Wearing your watch correctly will help you easily match it with the appropriate outfit as well as project a professional image to others.
When planning to purchase a new watch, we usually research and consider various factors such as brand, style, strap material, price… Among these, most of us pay attention to price and style. However, there is one important factor that is often overlooked: wearing the watch correctly. If you are completely unaware or still unsure about this, the information below will help you.
What Is a Properly Fitting Watch?
To determine whether a watch’s size is suitable for your wrist, you can assess it by looking for certain signs when worn. If your skin shows indentations, it indicates that the watch is too tight, whereas if there is a gap that allows you to slide a finger between the bracelet and your wrist, then the watch is too loose.
A watch that is too tight will leave marks on the skin
A properly fitting watch is one that stays in place with just enough looseness to provide comfort for your wrist. If you find that your watch bracelet is either too loose or too tight, you can take it to watch stores to have it adjusted—either resized if it is metal, or by adding holes if it is made of leather. And if you are not satisfied with the current strap design, you can always replace it with a new one. SAIGIO offers many collections 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 to wear a watch is where the bracelet fits snugly next to the wrist bone (near the bony protrusion of the wrist). If you move it too high or too low, it may cause discomfort when worn. However, it is not easy to determine the right strap size for your wrist without trying it on in person. Therefore, be sure to consult with professional watch strap retailers before deciding to purchase a new watch or strap.
The ideal position for wearing a watch is right 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 one. Since most of us are right-handed, the watch is usually worn on the left hand. Consequently, watch brands design the shape, wearing style, time display, and adjustments to suit a left-hand orientation. This is why the crown is generally positioned on the right side of the watch face. However, this does not mean that left-handed individuals cannot wear watches, as there are timepieces designed to suit their hand.
The time-setting crown is typically located on the right side of the watch face
Should You Wear Your Watch Inside or Outside Your Shirt Cuff?
When you stand with your arm relaxed and hanging naturally, your shirt cuff usually covers your watch. However, when you roll up your sleeves or move your arm during everyday activities, the watch will no longer be concealed. Since we use our arms more actively than keeping them still by our sides, you should not wear your watch in a way that it sits atop your shirt cuff. This can easily lead to entanglement and diminish the overall aesthetics of your outfit.
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 to wear a watch, as you may 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 pay attention to choose a style that complements your outfit or the setting you are in. A watch designed for a party or event will have a different style compared to one for a casual outing or sports activity.
It is advisable to choose a watch that complements your outfit when going out
The above are not mandatory rules for how to wear a watch. However, the information provided offers some useful tips for those who are considering or new to wearing watches.
