10 Best Smartwatches For Big/Large/Thick Wrists

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Apple Watch Series 6

This first wristwatch is made by one of the giants in the field of new technology, giving you everything that you need for a solid performance and a really good integration with your other devices.

This series 6 version is perfectly adaptable for a Retina OLED screen - introducing the Apple Watch Series 6.

This watch has interchangeable straps, so you can get a wider version if this is what you’ve been looking for.

The largest version available with this model is around 44mm, which is perfect if you are looking for something that can accommodate your larger hand size.

The screen is also larger, which will help you when navigating your apps.

Pros

• This comes with great third-party straps, with a standard strap that only accommodates a wrist that is around 8.5-inches in length.
• This comes with great brightness (see also 'Best Ways To Make Your Watch Glow Better'), so you won’t have to worry about operating this Apple Watchin low-lighting conditions.
• This Apple Watch comes with perfect comfort, with snug rubber straps that you can be sure will have great moisture-wicking properties.
• You can interchange many straps with this model of watch, giving you everything that you need for a moderate amount of comfort.

Cons

• This only has one day of battery life, which might be slightly frustrating for anyone who wants to use their Smartwatch throughout the day.

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Samsung Electronics Galaxy Watch

This next smartwatch is probably the most efficient and lightweight, coming with a wonderful light casing that you can be sure won’t weigh heavily on your wrist.

This comes with a great rotating basel, which will allow you to keep the time much more accurately - introducing the Samsung Electronics Galaxy Watch.

This watch can withstand many shocks, whether it is submerging in water or dropping it from a great height.

This watch also comes with amazing battery life, lasting around 5 days on one single charge.

This is great for anyone who is on the go and might not have time to keep charging their digital timepiece.

Pros

• This comes with eco-friendly features which will help you to orient yourself when you are out and about.
• With amazing battery life, you surely won’t have to worry about this one running low juice for at least a few days.
• This is a very affordable watch, so you won’t find yourself breaking the bank when picking out your next model.
• This will accommodate larger wrists very easily, whether they are large sizes like 9, 10 or even 11-inch wrists.

Cons

• This might not have all the features of some of the higher-end watches. If you want something a bit better than basic, then you might want to splash out a few more dollars.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch

This first galaxy watch is one of the best when it comes to affordable watches that still come with a lot of the features that you might find in other more expensive watches.

This comes with a big sporty build that you can use during very hardcore sporting activities - introducing the Samsung Galaxy Watch.

This watch comes with a very chunky design, making it perfect for battering around, giving you everything that you need for a sports watch.

This is perfect for use throughout the course of the day, with decent battery life and a whole host of features.

This watch has been certified as being able to resist scratches and water-damage.

Pros

• This watch is one of the best for multi-disciplinary sporting events. This watch is hardy and can withstand most of the elements.
• This watch is great for people who like to hit the gym and monitor their stats like heart rate or step count. We would certainly recommend this watch for people who take their exercise seriously.
• This comes with many features that you might find on other expensive watches. So if you are wanting to cut some costs and save yourself a few dollars, you can’t go wrong with this model.
• This is perfect for wearing during most occasions, whether it is a night at the office party or taking the kids to the pool.

Cons

• Some users have claimed that the Bluetooth on this wristwatch is not one of the best, so if you want that instant connectivity, you might want to hunt for another model.

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Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle Stainless Steel Smartwatch

This next Smartwatch is rather large, giving you the ability to be able to read your features as well as accurately keep track of your heart rate or your blood pressure.

This is one of the chunkiest watches that we have on our list, so you best make sure that you have a meaty forearm to accommodate it - introducing the Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle Stainless Steel Touchscreen Smartwatch.

75% of the bulk of this Smartwatch is taken up by the screen, which will certainly be very useful if you are looking at your screen while running.

This watch model also comes with interchangeable straps, so you won’t have to worry about it not fitting your wrist.

The straps are made from comfortable rubber, which will also reduce chafing.

Pros

• This watch offers you cellular connectivity, although you will have to pay slightly extra for this feature.
• This is one of the biggest watches on this list, so you can be sure that it will be able to weather any damage that it might experience.
• This comes with some great features, including a microphone, a speaker and a water-resistant Bluetooth feature.
• This comes with a few different straps, so you should find the watch fitting that is appropriate for your wrist.

Cons

• Some users have complained that this watch is way too heavy on their wrists. If you are doing any sort of athletics, you might find it weighing down on your arm.

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Amazfit GTS Fitness Smartwatch

This next brand is made by a Chinese brand that has already garnered a reputation as a manufacturer of one of the best and cheapest fitness Smartwatches that you can find.

This watch is great for anyone who is on a shoestring budget and is having difficulty finding a watch that is cheap with great features - introducing Amazfit GTS Fitness Smartwatch.

This comes with amazing battery life, with 14 days of battery life that will be more than enough for most people.

This watch can accommodate wrist sizes of up to 11 inches.

You can even submerge this watch in water completely, it will not break or even slow down if you are wearing it during deep diving.

Pros

• This is one of the most stylish-looking watches that we have on this list. Not only does it have all the features that you need for sport and organization, but you can even wear it in the water.
• This comes at a decent price, so you won’t have to worry about your wallet taking a hit when you have bought this model.
• This comes with plenty of top-level features like heart rate monitoring, sleep and stress app tracking. This makes it perfect for keeping track of your health.
• You can sink this one in water for up to 50 meters, surely making it one of the most durable watches that we have on this list.

