You love the way your shiny new watch looks on your wrist, but you can’t help but wonder, “Is it supposed to feel this way? Am I wearing it too tight?” Your comfort is the #1 indicator of a too-tight watch, but if you’re thinking about style or getting the most accurate readings from your fitness watch, there are a few simple guidelines to follow for the perfect fit. In this article, we’ll show you easy ways to test and adjust your watch position and tightness whether you’re wearing a Rolex or a Fitbit. Your perfectly fitted watch is just a tick away!
Things You Should Know
- Adjust your watch so you can snugly slip a pinky under the clasp. The watch face should sit securely on top of your wrist without rotating or twisting much.
- Tighten smartwatches so the sensors under the watch face are in constant contact with your skin. Move the watch 2 finger widths up your wrist during exercise.
- Adjust ill-fitting straps by punching a new hole in leather or rubber strips, removing links from metal bands, or visiting a jeweler or watchmaker.
Steps
Expert Q&A
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QuestionCan I adjust a watch band without removing the links?Bill Green is an Expert Jeweler and Appraiser. He is also the Founder & Creative Director of Jewelry & Timepiece Mechanix, and the Founder and Designer of Amaroo Handmade Opal Jewelry, based in Haddonfield, New Jersey. With over 40 years of industry knowledge, he and his team are known for restoring everything from new watches to vintage jewels and being one of the few shops that still design and make jewelry and watches. Jewelry & Timepiece Mechanix is part of the American Society of Jewelers and Gemologists and Ethical Metalsmiths. Bill studied at the Miami Jewelry Institute and the Gemological Institute of America as well as apprenticed with many accomplished craftspeople.Yes, you can tighten a watch band without removing the links, depending on the type of watch and its bands. Some watches with a snap-down deployment buckle have holes along the side, resembling dots. These holes accommodate a spring bar mechanism inside the buckle. To make the band smaller, you can depress the spring bar and move the clasp closer to the center, effectively shortening the bracelet by the distance between the dots. This adjustment allows for a tighter fit without the need to remove any links from the band.
Tips
- Your wrist size might change throughout the day to due slight swelling from heat or activity. If the watch starts to feel too tight all of a sudden, loosen it to accommodate. [18] X Research sourceThanks
- Most people choose to wear their watch on heir nondominant hand.Thanks
Warnings
- Wearing your watch too tightly can result in discomfort, pain, skin irritation, or even circulation issues. [19] X Research sourceThanks
Expert Interview
Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about watch repair, check out our in-depth interview with Bill Green .
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