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Old 14 August 2023, 02:49 PM   #1
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would you wear another accessory next to your watch?

As the title says, would you, and if you do, what would you wear with your watch? Ideally, something that wouldn't scratch your watch. I feel that a watch on a strap always feels fine on its own, but lately i've been feeling that a hunk of a sports watch on the wrist seems a bit unbalanced. Or maybe I'm just overthinking
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Old 14 August 2023, 03:42 PM   #2
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I would not, the watch on the wrist is more than enough to be on its own. I would wear a bracelet or fitness band on the other wrist. That's just my preference.

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Old 14 August 2023, 04:06 PM   #3
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Nothing right or wrong with that. I would personally not. But many others would. Just a matter of preference and whatever makes one happy.
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Old 14 August 2023, 09:44 PM   #4
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Do you mean like beads or a friendship bracelet or something? I've been seeing more of those photos lately even in sale ads. I personally wouldn't do it because I don't accessorize. Other than a watch.
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Old 14 August 2023, 10:10 PM   #5
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I prefer to let my watch do the talking, not a bracelet kind of guy, but to each their own.
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Old 14 August 2023, 10:29 PM   #6
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I sometimes add one of my Lokai bracelets. My wife wears her tennis bracelet and others with her datejust. The thought of metal on metal makes me cringe, but I also wish I had more of her " just wear it" attitude.
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Old 14 August 2023, 10:35 PM   #7
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Watch only on my left wrist. If I wear a bracelet it’s always on the other wrist.
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Old 14 August 2023, 10:49 PM   #8
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Old 14 August 2023, 11:25 PM   #9
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Sure, leather, beads, etc. tho i avoid other metal items.
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Old 14 August 2023, 11:39 PM   #10
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I often wear two bracelets on my opposite wrist but I’m not opposed to wearing one on the same wrist as a watch, provided the bracelet won’t scratch the watch.
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Old 15 August 2023, 12:01 AM   #11
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Being a nurse for many years I wore just a cheap quartz watch on my wrist, no rings or other stuff...more places for germs to hide...when i went to hospice care only i wore my Rolex EX
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Old 15 August 2023, 12:23 AM   #12
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Old 15 August 2023, 12:29 AM   #13
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I would not.
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Old 15 August 2023, 12:41 AM   #14
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Even a small bracelet can cause quite a bit of damage over time. It's jewelry so there aren't really any "rules", but I would not.
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Old 15 August 2023, 12:46 AM   #15
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No, definitely not on the same wrist as a watch. Even fine cotton dress shirts leave hairline scratches on the polished surfaces of a watch over time. A bracelet especially metal or beads is going to scratch or possibly leave small dings on the case and bracelet of a watch. So for me it's a no. However, if it makes you happy - it's your watch so do whatever makes you happy.
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Old 15 August 2023, 12:47 AM   #16
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leather - maybe. anything else - no. based on experience.
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Old 15 August 2023, 01:12 AM   #17
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I'll occasionally wear a bracelet on my right hand, but I'll leave the stacking of other jewelry with a watch to the Steven Tyler types.
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Old 15 August 2023, 04:13 AM   #18
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I occasionally wear a Navajo silver bracelet on my opposite wrist when wearing my 5513 or my Seamaster, if I do then no rings.
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Old 15 August 2023, 04:36 AM   #19
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No. But not because of some fear, but for me a watch is part of the "minimal lifestyle". For me one hand, one gadget is more than enough - sometimes even a lot :)
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Old 15 August 2023, 06:03 AM   #20
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I don't because I have another wrist to use. I know it's done but not my style.
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