“Double Wristing” Your thoughts?
I posit a serious question to you all: is wearing two watches actually that taboo?
I started wearing a watch on each wrist when I hit three automatic watches. I do not have a watch winder and have no intention of buying one. I tend to buy watches in the 200 to 700 dollar range so its not like I am doing it to be big and flashy or anything.
I have gotten lots of comments from people and everyone always asks why? I used to say that it was to rotate through my collection faster, or so that I did not have to pick just one, or because it was handy in my workplace when one hand was often extended and thus inaccessible to read the time in a pinch. Honestly though? Now I wear two because it just feels more balanced. More symmetrical.
I have heard of people wearing one traditional watch and one smart watch which seems rare but not entirely uncommon. I can understand that. What are yall’s thoughts? At this point I have gotten used to it and frankly enjoy it, but am I breaking some big rule?
Collector of fine and affordable timekeeping devices.
It's not something I could see myself doing.
I wear a fitbit on my left arm and my watch of the day on my right arm. (I'm a righty btw) The first time someone asked me why I wear 2 watches, I was puzzled for a second. I don't consider my fitbit to be a watch; just a tracker that happens to tell the time. I still wear both, even though I've been enlightened as to the thoughts of some others. So I say rock out with your watches out.
You could mess with people and switch arms every hour or so.😆
It's not for me, but do what you like.
Personally, my watches are mostly for practicality,with a hint of fashion. I find two watches impractical, simply because neither will be exactly the same time, and it's twice as many watches to smash into things.
Left wrist for my rotational daily passion. Right wrist my Galaxy 4 telling me to get off of my butt.
Guess I am glad I did not do a poll. Won’t end up with a specific number of people who disapprove lol
It's not for me but to each their own, I just see no real point or purpose to it even with several automatic watches.
I mean it's not that hard to reset a watch and doesn' take long either.
Hard pass here. It’s just weird to me.
Like @In_awe & @Rocky150, I double up with a fitness tracker daily
I'm not sure this is something about what's OK or not.
General Schwarzkopf was known to wear two watches regularly, thus the nickname of "Schwarzkopfing" when wearing two watches.
Anytime you do something that's different you get noticed. I think most people don't really want to be noticed and so they don't do things that get them noticed. Wearing two watches will surely get you noticed - at least at first until everyone around you knows you as a two-watch kind of person.
Me - I prefer not to be noticed. I drive a nice but plain white car by Toyota - no one will notice me for it. Wearing two watches - that's a no-no for me as I don't want to be noticed.
If you enjoy it - then it's cool not taboo. Just be aware that you will be noticed and maybe that is something you enjoy which makes it cool.
Its not that resetting a watch takes a long time, its that I have had several watches timekeeping ability deteriorate after being left not running for a while. This may be true only for my slightly more affordable watches and not true of those with higher levels of manufacturing.
Like @In_awe & @Rocky150, I double up with a fitness tracker daily
We are in good company!
Its not that resetting a watch takes a long time, its that I have had several watches timekeeping ability deteriorate after being left not running for a while. This may be true only for my slightly more affordable watches and not true of those with higher levels of manufacturing.
I have 50+ watches and only two arms and wouldn't consider two at a time, but you do you. Not wearing them for short periods should not impact the watch's ability to keep time. If you pick it back up, barely wind it, or worse, simply give it a shake, you may not be creating enough energy in the mainspring, which will give the appearance of not being accurate. Your watches should last longer by not wearing them every day since you will not be creating more wear and tear on the movement.
I'm too clumsy to wear two at once. It's hard enough trying not to smack the one into stuff!
Never. Under. Any. Circumstance.
I apologize in advance for being negative...
I think it looks pretentious.
Hard pass.
You don't have 2 heads, 2 waist's or 2 necks either 😜
Touché. But still it’s a no from me. I think it looks silly if I’m honest. I get you want to enjoy more of your watches but why dilute the experience of each one? (Pls no threesome jokes haha)
Did not know Lewis Hamilton did that, he is a favorite of mine.
Mi band 4 on my non-dominant hand (left), watch on my dominant hand (right)
It's not for me. But you do you. This is ok right?
It's not for me. But you do you. This is ok right?
I mean I wear one on each wrist to avoid scratching them, but in your own words, you do you.
I‘m on the “you do you” train. If you like it, live long and prosper. Personally I like the weight and feel of 1 watch on my left and a free right hand (occasional leather bracelet/athletic band).
Equal wrist time with my collection is an ongoing battle so I feel your pain there. But I take it one day a time and go with my mood, outfit, daily plans (for durability consideration).
Cheers ✨⏱✨!
I personally dislike double wristing, but you do you! 😁
Hi!
Just DO YOU...
I wear two watches.
People ask why?
I answer why not?
They say it's stupid...
Then I require an explanation - NOW heat is in them.
Whatever their answer is I always ask them why me wearing two watches bothers them. AGAIN, the heat is on them...
Just live your life and leave me alone.
#mytwocents
Hey if you need to track two separate time zones, then I guess it would make some sense😉
It's not for me. But you do you. This is ok right?
@JapanExclusive I do this to have my watches in sync to keep the power reserve going. I don't do it all the time, but sometimes like right before bedtime to have the rotors moving. It may be weird, but it's my way of doing things 😂 Be yourself, who cares about what they say, most of them know little about time pieces anyway.
@JapanExclusive I do this to have my watches in sync to keep the power reserve going. I don't do it all the time, but sometimes like right before bedtime to have the rotors moving. It may be weird, but it's my way of doing things 😂 Be yourself, who cares about what they say, most of them know little about time pieces anyway.
Oh absolutely. I'm personally not bothered if my watches run out of power, unless they have more than one complication. Have a couple of day date pieces which can be a pain to set.
I've thought about this. It would (kind of make sense) to utilise it for knowing times in different zones if you don't own a GMT watch. I might do this from time to time (pun intended) if there is a proper need for it. Not so far yet though. I don't think it's good or bad. Do what you feel is right.
I only wear one. But hey I sure can understand why you would wear more than one!
Just do it!
Enjoy those watches!
Cheers!