Wearing a watch correctly will help you easily coordinate with matching outfits and project a professional image to others.
When planning to buy a new watch, we usually research a lot of information and consider many factors such as brand, style, strap material, and price. Among these, most of our attention tends to be on 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, the information below will help you.
What Is a Properly Fitted Watch?
To determine whether a watch fits your wrist, you can assess it by observing the signs when wearing it. If the skin shows indentations, it indicates the watch is too tight; whereas if there is enough space to slip a finger between your wrist and the strap, 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 your wrist. If you find that your watch strap is either too loose or too tight when worn, you can take it to a watch store to have the size adjusted if it’s a metal band, or add an extra hole if it’s a leather strap. And if you’re 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 leathers and sizes for both men and women; check out the strap models here.
Classic leather watch strap collection at SAIGIO
The ideal position for wearing a watch is with the strap snugly fitted right beside the ulnar (near the bony prominence of the wrist). Wearing it too high or too low can lead to discomfort. However, it is not easy to determine the perfect strap size for your wrist without trying it on directly. Therefore, contact professional watch strap retailers for advice before deciding to purchase a new watch or strap.
The ideal spot for wearing a watch is just below the ulnar
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 hand. For this reason, watch brands design the shape, wearing style, time display, and time-setting functions to suit a leftward 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 a watch, as there are still those “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 arms naturally at your sides, your cuff often covers the watch. But when you roll up your sleeves or move your arm during everyday activities, the watch becomes uncovered. Since we spend more time with our arms in motion than standing still with them down, you should not wear your watch over your cuff. This can easily lead to discomfort and detract from your outfit’s aesthetic.
One should not wear a watch over the cuff
When Should You Wear a Watch?
It is a mistake to set strict rules about when to wear a watch, as we 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 a watch whenever you like, but you should pay attention to the watch’s design so that it complements your outfit or the setting you are attending. A watch designed for a party or event will have a different style than one 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 essential guidelines for anyone who is considering or new to wearing a watch.
