Tips for Wearing a Watch
Wearing a watch correctly is not only the beginning of time management, but also the details of personal taste. This article will analyze the practical skills of wearing watches from the preparation before wearing, wearing steps, occasions to daily maintenance.
1. Preparation before wearing
Ⅰ. Watch select
· Choose the dial size according to your wrist size: 34-38mm dial for those with slim wrists, 40-44mm dial for those with strong wrists .
· Material matching: steel strap is suitable for business occasions, leather strap is more casual; Ceramic strap is light and wear resistant, but avoid collision .
Ⅱ. Strap adjustment
· The length of the metal strap can be adjusted by removing the chain link, and the leather strap needs to be reserved for about 1cm after wearing .
· Tightness standard: After wearing, the pinky can be easily inserted between the strap and the wrist to avoid ligature marks and prevent sliding
2. Correct wearing steps
Ⅰ. Position
· Non-dominant hand principle: right-handed wear left wrist, left-handed wear right wrist, reduce the wear of daily activities .
· Accurate positioning: The dial should be located 1-2cm above the carpal bone to avoid direct contact with the carpal bone resulting in discomfort or friction .
Ⅱ. Watch dial towards
· Regular wear: the dial faces outward, convenient to quickly read the time when lifting the hand.
· Special scenario: It can be worn inward when hiding (due to military anti-reflection requirements), but it must adapt to the reading Angle .
Ⅲ. Fixed method
· Folding fasteners/pin fasteners: The metal strap should be fastened until it is not loose. The end of the leather strap should be kept in the watch ring to prevent sagging .
· Double-press watch buckle: Press the latch and gently pull the watch strap to verify stability
3. Scenario-based high-level collocation
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Scene type |
Recommended configuration |
Wearing details |
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Business formal |
Steel strap/Alligator strap |
The dial is half hidden in the shirt cuff, |
|
Exercise and fitness |
Silicone strap + timing function |
Move up 2cm to avoid collision |
|
Leisure socializing |
NATO canvas tape + color dial |
The double strap is folded and |
4. Wear contraindications and maintenance
Ⅰ. Avoid extreme environments
· High temperature environment (such as sauna room) will lead to the aging of the waterproof rubber ring inside the watch, water vapor into the movement .
· Strong magnetic fields (such as near MRI equipment) may affect the accuracy of mechanical watches .
Ⅱ. Daily cleaning
· Metal strap: Use a soft brush dipped in soapy water to gently brush the crevices, wipe with water and let dry .
· Leather strap: wipe regularly with special leather care agent to avoid exposure to the sun .
Ⅲ. Long-term storage
· Manual winding of the mechanical watch once a month when idle to prevent oil solidification .
· The watch is placed flat in the special watch case to avoid overlaying and causing scratches on the mirror
