Horological Meandering

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

as a child I always had a name bracelet on my right arm and when it was time to get a watch I replaced the bracelet but wore the watch on the same wrist as I was used to having sth on my right wrist.

Even though I am right handed I struggle to put on a watch on my left wrist - clearly poor motor skills.

The VC American could move me to change wrists though, but it wouldn't feel natural at all.

t

it was this way since I was a kid.

Tried putting a watch on my left wrist but I never felt comfortable with it.

Best,

Goh

... and left for bigger watches. Strange but it seems to work for me On my right wrist, the smaller watches feels bigger, and i am right handed. Couldn't figured it out as well, but it made a whole lot of difference since i discovered that.
As you mentioned it, it all started with the 5980A, i found it too small on my left wrist, but i tried it on my right one, it sat perfectly. Needless to say that i pulled the trigger on the spot and i've been enjoy it ever since

I wear my watch on my left wrist simply out of habit. Of course, if for some reason I wish to wear two watches, my right wrist also is capable of wearing a watch.

Unless you are buying a lefty Pam...there is no diff, assuming non of your wrist are scarred from any injury.

I wear on the left, I when my day arrives for me to reconcile with my Maker, my descendants better know that.

Best,
Horo This message has been edited by Hororgasm on 2010-12-23 09:02:39

recently had my left arm in a sling after fracturing my clavicle and found that I can quite comfortably wear my watch on my right wrist too. In fact I believe that I might just start alternating between the two.

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 for the dominant wrist to be slightly larger than the other. So some might find that a watch fits better on one side or the other.

Ignore the advice of the AD. It’s what feels most comfortable and ‘right’ for you.

Andrew

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

mr hayek would be proud of you. i do prefer the right wrist for the comfort , however when i look at other people wearing watches i do think to my eye anyway, they look better on the left wrist. i recall reading a post a little while ago about how it seems to be trendy to wear a watch on the right wrist due no doubt to a couple of celebs prefering them on the RHS but i say go with whatever spins your wheels.

regards
darren

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Love it. I think you've invented a new term there. Maybe a photo thread on this next year, for the anniversary of his passing ?

Mix your materials!

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 the weight of a watch there, it actually can handle it better than a weaker limb. That's just my personal opinion anyway.

Only other thing I would mention is that with most watches, the crown is on the right hand side, so convenience-wise it seems more natural to make adjustments/winding if it's worn on the left hand side, using your right hand. But that's just a design bias.

The fact is there really isn't a "better" side as there's no right or wrong way of wearing a watch. It's really what makes YOU feel better.

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 of a watch, may I humbly suggest that you look at titanium-cased watches from now on and avoid Pt and Au, or perhaps just get to the gym more often. All in fun my friend. Have a great Christmas with the family.

Andrew

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 you and your family a great Xmas break too!

will the baggy greens get there arses kicked at the G this weekend?

although the OZ team is at its most brittle and a bit low on confidence.

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

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 ?

to buy a 5980 and banking some money at the same time. my taste tends towards sports watches rather than dressy gold ones. actually the idea of owning patek sports/steel models has some appeal.im very pleased you like your book. all the best mate

darren

And the left is where I'd want to look even if I use this hand more strenuously than my right
. The crown on the right makes it much easier for me to adjust. To wear on my right arm, I'd need a watch with the crown on the left. This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2010-12-23 18:46:31

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,so i wear it on the more " protected " wrist.

which why people always reckon my watches are in such good condition being worn on the right.

darren

 

... because of habit and feeling more comfortable to wear watch on my right wrist.

stefan