Wearing your watch correctly will help you easily coordinate it with appropriate outfits and project a professional image to others.
When planning to purchase a new watch, we typically research a lot of information and consider many factors such as brand, style, strap material, price… Among these, most of us pay attention to price and style. However, one important aspect that is often overlooked is wearing the watch the right way. If you have no idea or are still unsure about this, the information below will help you.
What Does a Well-Fitting Watch Look Like?
To determine if a watch’s size is suitable for your wrist, you can look for telltale signs when it’s worn. If the skin shows indentations, it indicates the watch is too tight; whereas if there’s enough space to slide a finger between the strap and your wrist, the watch is too loose.
A too-tight watch will leave marks on the skin
A well-fitting watch remains in place with just enough slack to provide comfort for your wrist. If you find that your watch’s strap is too loose or too tight when worn, you can take it to a watch store to have its size adjusted if it’s a metal band, or have additional holes pierced if it’s a leather strap. And if you’re not happy with the current strap style, you can always change the strap. SAIGIO offers a wide collection of genuine leather watch straps in various types, sizes, suitable for both men and women; check out the strap models over here.
The classic leather strap collection at SAIGIO
The ideal position for wearing a watch is with the strap fitting snugly next to the wrist bone (close to where the prominent bone protrudes). Wearing it too high or too low might cause discomfort. However, it is not easy to determine the correct strap size for your wrist without trying it on. Therefore, it is advisable to contact a professional watch strap store for consultation before deciding to purchase a new watch or strap.
The optimal position for wearing a watch is right below the wrist bone
Should You Wear Your Watch on the Left or Right Hand?
Typically, we wear a watch on the hand opposite our dominant one. Since most people are right-handed, watches are usually worn on the left hand. This is why watch manufacturers design the shape, wearing style, display, and time-setting features to suit the left side. That’s also why the crown is generally positioned on the right side of the dial. However, this does not mean that left-handed people cannot wear watches, as there are “timepieces” designed specifically for their needs.
The crown is usually placed on the right side of the dial
Should You Wear a Watch Under or Over the Sleeve?
When you stand with your arm at your side, your sleeve typically covers the watch. However, when you roll up your sleeve or move your arm during regular activities, the watch becomes visible. Since we usually move our arms more often than standing still with our hands at our sides, you should avoid wearing a watch on the outside of your sleeve. This can easily cause hindrance and detract from the overall aesthetic of your outfit.
Avoid wearing a watch over your sleeve
When Is the Best Time to Wear a Watch?
It is a mistake to set strict rules about when a watch should be worn, as we might need to check the time at any moment during the day. Moreover, watches have long been an important fashion accessory for many people. So you can wear a watch whenever you like, but be mindful of choosing a style that matches your outfit or the environment you’re in. A watch for a party or event will have a different style compared to when you are out strolling or playing sports.
Choose a watch that complements your outfit when heading out
The above are not strict rules for wearing a watch. However, the information provided offers useful tips for those considering or new to wearing watches.
