How do you wear your watch?

I can’t figure it out the best way for myself 🫠
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We are all built different and I say wear where ever is most comfortable. That is why I wear mine on my ankle like a boss.  :-). Kidding, slightly above the notch.  

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I wear mine above the "bump", so it stays out of the way. 

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AllTheWatches

We are all built different and I say wear where ever is most comfortable. That is why I wear mine on my ankle like a boss.  :-). Kidding, slightly above the notch.  

Does yours leave marks?

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KristianG

I wear mine above the "bump", so it stays out of the way. 

When you arm is down, does it fall on your hand though?

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Thaspectacular

Does yours leave marks?

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I like to wear my watches tight, so they will leave slight indentations. To me, the indentations seem too high and the Watch position now seems too low. I’d experiment by removing a link or two. 

Again, everyone is different. I know folks who like to wear watches like a bracelet. I know others who like it as high as your markings. 

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Depends on the watch and weather. 

In the really hot summer days I wear my G Clock low and loose for air flow. 

In the winter I wear my titanium Casio high and fitted. 

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To wear it loose I need a watch that isn't too bumpy at the area of contact. 

And to wear it fitted I need a soft strap and a watch that has a flat back side otherwise it creates a pressure spot. 

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Give it time and you'll see what works for you. It took me like two years to figure out what is really comfy for me. 

In my experience metal bracelets are much too pointy at the clasp to wear loose. But I've seen a lot of people do it so maybe mine are just crap or I'm too sensitive. 

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These expanding bracelets are worth trying if you take the time to size them perfectly (slightly loose so there's no pressure).

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Thaspectacular

When you arm is down, does it fall on your hand though?

No, I can't stand having my watch flop around. It's part of the reason I refuse to wear metal bracelets. 

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Between above the bone to higher above the bone, which makes micro adjustments really critical in my watch purchasing decisions. Got lucky so far, but I really hope on the fly adjusting becomes more available.

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Loose like a bracelet. 

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Didier

Between above the bone to higher above the bone, which makes micro adjustments really critical in my watch purchasing decisions. Got lucky so far, but I really hope on the fly adjusting becomes more available.

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Loved the bracelets as well!

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Thaspectacular

Loved the bracelets as well!

Thanks! :) 

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I would say depends. During summer time behind the wrist bone with short sleeves, but during winter time and when I wear suits or sweaters, on top or down the wrist bone so the long sleeves don't cover it up. 

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It depends on the watch and on what I wear. 

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Below the wrist bone for me; the bone doesn't stick out enough, so if I wear it above it just falls down.

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A bit on the loose side and on top of the wrist bone

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I don’t have a pronounced wrist bone. As long as it’s not flopping around it’s usually good. 

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As high above the bump and not have it flop down. 

That way when the wrist swells I'll just bring it a bit closer to the wrist bone (woe is me who had not experience this adjust-on-the-fly miracle).

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Ontop of the bone is psychotic

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Wherever is comfortable for you. Crowd sourcing the answer to a series of people who will have different bodies to you is interesting on some level(s), but isn't going to tell you what to do.

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Just a step to the left. Then a jump to the right (if it’s too loose) Put your hands on your hips (to see if it slides down too much) 

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My wrist is shaped like a slap, so the only way for me is to wear the watch slightly loose and it can slide to the most comfortable position.  In general, I need to be able to get my index finger easily between my wrist and the inside of the clasp.  This is the ideal adjustment for me.

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I rarely have the strap quite tight enough to keep it in one position. But I aim for C or D. I've broken a few good watches wearing them in A or B - bending your hand back presses against the crown, which is not just uncomfortable but laterally stresses the crown. This is also why I think Cartier tanks are the stupidest watches ever conceived.