You are a military man. You know how you move, when you move. You know what you are holding with your left hand and your right hand. You know your body positions at ease and in contact.

Jan 08, 2020,07:42 AM
 

You are aware of your reflexive movements from constant drill and practice.  Hopefully considering what else you may be carrying and wearing and all of the above will help guide you on what hand to wear your watch.  Only you would know what makes the most operational sense.  It is a tool watch and you are a "working man".  Years of muscle movement, your neck might automatically nod left and your wrist turn over.  Could cost you vital seconds.  Check and Test.  Check and Test.

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Left vs. Right? Wristbidextrous...

 
 By: jcroberts1972 : January 7th, 2020-19:28
How do people decide which wrist to wear a watch on? I have been stressed about the size of my new 216570 compared to my 16570. At first the 42mm seemed great, but now I'm just not 100% sure. So I've been combing the internet for conversations about the 2...  

Dear Jcroberts, i tried for years to get used to a watch on my right hand

 
 By: Reuven Malter : January 7th, 2020-21:17
It has not happend as you hope in your post. Maybe you are more rational than i am... a watch on my right hand does not get the same love as on my left. Sounds weird but i hear you kind of have a similar feeling. So: i would not do it. You can really wear... 

Thanks for the input..

 
 By: jcroberts1972 : January 8th, 2020-06:20
Personal feeling is hard to overcome. I've had my eye on the 5 digit ceramic GMT for sure. Maybe I'll trade up, or down.. not sure which it is!!

I believe this is where is comes from.

 
 By: Wristenthusiast : January 7th, 2020-21:29
The practice has been, If you are right handed you wear it on your left and vis versa so that 1) if you are writing and you need to write the date down, you check your watch on your non-writing hand. 2) this is the important one. When holding a drink and ... 

Point 2 is "on point"

 
 By: jcroberts1972 : January 8th, 2020-06:22
Hadn't thought of that one which is a great point!!

Your intuition is correct

 
 By: chk : January 7th, 2020-22:39
The 16570 should fit better on you than the newer larger iteration. Unfortunately wrist comfort won't improve with familiarity. 16570 just fits everyone better, even larger-wristed folk. I ask to wear my wife's 16570 from time to time as its 40mm case fit... 

Left handed here. I wear my watch on my left wrist. And sometimes, but very rarely, on my right wrist, too. Size is not really a problem for a 7'' wrist. I can wear 32 mm to 47 mm watches.

 
 By: amanico : January 7th, 2020-23:10
Now, as for the Explorer II, I much prefer the former version, the 16570. I find it more harmonious in size and design. But it is just my taste. Best, Nicolas

I thought I was the only one to think that about the old-new Explorer ll. If the new Explorer were 40mm that would be my daily watch.

 
 By: Catulle : January 8th, 2020-05:37
I own the older 40mm with a white dial but after many years of loyal service I have retired it. I’m right handed and wear my watches on my right hand. Why? I dunno. Have always done it that way. My wrist is 7 3/4” but I hate large watches and a 40mm watch... 

Think I'll give it a shot! [nt]

 
 By: jcroberts1972 : January 8th, 2020-06:28

I'm going to try right wrist for a few days and see how it goes!

 
 By: jcroberts1972 : January 8th, 2020-06:27
I have done it before, and I do remember hitting my watch on doorways and such because we are not programmed to protect the right hand from minor collisions over our life as much as the left hand. Just got to be careful until I can make decision!! Thanks ... 

You are a military man. You know how you move, when you move. You know what you are holding with your left hand and your right hand. You know your body positions at ease and in contact.

 
 By: U3O8 : January 8th, 2020-07:42
You are aware of your reflexive movements from constant drill and practice. Hopefully considering what else you may be carrying and wearing and all of the above will help guide you on what hand to wear your watch. Only you would know what makes the most o...