Apple could eliminate the problem of choosing the wrong Apple Watch size with this innovative invention.

Apple has introduced a new patent that could simplify the purchase of the Apple Watch by introducing a system capable of measuring users' wrists in its physical stores. This technology, known as Touchless Wrist Measurement, promises to eliminate the uncertainty that often accompanies choosing the size of the watch band.

The Apple Watch purchasing process, which includes decisions about color, case size, and type of connectivity (LTE or WiFi only), also requires selecting the band size—a variable that many users do not consider adequately. This new system would allow for wrist measurement without physical contact, using depth data captured by sensors.

In the images and descriptions of the patent, a customer is depicted in a store using this technology to measure their wrist. According to the proposal, the measurement could be performed not only by trained staff in the store but could also be utilized by consumers at home using electronic devices like smartphones.

This suggests that Apple is working on a method that could facilitate selecting the right size when purchasing an Apple Watch or one of its popular bands, such as the Sport Band and Solo Loop. These types of bands require users to choose a size at the time of purchase, which can be complicated if wrist diameter is not taken into account.

While the idea is innovative, it currently exists only in the form of a patent, so there is no confirmation that Apple will implement this feature in the upcoming release of its new models, such as the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Series 11, which are expected to be announced alongside the iPhone 17 later this year.