Wearing a watch correctly will help you easily pair it with the right outfit while projecting a professional image to others.
When you intend to buy a new watch, we usually gather a lot of information and consider many factors such as brand, style, strap material, and price… Among these, most of us focus on price and style. However, one important aspect that is often overlooked 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 Properly Fitted Watch?
To determine whether a watch’s size suits your wrist, you can assess it by observing how it feels when worn. If the skin shows indentations, it indicates that the watch is too tight, whereas if there is a gap that allows you to slide a finger into the strap, then the watch is too loose.
A watch that is too tight will leave marks on the skin
A properly fitted watch is one that stays in place, with just enough looseness to provide comfort to the wrist. If you find that the watch strap feels too loose or too tight when worn, you can take it to a watch store to have the size adjusted—either by enlarging or reducing it if it’s a metal strap, or by punching an extra hole if it’s a leather strap. And if you’re not satisfied with the current strap design, you can always replace it with a new one. SAIGIO offers a wide collection of genuine leather watch straps in various types and sizes for both men and women; check out the strap styles here.
The Classic Leather Watch Strap Collection at SAIGIO
The ideal position for wearing a watch is with the strap fitting snugly right next to the radial bone (the protruding bone near the wrist). Wearing it too high or too low may cause discomfort. However, it is difficult to determine the proper strap size for your wrist without trying it on in person. So, be sure to consult with professional watch strap retailers for advice before deciding to purchase a new watch or strap.
The optimal watch position is just below the radial bone
Should You Wear the Watch on the Left or Right Hand?
Typically, we wear our watches on the hand opposite to our dominant hand. Since most of us are right-handed, the watch is usually worn on the left hand. Therefore, watch brands design the shape, how it is worn, the time display, and the adjustment features to suit the left side. This is why the crown is typically positioned on the right side of the dial. However, this does not mean that left-handed people cannot wear watches, as there are still timepieces designed to suit their hand.
The crown is typically located on the right side of the dial
Should You Wear the Watch Inside or Outside the Cuff?
When you stand with your arm down, your arm hangs by your side and the cuff usually covers the watch. However, when you fold your arm or move it during your daily activities, the watch will no longer be hidden. Since we are more active with our arms than standing still, you should not wear the watch over the cuff. This can easily cause entanglement and detract from the overall look of your outfit.
You should not wear a watch over the cuff
When Should You Wear a Watch?
It is a mistake to dictate specific times when a watch should be worn since we may 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’s design to ensure it complements your outfit or the occasion. A watch for parties or events will have a different style compared to one for casual outings or sports.
Choose a watch that complements your outfit when going out
The above are not mandatory guidelines on how to wear a watch. However, the information provided offers some essential insights for those who are considering or have just begun wearing a watch.
