Amazed by how much our wrist sizes change with the temperature. It's a matter of finding the happy medium. The easy link is great too in the summer months . Good video
Yes, it is crazy! Hot, cold, poor diet, more exercise, less exercise, etc. all come into play. Micro-adjustments on a watch's bracelet are an excellent feature! Thank you for dropping by and I welcome you to subscribe to my channel and check out all of my Timepieces for Tomorrow videos! #TimepiecesForTomorrow #Watches
I travel a lot, for example I was in Southeast Asia for almost 3 months and then I went back home and cannot believe the difference on how I sized my watches LOL, back home they where 2-3 notches tighter than where I wore them in SE Asia
It’s a lot easier to “leave space” if you have a fatter wrist. You’re really not leaving any room but because you have more tissue in your wrist you can squeeze a finger between it and the bracelet. My bracelet has about the same amount of space as yours when left alone but when moving the watch is clearly loose
Exactly. I have super small wrist with skinny bone. There’s so little room to play with, 1 in and it’s too tight, take 1 out then it’s too loose. My smallest portion of my wrist is actually higher also. So if my watch wears perfectly tight as described in the video, it’ll still move up and be clearly loose. Now I’m kinda finding a nice balance and I think I’ll have to wear my watch higher (at the smallest spot) and make sure that that’s tight enough to stay in that place. Now, almost all of my watches are too loose. There’s this one watch that’s actually snug fit, almost too tight but luckily thanks to jubilee bracelet, it wears more comfortable.
@@umbalaxxyou could consider wearing leather straps where you can punch holes yourself to find the perfect fit (or readjust based on temperature) or nato/fabric straps! Perlon straps are another option.
@@StandAloneState i never find a leather strap watch that really fits my wrist. Because my wrist is small and more of a flat shape, rather than rounded shape, leather straps usually look ridiculous on my wrist. And if the watch size is also >38mm, the strap won’t “hug” tightly around my wrist, there would be an ugly gap at the sides of my wrist. And personally, i also like stainless steel bracelets more. For these reasons, i still have yet to find a dress watch (leather).
@@umbalaxx I totally get it, I had a few leather straps and they stuck to my wrist or didn’t form well either. I basically wrote them off. But after buying a vintage watch recently with a high quality strap, my opinion changed. Now I’m a big fan. I have a strange wrist where if I’m grabbing something and rotate my wrist, a tendon pops out and can be painful if it hits a metal bracelet… it’s made finding the right fit a challenge. I hope you figure it out! But definitely don’t write off certain materials as you may be surprised in the future.
I can fit my pinky under the bottom of the band but not around the side of it. It does leave very mild marks on my wrist but I think it’s a good fit. I want it to be tight so it doesn’t slide around at all
Hey. Nice video. I used to wear my watch firmly fitted above my wrist bone with little to no movement. One of the reasons why I changed to a more lose fit is that I have a problem with my wrist bone and nerve. I dont like to add extra stress so I let it slide. I allso make sure that it can not do a 360.
Thanks for the guide. Can't wear my watch below my wrist-bone though, would drive me to drink if it interferes with mobility in any way. It's a wristwatch and not a hand watch :D
The crown is hurting your hand. See the redness? You probably wouldn’t want to use your left hand when you fall down. The pinky rule is good but the watch should be worn tight enough that it doesn’t slide down below your wrist bone.
That mark is actually from my Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control. It has a more pointy crown. I have a small wrist bone and watches can’t be worn above my wrist bone. Wearing a watch below the wrist bone if very comfortable for me but it’s a matter of personal preference.
this is COMPLETELY personal preference. I like a good index finger space between the clasp and the wrist, but this may seem as though it's too loose. But over time I have preferred it looser as ultimately when we walk the watch falls lower down the wrist, and then restricts the hand movement. So now I prefer it looser than tighter, but years ago I would wear all bands, rubber, plastic or metal bracelet very tight where it would show marks at the end of the day! I've noticed some women and to a lesser extent some men, where watches very high up the arm (as in northwards), but I've no idea how they keep the watch from falling down when walking unless they have it very tight or keep moving it all the time.
The struggle between 1 link is real, if i remove it leaves mark on wrist if add that it becomes a rollercoaster and i have got only two micro adjustments.
The perfect wristwatch fit is so important. When weather changes, so does wrist size, so finding the fit that is tight but not “too tight” is so important. We never want to be that Jingly Jangly Jubilee Guy :)
I've seen folk saying you are wearing it wrong if you don't hear it above that wrist bone. My problem is that I do very manual labor and my arms are built funny and everything kinda funnels to my hand. To get a watch to stay above that bone, it has to be stupid tight. I like your method better for sure.
i'm in the same boat man, everyone's built different. my wrists also fluctuate in size quite drastically throughout the day whether it be i'm hot/cold, working out etc, sometimes it slides around quite a bit, sometimes it feels too tight. i just accepted my watch is never going to sit 'just right' and deal with it
I usually just use the pointer. The one has more give but isn't too tight to were my hand can't move and I can slide my finger but not enough to where 2 fingers can slip through
@@IrixGuy Haha, it's an old Spidel band I put on a 40 year old automatic Seiko. The first one I tried was just slightly smaller than my wrist applying constant pressure. Then I had one that is a bit too big allowing the watch to rotate all around my wrist. I think we want the same fit as a fixed bracelet. I may be able to remove a link though. More research...
