Wear Watch Below Wrist Bone or Above Wrist Bone?

[@robinn219]

Looks just fine on you with it being below the wrist bone. I think your wrist bone is set back a bit higher, which is why the watch looks more oddly placed with it above your wristbone. :)

[@robinn219]

My wrist bone is like a pinky's width below my hand which is why watches or bands look more fitting above my wrist bone. Hope this helps. (If that makes sense lol)

[@IrixGuy]

That’s a good way to explain it. Thank you!

[@jayb.8460]

Not really makes him look like a little kid who just got his first watch.😅

[@gk_knight]

Thanks. This topic has kept me awake at night in recent weeks.

[@IrixGuy]

LOL glad that this video helped you to rest :). Be sure to subscribe and check out all of my Timepieces for Tomorrow videos. If there are any topics that you’d like to see my try to address within upcoming videos, just ask!

[@jaesaunnewsome3252]

My way (that I literally just decided on) is somewhat in-between. That way I still get full range of motion and it still pokes out enough from my dress shirts. I used to always keep it below my wrist and still think it looks better, but nothing wrong with some change

[@IrixGuy]

That’s a great way to wear a watch!

[@Otaaaz]

I wear mine above the wrist, i also size it very tight on to my wrist where there is absolutely zero movement but then again I am a roofer and I don’t like my watch flopping around while uusing tools and I find it a little less susceptible to scratching while I work. I believe it’s just personal preference

[@IrixGuy]

Definitely personal preference!

[@krzysztofaleksandrowicz9200]

It's above the wrist wear for me in all of my watches. More comfortable and doesn't make them stick out from beneath shirts all the time. It's more elegant that way.

[@Lagerfanny-g7e]

Dork

[@LandrySeafood]

Dude you are cracking me up with this video! I have a big wrist bone but it’s not as far down up the arm as yours. But it does hurt when my watch constantly pushes on it. But I do agree, how in the world do you get it to stay put above the wrist bone? It just slides down below it when you walk around. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I also agree that it looks better below the bone.

[@IrixGuy]

LOL I'm glad that I'm not the only one with this struggle and I agree, it looks better below the bone. I feel that wearing a watch above the wrist bone is like wear pants almost up to my pecs! Cheers!

[@LandrySeafood]

Haha, or like wearing your pants past your belly button. Why would a guy do that. Let them sit at your natural waist.

[@jayb.8460]

Then resize it or work out and get your forearms and wrist thicker.

[@mirkomarjanovic3234]

If im doing something were i move the hand around, its below the bone. If not its on the wrist, because on the wrist it just looks a lot better.

[@Jack93-g6t]

I think you’re right! Looks better below the wrist bone. I’ll have my watches sized this way. Thanks!!

[@IrixGuy]

Glad to hear it! Looks much better!

[@ronaldmcclelland1085]

Totally agree with your viewpoint!

[@IrixGuy]

I appreciate that! It’s amazing how controversial this topic is.

[@gregh9762]

It really depends on the watch size and your wrist. Some people have full rounded wrist like you are but some have thin or oval shaped wrist where the ulna is protruding like mine. I think there's hardly a 'correct' way, only the 'best' way, which is to wear it comfortably. As long as they're sized correctly it will look right. Of course they're people who wear it full links as if it was a literal bracelet, I don't know what to say about this.. For me at least, sportwatch (bracelet) or field watch (nylon strap), I wear it on or just above the ulna. These are my daily setup since they won't interfere with wrist mobility. For dresswatch (leather strap) I wear it closer to the wrist since they're typically a lot thinner and smaller in size, peeking out of the sleeve, teasing..

[@IrixGuy]

Perfectly stated and I agree!

[@paulbushjr8335]

Im with you....I have always worm mine like you and having purchased a few new watches over the past couple of years i tried the above the bone style....I have to wear them too damn tight and its uncomfortable ...I take links out and end up putting them right back in....When I wear sleeves I have to jack my sleeve waay up to tell the time...I noticed in pics of myself wearing it up high that it looks goofy on me....Today I'm settling and adding links back to each watch literally.....To each his own , but I cant rock with the above the bone style.....Its a done deal...lol

[@IrixGuy]

I completely agree! Great decision!

[@curry67]

i totally agree with you with guys with muscles in forearms to wear it passed the wrist bone makes it a half inch to big for the bottom of the wrist. Most people are skinny twigs and it looks way better. I saw sean connery wearing it passed the wrist bone in one of the OG james bonds and was convinced that was the proper way but i dont think people lifted weights or ate like we do now lol

[@ridho2d]

I wear above wristbone and i use ruber strap so it keep stick there. My arm skiny and my wristbone slighly biger so it possible to do that 😊

[@IrixGuy]

Rubber straps are good for that!

