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gaopa · 6 November 2008, 11:42 PM

Where do you wear your watch, above or below your wrist bone?

I have never worn a watch above the wrist bone as it just feels too snug. However with my SMP it feels loose and heavy down lower on my arm. I am still not happy with the feel.

Currently the band is adjusted to 5 1/2 links on the 6 o'clock side and 7 on the 12 o'clock side. With that adjustment it hangs down on the top of my hand and gets uncomfortable after several hours. Any suggestions? TIA, Bill P.

jmsrolls · 6 November 2008, 11:52 PM

Bill,

Wear the SMP every day for a week or so until you become accustomed to wearing a real watch.

Fr. John+

Dan Pierce · 7 November 2008, 12:33 AM

I wear my watches both above and below the wrist bone depending on the weather and my physical position [i.e. sitting or standing].

dP

Tools · 7 November 2008, 01:28 AM

I generally wear it so it will not rotate fully around the wrist...it will move back and forth across the top..

If it gets cold and I shrink up a bit, sometimes it will fall past the wrist bone, but generally I wear it snug enough that it stays at the wrist.

I hate it when it gets to digging in the back of the hand, and I also hate the strain when you push yourself up from a chair etc., and it's riding too low... puts a lot of strain on the watch pins....and it hurts...

mikea · 7 November 2008, 02:29 AM

below all the time

ROGERB · 7 November 2008, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaopa

Where do you wear your watch, above or below your wrist bone?

I have never worn a watch above the wrist bone as it just feels too snug. However with my SMP it feels loose and heavy down lower on my arm. I am still not happy with the feel.

Currently the band is adjusted to 5 1/2 links on the 6 o'clock side and 7 on the 12 o'clock side. With that adjustment it hangs down on the top of my hand and gets uncomfortable after several hours. Any suggestions? TIA, Bill P.

The comfort fit in the Omega sport watches has always been a trial and error pain in the ..... what many have had to do is get another 1/2 link as two half links are actually a bit bigger than a full link?!? I believe they can be purchased through OTTO FREI online!
R

James T · 7 November 2008, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I wear my watches both above and below the wrist bone depending on the weather and my physical position [i.e. sitting or standing].

dP

x2!

gaopa · 7 November 2008, 04:21 AM

Roger, I just called my AD and you are right... two 1/2 links are a bit bigger than one full link. He is going to send me one.

As I said, presently I have 5 1/2 on the 6 side and 7 on the 12 side. When I get the new 1/2 link I will remove the last full link on the 12 side and end up with 6 1/2. Thus I will next try 5 1/2 and 6 1/2. As I wear my watch below the wrist bone it will be just a bit more snug than now, but I hope not too much. Cheers, Bill P.

Perdu · 7 November 2008, 11:10 AM

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Alcan · 7 November 2008, 11:24 AM

Left hand, above the wrist bone.

jm433 · 7 November 2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Left hand, above the wrist bone.

X2. I like wearing the watch fairly snug. I don't really like it loose enough to hang down over the wrist bone. As somebody else pointed out that inhibits wrist movement -- plus I understand that gravity pulling on a loose watch band stretches the band out. You are better off with slightly snug. My watch is loose enough to move around a bit but not much.

Widows Son · 7 November 2008, 04:19 PM

A dress watch on a strap should always be worn above the wrist bone. Casual watches on a bracelet or diver band can be worn wherever.

golfball123 · 7 November 2008, 07:06 PM

left hand, below wrist bone...

delldeaton · 8 November 2008, 03:18 AM

Wear mine on the side of the wristbone that is closed to my hand. Loose enough that I can bend my wrist, and it does slip back and forth across it (unfortunately).

esm · 8 November 2008, 03:23 AM

right hand, above wrist bone most times - but loose enough for "normal" movement (1/2 finger)

Carolina · 9 November 2008, 09:58 AM

I wear mine above, but sometimes it slips below the wristbone - which is a bit uncomfortable.

