Wearing a watch correctly will help you easily match it with the suitable outfit while presenting a professional image to others.
When planning to buy a new watch, we usually research a lot of information and consider many factors such as the brand, style, strap material, price… Among these, most of us focus on the price and style. However, one important factor that often goes unnoticed is wearing the watch correctly. If you have no idea or are still unclear about this, the information below will help you.
What is a Well-Fitting Watch?
To determine whether a particular watch size suits your wrist, you can assess it by observing certain signs when worn. If the skin shows imprints, it indicates that the watch is too tight, whereas if there is a gap that can fit a finger within the strap, then the watch is too loose.
A watch that is too tight will leave marks on the skin
A well-fitting watch is one that stays in place with just enough room to provide comfort for your wrist. If you find that the watch band is too loose or too tight when worn, you can take it to a watch store to adjust the size if it is a metal band, or to add extra holes if it is a leather strap. And if you are not satisfied with the current strap design, you can always change to a new one. SAIGIO has 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 most suitable position to wear your watch is with the band fitting snugly next to the wrist bone (near the protruding bone at the wrist). If the watch is positioned too high or too low, it may cause discomfort. However, it is not easy to determine the appropriate strap size for your wrist without trying it on in person. Therefore, be sure to consult professional watch strap retailers for advice before deciding to purchase a new watch or band.
The most suitable position to wear your watch is just below the wrist bone
Should You Wear a Watch on the Left or Right Hand?
Typically, we wear our watch on the hand opposite to our dominant hand. Since most of us are right-handed, the watch is worn on the left wrist. Consequently, watch brands design the shape, wearing style, time display, and time adjustment to suit the left orientation. This is why the winding crown is usually positioned on the right side of the dial. However, this does not mean that left-handed people cannot wear a watch, as there are still “timepieces” designed to suit their hand preference.
The winding crown is typically placed on the right side of the watch face
Should You Wear Your Watch Inside or Outside the Cuff?
When you stand with your arm relaxed by your side, your shirt cuff usually covers your watch. However, when you fold your arm or move it during ordinary activities, the watch becomes uncovered. Since your arm is more active than when it is simply by your side, you should avoid wearing your watch over the cuff. This can easily cause entanglement and detract from the overall look of your outfit.
You should not wear your watch over the shirt cuff
When Should You Wear a Watch?
It would be a mistake to impose strict rules on when you can wear a watch, as there may be times during the day when you need to check the time. Moreover, a watch has long been an important fashion accessory for many. Therefore, you can wear your watch whenever you like, but be mindful of choosing a style that suits your outfit or the setting you are in. A watch designed for parties or events will have a different style than one for casual outings or sports.
Choose a watch that complements your outfit when going out
The above are not strict rules for wearing a watch. However, the information provided offers some essential tips for those who are considering or just starting to wear one.