@@thewayidoit8895 Very cool and I think that I know the bracelet that you're talking about. BTW...I'm filming some more Timepieces for Tomorrow videos now. Subscribe and stay tuned for tons of wristwatch content here!
Hi, just bought my first watch, a PRX, I have a 7.5 inches wrist and I can push my pinkie under the bracelet after removing the 2 shorts links only, but it still leaves some tiny marks on my skin, it is normal or there should be no mark at all? I'm sorry if my english isn't that good, I hope you can understand.
Well, my problem is that my wrist gest substantially wider during the day. In the morning my bracelet feels too lose and the watch moves around. In the afternoon it gets so tight that it leaves marks on my wrist.
It takes experimenting to find the perfect fit. Many watches like most current-reference Rolexes (GlideLock) and Tudor (T-Fit) provide the ability to make micro-adjustments throughout the day with the use of tools.
I own a Rolex datejust 1991 model. It barely fits my wrist now since I've gained weight. I'm stretching the bracelet. Can stretch bracelets be repaired on Rolex watches.🤔
I can fit my pinky through it, but wobbles left and right slightly. As well as up and down. (The strap is leather) If I go the next size down, it doesn't move, but can barely fit pinky through, and leaves indents. Does this just mean I am in-between sizes?
It depends on the manufacturer but a lot of clasps have 3 or so positions on the clasp. That plus links makes finding the perfect fit easier. With that said, my Rolex Submariner seems to fir better than my Tudor Black Bay 58. Part of that is due to the Submariner also having a GlideLock extension. You could always toss it on a rubber or leather strap with a tang buckle and see how that feels. However, if you’re more of a bracelet guy like me, you probably don’t like straps as much.
I really just like to wear my watch a little bit looser, yeah sure ur handmovement isn‘t going to be so freely as without a watch but that‘s why i keep it on my non dominant Hand. Ps: Love the video, this pinky advise works really good for me!
Funny, I just got done sizing two bracelets, both too tight! Had to add a link on one of them. Wow they are perfect. Then I watch your video.. damn! Spot on… Wish I had seen your video a long time ago and sized them right the first time! A+++*
Thank you very much! I’ve followed this bracelet sizing technique for all of my watches from the ‘90s through present. You don’t want to be Jingly Jangly Jubilee Guy but you don’t want a bracelet that is too tight either. Rubber snd leather straps are suitable for wearing a little tighter though.
You could switch to rubber straps or leather straps. You could also shave your arms. With that said, I have never encountered that problem with any of my bracelets.
Do you also recommend this same pinky width room with Nato and silicone straps? I think I've worn those straps a bit tighter than my stainless steel bands, and they do leave marks as well as occasionally make my wrist sore (my wrist certainly changes sizes throughout the day noticeably). Perhaps I should've left more room in those Nato's and silicones all along.
Thanks. I just bought a new steel wrist watch yesterday, they took off some links, but if I raise my arm it slides down my wrist about two inches. Is that normal? I can fit my pinky under it, but it gets really annoying sliding up and down. Shouldn't it be tighter not to slide? Thanks for any replies/suggestions.
My suggestion would be to make it a little tighter and see if it slides as much. If not, check to see if it leaves marks on your wrist. If it does, then it’s too tight. If it’s too loose, it can spin around and be on your palm. If it can’t do a 360 around your wrist, then it should be tight enough. Again, this is all personal preference. I’ve always like the “tailored look” for suits and watches.
Depending upon the timepiece, you likely have adjustments on the clasp too. It sounds like you may need to put links back, so that it’s tight and then adjust the clasp for a minor adjustment. If it slides all around, then it’s too loose in my opinion.
I sized my seiko srpd53k1 but the problem is the dial tries to go upwards on my wrist.it is not on the centre of wrist.i have kept 1 finger gap spacing.i have removed 1 link each from the 2 sides of my bracelet.How do i get the dial to sit on the centre and not just go upwards?
A watch is typically always going to move around on the wrist but shouldn’t be so loose that it can spin around the wrist. Have you tried removing more links from one aide of the clasp than the other?
I'm having difficulty find the balance as I took of 3 links and it was loose enough that it slides down once in a while but as I took off another one (4 links) it was nicely fitted but it leave a mark on my wrist. What should I do leave it tight (doesn't hurt) or loose and kslides up and down)?
I'm finding the same. Clasp adjustment is maximum, I can slide index finger just under the clasp but it feels a bit tight. If I add a link it's too loose even with clasp adjustment. It doesn't leave big red marks bit more an indentation under the bottom clasp.
In my opinion, you wear your watches too loose and too low. You have a mark on the back of your hand from the crown rubbing. Each to his own I suppose 😀
Great observation LOL. I think that my wrist bone is defective and located in the wrong place. If I go above, it's way too high. If I go below, this happens LOL
Very true! I wear it this way because my wrist bone isn't large enough to hold bracelets or straps above. Most of the time for me, it's on or below the wrist bone.