[@lynnlRDR-RDR2]

I can't wear mine lower my wrist hits the watch and it hurts have to wear mine higher up. Mine leaves marks but don't know how else to wear mine. I have a big wrist I have a velcro band had to get bigger size.

[@IrixGuy]

Try a rubber strap. I’ve been wearing mine like this for over 30 years. It’s actually comfortable, with the right bracelet/strap and adjustment. The only thing that I can’t wear are the Cartier wristwatches with the pointy crown. Have you looked at Rubber B rubber straps?

[@lynnlRDR-RDR2]

@@IrixGuy no I haven't actually. I don't wear mine religiously also never really have worn a watch. I just have bigger wrist I guess. I will look into it thank you

[@IrixGuy]

@@lynnlRDR-RDR2 My pleasure and you'll probably find rubber straps to be the most comfortable.

[@2002Leviathan]

It's an interesting subject but I have always worn my watches just above the wrist bone and they fit just fine without restricting my wrist movement or digging into the back of my hand, which would happen when worn below the wrist bone. Maybe I'm defective because I'm 6' tall with long arms, flattish 7 1/2" wrists, prominent wrist bones and long fingers (a bit like E.T.) I always have to roll up my shirt sleeves because they are never long enough anyway and barely reach my wrist bone. Just my take on it because we are all different... Thanks for your video!

[@IrixGuy]

Thanks for the feedback! Cheers!

[@YouAreMeWho]

Depends on the anatomy of the hand some people have really bulky forearm and prefer to wear it on their wrist bone. And you want it slightly moving up and down in the summer because of the heat or just put a nato strap on it and in the colder weather wear it tighter.

[@IrixGuy]

Very true!

[@autreneveux]

For dudes the watch is meant to just peek out from under the shirt sleeve. Implying wearing the wrist watch below the wrist bone closer to the hand. I say it depends on the watch and depends on the attire and depends on what you’re doing and and depends on your body structure/proportions and whether you need full range of wrist movement. I know for me below the wrist looks so much more elegant. Also it’s good to get other opinions. So good video. I did the same searching YT for other opinions on wearing two watches - left wrist mechanical wrist watch and right wrist my fitness tracker. As always do you bro. Plus on you the watch below the wrist bone closer to your hand looks better, more stylo.

[@IrixGuy]

Thanks so much! This is awesome insight!

[@AndreiGeorgescu-j9p]

No it's by definition supposed to not be visible because it's considered rude for your watch to show because it's like saying you have somewhere else to be. You technically aren't supposed to wear watches at formal events.

[@jananders1351]

For me correct is underside of the wrist and below the wrist bone. Not for everybody, but I've worn my watch that way for so many years it just feels wrong any other way.

[@IrixGuy]

They say that wearing it that way is to hide the reflection. You must be military. Very cool!

[@dashoverton1963]

This is such a basic and simple question yet there are like a dozen videos on KZbin TRYING to answer this! Sheesh.

[@IrixGuy]

LOL at least this video explains the correct way to wear a wristwatch =)

[@Andrewprez777]

I wear my watch below the wrist bone. Loose enough to slide about the wrist bone but not twist around. But I do wish I can get my new Tudor GMT a hair tighter.

[@IrixGuy]

Very cool! I have a Tudor Black Bay Chrono and have found that due to bracelet adjustment limitations, that I cannot dial in the fit like I can with my Submariner. I feel that is something that Tudor may have intentionally done to differentiate itself from Rolex. The T-Fit bracelets may be a different story but are currently unavailable for these Tudor references.

[@Andrewprez777]

Ok thanks for letting me know I'm not the one with the only problem. I'll just have to get the tools to learn how to adjust it my self. I'd hate to go back to Tudor to ask my sales rep to resize it again.

[@fernandoberger5186]

It's a hard one to call metal watch bands are hard to get just right , so I stick to leather or a nylon more tactical band but if your watch is big then below the wrist looks like you just bought your first watch and don't know how to size it .. but like I said a metal band is just hard to get just right

[@IrixGuy]

Rolex with GlideLock and micro-adjustments makes it easy to dial in the perfect bracelet fit. Tudor also have T-Fit now on many references. With that said, I’m wearing a Breitling SuperOcean II now on shark mesh bracelet and it feels perfect! Rubber and leather will likely always be more comfortable but at the cost of durability.

[@FullJikama]

Jubilee is the most comfortable metal watch band to be honest

[@Alprattjr]

Personal preference all the way; however, I understand the extrinsic push to meet watch etiquette expectations. I prefer the looks of below the wrist bone, as it feels less stuffy in my mind. I wear an Apple Watch 7 and an Ultra on different days; I tend to pull them down towards my hand as I think it looks better on me, plus it does feel odd riding high on my forearm - almost like wearing high-water pants LOL. My dad used to wear his watch loose, hanging down on his hand, so that was my first exposure to the topic (I think I have sentimental reasons for wearing it closer to my hand).

