Q&A for How to Wear a Watch

When the watch is not continuously moving and neither is it squeezing your wrist, you are wearing the correct fit.

With a collared shirt and khakis or nice jeans, yes, but it will probably stand out with anything more casual than this.

Yes, there is not a man/woman rule about which wrist to wear your watch on, it is simply personal preference.

Depends on what is most comfortable for you, though usually it is worn on the non-dominant hand so it won't dig into your wrist while writing.

There's a clutch mechanism in automatic watches that prevent them from overwinding so you can wear them as much as you want, just don't forget to service the watch regularly. Service intervals depend on the watch and can be anything from 3 years to 20 years.

It doesn't matter. Anyone can wear any watch they like as long as they enjoy the way it looks.

Whenever you want. Just do not wear in water if it isn't water resistant.

No, if something feels too tight— even just a little bit— it is not the right fit.

It should fit in order to feel comfortable without falling off.

You don't have to wear a watch, it's just a fashionable accessory and an easy way to tell the time quickly.

You should be able to, but if the bracelet is made of steel or something like that, it may damage your watch.

I'd recommend something with a Milanese loop or a flexible, not stiff material, that way you can adjust it to precisely what is comfortable.

Make it a little loose and just slide slightly to the bottom of your wrist until it fits comfortably.

It's not the standard choice, but you can wear it however you like.

Yes, but taking your watch off every time you do sports can increase your chances of having it lost or stolen. Consider investing in a kinetic sports/diver watch that you don't need to remove.

For slim fit shirts it is normally visible, while with other shirts and blazers, only half of it is usually under the cuff.

Pocket watches are great for belts and pockets. If you have a pocket, you can put the end of the pocket watch in your pocket and clip your chain onto a belt loop.

It depends on the design of the watch; as long as you can read the dial, it doesn't matter. Most of the right-handed watches have the crown on the right side of the watch, and left-handed watches have the crown on the left side of the watch.

You might want to take it to a jeweler; they have the proper tools to remove links and will size it just right for you. Usually they will do this for free. If they don't, try a different jeweler.

No. Water is not good for a leather strap and may damage it over time. I would advise you to wear your watch on a metal, rubber or nylon strap when you plan to swim or get it wet otherwise.

I suggest rolling up the sleeves for a more stylish look and to show off the watch.

Most people would not like to adjust their watch every time they move their arms, but if it doesn't bother you, it is fine.

Take it to a jeweler. Let them do it for you so that you do not damage it in the process. Some jewelers will offer a service like this for free.

You can wear your watch in any position that feels comfortable. However, most people would opt for the 'watch on top' approach.

Sure, but it'll be hard to twist your arm to see the time on it. Wear it normally with the face facing outwards to avoid inconvenience.

Yes, it is appropriate to wear thin watches above the wrist bone. Many do this because it is comfortable and it gives a 1940s-50s look/feel.