I do admit to scrutinizing the way people wear their watches. I don't always understand people that wear watches too loose. My immediate thought is, "don't they know they can get it sized?" Perhaps people like the loose bracelet feel. You don't often see people who wear watches fitted with a strap wearing them loose. But they they are also those people that wear their watches upside down, and a few other positions that this readable blurb from Esquire magazine depicts.
One of the best parts of the article are the drawings by illustration artist Alan Witschonke. He is a masterful artist and does justice to the watch in illustration form. I would love to see more watch drawings by him.
One things lacking from the article is mention of what is means to just wear a watch normally, with a properly fitted bracelet. No anecdote about that? No mention of meticulously and enjoyment of comfort. Come on Esquire, think of something witty to say to the vast majority of watch lovers who brandish watches the way wearing them was intended.
Again, what is the deal with people who wear their watches upside down? Are they trying to scratch the face? Ashamed of it and what to hide it? Maybe someone can explain this to me. I once came across an Andy Rooney segment on 60 minutes a long time ago where he happened to discuss this. Apparently he wears his watch in this manner and people kept writing him letters asking him why. In response he simply suggested, "because that's how I like it and have always done it." Talk about a creature of habit. Mystery unsolved.
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Good find.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hmm…
I usually wear my watches with a tight fit.
However I have friends who do a lot of “old” office work without a PC. And their left hand is palm of the hand mostly up. So wearing their watch upside down makes it easier for them to quickly have a glance on the actual time.
I tried it, is definitively not working for me.
However, everyone to his own liking.
Best Regards,
Ralf
Ralf,
I am with you. I like my watches well fitted. There is almost a sizing ritual I perform when I acquire a new watch that has a bracelet. I am not into the upside down watch look or feel. While it is true that sometimes it would be a bit faster to check on the palm side of your wrist for the time, it is certainly not how I prefer it.
Regardless, it is good to hear an example of why someone prefers to wear a watch with the face down. Take care!