard), 2.0–2.5 mm (ISO 6425 dive watch fat bars) |