Wearing a watch correctly will help you easily match it with the right outfit and present a professional image to others.
When considering buying a new watch, we usually research a lot 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 the watch correctly. If you are completely unaware or still unclear about this, the information below will help you.
What Is a Properly Fitting Watch?
To determine whether a watch’s size suits your wrist, you can assess it through the signs it gives when worn. If indentations appear on your skin, it indicates that the watch is too tight; whereas if there is enough space to fit a finger between the strap and your wrist, then the watch is too loose.
A watch that is too tight will leave marks on your skin
A properly fitting watch is one that stays in place with just enough slack to provide comfort for your wrist. If you find the watch strap is either too loose or too tight when worn, you can visit a watch store to adjust the size if it is a metal bracelet, or have extra holes added if it’s a leather strap. And if you are 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 straps here.
Classic leather watch strap collection at SAIGIO
The optimal position to wear a watch is with the strap fitting snugly right next to the ulna (the protruding bone near the wrist). Adjusting it up or down from this position might cause discomfort when wearing. However, it is not easy to determine the proper strap size for your wrist without trying it on in person. Therefore, contact professional watch strap retailers for advice before deciding to purchase a new watch or strap.
The best position to wear a watch is just below the ulna
Wearing a Watch on the Left or Right Hand?
Typically, we wear a watch on the hand opposite to our dominant hand. Since most of us are right-handed, the watch is usually worn on the left. Therefore, watch manufacturers design the shape, wearing style, time display, and time adjustment to cater to that left-side orientation. This is why the crown is commonly placed on the right side of the watch face. However, this does not mean that left-handed individuals cannot wear watches, as there are still timepieces designed to suit their hand.
The crown is usually placed on the right side of the watch face
Should You Wear Your Watch Under or Over Your Cuff?
When you stand with your arm relaxed and hanging down, your cuff typically covers your watch. But when you fold your arm or move it during regular activities, the watch is no longer concealed. Since we are more active with our arms than standing still, you should avoid wearing a watch that sits on top of your cuff, as it can easily cause inconvenience and detract from the aesthetics of your outfit.
You should not wear a watch over your cuff
When Should You Wear a Watch?
It is a mistake to set strict rules on when a watch should be worn because we might need to check the time at any moment throughout 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 style to ensure it matches your outfit or the setting of the event you are attending. A watch designed for a party or event will have a different style from one for a casual stroll or sports activity.
It is best to choose a watch that complements your outfit when going out
The above are not mandatory rules for wearing a watch. However, the information provided offers useful references for those who are considering or are new to wearing watches.
