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which wrist do you prefer and why
Dec 23, 2010,02:03 AM
i was in at my AD today trying on a few new pateks , anyway i have always worn my watch on my right wrist and as im left handed. i took off my 5167 and tried on a 5980 (black face). My AD turned to me and said , try it on the left wrist it looks much better than on the right one. i asked why does it look better and he just said it just does. On the way home i swapped my 5167 onto my left wrist but it really dosen't feel comfy , also it appears my left wrist is larger than the right which won't help anyway but i wondered if anyone else has pondered whether a watch looks better on the opposite wrist than the one they currently use. Also is there watch etiquette for which wrist you should use??
regards and merry xmas in advance
darren
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which wrist do you prefer and why
By: darma : December 23rd, 2010-02:03
i was in at my AD today trying on a few new pateks , anyway i have always worn my watch on my right wrist and as im left handed. i took off my 5167 and tried on a 5980 (black face). My AD turned to me and said , try it on the left wrist it looks much bett...
right
By: Tobi : December 23rd, 2010-03:52
Left
By: jschen888 : December 23rd, 2010-07:08
Both and either
By: AndrewD : December 23rd, 2010-13:52
Hi Darren, I enjoy wearing watches on either wrist, or both at the same time, and swapping around. You get a slightly different view, and it ‘feels’ different to be carrying a watch on your dominant or non-dominant arm. Regarding wrist size, it is normal ...
But I don't recommend this ...
By: AndrewD : December 23rd, 2010-14:02
But I don't recommend doing a "Hayek". It felt heavy and uncomfortable to me, and I don't like watches slipping and sliding around, which is inevitable with this configuration. Regards Andrew...
Left from habit...
By: sidneyc : December 23rd, 2010-14:36
I am left handed (actually both handed, but born-leftie), and I wear it on the left wrist, totally out of habit when I started wearing watches as a kid... But I think it might be more comfortable on your dominant wrist because it is stronger, and so with ...
You raise some good points ...
By: AndrewD : December 23rd, 2010-15:10
It is easier to actuate a chronograph with your right hand, irrespective of dominance I believe. Although the alternative would be to get an Amvox II! But otherwise I usually make time and other settings with the watch off my wrist. Regarding the weight o...
Good idea!
By: sidneyc : December 23rd, 2010-16:17
I should hit the gym more often! The only sport I've been playing is tennis and that actually widen the "strength" difference between my 2 arms even more! Or I could train up my right arm by doing it Hayek-style on that side ;D Thanks Andrew and I wish yo...
to the aussies here
By: darma : December 23rd, 2010-17:27
will the baggy greens get there arses kicked at the G this weekend?
+1 ;)
By: sidneyc : December 24th, 2010-15:49
i would be hugely dissapointed
By: darma : December 24th, 2010-18:47
if our transtasman cousins said any different. Its like our all blacks losing i guess. Have you had a good look through your patek catalogue yet? regards darren
yes Darren and many thanks my friend.
By: dreamer8 : December 24th, 2010-20:09
I just have to dream for many .Merry X'mas and a Happy New Year to You and family.I read you are looking at the 5980 ?
IMHO
By: dreamer8 : December 24th, 2010-14:44
I don't think there is a convention.I am right handed and normally wears watch on left wrist but have tried it on my right.Because I am right handed and that is my dominant hand, I am more likely to hit my watch doing day to day things with my right hand,...