@@IrixGuy I definitely understand I definitely don't like the feel of the "correct way" sometimes depends on the watch but I also the sliding movement of looser one the best options is micro adjustable bracelets
@@IrixGuy спасибо за ответ, но микрорегулировка одна только отверстие, эксперементировал, только либо болтаються либо чуть чуть туго, вы сами как носите? Туго или болтаються на руке двигаеться по руке? Заранее благодарю, привет из KAZAKHSTAN. Вы из какой страны
People that wear the dial on their palm are likely really hardcore folks. You may or may not know this but many military snipers do that to better hide the reflection. If you see someone with the dial on their palm, it's likely because they have been mentally conditioned to do so.
@@IrixGuy I know about the military connection, but when you see it on a young person? It's a fast way to destroy your crystal. I probably am too prejudiced about it to be honest. My cousin was a seal back in the day :)
[Disclaimer: in no way am I telling you how to wear a watch nor am I nitpicking your choice in a negative way even though it may come off that way.] Ok I noticed you wear your watch right up against your hand. I used to wear watches like that when I was a preteen. Notably my fossils and Casio. With the fossils I've owned throughout my elementary school years I've developed soars and plenty of scars because of the crowns. [I went with fossil because they were the only brand i was able to haggle with at the mall vendors. It was 30 dollars off plus buy one get one free] Back to the topic. Do you ever develop [sores] or broken skin? Have you tried wearing watches in different positions, and if so what benefits do you get from wearing it so close to the hand, have you found ways of mitigating wounds?
Some people like Jingly Jangly Jubilee Guy wear them loose. That's not my style. I like a tailored fit with enough room for my pinkie between the bracelet and my wrist.
You wear your watches too close to the hand, it should not sit on the bone, but just before. The crown is way too close to your upper hand side. Pinky rule is correct …
If I move my wrist my watch doesn’t do a 360 it stays facing up however it slides about 2 and half inches down my wrist, does this mean it’s too loose ?
Mine slides above the wrist bone and below the wrist bone. Mine doesn't do a 360 either. It's a matter of personal preference. You may try tightening the bracelet, to see if you like the wrist feel better. If the bracelet leaves marks on your wrist, then it is too tight.
IrixGuy's Adventure Channel okay thanks for the reply , I think I’m gonna keep it the same because I quite like that it’s not too tight, and when I’m wearing something the sleeve keeps it pushed in the perfect place anyway 👍
I follow the same rule. I do however have chicken wrist, which means that my watches slide up and down. This is ok, as this is they way my hand is shaped. If I would put it tighter(which I tried) it put pressure on my nerves and constricted blood flow.
Looks like you wear watches way too low if you pull your hand back in a palm postion the watch will stick in to it... it should behind your wrist bone... that's why you have that red mark on the top of your hand
Way too loose - that would drive me mad. I wear my watches so they fit on my wrist 'before' the knuckle - and tight enough that it doesn't move (at all). Each to their own though!
The problem is that I have a small wrist bone, so if I went tighter, it would be WAAAYYY too tight below the wrist. It's definitely a matter of personal preference and wrist comfort. Cheers!
@@IrixGuy he has a hulk submariner very similar to urs but the reason i came here bcos i wanna know if u think a 41 mm emporio armani watch leather strap would fit me im 13 yrs old and my wrist circumference is 5.8 inches. If it wont fit me do u know any good ideas on how it would fit on me?
I just don’t want to ever be the Jingly Jangly Jubilee Guy though. It’s a matter of personal preference but I prefer a bracelet to be adjusted so that only my pinky can fit between the bracelet and my wrist.
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People typically wouldn’t want to wear a watch that loose. I make sure that I can stick my pinkie between the bracelet and my wrist and that usually the perfect fit! I demonstrate my technique within this video. Cheers!
@@TheCdM1981 I agree. It upsets me when I see someone that failed to take the appropriate amount of links out. A loose Jubilee bracelet is the worst because it makes a jingly jangly sound as well.
@@IrixGuy I like the bracelet tight. Barley a finger being able to get through. The only issue is sometimes with bracelets there’s a very weird fitment.
You wear your watch between your hand and that bone?? You're definitely supposed to wear your watch ABOVE that bone. A watch sitting on the back of your hand like that looks terrible. What if you tried to do a pushup wearing your watch? I'm guessing it would horrible injure the back of your hand. You should be able to flex your hand backwards without it digging into your watch...
@@IrixGuy That's cool. I've never seen anyone wear their watch on the actual creases of the wrist before. I can't imagine not being able to freely bend my wrist. It even looks like you have a red mark on your wrist in the video from the crown digging in? Anyways, to each their own, and you have a sweet collection 👍
Just saying if you're going to teach how to wear something. The first clip of the video should be you wearing that item well fitted. You wear your watch too far towards your hand ( try doing a pushup, you should have full wrist mobility)
@@IrixGuy don't make excuses. People have been wearing watches for well over 100 years before we were alive. Go to a jeweler and get help fitting your watch
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Thank you, I've been sticking my pinky everywhere I can.
