Wearing your watch correctly will make it easy to match with the right outfit and present a professional image to others.
When planning to buy a new watch, we usually look into a lot of information and consider many factors such as the brand, style, strap material, price, etc. Among these, most of us tend to 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 fitting watch?
To determine whether a watch’s size is suitable for your wrist, you can evaluate it by observing the signs when worn. If the skin shows indentations, it indicates that the watch is too tight; if there is a gap that allows a finger to slip between the band 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 room to provide comfort for the wrist. If you find that the watch band is either too loose or too tight when worn, you can take it to watch stores to have the size adjusted if it’s a metal band, or have additional holes drilled if it’s a leather strap. Furthermore, if you’re not satisfied with the current band style, you can always change to 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 samples here.
Classic leather watch strap collection at SAIGIO
The ideal position to wear a watch is with the band fitting snugly right next to the styloid process (the bony protrusion near the wrist). If worn too high or too low from this spot, it might cause discomfort. However, it can be difficult to determine the perfect band size for your wrist without trying it on. Therefore, contact professional watch strap stores for advice before deciding to purchase a new watch or band.
The ideal position to wear a watch is just below the styloid process
Should you wear your watch on your left or right wrist?
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 wrist. Consequently, watch brands design the shape, wearing style, time display, and adjustments to suit the left side. This is why the crown is typically positioned on the right side of the watch face. However, this doesn’t mean that left-handed people can’t wear watches, as there are still “timepieces” designed specifically for them.
The crown is usually positioned on the right side of the watch face
Should you wear the watch over or under your shirt cuff?
When you stand with your arms relaxed by your sides, your shirt cuff often covers the watch. But when you roll up your sleeves or move your arms during regular activities, the watch may become exposed. Since we typically use our arms more while moving rather than standing still, you should avoid wearing your watch such that it rests on top of the shirt cuff. Doing so can easily cause entanglement and detract from the overall aesthetics of your outfit.
You should not wear your watch over the shirt cuff
When is it appropriate to wear a watch?
It’s a mistake to set strict rules on when to wear a watch because you might need to check the time at any moment during the day. Moreover, watches have long been an important fashion accessory for many. Therefore, you can wear your watch whenever you like, but be sure to choose a style that suits your outfit or the setting you’re in. A watch meant for parties or events will have a different style compared to one used for casual outings or sports.
Choose a watch that matches your outfit when going out
The above are not strict rules for wearing a watch. However, the information provided offers useful guidelines for those who are considering or just starting to wear a watch.
