How do you wear your watch on your wrist ?

Hi guys, I'm curious cause I just changed the way I wear my watch and I would like to know what about you.

I have a "chicken wrist", so I was wearing my watch very "high on the wrist", or "low on the arm", I don't know exactly, here is a picture lol

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The watch was sitting on my bone, forcing me readjust it several times a day as it was not very stable.

Few weeks ago I decided to assume that I have thin wrist and make more space for my personal comfort. So I started wearing my watches like this :

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And I have to say, I spent so many years suffering I can't understand why I waited so long. My Le Locle"s crown even put a little scar on the top of my hand that is still present almost 2 years later...

The only thing is, I hate when my cuff is on my watch, I like it to be visible. So it's a little awkward, looks like I have an arm longer than the other... 

And you guys, how do you wear your watches ?

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I just strap it up and it goes wherever really, sometimes above the bone sometimes below. No hard and fast rules for me

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I like it right above/before the bone. And the bone notch serves as a natural "stop" for the band or bracelet, especially when bracelets don't have a perfect fit or micro adjust.

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Nice watches! I agree with @dxnnis. There is no hard or fast rule for me as well. I tend to wear above my wrist bone most of the time. But I do wear below the bone when I’m wearing long sleeve shirts. 

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Above the bone if I wear it on a strap.

That Geckota jump hour! 🤩

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Above the bone?  Surely only people modelling watches for social media wear their watch virtually on their hand?

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Right above/semi on the bone depending on watch and strap

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Like this. Need to be able to move the hand without damage.

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Slightly loose. Below the bone. Don't mind if it moves a bit on the wrist. I find my watches eventually find a natural spot on the wrist where they won't move.

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marioap

Like this. Need to be able to move the hand without damage.

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Man I love this Ch.Ward so much

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i have a small wrist and big bone, so for me it’s like a non stop struggle with the watch that is not strapped properly:/

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I think I don`t have a fixed position - it depends on the weather and strap :) as longas it feels good.. it`s fine ;) 

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marioap

Like this. Need to be able to move the hand without damage.

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this is how wear I mine , I have like a bony wrist so find having the watch a bit lower is comfy

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I wear my watch little loose to allow wiggle room for my bloating wrist during the day 😁

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Depends on the weight of the watch and the shape of the case back.  

I find you just have to wear a watch for a while, each watch settles into its preferred position.  I either feel comfortable wearing it or sell it on and get another!

Its a struggle when I really like the look of a watch, but don't feel comfortable wearing it - luckily (or unluckily) there are many more watches I like the look of than I could ever afford!

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I like my watches not to move and feel secure and with that I wear them above but Right up to the bone. Then depending on what I wear I will just have the sleeve just slightly up so I can see it 

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Also please Tell me what that gorgeous jump hour watch is called and how you like it and basically everything because I want one now 

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Chicken wrists and bloated wrists are the best!  🤣

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For me, it depends on the watch and strap/bracelet. Some I wear high, some low. Whichever feels comfortable really. Generally speaking, I’d say above the bone but as close as possible to it.

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simonswatch

Also please Tell me what that gorgeous jump hour watch is called and how you like it and basically everything because I want one now 

Haha It's a Geckota W-01, one of their first release. It has a Seagull movement, a 37mm case and an extremely domed acrylic glass... It is full of imperfections but I love it, it has so much to offer. 

Unfortunately I think they don't do it anymore (check the Workshop collection of Geckota website, the reissue is sold out but maybe they will make a batch again)

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I also have tiny wrists. Whilst my wrist bone isn't super prominent it is very uncomfortable is anything were to be resting on it.

So very much have to wear it above the bone. For the largest watch I have, Seiko SRPD, whilst the lug to lug is a reasonable 46mm I kind of need to wear it on a NATO to raise it up a bit due to its 42.5 diameter.

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That geckota is stunning, looks like a much more expensive watch!

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At the thinnest point, tightly strapped so that it does not move. So, long sleeves will cover the thing. If that coverage bothers you, get yourself a 55mm case watch (ww2 flieger, or a diesel) which you can wear on top of everything, even the winter uniform of a mountie. 

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For me no matter how it's adjusted it falls in the same area. Usually on the bone area but it doesn't bother me at all. When use a rubber strap the watch is more stable on my wrist.

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Strap or bracelet, it doesn't matter. I wear my watches above the bone on my wrist.

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I have an 8" wrist and I use the "Index Finger Rule."  I wear it on the loose side so that my index finger can easily side in on the underside of the strap near the buckle.  That is usually just loose enough for comfort but does not allow the watch to spin over on the wrist.

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I don't pay attention to where on the wrist it goes, but it seems like it's pretty close to the wrist bone, so slightly lower. But I do wear my watches fairly tight around the wrist. I have a co-worker who could easily remove 2-3 links and still have no problem wearing his watch. I have no idea how some people wear them that loosely. My dad was the same way. Drives me crazy.

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GoingTopShelf

I don't pay attention to where on the wrist it goes, but it seems like it's pretty close to the wrist bone, so slightly lower. But I do wear my watches fairly tight around the wrist. I have a co-worker who could easily remove 2-3 links and still have no problem wearing his watch. I have no idea how some people wear them that loosely. My dad was the same way. Drives me crazy.

Same here, I picture an 80's stereotype of a guy with a large suit wearing a gold DJ on a jubilee not adjusted...

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Based on the shape and size of my wrist , I need to wear my watches between the bone and the elbow (which could be considered above or below the bone, depending on your perspective), otherwise I'd be wearing a "hand watch" rather than a "wrist watch". I also try to wear it as close to that bone as possible, so that it doesn't look like an "arm watch".

And given the Geckota comments, here's a shot showing my Geckota on my wrist. Another ST19 based model that looks more expensive than it is (at least in my opinion).

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Hmm... Just above the bone? I find it more comfortable, and doesnt hinder wrist movement. ☺️☺️

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You're right, you should always wear you watches comfortably. 

And I completely agree with JTinLA12, the bone notch does help.

I have a 6.25 inch wrist, I understand pretty well your problem but I think the way you're wearing now, really suits your wrist. Plus the bracelets, looks great!

One suggestion regarding the cuff issue, try folding the cuff halfway up. This will solve the one arm looking short problem. Plus it makes you a proud watch owner :)