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| Left or right????? | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 08:07 pm |
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sparkii 3T WIS 
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I have wondered about this for a while and would like some input, especially from you lefties out there. I may not be typical to the real lefties, as the only thing I really do with that hand is write. (insert joke here-----). My dominant hand is my right and is also where I wear my watches. It is funny that if I want take a pic on a wrist, I have to take the watch off, put it on the left wrist so.....no.1 it looks correct in the pic...and no.2 I am not coordinated enough with my left hand to operate the camera. I know that there are companies that make watches with the crown on the correct side;), but that limits my choices. I know that having the crown towards the hand makes winding and setting a whole lot easier. They make these watches for a reason. Is there any watch etiquitte that I should be aware of pertaining to crown positioning? Does anybody else wear thier timepiece on the correct (right) side?:D And now the Vortex has got me all screwed up.....
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 01:04 am |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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There is only one rule: and that is : THERE ARE NO RULES AT ALL!!  I'm also a lefty, but I wear my watch on the left wrist. I probably get more desk diving rash on my bracelets, but so what.... Do what comes naturally. You can even wear one on each wrist...........right, Jeff?
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 07:35 am |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Exactly as Graham says. Whatever feels "right" for you is right for you. The lefty watches out there seem to set the crown at the correct position for one wearing the watch on the right wrist but obviously they are also, and maybe eve more so, used as a distinctive styling cue. Whatever works for you. I would note I never set my watches while on the wrist so imho that takes crown position somewhat out of play. And then you could always be like BRP and wear one watch on each wrist with several in your pockets!!
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 08:13 am |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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I agree, whatever is most comfortable for you hand6.gif My personal thoughts on the subject is wearing a watch on the same hand you write with is uncomfortable, especially the huge watches we are wearing today.
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 09:22 am |
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max 3T WIS 
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I feel watches and rings should be worn on the left, gold and silver jewelry should never be mixed and you arent well dressed if your shoes arent black and shiny, your jewelry is gold and your suit is dark. But what do I know? Whatever makes you happy and comfortable.
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 09:28 am |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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As I understood it, the watch on the left wrist got a "purpose"... As assumed that more than majority of people are right-handed and are doing most hand-work or activities with the right hand, they should supposly wear a watch on the left wrist: The reason is that it would not stand in the way of activities or get dammaged. If you were left-handy, it would be better to got you watch on the right side to avoid any repetitive physical confrontation with your timepiece.... But anyone is free to do as he want;) Don't forget that the wrist-watches was at the beginning used by women as men was using pocket-watches... At this time, when you was a lady who could afford a watch, you never had "dirty hands", so no problem with your little watch on your smooth wrist:D In the same time, men was still using them hands and found certainly more accomodating to have them timepieces protected in the pocket and as a fact, never standing in them way.... As a right-hand person, I have to got it on left hand... I'm a little bit wild with my hands and I don't want them scraped after a month of use... Specialy if I work with one:? A last thing: When you remove the bra of a woman for the first time, you better not have a watch standing in the way, hooking everywhere and ripping off the lady's back. Last edited on Fri Dec 4th, 2009 09:29 am by Hammerfjord |
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 10:01 am |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Graham wrote: There is only one rule: and that is : Agree with Graham and Mark....do what's natural. Do what makes you happy, and not what convention dictates. The first Panerais were worn on the right wrist by the navy commandos because the depth gauge was on the left wrist and for sure, most of these commandos were right-handed.My wife and daughter are both lefties and they both wear their watches on the left. Might be cumbersome when writing though. William is also right that there may be "confrontations" when worn in such a manner. But if you are always aware of where your watch is worn and plan seconds ahead of any activity, you'll be able to adjust just fine. And just 2 pointers, if I may: never wind nor adjust your watch when worn. As Mark said, this is a No-No. 2nd pointer -- if you have a small tabletop tripod, you can set your P&S on it, go on timer mode and then shoot without removing your watch from the wrist. Lastly, to erase all doubt whther left or right....Anonimo has watches that have crowns at the 6 o'clock and Grand Seiko, too Hope this helps.yourock.gif
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 10:04 am |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Hammerfjord wrote: As I understood it, the watch on the left wrist got a "purpose"... As assumed that more than majority of people are right-handed and are doing most hand-work or activities with the right hand, they should supposly wear a watch on the left wrist: The reason is that it would not stand in the way of activities or get dammaged. William.....I am shocked you still use your hand to remove a woman's bra for the first time......aren't gums and front teeth supposed to do that job???? 
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 12:11 pm |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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William.....I am shocked you still use your hand to remove a woman's bra for the first time......aren't gums and front teeth supposed to do that job???? Hahaha, that was when I was 15...Now they take them bra down before I get my watch off!
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 01:09 pm |
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force_quit 3T WIS 
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No right or wrong way if it works for you. My father is right handed yet always wears his watch on his right hand.
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| Posted: Sat Dec 5th, 2009 09:32 am |
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sparkii 3T WIS
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Thanks guys.....i guess no.3 should have been...does your watch position ever hinder bra removal?goofyLooks as if I am not going to think twice about it.
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