Wearing a watch correctly will help you easily coordinate with suitable outfits and convey a professional image to others.
When you intend to purchase a new watch, you often research a lot of information and consider many factors such as brand, style, strap material, price, etc. Among these, most of us focus on the price and style. However, one important factor that is often overlooked is wearing the watch correctly. If you are completely unaware or still unclear about this, then the information below will help you.
What Constitutes a Well-Fitting Watch?
To determine if a particular watch size suits your wrist, you can assess it by looking for signs when wearing it. If indentations appear on your skin, it indicates that the watch is too tight; whereas if there is enough space to slide a finger into the strap, 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 room to keep your wrist comfortable. If you find that the watch strap feels either too loose or too tight when worn, you can visit watch stores to have the size adjusted if it’s a metal band or to punch additional holes if it’s a leather band. And if you’re not satisfied with the current strap style, you can always switch to a new one. SAIGIO offers a variety of genuine leather watch strap collections in various types and sizes for both men and women; check out the strap models here.
Classic leather watch strap collection at SAIGIO
The ideal position to wear a watch is with the strap fitting snugly right next to the wrist bone (near the protruding part of the wrist). If it’s worn too high or too low, it may cause discomfort. However, it isn’t easy to determine the correct strap size for your wrist without trying it on directly. Therefore, it is advisable to contact professional watch strap stores for advice before deciding to purchase a new watch or strap.
The best position for wearing a watch is right below the wrist bone
Should You Wear Your Watch on the Left or Right Wrist?
Typically, we wear our watch on the hand opposite to our dominant hand. 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 time setting features to suit the left side. This is why the time-setting crown is usually positioned on the right side of the watch face. However, this does not mean that left-handed individuals cannot wear watches, as there are still “timepiece” models designed to fit their wrist.
The time-setting crown is typically placed on the right side of the watch face
Should You Wear Your Watch Inside or Outside the Cuff?
When you stand with your arms relaxed at your sides, your cuff usually covers the watch. However, when you fold your arms or move them during regular activities, the watch becomes exposed. Since you are active most of the time rather than standing still with your arms down, you should avoid wearing a watch that hangs over your cuff. This can easily lead to entanglement and detract from your outfit’s aesthetic appeal.
You should not wear a watch over your cuff
When Should You Wear Your Watch?
It would be a mistake to set rigid rules about when a watch should be worn, as we 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 choose a design that complements your outfit or the occasion you are attending. A watch meant 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 several essential tips for those who intend to or have just started wearing one.