LOL no problem!
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Amazed by how much our wrist sizes change with the temperature. It's a matter of finding the happy medium. The easy link is great too in the summer months . Good video
Yes, it is crazy! Hot, cold, poor diet, more exercise, less exercise, etc. all come into play. Micro-adjustments on a watch's bracelet are an excellent feature! Thank you for dropping by and I welcome you to subscribe to my channel and check out all of my Timepieces for Tomorrow videos! #TimepiecesForTomorrow #Watches
I travel a lot, for example I was in Southeast Asia for almost 3 months and then I went back home and cannot believe the difference on how I sized my watches LOL, back home they where 2-3 notches tighter than where I wore them in SE Asia
you're right, some people wear it so loose it looks like its about to slide of their wrist haha
The worst are the jingly jangly Jubilee guys LOL
It’s a lot easier to “leave space” if you have a fatter wrist. You’re really not leaving any room but because you have more tissue in your wrist you can squeeze a finger between it and the bracelet. My bracelet has about the same amount of space as yours when left alone but when moving the watch is clearly loose
Exactly. I have super small wrist with skinny bone. There’s so little room to play with, 1 in and it’s too tight, take 1 out then it’s too loose. My smallest portion of my wrist is actually higher also. So if my watch wears perfectly tight as described in the video, it’ll still move up and be clearly loose. Now I’m kinda finding a nice balance and I think I’ll have to wear my watch higher (at the smallest spot) and make sure that that’s tight enough to stay in that place. Now, almost all of my watches are too loose. There’s this one watch that’s actually snug fit, almost too tight but luckily thanks to jubilee bracelet, it wears more comfortable.
@@umbalaxx @josh these two comments are quite useful and correct
@@umbalaxxyou could consider wearing leather straps where you can punch holes yourself to find the perfect fit (or readjust based on temperature) or nato/fabric straps! Perlon straps are another option.
@@StandAloneState i never find a leather strap watch that really fits my wrist. Because my wrist is small and more of a flat shape, rather than rounded shape, leather straps usually look ridiculous on my wrist. And if the watch size is also >38mm, the strap won’t “hug” tightly around my wrist, there would be an ugly gap at the sides of my wrist. And personally, i also like stainless steel bracelets more. For these reasons, i still have yet to find a dress watch (leather).
@@umbalaxx I totally get it, I had a few leather straps and they stuck to my wrist or didn’t form well either. I basically wrote them off. But after buying a vintage watch recently with a high quality strap, my opinion changed. Now I’m a big fan. I have a strange wrist where if I’m grabbing something and rotate my wrist, a tendon pops out and can be painful if it hits a metal bracelet… it’s made finding the right fit a challenge. I hope you figure it out! But definitely don’t write off certain materials as you may be surprised in the future.
I can fit my pinky under the bottom of the band but not around the side of it. It does leave very mild marks on my wrist but I think it’s a good fit. I want it to be tight so it doesn’t slide around at all
A loose watch is like a loose suit….both look cheap!
Hey. Nice video. I used to wear my watch firmly fitted above my wrist bone with little to no movement. One of the reasons why I changed to a more lose fit is that I have a problem with my wrist bone and nerve. I dont like to add extra stress so I let it slide. I allso make sure that it can not do a 360.
Great tip!
Same
Thanks for the guide. Can't wear my watch below my wrist-bone though, would drive me to drink if it interferes with mobility in any way. It's a wristwatch and not a hand watch :D
I’m right hand dominant so a watch on my left wrist works out fine
ugh thanks! i was struggling to feel what's right and the pinky trick... *chef's kiss*
The crown is hurting your hand. See the redness? You probably wouldn’t want to use your left hand when you fall down. The pinky rule is good but the watch should be worn tight enough that it doesn’t slide down below your wrist bone.
That mark is actually from my Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control. It has a more pointy crown. I have a small wrist bone and watches can’t be worn above my wrist bone. Wearing a watch below the wrist bone if very comfortable for me but it’s a matter of personal preference.
this is COMPLETELY personal preference. I like a good index finger space between the clasp and the wrist, but this may seem as though it's too loose. But over time I have preferred it looser as ultimately when we walk the watch falls lower down the wrist, and then restricts the hand movement. So now I prefer it looser than tighter, but years ago I would wear all bands, rubber, plastic or metal bracelet very tight where it would show marks at the end of the day! I've noticed some women and to a lesser extent some men, where watches very high up the arm (as in northwards), but I've no idea how they keep the watch from falling down when walking unless they have it very tight or keep moving it all the time.
Great feedback! Thank you and wear in good health!
Different wrist bone structures, probably. I have a larger bone sticking out of my wrist so I can have my watches sit above without sliding down.
@@StandAloneState I second this. Mine never slides due to my wrist bone sticking out. 6.8' wrist here.
Love the breitling on the blue leather strap
Me too! It’s an aftermarket strap but OEM deployant clasp. #Breitling
Micro adjustments on the bracelet are the greatest gift a watch person could have.
No doubt! The perfect fit for a wristwatch is so important!
