Wearing a watch correctly will help you easily match suitable outfits and project a professional image to those you encounter.
When planning to buy a new watch, we usually research a lot of information and consider many factors such as 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 have no idea or are still unclear about this, the information below will help you.
What Defines a Well-Fitted Watch?
To determine whether a watch’s size is suitable for your wrist, you can judge by the signs when it is worn. If indentations appear on the skin, it indicates that the watch is too tight, whereas if there is a gap that allows a finger to be inserted inside the strap, then the watch is too loose.
A very tight watch will leave marks on the skin
A well-fitted watch stays in place with just enough looseness to provide comfort for the wrist. If you find that your watch strap is too loose or too tight when worn, you can take it to a watch store to adjust the size if it is a metal strap or punch extra holes if it is a leather strap. And if you’re not satisfied with the current strap style, 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; refer to the strap selections 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 (the bony prominence near the wrist). Wearing it too high or too low may cause discomfort. However, it is not easy to determine the appropriate strap size for your wrist without trying it on. Therefore, contact professional watch strap retailers for advice before deciding to purchase a new watch or strap.
The most suitable position to wear a watch is right below the wrist bone
Should You Wear the Watch on Your Left or Right Wrist?
Typically, we wear our watch on the opposite wrist of our dominant hand. And since most of us are right-handed, the watch is worn on the left. Therefore, watch brands design the shape, wearing style, time display, and adjustment features to suit the left. This is why the time adjustment crown is usually placed 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 them.
The time adjustment crown is usually located on the right side of the watch face
Should You Wear Your Watch Inside or Outside Your Shirt Cuff?
When you stand with your arm relaxed by your side, the shirt cuff typically covers the watch. But when you roll up your sleeves or move your arms during daily activities, the watch may no longer be covered. Since most of the time your arms are in motion rather than simply resting by your side, you should avoid wearing a watch that overlaps the shirt cuff. This can easily cause discomfort and detract from your outfit’s aesthetics.
You should not wear a watch over the shirt cuff
When Should You Wear a Watch?
It is a mistake to set rigid rules about when a watch should be worn because 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 choose a style that complements your outfit or the setting you’re attending. A watch for a party or event will have a different style compared to one for a casual outing or sports.
Choose a watch that matches your outfit when going out
The above are not mandatory rules for how to wear a watch. However, the information provided offers essential guidance for anyone planning to or newly wearing a watch.
