Wearing your watch correctly will help you easily pair it with suitable outfits and convey a professional image to those around you.
When planning to buy a new watch, we usually research plenty of information and consider numerous factors such as brand, style, strap material, 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 are completely unaware or still unclear about this, then the information below will help you.
What Is a Well-Fitted Watch?
To determine whether a particular watch size is suitable for your wrist, you can assess several signs when wearing it. If the skin shows indentations, it indicates that the watch is too tight; whereas if there is a gap wide enough to slip a finger between the strap, the watch is too loose.
A watch that is too tight will leave marks on the skin
A well-fitted watch stays in place, with just enough room to ensure wrist comfort. If you find the watch strap to be either too loose or too tight, you can take it to a watch store to adjust the size if it is a metal band, or add extra holes if it is a leather strap. And if you are not satisfied with the current strap style, you can always replace it with a new one. SAIGIO offers numerous 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 optimal position for wearing a watch is with the strap snug against the prominent wrist bone (the protruding part near the wrist). Wearing it too high or too low may cause discomfort. However, it is not easy to determine the right strap size for your wrist without trying it on in person. Therefore, contact professional watch strap retailers for advice before deciding on a new watch or strap purchase.
The optimal position to wear a watch is just below the wrist bone
Should You Wear Your Watch on Your Left or Right Wrist?
Typically, we wear our watch on the opposite wrist of our dominant hand. Since most of us are right-handed, the watch is usually worn on the left wrist. Consequently, watch brands design the watch shape, wearing style, display, and time-setting features to suit a left-wrist 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 specifically to fit their preference.
The crown is usually positioned on the right side of the watch face
Should You Wear Your Watch Inside or Outside the Shirt Cuff?
When you stand with your arms relaxed by your sides, your shirt cuff often covers the watch. However, when you roll up your sleeves or move your arms during daily activities, the watch is no longer concealed. Since we tend to move our arms more frequently than keeping them still by our sides, you should avoid wearing the watch too far outside the shirt cuff. This can easily cause inconvenience and detract from the overall aesthetics of your outfit.
Avoid wearing the watch over the shirt cuff
When Should You Wear a Watch?
It is a mistake to set strict rules on when to wear a watch, as you might 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 choosing a style that matches your outfit or the setting you are attending. A watch meant for a party or event will have a different style from one meant for casual outings or sports.
Choose a watch that complements your outfit when going out
The above are not strict rules for wearing a watch. However, the information provided offers essential tips for those who are considering or new to wearing a watch.