Especially when you get 3 or preferably 4-5 adjustment positions.
The struggle between 1 link is real, if i remove it leaves mark on wrist if add that it becomes a rollercoaster and i have got only two micro adjustments.
The perfect wristwatch fit is so important. When weather changes, so does wrist size, so finding the fit that is tight but not “too tight” is so important. We never want to be that Jingly Jangly Jubilee Guy :)
A rule of pinky. I like it.
Thanks for that tip. Rule of pinkie seems to work fine for me. It feels much better to wear watches with metal bracelets a bit loosely.
Just don’t wear them too loose and become a Jingly Jangly Jubilee Guy!
@@IrixGuy Of course, I said a bit loosely haha
Nice collection man ❤
Great video. I personally prefer above the wrist bone because it keeps the winder stem from digging into my hand.
Cartier crowns are the devil!
Perfect explanation for a perfect fit of my Casio b640. Thanks.
My pleasure! Thank you for the kind feedback!
I've seen folk saying you are wearing it wrong if you don't hear it above that wrist bone.
My problem is that I do very manual labor and my arms are built funny and everything kinda funnels to my hand. To get a watch to stay above that bone, it has to be stupid tight.
I like your method better for sure.
Thanks and not to mention wearing above the wrist bone is likely super tight and the bracelet will likely leave marks.
i'm in the same boat man, everyone's built different. my wrists also fluctuate in size quite drastically throughout the day whether it be i'm hot/cold, working out etc, sometimes it slides around quite a bit, sometimes it feels too tight. i just accepted my watch is never going to sit 'just right' and deal with it
nice i wear my Olex with a pinky too. I like it a little loose just in case you need to do some physical labor.
No doubt!
is the crown at risk of damage when it rests on the hand?
I wouldn’t think so but when I take the watch off and place on a table, it’s always crown side up.
I usually just use the pointer. The one has more give but isn't too tight to were my hand can't move and I can slide my finger but not enough to where 2 fingers can slip through
That Breitling is a thing of beauty! 🤩
Thanks and I agree! #SOHII
I know how tight I like my watch but I recently tried a stretch band and was thinking if there was a preferred difference.
Does the stretch band automatically adjust? (the original Tudor Pelagos’ bracelet as an example)
@@IrixGuy Haha, it's an old Spidel band I put on a 40 year old automatic Seiko. The first one I tried was just slightly smaller than my wrist applying constant pressure. Then I had one that is a bit too big allowing the watch to rotate all around my wrist. I think we want the same fit as a fixed bracelet. I may be able to remove a link though. More research...
@@thewayidoit8895 Very cool and I think that I know the bracelet that you're talking about. BTW...I'm filming some more Timepieces for Tomorrow videos now. Subscribe and stay tuned for tons of wristwatch content here!
Hi, just bought my first watch, a PRX, I have a 7.5 inches wrist and I can push my pinkie under the bracelet after removing the 2 shorts links only, but it still leaves some tiny marks on my skin, it is normal or there should be no mark at all?
I'm sorry if my english isn't that good, I hope you can understand.
PRX is great. Wear it as tight as you feel comfortable. Some of my bracelets leave marks and some don’t.
Well, my problem is that my wrist gest substantially wider during the day. In the morning my bracelet feels too lose and the watch moves around. In the afternoon it gets so tight that it leaves marks on my wrist.
It takes experimenting to find the perfect fit. Many watches like most current-reference Rolexes (GlideLock) and Tudor (T-Fit) provide the ability to make micro-adjustments throughout the day with the use of tools.
I own a Rolex datejust 1991 model. It barely fits my wrist now since I've gained weight. I'm stretching the bracelet. Can stretch bracelets be repaired on Rolex watches.🤔
Great question! Typically bracelet stretch cannot be repaired. Have you considered adding additional links?
Shoukd the watch slide when you lift your arm ⬆️?
A little slide is acceptable just make sure it’s not jingly and jangly :)
I wear a seiko samurai and followed this rule. Still getting marks on my wrist just by the sheer weight of the watch😅.
Yup, marks happen :)
how do you store your watches and protect it from moisture?
I just screw down the crowns :) I’m a tool watch collector.
I can fit my pinky through it, but wobbles left and right slightly. As well as up and down. (The strap is leather)
If I go the next size down, it doesn't move, but can barely fit pinky through, and leaves indents. Does this just mean I am in-between sizes?
It depends on the manufacturer but a lot of clasps have 3 or so positions on the clasp. That plus links makes finding the perfect fit easier. With that said, my Rolex Submariner seems to fir better than my Tudor Black Bay 58. Part of that is due to the Submariner also having a GlideLock extension. You could always toss it on a rubber or leather strap with a tang buckle and see how that feels. However, if you’re more of a bracelet guy like me, you probably don’t like straps as much.
I really just like to wear my watch a little bit looser, yeah sure ur handmovement isn‘t going to be so freely as without a watch but that‘s why i keep it on my non dominant Hand.
Ps: Love the video, this pinky advise works really good for me!
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Funny, I just got done sizing two bracelets, both too tight!
Had to add a link on one of them.
