Wearing your watch correctly will help you easily match it with appropriate outfits and project a professional image to those you interact with.
When planning to buy a new watch, we usually research a lot of information and consider various factors such as brand, style, strap material, and price… Among these, most of our attention goes to price and style. However, one important aspect that is often overlooked is wearing your watch the right way. If you have no idea or are still unclear about this, the information below will help you.
What is a properly fitting watch?
To determine if a watch's size suits your wrist, you can judge it by certain signs when worn. If your skin shows imprints, it indicates the watch is too tight, while a gap that allows you to slip a finger inside the band means the watch is too loose.
A too-tight watch will leave marks on your skin
A properly fitting watch is one that remains in place, with just enough looseness to ensure wrist comfort. If you find the watch band too loose or too tight, you can take it to a watch shop to adjust the size if it’s a metal band or add an extra hole if it’s a leather strap. And if you're not satisfied with the current strap style, you can always change it. SAIGIO offers numerous collections of genuine leather watch straps in various types of leather and sizes, for both men and women, check out the strap models here.
Classic leather watch strap collection at SAIGIO
The ideal position to wear a watch is where the band fits snugly right next to the wrist bone (the protruding bone near your wrist). If you position it too high or too low, it may feel uncomfortable. However, it's not easy to determine the suitable band size for your wrist without trying it on. Therefore, contact professional watch strap retailers for advice before deciding to purchase a new watch or strap.
The optimal watch-wearing position is just below the wrist bone
Should you wear your watch on your left or right hand?
Typically, we wear our watch on the hand opposite to our dominant hand. Since most of us are right-handed, watches are usually worn on the left wrist. Consequently, watch manufacturers design the shape, wearing style, time display, and adjustments suitable for the left side. This is why the crown is usually positioned on the right side of the watch face. However, this does not mean that left-handed individuals should not wear watches, as there are many “timepieces” designed to suit their preference.
The time adjustment crown is typically positioned on the right side of the watch face
Should you wear your watch underneath or over your shirt cuff?
When you stand with your arms relaxed and your shirt cuff naturally covers your wrist, your watch may be hidden. However, when you fold your arms or move them during daily activities, the watch becomes exposed. Since we use our arms more actively than simply standing still, you should avoid wearing your watch over the shirt cuff, as it can easily create a cumbersome look and detract from your outfit's aesthetics.
You should not wear your watch over your shirt cuff
When Should You Wear a Watch?
It is a mistake to set strict rules about when a watch should be worn, since you may need to check the time at any moment throughout the day. Moreover, watches have long served as an important fashion accessory for many people. Therefore, you can wear your watch whenever you like, but be mindful of choosing a style that matches your outfit or the occasion. A watch suited for a party or event will have a different style compared to one meant for casual outings or sports.
Choose a watch that complements your outfit when going out
The above are not strict rules for how to wear a watch. However, the information provided offers useful advice for those who are considering or new to wearing watches.