Cons

• There might be one-too-many features on this watch for someone who just wants to wear it to the office every day.

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Fitbit Versa 2 Fitness Smartwatch

This next smartwatch is more of a fitness tracker than a smartwatch, but it does come with some amazing smartwatch features.

This is great for people with thick wrists, as it comes with a decent size of around 9-inches, which could be described as a moderate or intermediately thick wrist - introducing the Fitbit Versa 2 Health and Fitness Smartwatch.

This smartwatch comes with a larger strap size that can be adjusted for whatever wrist thickness that you have, although some people have complained that it does not accommodate the extra-large wrist thickness of around 10-11-inches.

This smartwatch will also give you around 6 days of battery life on one single charge.

Pros

• This is both water and rust-resistant, making it the perfect item for anyone who is looking for something to take diving with them.
• This can charge very quickly. Within 12 minutes you will get a full charge. This is ideal if you want to get going very quickly with a watch that charges fully.
• This comes with an improved resolution display, which is again perfect if you are working out and you need to see your time or heart rate with perfect clarity.
• This battery will last you up to 6 days on a single charge, making it great for anyone who likes to take their smartphone out on long adventures far away from a powerpoint.

Cons

• This will not accommodate the wrist size of larger folks, so you might want to measure your wrist to see if you hit the extra-large wrist bracket.

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Suunto 7 GPS Sports Smart Watch

This next watch is ideal for anyone who is a sportsman or an athlete of any kind.

It comes in a durable design, giving you everything that you need for a durable fit, resistant to most types of impact and water damage.

This comes with a crystal clear pixel resolution, which is again perfect for runners or swimmers - introducing the Suunto GPS Sports Smart Watch.

This watch comes with powerful hardware that you can be sure will be able to resist even the hardest of knocks and bumps.

We would certainly recommend that you have this watch if you are trying to beat your personal best time.

This is also great for weight lifters, who often have massive wrists and need a strap that accommodates them.

Pros

• This watch is great for athletes who have been blessed - or cursed, depending on how you look at it - with a larger wrist.
• This comes with amazing features that will enable you to track your progress with a high level of accuracy.
• This comes with 48 hours of battery life, which is great if you are someone who is prone to forgetting to charge their timepieces.
• This will help you keep track of your heart monitor as well as your steps and the number of reps you are doing in your exercise.

Cons

• This might be a little too heavy-loaded for someone who only wants a device that will help them organize their emails and keep time at the office.

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Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Smart Watch

This next watch certainly isn’t that suitable for anyone who would describe themselves as having a normal wrist.

This comes with plenty of features that will help you to monitor where you are, including a GPS connector that will help you to zone in on where you are, as well as giving you great directions - introducing the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Smart Watch.

Pros

• You can take this watch on as many runs as you need to, it won’t get damaged by the repetitive jiggling or any hard impacts.
• This watch comes with a very durable strap, which will not break or get cut off when you are on the road.
• People use this watch for golf, cycling and swimming, as it will give you everything that you need for tracking and keeping the score of your heart rate.
• This smartwatch has a great storage capacity, giving you everything that you need for a solid performance and plenty of app space.

Cons

• This has a silicone band that some users have complained really rubs against their wrist. Again, we would always recommend that you measure your wrist before purchasing your smartwatch.

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ANDFZ Smartwatch Fitness Tracker

This next wristwatch is one for people who have thicker wrists and just want the basic design of a watch.

This is perfect if you want something that you can use to call your mom or monitor the weather.

You can also record your steps and monitor your heart rate, it will also tell you the time in any part of the world - introducing the Full Touch Screen Smartwatch Fitness Tracker.

Pros

• You can monitor your sleep rate as well as your pulse with this watch, making it one of the best that you can get for fitness.
• This is a very reasonably-priced watch, so if you want to pinch the pennies as well as have optimum tracking features, then we would certainly recommend this watch.
• This comes with various different sport levels, allowing you to adapt your tracking for running, athletics and swimming. This watch has a moderately waterproof level.
• This comes with a very decent battery life, so you won’t have to worry about your watch giving up on you when you are away from a charge point.

Cons

• This is another watch that might not be able to reach fully around your wrist, so be sure to measure it before you purchase.

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YAGALA Smartwatch With Heart Rate Monitor

Our final model of watch is something that is ideal for both men and women, as the latter can also suffer from having a watch that does not fit entirely around their wrist.

This watch comes with a cool camera with the ability to control every aspect of your phone - introducing the Fitness Tracker with Heart Rate Monitor.

Pros

• This watch comes in 8 different sports modes, including running, cycling, swimming and jogging. You can find a setting for every need.
• This comes with 10 days of battery life, so you won’t have to worry about running to a charge point to get your smartwatch back in action.
• This comes with a high-definition smart screen that you can use to track all of your movements, including heart rate, pulse and steps.
• You can get this in a wide range of colors, which is great if you want to personalize your smartwatch to your office outfit or sports apparel.

Cons

• This might still be a little too small for anyone with an extra-large wrist. If you can, try and get the measurements of this watch before you commit to a purchase.