Wow they are perfect.
Then I watch your video.. damn!
Spot on… Wish I had seen your video a long time ago and sized them right the first time!
A+++*
Thank you very much! I’ve followed this bracelet sizing technique for all of my watches from the ‘90s through present. You don’t want to be Jingly Jangly Jubilee Guy but you don’t want a bracelet that is too tight either. Rubber snd leather straps are suitable for wearing a little tighter though.
my hair keeps getting stuck between the bracelets of my watch and it makes it uncomfortable for me to wear do you have anyway to solve the issue
You could switch to rubber straps or leather straps. You could also shave your arms. With that said, I have never encountered that problem with any of my bracelets.
Too bad im in a weird area where its 2 fingers too loose but if i take 1 link out it doesnt move at all and i cant fint any fingers under
Check the clasp for micro-adjustments. Also, you may have some links that are larger than other links. Try removing a larger vs. smaller link if so.
Bhaiya mai maxima ka bracelet type wala wrist watch purchase ki thi par bahut loose hai chain kya kare uska
Too loose. It's sitting too low. You can even see red marks where the crown digs into the back of your hand. That should never happen.
Exactly to properly wear your watch the strap has to be above your wrist bone
Do you also recommend this same pinky width room with Nato and silicone straps? I think I've worn those straps a bit tighter than my stainless steel bands, and they do leave marks as well as occasionally make my wrist sore (my wrist certainly changes sizes throughout the day noticeably). Perhaps I should've left more room in those Nato's and silicones all along.
I don’t wear NATO but I do wear my rubber straps and leather straps tighter than a stainless bracelet.
@@IrixGuy out of curiosity, what rule of thumb would you use for your rubber straps, etc. with the amount of room in them?
Thanks. I just bought a new steel wrist watch yesterday, they took off some links, but if I raise my arm it slides down my wrist about two inches. Is that normal? I can fit my pinky under it, but it gets really annoying sliding up and down. Shouldn't it be tighter not to slide? Thanks for any replies/suggestions.
My suggestion would be to make it a little tighter and see if it slides as much. If not, check to see if it leaves marks on your wrist. If it does, then it’s too tight. If it’s too loose, it can spin around and be on your palm. If it can’t do a 360 around your wrist, then it should be tight enough. Again, this is all personal preference. I’ve always like the “tailored look” for suits and watches.
@@IrixGuy Thanks for your suggestions! Appreciated. Cheers
It feels like it's to tight because it gets very itchy and won't move but if I loosen it anymore it slides over the place any ideas
Depending upon the timepiece, you likely have adjustments on the clasp too. It sounds like you may need to put links back, so that it’s tight and then adjust the clasp for a minor adjustment. If it slides all around, then it’s too loose in my opinion.
@@IrixGuy shitty thing it's its a galaxy smart watch I bought new leather straps Just feels so oddly tight
You have good taste... Rolex, omega, Panerai...
Thanks
The problem with that position is that every time I wash my hands, which is often, I get water and soap on the watch.
Not a problem with pieces that have proper water resistance and a screw-down crown :)
@@IrixGuy It also restricts wrist movement.
Just don't wash your hands it will fix the issue
Great video - simple and practical! Nice collection too - love that JLC Master Control on bracelet too.
Thanks! The Jaeger LeCoultre bracelet is one of the most comfortable bracelets, in my honest opinion. #JaegerLeCoultre
My watch is very tight going over my hand then loose on my wrist
It’s really a matter of personal preference just don’t be a “jingly jangly Jubilee guy” as our Pontiff might say LOL
I sized my seiko srpd53k1 but the problem is the dial tries to go upwards on my wrist.it is not on the centre of wrist.i have kept 1 finger gap spacing.i have removed 1 link each from the 2 sides of my bracelet.How do i get the dial to sit on the centre and not just go upwards?
A watch is typically always going to move around on the wrist but shouldn’t be so loose that it can spin around the wrist. Have you tried removing more links from one aide of the clasp than the other?
@@IrixGuy no i shall try that, thanks
I'm having difficulty find the balance as I took of 3 links and it was loose enough that it slides down once in a while but as I took off another one (4 links) it was nicely fitted but it leave a mark on my wrist. What should I do leave it tight (doesn't hurt) or loose and kslides up and down)?
Try the points of adjustment within the clasp. Most clasps have three of so adjustment points.
I'm finding the same. Clasp adjustment is maximum, I can slide index finger just under the clasp but it feels a bit tight. If I add a link it's too loose even with clasp adjustment.
It doesn't leave big red marks bit more an indentation under the bottom clasp.
In my opinion, you wear your watches too loose and too low. You have a mark on the back of your hand from the crown rubbing. Each to his own I suppose 😀
Great observation LOL. I think that my wrist bone is defective and located in the wrong place. If I go above, it's way too high. If I go below, this happens LOL
I want to say the opposite.
Pretty good advice and well presented.
I appreciate that!
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Nice chronograph watch!
TYVM
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All preference but properly it is made to go behind the wrist so crown doesn't dig into your wrist
Very true! I wear it this way because my wrist bone isn't large enough to hold bracelets or straps above. Most of the time for me, it's on or below the wrist bone.