[@IrixGuy]

He was a “Jingly Jangly Jubilee Guy” …. at least that’s what Archibald Chesterfield III may say :) Watch below the wrist bone is best…no doubt!

[@Alprattjr]

Was the Jingly Jangly Jubilee exclusively Rolex?

[@IrixGuy]

LOL yup!

[@stanscocom]

I'm an "Above the wrist bone" guy, but I do wear it tight enough to stay there and it does leave marks. I hate all of the metal bands because they rip hair out. My wrist is big enough that I always have to buy a new long band whenever I buy a watch. That might be because I do wear it above the wrist bone.

[@IrixGuy]

Thanks for the feedback. Do you have a large wrist bone?

[@stanscocom]

@@IrixGuy My wrist bone seems a little smaller than yours, but not much.

[@IrixGuy]

@@stanscocom Wild! I have no idea why none of my watches on bracelets or straps will stay above the wrist bone. I'm going to continue to wear mine below the wrist bone. It'll be interesting to see within this video's comments how many people wear watches below the wrist bone and how many people wear watches above the wrist bone.

[@pablow26]

Well I hate to state the obvious... But maybe try wearing it below the bone? Your watch wearing experience sounds anything but comfortable.

[@stevenbellows9984]

Depends on size of watch. My 50mm are to big to wear below wrist bone

[@IrixGuy]

Very true

[@loveandharmony8922]

who tf wears 50mm hahhahahaha

[@fritz9830]

Dude, I have the same damn problem as you. Defective wristbone. I try to wear it closer to the hand, but it eventually finds its way past the bone and stays there. And I cant go tighter. Band just stretches after awhile Sucks. Stuck with it in the ridiculous position. Maybe I should try a metal band (ive only ever worn leather or nato)

[@IrixGuy]

Honestly, even even watches would sit above my wrist bone, this is still my preferred way to wear watches!

[@appsstore11]

I got a garmin ultra 2x solar tactical watch at the weekend and I wear it just above my wrist bone as I have thin wrists but I like it that way and it's super comfy,on the wrist bone so to speak hurts a tad.

[@IrixGuy]

As Archibald Chesterfield III says, “it’s gotta hurt!”

[@RaajPurohit]

Surely it all depends on how high your wrist bone is and the size of it?

[@IrixGuy]

For sure! Every wrist is different.

[@timothyfrederickchurch81]

Nice watch, don't you need a gps tracking health watch like a galaxy watch or apple? I have samsung watch that keeps track of all my workouts like walking or cycleing?

[@IrixGuy]

I wear an Ape Watch when I hike/backpack/gym. These are only for other situations. Thanks!

[@timothyfrederickchurch81]

@@IrixGuy Cool, It was 122 degrees outside my car today. Its hot here in california!

[@IrixGuy]

Yikes!

[@FlipTheCatOfficial]

I thought it was always supposed to be below the wrist. I felt bad for wearing it above the wrist

[@IrixGuy]

Most people argue that a watch should be worn above the wrist bone but even if I had a large wrist bone that would hold my watch up high, it’d look goofy and feel goody in my opinion.

[@maromorostar6621]

Its all about how you are build, many can not wear it like you because of the bone placement and vice versa. In the end of the day just wear it as you like and enjoy it. It doesn't matter what other people think. The importance is that you feel comfortable wearing it like that. Btw it does look better on you below the bone so you are not wrong. I think your bone is placed higher that is why. Mine is placed closer to the hand making it uncomfortable to wear it like you.

[@IrixGuy]

Well said! I wonder if there are wristwatch nerds that would seek “wrist bone modification services?” LOL….wear it like it feels best for sure :) This is how I’ll always wear watches.

[@K_A_Mod]

Right observation 👍

[@mickeybarmousetommy]

Im the legionar Entrancé we were taught to wear it above the wrist bone so we can have natural wrist mobility

[@IrixGuy]

Cool

[@saswineey]

I find it hard to wear higher up with bracelets.. They'll always slide down when i start sweating 😢

[@Agenthoover1]

I cant undertand how people wear it above the wrist bone for a few reasons, firstly to stop it sliding down they either must have huge wrist bones or have the watch too tight, the arm tapers towards the hand, so unless its tight it will slide down following the taper, the other thing is, if i wear a watch above the bone i always get the feeling of wanting to pull it down, a bit like when you wear a shirt with too short of a sleeve length, you are always going to be tugging at the sleeve thinking your gonna make it fit, :) we have all done it :)

[@IrixGuy]

You’re from the same mindset as me :) Even if I had a hook surgically implanted into the side of my wrist to prevent a wristwatch from falling down, it still wouldn’t feel natural. Cheers and stay tuned for more Timepieces for Tomorrow videos here soon! #TimepiecesForTomorrow

[@kyfisher3662]

a friend linked me this video without context, i think his trying to tell me i over think meaningless things

[@IrixGuy]

LOL there is nothing wrong with overthinking unless it’s a situation like landing an airplane. In that situation, focus upon the runway and not how the Breitling Navitimer is being worn on the wrist.

