Wearing a watch correctly will help you easily coordinate it with the right outfit and project a professional image to others.
When planning to buy a new watch, we often research a lot of information and consider various factors such as the brand, style, strap material, price… Among these, most of us focus on the price and style. However, one important aspect that is often overlooked is wearing the watch correctly. If you have no idea or are still uncertain about this, the following information will help you.
What Makes a Watch Well-Fitting?
To determine whether a watch size suits your wrist, you can evaluate it based on the signs when worn. If the skin shows indentations, it indicates that the watch is too tight, whereas if there is enough space to slide a finger between the strap and your wrist, then the watch is too loose.
A watch that is too tight will leave marks on the skin
A well-fitting watch is one that stays in place with just enough looseness to keep your wrist comfortable. If you find that the watch strap is too loose or too tight when worn, you can visit a watch store to have the size adjusted if it is a metal strap, or have additional holes drilled if it is a leather strap. And if you are not satisfied with the current strap design, you can always change it. 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 for wearing a watch is with the strap snug next to the wrist bone (near the bony protrusion). Sliding it too high or too low may cause discomfort while wearing. However, it is not easy to determine the right strap size for your wrist without trying it on in person. Therefore, consult professional watch strap retailers before deciding to purchase a new watch or strap.
The optimal watch-wearing position is just below the bone
Wearing the Watch on the Left or Right Wrist?
Typically, we wear a watch on the hand opposite our dominant one. Since most of us are right-handed, the watch is worn on the left wrist. Consequently, watch brands design the shape, wearing style, time display, and adjustment features to suit the left side. This is why the crown is usually positioned on the right side of the watch face. However, this does not mean that left-handed people cannot wear a watch, as there are “timepieces” designed to suit their wrist.
The crown is typically placed on the right side of the watch face
Should You Wear Your Watch Inside or Outside the Cuff?
When you let your arm hang naturally by your side, your cuff usually covers the watch. However, when you roll up your sleeve or move your arm during regular activities, the watch becomes uncovered. Since our arms are active more often than remaining still by our side, you should avoid wearing the watch on top of your cuff. This can easily lead to inconvenience and detract from the outfit’s aesthetic.
Do not wear a watch over your cuff
When Should You Wear a Watch?
It is a mistake to set rigid rules for when you can wear a watch, as you might need to check the time at any moment of the day. Moreover, a watch has long been an important fashion accessory for many. Therefore, you can wear your watch whenever you like, but be mindful of the watch style to match your outfit or the event setting. A watch appropriate for parties or events will have a different style from one used for casual outings or sports.
Choose a watch that matches your outfit when going out
The above are not strict rules on how to wear a watch. However, the information provided offers some essential tips for those considering or new to wearing watches.
