Wearing a watch correctly will help you easily coordinate with the right outfit while also presenting a professional image to others.
When you intend to purchase 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 focus on price and style. However, there is one important aspect that is often overlooked: wearing a watch correctly. If you are completely unfamiliar or still unclear about this, the information below will help you.
What Does a Properly Fitting Watch Look Like?
To determine if a watch’s size is suitable for your wrist, you can evaluate it by the signs when you wear it. If your skin shows indentations, it indicates that the watch is too tight, while if there is a gap where a finger can be inserted between the band and your wrist, then the watch is too loose.
A too-tight watch will leave marks on the skin
A properly fitting watch is one that stays in place, with just a bit of extra room to ensure comfort for your wrist. If you find that the watch band is too loose or too tight when worn, you can take it to a watch store to have its size adjusted if it’s a metal band, or have additional holes punched if it’s a leather strap. And if you’re not satisfied with the current strap, 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 designs here.
Classic leather watch strap collection at SAIGIO
The ideal position to wear a watch is with the band snug against the wrist bone (near the protruding part of the wrist). Pulling it above or below this position may cause discomfort. However, it is not easy to determine the right band size for your wrist without trying it on directly. Therefore, you should contact professional watch strap retailers for advice before deciding to purchase a new watch or band.
The ideal position to wear a watch is just below the wrist bone
Should You Wear a Watch on Your Left or Right Hand?
Typically, we wear a watch on the hand opposite our dominant hand. Since most of us are right-handed, watches are usually worn on the left hand. That is why watch brands design the shape, wearing style, time display, and time adjustment features to suit the left side. This is also why the time-setting crown is typically 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 specifically for them.
The time-setting crown is usually placed on the right side of the watch face
Should You Wear a Watch Inside or Outside Your Shirt Cuff?
When you stand with your arm relaxed, your shirt cuff typically covers the watch. However, when you fold your arms or move them during normal activities, the watch becomes exposed. Since we use our arms more actively than when standing still, you should not wear a watch over your shirt cuff. This can easily cause inconvenience and detract from the overall aesthetic of your outfit.
Avoid wearing a watch over your shirt cuff
When Should You Wear a Watch
It is misguided 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. Therefore, you can wear a watch whenever you like, but you should pay attention to the watch’s design to ensure it suits your outfit or the event you are attending. A watch for parties or events will have a different style compared to one for casual outings or sports.
Choose a watch that matches your outfit when going out
The above are not mandatory rules for wearing a watch. However, the information provided offers some essential tips for those who are considering or are new to wearing watches.
