Which hand to wear the watch on?

Wrist watches are primarily worn on the left wrist, but why do some people wear them on the right instead? Whether you wear your watch on your left or right wrist doesn't depend on watch etiquette or dress code, but rather on practicality. On this page, we've gathered common reasons for choosing which hand the watch belongs on.

Which hand is the watch worn on?

While matters of taste are subjective, there's a very logical explanation for which hand is chosen—it depends on the wearer's handedness. Right-handed individuals usually wear watches on their left wrists, and left-handed individuals wear them on their right wrists. The watch is typically worn on the "weaker" hand. The majority of people wear watches on their left wrists, and the reason is simple—there are far more right-handed individuals than left-handed ones.

The watch belongs on the wrist that's less in the way

Regardless of whether you are left or right handed, watches are usually worn on the weaker hand because it's free in most situations compared to the dominant hand. For instance, it would be difficult for a right-handed employee of HAVU to check the time on their right hand during a coffee break because they would be holding a coffee cup. With the watch on the left wrist, checking the time is just a flick of the wrist away. The dominant hand is in use most of the time, which is why wearing the watch on the other wrist saves it from unnecessary bumps and discomfort during repetitive movements, such as using a computer mouse or writing.

There's nothing wrong with wearing the watch on the dominant hand, but for the sake of practicality, it's advisable to wear it on the hand that doesn't interfere with everyday activities.