Wearing a watch correctly will help you easily match it with a suitable outfit and present a professional image to others.
When planning to buy a new watch, we generally research a lot of information and consider various factors such as the brand, style, strap material, price, etc. Among these, most of us focus on price and style. However, one important factor that is often overlooked is wearing the watch correctly. If you are completely unaware or uncertain about this, the information below will help you.
What Makes a Watch a Perfect Fit?
To determine whether a watch fits your wrist, we can assess a few signs when wearing it. If the skin shows impressions, it indicates that the watch is too tight; whereas if there is a gap where you can slip a finger into the strap, then the watch is too loose.
A watch that is too tight will leave marks on the skin
A properly fitting watch stays in place with just enough looseness to provide comfort for the wrist. If you find that the watch strap is too loose or too tight when worn, you can visit watch stores to adjust the size if it is a metal band or to add holes if it is a leather strap. And if you’re not satisfied with the current strap design, you can always change to a new one. SAIGIO offers many genuine leather watch strap collections in various types and sizes for both men and women; check out the straps here.
The collection of classic leather watch straps at SAIGIO
The ideal position for wearing a watch is with a properly fitting strap right next to the wrist bone (the area with a protruding bone). Placing it above or below this spot may cause discomfort. However, it is not easy to determine the correct strap size for your wrist without trying it on directly. Therefore, be sure to contact professional watch strap stores for advice before deciding to purchase a new watch or strap.
The best spot to wear a watch is just below the wrist bone
Should You Wear a Watch on the Left or Right Wrist?
Typically, we wear a watch on the hand opposite our dominant hand. Since most of us are right-handed, the watch is usually worn on the left wrist. For this reason, watch brands design the shape, wearing style, time display, and setting mechanism to suit the left side. This is why the crown is often 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 timepieces designed to accommodate their hand.
The crown is typically placed on the right side of the watch face
Should You Wear Your Watch Inside or Outside Your Shirt Cuff?
When you stand with your arms down, your wrist is usually covered by your shirt cuff. However, when you roll up your sleeves or move your arms during everyday activities, the watch will no longer be concealed. Since we tend to move our arms more than keeping them still at our sides, you should avoid wearing a watch that sits outside your shirt cuff. This can easily cause entanglement and detract from the overall aesthetic of your outfit.
You should not wear a watch on top of your shirt cuff
When Should You Wear a Watch?
It is a mistake to set strict rules about when a watch can be worn, as you may 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 its style so that it complements your outfit or the occasion you are attending. A watch meant for a party or event will have a different style than one meant for a casual outing or sports activity.
Choose a watch that matches your outfit when going out
The above are not mandatory rules on how to wear a watch. However, the information provided offers essential tips for those who are considering or are new to wearing watches.
