A watch only really comes into its own when it is worn correctly. But how do you wear a watch according to proper etiquette? The most important thing is that a watch should fit comfortably. To wear a watch properly, it is important to consider the following points; Am I wearing the watch on the right wrist? Not too high or too low? Too tight or too loose? On the inside of your wrist or not? In addition to the practical matters, a watch plays an important role in styling your outfit. A sporty watch on a smart suit is not a look. How do you combine a watch with a suit? Here you can read all about watch etiquette, so that your most important accessory really completes your outfit.
Wear on the right wrist
We often see a watch worn on the left wrist. Many people therefore think that a watch should always be worn on the left. However, a watch must be worn on the wrist of the non-dominant arm. Because the majority of the population worldwide is right-handed (only 15% are left-handed people). Many people on the street wear a watch on their left wrist. Wearing the watch on your non-dominant arm increases wearing comfort, because your daily activities such as eating, writing, etc. are not hindered by the watch.
Don’t wear your watch too high or too low
You have purchased a nice watch, but it is too high or too low. In both situations the watch does not perform well. For the best result, wear a watch above the bump on the outside of your wrist. This way you are always assured of the correct position and the most wearing pleasure.
How tight should a watch fit?
If you wear your watch too loosely or too tightly, the watch will not fit comfortably on your wrist. How tight should a watch be? The best wearing comfort is achieved by adjusting the watch just tight enough to prevent it from sliding back and forth.
A good rule is to allow for a space of 1.5 centimeters between the watch and your wrist, so that you can slide the watch up and down a bit. Or make sure you always have room to fit one finger between your wrist and the watch strap.
In this article we explain how you can make your own watch strap to the right size.
Wear the watch on the inside of your wrist
You don’t come across them often, but they are there, people who like to wear their watches on the inside of their arm. Although it is not against etiquette, we usually wear a watch on the outside of the wrist. Wearing your watch on the inside of your wrist reduces the sun’s reflection from the glass. For this reason, soldiers would also wear their watches on the inside of their wrist, to remain incognito.
How do you combine a watch with a suit?
A watch is like a icing on the cake. Especially when wearing a nice suit, a suitable watch should not be missing. A watch can be very decisive for the appearance of your look. That is why it is important that the watch really matches the complete outfit. For example, a large and thick watch does not fit comfortably under the sleeve of a shirt and is therefore a less good choice. Before combining your watch with a suit, it is important to know whether it is a Business Formal or a gala/Black Tie. For a business occasion, the outfit looks best with a classic model. Do you really want to go all out during an event, such as a gala? Then choose a modern and sleek design. When wearing a suit, the main emphasis is on the watch, as the clothing style is controlled. With a sleek design you maintain peace and at the same time provide an eye-catcher that no one can ignore.
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