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guy369 · 15 July 2011, 03:31 AM

So, I continuously hear "You're wearing your watch on the wrong hand!"

...I presume most of the general population is not aware of how uncomfortable a watch is to wear on your left arm when you are left handed.

I'm curious how many other TRF members have ran into this 'problem'
I mean, it's a great way to get your watch noticed

Are there any lefties that wear their watches on their left arm and it actually feel normal?

Funny story; my girlfriend has always broken my balls over wearing my watches on my Right arm. I tell her it's normal, she says it's not.
So, EVERY single time there is a TV episode/movie where a person is wearing their watches on their right arm, I always say "LOOK! LOOK! He wears it on his right too!"

ericdube · 15 July 2011, 03:34 AM

I'm right-handed and wear my watch on my right arm. I find it more comfortable that way.

It's funny that you mention it, but I often get mistaken for being left-handed because of it.

guy369 · 15 July 2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ericdube

I'm right-handed and wear my watch on my right arm. I find it more comfortable that way.

It's funny that you mention it, but I often get mistaken for being left-handed because of it.

I only know one other lefty who prefers to wear it on his left arm.

I ask him how it feels comfortable, he says he never uses pens or anything so it never gets in the way.
...I secretly think he's just trying to blend in.

capote · 15 July 2011, 03:37 AM

Left handed, wear it on my left hand. Very comfy.

mjm800 · 15 July 2011, 03:37 AM

I wear my watch on my left because I do not like it on my right when I am working. The bracelet drags all over my desk when using the mouse. On my left I can keep it slightly elevated and it never sits on the desk.

clarencek · 15 July 2011, 03:40 AM

I wear mine on my left arm and am left-handed. Doesn't feel uncomfortable at all to me.

I tried it on my right arm and that was just weird. I do everything with my left - so it's natural to use it to check the time.

ManUtd · 15 July 2011, 03:42 AM

I know many left-handed friends who wear watches on their right arms. I've always thought it was normal and more comfortable for them.

ericdube · 15 July 2011, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarencek

I wear mine on my left arm and am left-handed. Doesn't feel uncomfortable at all to me.

I tried it on my right arm and that was just weird. I do everything with my left - so it's natural to use it to check the time.

I never really gave much thought about that, but I agree 100%. It feels more natural to check the time that way.

guy369 · 15 July 2011, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManUtd

I know many left-handed friends who wear watches on their right arms. I've always thought it was normal and more comfortable for them.

It is MUCH more comfortable.

I would be like any righty switching.

I can barely tell the time if it's on my left arm...Pretty strange.
I'm very ambidextrous, but not with watches.

Oyster1982 · 15 July 2011, 03:48 AM

right handed wear on my left wrist, I just tried it and it bothers me when I m writing.

Time2time · 15 July 2011, 03:53 AM

Is the crown on left or right on our watch??

guy369 · 15 July 2011, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Time2time

Is the crown on left or right on our watch??

My crown is on the right side of my watch.

Sometimes it holds my cuffs above it - other than that, it's the only real difference.

I do have one cheaper watch which was made for lefties, but I rarely wear it.

jay_man2 · 15 July 2011, 03:58 AM

Left wearing lefty here.

Grumpy Badger · 15 July 2011, 03:58 AM

Show your girlfriend this and it should help convince her...

Time2time · 15 July 2011, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guy369

My crown is on the right side of my watch.

Sometimes it holds my cuffs above it - other than that, it's the only real difference.

I do have one cheaper watch which was made for lefties, but I rarely wear it.

Ok, only I saw a Sub-c made for "righties" the other week. Crown on left.
Must admit it looked odd.

phampau · 15 July 2011, 03:59 AM

I am a lefty and wear my watches on my left hand, very comfortable for me. I have tried to wear it on my right, but it just felt weird.

guy369 · 15 July 2011, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Show your girlfriend this and it should help convince her...

Where did you get my picture from?

Nah...She's convinced now - I forget which TV show we watched, but 90% of the people wore their watches on their right arm.

...And so did one great actor.

Just can't remember the names right now....

guy369 · 15 July 2011, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time2time

Ok, only I saw a Sub-c made for "righties" the other week. Crown on left.
Must admit it looked odd.

Where did you see that?

Was it real?

PeterT · 15 July 2011, 04:03 AM

I am left handed and wear watches on the right.
All the rest of my family are right handed and wear their watches on the right too.
Where is the logic in that!?!

Peter

Time2time · 15 July 2011, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guy369

Where did you see that?

Was it real?

Was it real?

Yes it was.

Can get that and other marque watches made that way.
Also saw a Luminor that way too.

Mate had it made that way.

esm · 15 July 2011, 04:18 AM

dont know why - but i find wearing watch on my right wrist is "more comfortable".
i am right handed too

ericdube · 15 July 2011, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time2time

Was it real?

Yes it was.

Can get that and other marque watches made that way.
Also saw a Luminor that way too.

Mate had it made that way.