CH & USA · 9 November 2008, 11:30 AM

Above the wristbone, snug... I don't like to feel my watch move on my wrist.

MrCowboy99 · 10 November 2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CH & USA

Above the wristbone, snug... I don't like to feel my watch move on my wrist.

x2

cody p · 10 November 2008, 10:21 AM

above the wrist bone, so that my wrist can function unimpeded as nature intended.

Portzed · 12 November 2008, 08:52 PM

5 1/2 links at 6, and 8 at twelve, all sliding and flopping all over the place. Always have done so. The SMP is so flat in profile it doesn't bother me, now the 'Dweller' needs to be a little tighter as you end up with a great big dent mark in the back of the wrist.

SMP loose but not too loose (just like my wimmin

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Latrodectus · 13 November 2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

I wear mine above, but sometimes it slips below the wristbone - which is a bit uncomfortable.

same here

Foiel · 26 January 2011, 03:33 AM

I wear it between wristbone and my hand .. Is it above or not ?? bah !

indy78 · 26 January 2011, 04:57 AM

Left wrist above the ulna knot and snug. I was told if your wear the watch too lose it causes excessive wear to the links of the watch band due to movement and friction.

Watch Professor · 26 January 2011, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jm433

x2. I like wearing the watch fairly snug. I don't really like it loose enough to hang down over the wrist bone. As somebody else pointed out that inhibits wrist movement -- plus i understand that gravity pulling on a loose watch band stretches the band out. You are better off with slightly snug. My watch is loose enough to move around a bit but not much.

+1

Watch Professor · 26 January 2011, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

above the wrist bone, so that my wrist can function unimpeded as nature intended.

+1

sea-dweller · 26 January 2011, 09:56 AM

Left hand, below wrist bone...

dalip · 26 January 2011, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I wear my watches both above and below the wrist bone depending on the weather and my physical position [i.e. sitting or standing].

dP

Also..depends on the watch for me...DSSD is always a snugger fit...whereas a speedmaster or pepsi is light enough to wear a little looser and so sits above or below as with Dan's reasoning above

trvilanova · 27 January 2011, 01:29 AM

It always depends of two factors: weather and phisical position, and maybe a third one: clothes.

himmelblau · 27 January 2011, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaopa

Where do you wear your watch, above or below your wrist bone?

Just below the bone on my left hand. I have very prominent ulna bone, or used to when I could still see my feet

Brian

asadtiger · 27 January 2011, 06:23 AM

between wrist bone and hand, on the left arm...but fit depends on strap/band material: my leather strap watches are worn tight and have little room for movement, if at all, but the bracelet ones are worn looser, so that they move on the arm a little but cannot rotate on the wrist fully when between wrist bone and hand...dont know if any of that makes sense

6 November 2008, 11:42 PM	#1
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Wear it above or below the wrist bone? Where do you wear your watch, above or below your wrist bone? I have never worn a watch above the wrist bone as it just feels too snug. However with my SMP it feels loose and heavy down lower on my arm. I am still not happy with the feel. Currently the band is adjusted to 5 1/2 links on the 6 o'clock side and 7 on the 12 o'clock side. With that adjustment it hangs down on the top of my hand and gets uncomfortable after several hours. Any suggestions? TIA, Bill P.

7 November 2008, 12:33 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,731	I wear my watches both above and below the wrist bone depending on the weather and my physical position [i.e. sitting or standing]. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

7 November 2008, 01:28 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,044	I generally wear it so it will not rotate fully around the wrist...it will move back and forth across the top.. If it gets cold and I shrink up a bit, sometimes it will fall past the wrist bone, but generally I wear it snug enough that it stays at the wrist. I hate it when it gets to digging in the back of the hand, and I also hate the strain when you push yourself up from a chair etc., and it's riding too low... puts a lot of strain on the watch pins....and it hurts... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 November 2008, 02:29 AM	#5
mikea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: mike Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 1,047	below all the time __________________ DD40 RG, SkyDweller, AP RO 15500 Exp 2 ,WG YM 42, YM 40