@@IrixGuy I definitely understand I definitely don't like the feel of the "correct way" sometimes depends on the watch but I also the sliding movement of looser one the best options is micro adjustable bracelets
I just feel like that is so loose but I will try adding a link I guess.
If it spins around on your wrist then it is too loose.
Браслет туго оставляет след на коже слегка, браслет свободно но они двигаються, как правильно? Комент гугл перевод, видео не понимаю ваш язык.
Попробуйте поэкспериментировать с микрорегулировками застежки в дополнение к звеньям. Поиск идеальной формы может занять некоторое время! Удачи!
@@IrixGuy спасибо за ответ, но микрорегулировка одна только отверстие, эксперементировал, только либо болтаються либо чуть чуть туго, вы сами как носите? Туго или болтаються на руке двигаеться по руке? Заранее благодарю, привет из KAZAKHSTAN. Вы из какой страны
its very tricky cause sometime if you move too much your wrist acctually get bigger , after shower then it feel loose haha
Great point! Also after wearing a PAM or a Super Avenger for a few days, slapping on any other watch inevitably feels small!
Yes, this happens all the time.
Outstanding! Excellent video! My Breitling Avenger fits perfectly with the pinky finger approach!!
Awesome and fantastic watch BTW. I have the Breitling Super Avenger and love it! #Breitling
The quickest way to say,"Childish", is to wear your dial on your palm. That is such a stupid thing, at least to me. The watch says tons about you.
People that wear the dial on their palm are likely really hardcore folks. You may or may not know this but many military snipers do that to better hide the reflection. If you see someone with the dial on their palm, it's likely because they have been mentally conditioned to do so.
@@IrixGuy I know about the military connection, but when you see it on a young person? It's a fast way to destroy your crystal. I probably am too prejudiced about it to be honest.
My cousin was a seal back in the day :)
My watch gets tight around the wrist during hot weathers, leaving my wrist sweaty and bracelet mark.
You may have to adjust it seasonally. That is normal.
@@IrixGuy i get sweaty all year round 😢
Great video!
A 6:37 video in order to say "it's a matter of personal preference."
Ultimately, personal preference trumps suggestions. This is how I’ve always worn my wristwatches and I’m an old bloke now. #TimepiecesForTomorrow
[Disclaimer: in no way am I telling you how to wear a watch nor am I nitpicking your choice in a negative way even though it may come off that way.]
Ok I noticed you wear your watch right up against your hand. I used to wear watches like that when I was a preteen. Notably my fossils and Casio. With the fossils I've owned throughout my elementary school years I've developed soars and plenty of scars because of the crowns. [I went with fossil because they were the only brand i was able to haggle with at the mall vendors. It was 30 dollars off plus buy one get one free] Back to the topic. Do you ever develop [sores] or broken skin? Have you tried wearing watches in different positions, and if so what benefits do you get from wearing it so close to the hand, have you found ways of mitigating wounds?
Interesting story! I’ve never had any problems and this is the only way that I’ll
wear watches because it feels correct.
@@IrixGuy ok, it does feel more correct. I may try to wear it like that again.
Also thank you for not correcting my miss spelling of 'sores' lol
I’ll wear mine as I wish. Thanks
That’s the only way to do it. Don’t let anyone tell you the “proper way” to wear a wristwatch!
Should it not slide down on the wrist
Some people like Jingly Jangly Jubilee Guy wear them loose. That's not my style. I like a tailored fit with enough room for my pinkie between the bracelet and my wrist.
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Nice collection sir.
You wear your watches too close to the hand, it should not sit on the bone, but just before. The crown is way too close to your upper hand side. Pinky rule is correct …
It's because my wrist bone doesn't allow it to stay higher. Thanks for the feedback and this is comfortable for me but the pinky gap is essential!
This video helped! Thanks 👌🏾
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If I move my wrist my watch doesn’t do a 360 it stays facing up however it slides about 2 and half inches down my wrist, does this mean it’s too loose ?
Mine slides above the wrist bone and below the wrist bone. Mine doesn't do a 360 either. It's a matter of personal preference. You may try tightening the bracelet, to see if you like the wrist feel better. If the bracelet leaves marks on your wrist, then it is too tight.
IrixGuy's Adventure Channel okay thanks for the reply , I think I’m gonna keep it the same because I quite like that it’s not too tight, and when I’m wearing something the sleeve keeps it pushed in the perfect place anyway 👍
I follow the same rule.
I do however have chicken wrist, which means that my watches slide up and down.
This is ok, as this is they way my hand is shaped. If I would put it tighter(which I tried) it put pressure on my nerves and constricted blood flow.
Awesome!
Isn’t this thing banging into your wrist where it is
Not at all
Looks like you wear watches way too low if you pull your hand back in a palm postion the watch will stick in to it... it should behind your wrist bone... that's why you have that red mark on the top of your hand
Im an athletic guy so I where my bracelets loose enough to do some push-ups.
That definitely makes sense. You could also swap them out for a rubber strap too.