Wow, I would have never thought in a million years they made a lefty Rolex! You learn something new every day.

It's mentioned here.

Here's some more:

Johny · 15 July 2011, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time2time

Was it real?

Yes it was.

Can get that and other marque watches made that way.
Also saw a Luminor that way too.

Mate had it made that way.

can you get some pics? thanks.

Time2time · 15 July 2011, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericdube

Wow, I would have never thought in a million years they made a lefty Rolex! You learn something new every day.

It's mentioned here.

Here's some more:

I know, I was gobsmacked too when I saw them. Thats what we're here for, too learn,=.

2th Dr · 15 July 2011, 04:41 AM

Lefty here, and where it on the left, but I think for some reason it looks better on the right.

guy369 · 15 July 2011, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2th DR

Lefty here, and where it on the left, but I think for some reason it looks better on the right.

But, does it feel more comfortable on the right?

Johny · 15 July 2011, 04:45 AM

lefty here and also wear it on the left

where it feels right

guy369 · 15 July 2011, 04:48 AM

Has anybody ever ran into people saying how wearing it on the right arm is 'wrong'?

ericdube · 15 July 2011, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guy369

Has anybody ever ran into people saying how wearing it on the right arm is 'wrong'?

Nope. Sorry!

Johny · 15 July 2011, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guy369

Has anybody ever ran into people saying how wearing it on the right arm is 'wrong'?

wrong for all or wrong for leftys?

15 July 2011, 03:31 AM	#1
guy369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Guy Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 586	Lefties = Righties So, I continuously hear "You're wearing your watch on the wrong hand!" ...I presume most of the general population is not aware of how uncomfortable a watch is to wear on your left arm when you are left handed. I'm curious how many other TRF members have ran into this 'problem' I mean, it's a great way to get your watch noticed Are there any lefties that wear their watches on their left arm and it actually feel normal? Funny story; my girlfriend has always broken my balls over wearing my watches on my Right arm. I tell her it's normal, she says it's not. So, EVERY single time there is a TV episode/movie where a person is wearing their watches on their right arm, I always say "LOOK! LOOK! He wears it on his right too!"

15 July 2011, 03:37 AM	#5
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I wear my watch on my left because I do not like it on my right when I am working. The bracelet drags all over my desk when using the mouse. On my left I can keep it slightly elevated and it never sits on the desk. __________________

15 July 2011, 03:40 AM	#6
clarencek "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 400	I wear mine on my left arm and am left-handed. Doesn't feel uncomfortable at all to me. I tried it on my right arm and that was just weird. I do everything with my left - so it's natural to use it to check the time. __________________ Citizen AQ4020-54X, NB6005-05L, NB6006-02X, Casio GMW-B5000TFC, MRG-B5000B, MTG-B1000XB, Hamilton Field Khaki H70605731, IWC IW356501, IWC387902, Longines Spirit L3.810.4.93.0, MKII PMWF Graywater GMT, Project 300, Omega 210.92.42.20.01.001, 304.33.44.52.03.001, Rolex 116400GV, 116520, 116610LV, 126600, 326933, Seiko SBGA001, SLA019, Sinn U1-ST

15 July 2011, 03:42 AM	#7
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	I know many left-handed friends who wear watches on their right arms. I've always thought it was normal and more comfortable for them. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

15 July 2011, 03:48 AM	#10
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	right handed wear on my left wrist, I just tried it and it bothers me when I m writing. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

15 July 2011, 03:34 AM	#2
ericdube "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Katherine Location: Massachusetts Watch: DJ, Sub-C, Daytona Posts: 218	I'm right-handed and wear my watch on my right arm. I find it more comfortable that way. It's funny that you mention it, but I often get mistaken for being left-handed because of it.

15 July 2011, 03:37 AM	#4
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Left handed, wear it on my left hand. Very comfy.

15 July 2011, 03:53 AM	#11
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Is the crown on left or right on our watch??

15 July 2011, 03:58 AM	#13
jay_man2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,490	Left wearing lefty here.

15 July 2011, 03:58 AM	#14
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Show your girlfriend this and it should help convince her... __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

15 July 2011, 03:59 AM	#16
phampau "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: Sub-C Posts: 460	I am a lefty and wear my watches on my left hand, very comfortable for me. I have tried to wear it on my right, but it just felt weird. __________________

15 July 2011, 04:03 AM	#19
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	I am left handed and wear watches on the right. All the rest of my family are right handed and wear their watches on the right too. Where is the logic in that!?! Peter

15 July 2011, 04:18 AM	#21
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	dont know why - but i find wearing watch on my right wrist is "more comfortable". i am right handed too

15 July 2011, 04:41 AM	#25
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Lefty here, and where it on the left, but I think for some reason it looks better on the right.

15 July 2011, 04:45 AM	#27
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	lefty here and also wear it on the left where it feels right __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

15 July 2011, 04:48 AM	#28
guy369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Guy Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 586	Has anybody ever ran into people saying how wearing it on the right arm is 'wrong'?

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