Tailoring a suit for your watch

This is as close to I get to tailoring a suit to my watch

When you wear a suit every day the rules can be bent more. I basically wore whatever I wanted with my suits unless it was some sort of formal occasion, that of course is different.

Sure that makes sense. My question is more about how you have your suit tailored, like how much of your watch should show (if at all).

No real rule in terms of the suit but in general, the jacket cuff should be 5 inches from the tip of your thumb when your arm is relaxed. This will allow your shirt cuff to sit an inch lower and be visible. There are custom clothing sites like Proper Cloth (they sponsor me) who have a "watch allowance" setting for their shirt cuffs which adds half an inch (or whatever you choose) to the side you wear your watch on.

It's largely a matter of personal preference. I would have mine tailored so that when my arms were straight down just a small amount of shirt cuff would be showing under the jacket. Some people want no shirt cuff showing.

I also preferred larger cuffs which allow for larger watches to slide under the cuff. I don't like the French Cuffs at all, It really is a matter of personal taste and style.

If you're there to show your watch wear this

Sometimes I match my watch with my scrubs.

You shouldn't be wearing a watch at a wedding. It's bad luck.

Wow this is exactly the answer I was looking for. Thank you!!

I prefer my stuff tailored shorter in the arms and legs. Don't like much if any break in my pants, same with sleeves.

For most of my adult life I have worn long sleeves, but always rolled at least 2-3 times to stay out of the way of my hands, and anything worn on wrist, watch, GPS, call info, mesh network/ATAC readout etc.

These days just feels more natural, so I tailor my suits and shirts to match.

Not comically short mind you, but similar to @IanCognito 's MO.

Spot on. I have several like this, they're available as standard in UK and I'm sure most men don't know what they're for.

If you’re getting clothes tailored just make sure it’s how you like it (otherwise what would be the point?). Whether you like long cuffs or short cuffs or whether you want enough cuff room to hide/show off the watch is down to you. Whichever makes you most comfortable. Obviously, along the way, some people have made ‘rules’ but if those rules make you uncomfortable - what would be the point in following them?

If you’re totally unsure then it may be a good idea to find a tailor who can listen to your preferences and offer a number of viable solutions - they are the experts after all. I’ve always gone with the phrase: comfort is king; in terms of clothes/styling. Not just physically but you have to feel at (mental) ease too. Good luck

I have a little bit of experience in this area. Your tailor can provide advice and it will come down to some of your own personal preference. 😉

Now the cuff of your shirt should stick out slightly from the sleeve of your suit. All of my shirts have cuffs that will completely cover my watch. I didn't care about showing them off to everyone.

I think you'll find most off the rack shirts have cuffs that will easily clear most watches.

If you get a bespoke shirt and your tailor is experienced he'll actually ask you to wear the watch you intend to wear with your shirt and suit and will measure across the watch to get the cuff to clear.

I'd have to show up with a dozen watches 😂

Choose the thickest one and go from there 😉