Its a personal preference. I like sticking 2 fingers, middle and ring. It feels good
Do what fits you the best. That's a great technique!
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If it fits your pinky it’s not too tight, got that
I have absolutely no meat to my wrists
Same here but I always have meat on my grill!
Way too loose - that would drive me mad. I wear my watches so they fit on my wrist 'before' the knuckle - and tight enough that it doesn't move (at all). Each to their own though!
The problem is that I have a small wrist bone, so if I went tighter, it would be WAAAYYY too tight below the wrist. It's definitely a matter of personal preference and wrist comfort. Cheers!
The Pinky has to have room! Thanks ma Man!
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Thanks, I'll keep that in mind
The wrist swells in water or sweat so there needs to be some space
I agree. I use the “pinkie test,” to ensure that there isn’t too much space.
forget the tightnes you're not even wearing the watch in the proper place
This is how I wear all of my watches.
This test also works when picking your future wife. If the pinky don’t fit she’s not the right size for you my guy.
LOL
I thought your suppose to wear above your wrist bone ??
Most people do. My wrist bone is defective, so I wear it this way. I lot of people with defective wrist bones wear it like I do too.
@@IrixGuy ahh I see thanks
My watch doesn't stay straight
Likely too loose.
@@IrixGuy Does it matter if I wear it really close to my hand?
@@IrixGuy And it's also a dress watch on a suit.
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I've got marks on my wrist and that shit can slide around
Sounds like it’s too tight
My dad has a Rolex and omega also
Both are excellent timepieces!
@@IrixGuy he has a hulk submariner very similar to urs but the reason i came here bcos i wanna know if u think a 41 mm emporio armani watch leather strap would fit me im 13 yrs old and my wrist circumference is 5.8 inches. If it wont fit me do u know any good ideas on how it would fit on me?
@@Suls077 it will be a little too big
@@jonathan1391544 i bought a 44 mm one it just fits lol
@@Suls077 it depends on your idea of fits I guess, for most people would consider that too big but if you like it then that's what matters
You wear the watch loose enough it slides under the shirt sleeve for people to see it!😉
LOL or just wear short sleeves or no shirt and flip-flops :)
A guy in my job wears his so tight he has a scap of the crown in the back of his hand
It’s a matter of personal preference but I hope he doesn’t try that with Cartier LOL
I‘d say straps shouldn’t move, bracelets should move a cm up and down
I just don’t want to ever be the Jingly Jangly Jubilee Guy though. It’s a matter of personal preference but I prefer a bracelet to be adjusted so that only my pinky can fit between the bracelet and my wrist.
On the rubber strap front though, I wear those tight.
@@IrixGuy so then it could probably move around 1 cm..🤔😀
Tnx bro❣️❣️
Dude your wrists are huge. 8 inches? The 41mm Seamaster looks like a 32mm on you.
My Breitling Super Avenger makes my wrists look small.
Mine is way to tight
I’ll wear weather strap dress watches tight but this is as tight as I’ll wear my sports watches.
Very informative, I lost 30 lbs and it's nerve racking when your watch bracelet goes every where. Thank you.
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Wearing a watch “loosely” on a wrist to the point where it’s on your palm is not “perfectly acceptable”. Teach proper rules.
People typically wouldn’t want to wear a watch that loose. I make sure that I can stick my pinkie between the bracelet and my wrist and that usually the perfect fit! I demonstrate my technique within this video. Cheers!
@@IrixGuy you properly wear a watch. My point is simply point out when others look like clowns. Especially when wearing a luxury brand.
@@TheCdM1981 I agree. It upsets me when I see someone that failed to take the appropriate amount of links out. A loose Jubilee bracelet is the worst because it makes a jingly jangly sound as well.
@@IrixGuy I like the bracelet tight. Barley a finger being able to get through. The only issue is sometimes with bracelets there’s a very weird fitment.
You wear your watch between your hand and that bone?? You're definitely supposed to wear your watch ABOVE that bone. A watch sitting on the back of your hand like that looks terrible. What if you tried to do a pushup wearing your watch? I'm guessing it would horrible injure the back of your hand. You should be able to flex your hand backwards without it digging into your watch...
I wear an Apple Fitness tracker in the gym. For jobs and beach, this feels perfectly comfortable.
@@IrixGuy That's cool. I've never seen anyone wear their watch on the actual creases of the wrist before. I can't imagine not being able to freely bend my wrist. It even looks like you have a red mark on your wrist in the video from the crown digging in? Anyways, to each their own, and you have a sweet collection 👍
Just saying if you're going to teach how to wear something. The first clip of the video should be you wearing that item well fitted. You wear your watch too far towards your hand ( try doing a pushup, you should have full wrist mobility)
Thanks! I've got a small wrist bone, so it doesn't work that way for me.
@@IrixGuy don't make excuses. People have been wearing watches for well over 100 years before we were alive. Go to a jeweler and get help fitting your watch
Very nice
Thanks! It’s a matter if personal preference but this is how I like to fit my watches.
Index for me
Cool
I need mine tight or else it flops
Yeah, wearing a floppy wristwatch is as bad as wearing a baggy suit LOL