Where should the wristwatch be worn?

For centuries, having the time at your wrist has become indispensable during the hectic pace of everyday life. But on which wrist should the watch be worn? Is there a written rule that requires preferring one wrist over the other? Today we discover together where the wristwatch should be worn.

Traditions to respect

Although there is no strict rule that requires wearing the chronograph on a specific wrist, habit and tradition have us always wear it on the left. A legacy from the past, which goes back to the old winding watches, more comfortable to wind on the left wrist. In short: although today watches are automatic, the habit of wearing them on the left has remained, also for practical reasons and to leave space for other accessories.

What Etiquette says

The famous Etiquette does not pronounce strict rules regarding watches, but provides some useful guidelines especially for men. It is important, in fact, to decide whether or not to wear a watch, based on the chosen outfit, especially on formal occasions. Good manners indeed foresee one particular occasion in which wearing a watch is absolutely forbidden, namely when wearing a tailcoat. Much better, in that case, a pocket watch. With tuxedos and morning coats, instead, one can safely tuck in the watch, provided it is covered by the shirt cuff, paying attention to the material of the strap.

Formal occasions

For both men and women, it is good to remember that formal occasions still require formal watches. Some of the general rules are to prefer a diameter never exceeding 41 mm, an analog chronograph made of precious materials such as gold, silver, or platinum. Obviously, the matching between watch and accessories is important: gold wants gold! For women, thinner leather straps are better. For men, classic wristwatches are better, avoiding sporty and digital models (which are fine for everyday use, but not for occasions!). In short: analog watches are to be preferred on elegant and formal occasions. Smartwatches, sporty and digital watches are better suited to a more casual and practical style.

Additionally

The strap of the chosen watch must be the right width! A strap that is too wide is indeed a sign of lack of elegance. A small additional note: the watch face should always be positioned on the upper part of our wrist! And you, on which wrist do you prefer to wear your watch? See you here very soon with a new article! Olga

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By Olga Navarin https://www.ferrogioielli.com https://www.facebook.com/FerroGioielli [views]