--- description: Fold a dollar bill several times to approximate the size of the smallest variant of the Apple Watch title: Use This Ingenious Trick to Choose Your Apple Watch Size image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- * [Business](/section/business/) ## Business Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [Tech](/tag/time-section-tech/) ## Tech Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Use This Ingenious Trick to Choose the Right Apple Watch Size by [Matt Vella](/author/matt-vella/) ## Matt Vella Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Mar 9, 2015 8:33 PM CUT by [Matt Vella](/author/matt-vella/) ## Matt Vella Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Mar 9, 2015 8:33 PM CUT  Gif by Lon Tweeten for TIME Apple’s “Spring Forward” [event on Monday](http://time.com/3737599/new-apple-watch-details/ "undefined") answered a lot of questions about the company’s upcoming smartwatch. CEO Tim Cook revealed how much the various models will cost, ranging from [$349 to $17,000](http://time.com/3737822/apple-watch-expensive/ "undefined"), what the device’s various [apps can do](http://time.com/3737695/new-apple-watch-apps/ "undefined"), and when it will be [available for purchase](http://time.com/3737714/apple-watch-release-date-april/ "undefined") (April 24). One of several surprises was a slight price difference in the two planned body sizes of the Watch, which will come in 38-millimeter and 42-millimeter variants. After last year’s unveiling, many onlookers assumed the two versions were more or less women’s and men’s editions and would likely be priced according the material they’re made of and the accessories they come with. Instead, an entry-level 38-millimeter Apple Watch Sport costs $349 compared to $399 for the 42-millimeter version, for example. The difference is negligible, but might become a deciding factor for some consumers. Apple will accept pre-orders for the device starting April 10 and said it would schedule in-store fittings to help customers decide which watch suits them best. This is going to be the best way to find the right device. The company is also providing life-size version in its [Apple Store app for iOS devices](https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id375380948?mt=8 "undefined"). But what if, you know, you simply can’t wait or don’t want to hold your phone in front of your wrist? Here’s a one-dollar hack that shows you (approximately) what the dimensions of the smaller Apple Watch are. Fold a bill (U.S. currency) as directed below and you can get a quick approximation of which size will look best on your wrist. Enjoy. ### Here's What the Newest Apple Watch Apps Look Like and Can Do  Request a ride on Uber. Apple  Be alerted when you receive a notification with a gentle tap by the Taptic Engine. Apple  Scroll through and like images on Instagram. Apple  Of course, check the time Apple  Check into your hotel and unlock your room using the SPG app. Apple  Pull your boarding pass from Passbook when you’re near the airport. Apple  Purchase items using Apple Pay. Apple  Accept or decline phone calls. Apple  Get timely activity reminders and progress updates throughout the day. Apple  Raise your wrist and say “Hey Siri” to do all kinds of things with Apple Watch. Apple  Receive your iPhone notifications. Apple  Track your fitness using the Workout app. Apple  Track your activity using the Workout app. Apple  Get quick summaries of the information you use most using Glances, by swiping up. Apple  Control your music using Now Playing. Apple  In addition to timekeeping, communications, and health and fitness, Apple Watch lets you do so much more. 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