The accepted convention is to wear a watch on the left wrist (or weakest hand for the R-handed majority) ‘cos the placement of winding mechanisms on most watches is on the hand side rather than the arm side.
Nevertheless, there’re few designs made specifically for L-handed people
Nevertheless, there’re few designs made specifically for L-handed people
Initially, wristwatches were worn mainly by women, incorporated into a bracelet and considered more fashionable than functional.
In July of 1916, the New York Times ran an article referencing the advent of the wristwatch as a necessary accessory for a man in the military.
In July of 1916, the New York Times ran an article referencing the advent of the wristwatch as a necessary accessory for a man in the military.
So, the next time you want to wear your wristwatch, please feel free to wear it comfortably on your non dominant hand which may be either your left or right hand.
You would not be committing a fashion faux pas by doing so.
You would not be committing a fashion faux pas by doing so.