A watch should ideally sit just above the wrist bone on your non-dominant wrist to ensure comfort, ease of movement, and protection for the watch. It should be snug enough to prevent excessive sliding but loose enough that you can fit a finger between the watch and your wrist.
Watch Placement on the Wrist
- The watch sits just above the wrist bone, not on the joint itself, to avoid limiting wrist movement and causing discomfort or damage.
- Wearing the watch above the wrist bone allows it to sit flat and prevents it from digging into the wrist during motion or in case of impact.
- Placement here also helps the watch ideally slide under shirt cuffs while remaining visible when the arm is extended.
Which Wrist to Wear It On
- The common tradition is to wear a watch on the non-dominant wrist (left wrist for right-handed people and vice versa) to keep the dominant hand free and reduce the risk of damaging the watch.
- Ultimately, comfort and personal preference are the most important factors in deciding the wrist to wear the watch on.
Fit and Comfort
- The band should be snug but not tight, allowing you to fit one finger comfortably between the band and wrist.
- The watch should not slide more than one inch up or down the wrist to maintain comfort and functionality.
In summary, the best place for a watch is above the wrist bone on the non- dominant wrist, snug enough to stay in place comfortably but loose enough not to restrict movement or cause discomfort.
