Wearing your watch correctly will help you easily match it with the right outfit and project a professional image to others.
When planning to purchase a new watch, we usually research a lot of information and consider various factors such as brand, style, strap material, price… Among these, most of us focus on price and style. However, one important factor that is often overlooked is wearing the watch correctly. If you are completely unaware or still uncertain about this, the information below will help you.
What Is a Properly Fitting Watch?
To determine if a watch is the right size for your wrist, you can evaluate it by the signs it leaves when worn. If your skin shows indentations, it indicates that the watch is too tight, whereas if there is a gap where you can slide your finger into the strap, the watch is too loose.
A watch that is too tight will leave marks on your skin
A properly fitting watch stays in place with just enough room to provide comfort for your wrist. If you find that your watch strap is too loose or too tight, you can take it to a watch store for adjustments—either resizing a metal band or adding extra holes to a leather band. And if you’re not satisfied with the current strap style, you can always replace it with a new one. SAIGIO offers a wide collection of genuine leather watch straps in various types and sizes for both men and women; check out the strap models here.
Classic Leather Watch Strap Collection at SAIGIO
The ideal position for wearing a watch is with the strap fitting snugly next to the wrist bone (the bony prominence near the wrist). Placing it too high or too low may cause discomfort. However, it is not easy to determine the perfect strap size for your wrist without trying it on. Therefore, you should contact professional watch strap retailers for advice before deciding to purchase a new watch or strap.
The best place to wear a watch is right below the wrist bone
Should You Wear Your Watch on the Left or Right Wrist?
Typically, we wear our watch on the arm opposite our dominant hand. Since most of us are right-handed, the watch is usually worn on the left wrist. Consequently, watch manufacturers design the shape, wearing style, time display, and adjustment features to suit the left side. This is why the time-setting crown is typically positioned on the right side of the dial. However, this does not mean that left-handed individuals cannot wear watches, as there are timepieces designed specifically for them.
The time-setting crown is typically located on the right side of the dial
Should You Wear a Watch Under or Over Your Shirt Cuff?
When you stand with your arms down, your shirt cuff usually covers your watch. However, when you roll up your sleeves or move your arms during everyday activities, the watch becomes uncovered. Since we tend to move our arms more often than standing still with them down, you should avoid wearing your watch over the cuff. This can easily cause entanglement and detract from the overall appearance of your outfit.
Wearing a watch over the shirt cuff is not recommended
When Should You Wear a Watch?
It is a mistake to set rigid rules about when to wear a watch, as you might need to check the time at any moment during the day. Moreover, watches have long been an important fashion accessory for many people. Therefore, you can wear your watch whenever you like, but you should consider the style of the watch to ensure it complements your outfit or the occasion. Watches for parties or events have a different style compared to those for casual outings or sports activities.
Choose a watch that matches your outfit when going out
The above are not strict rules on how to wear a watch. However, the information provided offers essential tips for those considering or new to wearing watches.
