Wearing your watch correctly will help you easily coordinate it with the right outfit and present a professional image to others.
When planning to buy a new watch, we usually research extensively and consider many factors such as brand, style, strap material, price… Among these, most of our attention is 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 Fit Properly?
To determine if a watch’s size is suitable for your wrist, you can assess it by observing the signs when wearing it. If indentations appear on the skin, it indicates that the watch is too tight, whereas if there is enough space to slip a finger between the strap and your skin, 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 a little extra room to ensure comfort for your wrist. If you find that your watch strap is too loose or too tight, you can visit watch stores to adjust the size—either by lengthening or shortening it if it’s a metal strap, or by adding extra holes if it’s a leather strap. And if you’re not happy with your current strap style, you can always change to a new one. SAIGIO offers many collections of genuine leather watch straps in various types and sizes for both men and women; check out the strap samples here.
Classic leather watch strap collection at SAIGIO
The ideal position for wearing a watch is with the strap fitting snugly right next to the radial bone (close to the protruding part of the wrist). Wearing it higher or lower may cause discomfort. However, it is not easy to determine the proper strap size for your wrist without trying it on in person. Therefore, be sure to consult professional watch strap retailers before deciding to purchase a new watch or strap.
The optimal position for wearing a watch is just below the radial bone
Should You Wear a Watch on the Left or Right Hand?
Typically, we wear our watches on the hand opposite our dominant hand. Since most of us are right-handed, the watch is usually worn on the left. Consequently, watch manufacturers design the shape, wearing style, time display, and time adjustment 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 specifically for them.
The time adjustment crown is typically placed on the right side of the watch face
Should You Wear the Watch Inside or Outside Your Sleeve?
When you stand with your arm relaxed at your side, your cuff often covers the watch. However, when you roll up your sleeve or move your arms during regular activities, the watch becomes exposed. Since we are usually more active with our arms than merely standing with them at our sides, you should avoid wearing the watch outside your cuff. This can easily lead to entanglement and detract from the overall aesthetics of your outfit.
You should not wear your watch over your cuff
When Should You Wear a Watch?
It is a mistake to impose strict rules on when to wear a watch since you might need to check the time at any moment of the day. Moreover, watches have long been important fashion accessories for many people. Therefore, you can wear your watch whenever you like, but be mindful of choosing a style that complements your outfit or the setting you are in. A watch for a party or event will have a different style compared to one for a casual stroll or sporting activity.
Choose a watch that complements your outfit when going out
The above is not a strict rule for how to wear a watch. However, the information provided offers essential tips for those considering or new to wearing watches.