7 November 2008, 11:10 AM	#9
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	deleted __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

6 November 2008, 11:52 PM	#2
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Bill, Wear the SMP every day for a week or so until you become accustomed to wearing a real watch. Fr. John+

7 November 2008, 04:21 AM	#8
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Roger, I just called my AD and you are right... two 1/2 links are a bit bigger than one full link. He is going to send me one. As I said, presently I have 5 1/2 on the 6 side and 7 on the 12 side. When I get the new 1/2 link I will remove the last full link on the 12 side and end up with 6 1/2. Thus I will next try 5 1/2 and 6 1/2. As I wear my watch below the wrist bone it will be just a bit more snug than now, but I hope not too much. Cheers, Bill P.

7 November 2008, 11:24 AM	#10
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Left hand, above the wrist bone. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

7 November 2008, 04:19 PM	#12
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	A dress watch on a strap should always be worn above the wrist bone. Casual watches on a bracelet or diver band can be worn wherever.

7 November 2008, 07:06 PM	#13
golfball123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: thailand / m'sia Watch: YG DD & GMT,TT SUB Posts: 1,265	left hand, below wrist bone... __________________ Present Collections TT Date-just, TT Sub. (Bluesy), YG Date-Date, YG GMT IIc (Black dial). SS GMT IIc

8 November 2008, 03:18 AM	#14
delldeaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Dell Deaton Location: NAWCC Museum! Watch: Never kiss & tell! Posts: 883	Not sure I understand the question Wear mine on the side of the wristbone that is closed to my hand. Loose enough that I can bend my wrist, and it does slip back and forth across it (unfortunately). __________________ . Watches, James Bond Watches .

8 November 2008, 03:23 AM	#15
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	right hand, above wrist bone most times - but loose enough for "normal" movement (1/2 finger)

9 November 2008, 09:58 AM	#16
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	I wear mine above, but sometimes it slips below the wristbone - which is a bit uncomfortable. __________________ . .Member #5380 .

9 November 2008, 11:30 AM	#17
CH & USA Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Good ol' USA Watch: DATEJUST (116200) Posts: 161	Above the wristbone, snug... I don't like to feel my watch move on my wrist.

10 November 2008, 10:21 AM	#19
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	above the wrist bone, so that my wrist can function unimpeded as nature intended. Last edited by cody p; 10 November 2008 at 10:21 AM.. Reason: typo

12 November 2008, 08:52 PM	#20
Portzed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bryden Location: Lincolnshire - UK Watch: My 1st 60's Timex Posts: 435	5 1/2 links at 6, and 8 at twelve, all sliding and flopping all over the place. Always have done so. The SMP is so flat in profile it doesn't bother me, now the 'Dweller' needs to be a little tighter as you end up with a great big dent mark in the back of the wrist. SMP loose but not too loose (just like my wimmin)

26 January 2011, 03:33 AM	#22
Foiel "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 145	I wear it between wristbone and my hand .. Is it above or not ?? bah !

26 January 2011, 04:57 AM	#23
indy78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: 116233 Serti Posts: 204	Above Left wrist above the ulna knot and snug. I was told if your wear the watch too lose it causes excessive wear to the links of the watch band due to movement and friction.

26 January 2011, 09:56 AM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Left hand, below wrist bone... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 January 2011, 01:29 AM	#28
trvilanova Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: spain Posts: 21	Depends It always depends of two factors: weather and phisical position, and maybe a third one: clothes.

27 January 2011, 06:23 AM	#30
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	between wrist bone and hand, on the left arm...but fit depends on strap/band material: my leather strap watches are worn tight and have little room for movement, if at all, but the bracelet ones are worn looser, so that they move on the arm a little but cannot rotate on the wrist fully when between wrist bone and hand...dont know if any of that makes sense

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