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Measure your wrist before purchase and that will resolve this issue.

I'm sure the regular store will facilitate the exchange, but I've been told on occasion if I buy something online at apple, that's where I need to return it.

To put it another way, I've been told one thing, but I've also had success in doing it.
 
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