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Wrist swapping …
Do any of you deliberately wear the same watch on both your left and right wrists? I would like to explore what it feels like to wear watches on the opposite wrist. Looking at the other wrist to read the time (or just a bit of watch perving); weight where you are not used to feeling it.
In particular asymmetrical dials look very different on the opposite wrist. For the first time (don't know what took me so long) I wore the F.P.Journe Dead Second Tourbillon Souverain on my right wrist. It was a pleasure to see the rotating tourbillon peeking out from under a sleeve. The Haldimann H8 suddenly made a lot of sense. And without the hours/minutes/seconds on display I didn't even have to worry about the time.
But it only takes a tug on the sleeve ...
... and the time is revealed.
Andrew
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Wrist swapping …
Do any of you deliberately wear the same watch on both your left and right wrists? I would like to explore what it feels like to wear watches on the opposite wrist. Looking at the other wrist to read the time (or just a bit of watch perving); weight where...
tried many times,failed miserably...
can t get used to it,I can t even strap a watch on the other wrist,i almost dropped it.... its a no go for me....Plus my left wrist is smaller than my right one so I need to feel the balance... Mo
It does require some dexterity ...
... and I agree it feels less natural to strap a watch onto your opposite wrist. I usually do it over the bed (for a soft crash landing) or can be seen with my knee bent up supporting the watch. Andrew
I've often wondered what others thought of this!
Thanks for posting this question Andrew. Good to see some perspectives. In my case I am dominantly right handed (although some might say ambidextrous considering my indifference with right or left; needless to say my handwriting is horrible in both ;)), b...
That's an important warning ...
... for those who try to wind watches when strapped to their wrist. It does put lateral force through the crown and winding pinion and is not good for this delicate component. And of course we can get used to wearing watches in any way, even on ankles. ;-...
Could be interesting with...
.. Lange 1s :-) But, unfortunately my shirts are made with wider left hand cuff and right hand can't fit the watch.... :-( For that matter, I can't wear thicker watch than Dato on my left, either - time to change the size? Nah.... I just don't have to buy...
Lange is what I was thinking of ...
... and in fact the Lange 1, as well as the GO Panomatics (and variants), are MADE for a cuffed right wrist. Otherwise you can't see the time peaking out on the left wrist. At least Lange gave the 'righties' a viable option with the Daymatic. I love the i...
Quite right....
... I really want to try Daymatik..... Well, when my bank account allows (there are more than a few ahead of it on my "list", though....). Sigh.... FPJ may be really better for righty who wears watches on the left hands.... Didn't think much about it when...
Andrew....not so sure about wrist-swapping....
......but maybe take a peek at wrist-scanning forum!!! Congrats
Sometimes, if I wear two at the same time
Otherwise, no, I can't stand it. Plus, as others have said, my right wrist is larger so I find the watches tend to be too tight (bracelet) or falling between holes (strap). Cazalea
One strap hole difference between my wrists, so easy.
Half a strap hole more difficult for you, particularly of you like it snug. Andrew
Yes I do, Andrew!
Let me begin by mentioning that have a chronic skin condition that often prevents me from wearing a watch with a leather strap on my accustomed wrist. Any creams could harm the leather. This in turn is a blessing in disguise, because I don't have to submi...
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Just can't support it
Tried it several times, but it just feels too odd. I'm so used to wearing my watch on my left arm that I probably would bang my watch on my right arm against something within a few minutes. br, Dirk
Intentionally not.
I am right-handed, and I have cultivated habits that keep my left wrist out of trouble. I am now well-used to being able to undertake actions involving sudden movements, impacts, magnetism, water, etc. with impunity as long as I use my right hand, secure ...
Righto! Me too
Left hand always behind my back, never leading into a tight spot ... and yes, I always like to be seated with my back to a corner in the cafe. Cazalea
not I ....
... it makes me nervous .... my left hand knows how to stay out of trouble at doors, in crowds, etc. Love the look of the Dead Seconds on the right hand though! Best Andreas
I have a similar problem, except...
...I am right handed and wear my watch on the right wrist (blindly took after my father). I tried switching to the left wrist a few times but ended up scratching the watch/crystal within minutes. Aditya
I don't like having anything on my right wrist.
That's why I don't wear bracelets, but I might try this next week just for you! :-) Daos
may I suggest a postage stamp?
That would be so weird and utterly ridiculous that you would never try out something like that again! But your wrist will feel heavier for it. :) Amery
Thanks for indulging in the 'experiment'.
Very interested to hear your reaction to this. It will take a day or two for it to feel 'natural'. I am wearing the Pt RdM on my right wrist as I type. And it's lovely to feel the additional weight there. Plus it gives the watch a whole different look. Va...
Remember what your mother told you ...
... You have to try something 10 times before you can be sure you don't like it. The fact that she was talking about food is only a minor argument against the approach. :-) Thanks for trying though. What was the main stumbling block? Andrew
I feel weird when typing or writing.
I am a dominant righty, so the watch is awkward on my right wrist! :-) Daos
thats weird Daos as i'm...
thats weird Daos as i'm left handed and have no problem with a watch on my left wrist. its how i was bought up so i'm used to it. G On 18 May 2013 15:34, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* dxboon (registered) on May 18th, 201...
Must not be used to it, I guess.
I was also more worried about banging my arm on something, when the watch was on the right. :-) Daos
There is one very practical benefit ...
... in wearing automatic watches on the wrist of your dominant hand, and that is more efficient winding. If you have automatic watches that don't quite 'recharge' enough, or you only wear them for a few hours each day, then this can be helpful. I have bee...
I'm left handed but ...
Living on a planet where almost everything is made to "the other hand", I'm totally sold to wear a watch on my left wrist. I have a few watches that can be on my right wrist without problems (GP R&D is one). Sometimes I do but I cannot take a wrist sh...
as you know, i wear 2 watches for 99% of the time
i dont put specific watches on specific wrists, just put them on as i fancy and find no problem with it, but its an aquired taste and i can easily understand why people dont do it or cant get used to doing it. G.
The last time I did this...
...I managed to scrape the watch I was wearing on my right wrist against the wall! No more for me... Best, Gary G
Unless I am with watch friends ...
... I tend to wear two watches only when I have long sleeves/cuffs to cover them. Otherwise I have to field too many questions! So I get some additional protection from banging objects. I agree it can be dangerous and requires a degree of concentration. B...