Wearing a 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 plenty of information and consider many factors such as brand, style, strap material, price… Among these, most of us pay attention to the price and style. However, one important factor that is often overlooked is wearing a watch correctly. If you have no idea or are still unclear about this, then the following information will help you.
What Constitutes a Properly Fitting Watch?
To determine whether a particular watch size fits your wrist, you can assess it by the signs it leaves when worn. If the skin shows indentations, it indicates that the watch is too tight; whereas if there is enough space to slide a finger between the strap, 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 slack to ensure comfort on the wrist. If you find the watch strap too loose or too tight when worn, you can take it to watch stores to adjust the size if it is a metal strap, or have additional holes drilled if it is a leather strap. And if you are not satisfied with the current strap style, you can always change to a new one. SAIGIO offers a wide collection of genuine leather watch straps in various types, sizes, for both men and women. Check out the strap designs here.
Classic leather watch strap collection at SAIGIO
The ideal position to wear a watch is with the strap fitting snugly next to the wrist bone (near the protruding part of the wrist). If it is positioned 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 contact professional watch strap stores to get advice before deciding on a new watch or strap.
The ideal position to wear a watch is just below the wrist bone
Should You Wear Your 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 usually worn on the left hand. For this reason, watch manufacturers design the shape, wearing style, time display, and adjustment features to suit a left-hand orientation. This is why the time-adjustment crown is often placed on the right side of the watch face. However, this does not mean that left-handed individuals cannot wear a watch, as there are “time machines” designed to fit their wrist.
The time-adjustment crown is usually positioned on the right side of the watch face
Should the Watch Be Worn Under or Over the Cuff?
When you stand with your arm relaxed at your side, your sleeve usually covers the watch. However, when you roll up your arm or move it during normal activities, the watch will no longer be concealed. Since we tend to move our arms more than keeping them still at our sides, you should avoid wearing your watch over the cuff. This can easily cause discomfort and detract from the overall appearance of your outfit.
Avoid wearing a watch over the cuff
When Is It Appropriate 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 of the day. Moreover, watches have long been an important fashion accessory for many people. Therefore, you can wear a watch whenever you like, but you should pay attention to the watch style so that it complements your outfit or the occasion you are attending. A watch for parties or events will have a different style compared to one for a casual day out or sports activities.
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 some essential tips for those who are considering or new to wearing watches.