[@wtxohnthao2612]

I wear mines under the wrist bone. But I also wear my watch on the inside of my wrist. If I wear a metal bracelet on my watch, it just looks like a metal bracelet. And if it's leather straps, people tend to know it's a watch but think I'm wearing my watch wrong.

[@IrixGuy]

How do you tell time that way?

[@wtxohnthao2612]

@@IrixGuy if you look at your palm, you'll easily be able to read the watch. It's just facing the inside of your wrist. And you don't need to rotate your wrist to check the time.

[@GustavoBoucinhas]

I have no idea how can someone hold their watches above their wrist bone while they're stand up. Mine is just like yours

[@IrixGuy]

Thank you! Yeah, it’s a weird thing that I’ve never thought about until social media. I wore my Omega SeaMaster 300M like this since the early ‘200s and didn’t know that there was another way.

[@jadenarceneaux]

Im an above the wrist bone guy. I have really skinny arms and the skinnies part of my arm is above the wrist bone. i have no issues with it slipping down and it’s more comfortable.

[@donnymac575]

Correct is how you like to where it. That's all the matters. 😊

[@IrixGuy]

I agree!

[@lutzmehrtens3117]

Your message is it > 1. Check out what is good for yourself! 2. Trust yourself! 3. Let´s stop listening to those who think that they need to order how to wear our whatch!

[@IrixGuy]

Amen!

[@googleaccount8865]

For me, its all about the strap or bracelet. On a strap, I use a one piece, I can get the watch to sit snug and comfortable right above the wristbone. A crown digging into the back of my hand isnt appealing at all. 🤙

[@IrixGuy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@livingmodern]

Above the wrist bone is ideal and having it slightly loose is perfect ...but that's ideal perfect world...luckily most of my watches fit my boney 7" wrist well BUT I have one watch with a rubber nautilus strap that is either too loose or sits usually above my wrist bone which is fine but I agree looks slightly weird. So I may have to just order the rubber strap again and make a new hole to have it sized perfectly for me.

[@IrixGuy]

Rubber straps are great for a perfect fit!

[@MrLongboarder87]

If you work with your hands for a living you have to wear it above your wrist bone or its uncomfortable, it also limits hand mobility. Honestly when I see a guy wearing a watch on his wrist I think desk job.

[@IrixGuy]

My problem is that my wrist bone isn’t large enough to hold any wristwatch above it. I love wearing watches nevertheless and this is how I comfortable wear them. Many other people wear watches the same way and it’s ultimately a matter of comfort preference/wrist bone shape.

[@mercster]

What's wrong with a desk job?

[@iaminside1]

I work with my hands all day. I have a wrist watch, not a forearm watch. It looks silly as hell when it's that high up on the arm.

[@xavierroxas6797]

I wear mine above the wrist bone. But i agree that it looks ridiculous on you when you do it that way. 😅

[@black79montecarlo123]

Its subjective. I prefer above but my wrist is tiny.

[@pablow26]

To me it just looks silly above the bone. Also no watch lover I know wears it like that... Saw some guys wearing it like that in youtube vids so came here out of curiosity. Just looks off to me somehow. For me personally it wouldn't work anyway because my wristbone isn't that pronounced so it would slide down anyway.

[@IrixGuy]

Glad to hear that! Yes, below the bone is the only way that I'd personally ever wear it......even if I had a large wrist bone.

[@pablow26]

@@IrixGuy Right? I was really surprised tbh when I googled this that a lot of sites recommend above... To prevent strain on the bracelet and improve wrist movement etc. I never knew it was a thing. Also, how are you going to tell the time if you wear long sleeves and the watch is halfway up your arm?

[@iaminside1]

If I try to wear it above the worst bone, it looks like it's on my forearm. It looks silly how far up my wrist it looks.

[@IrixGuy]

I agree and with my tiny wrist bone it wouldn’t stay up that high unless the bracelet or strap was so tight that it was cutting off my circulation LOL

[@George-ri6vg]

I agree. The “above the wrist” makes no sense it’s not functional and it definitely looks ridiculous

[@T1RM_M8]

My arms are so thin you can't notice my wrist bone

[@IrixGuy]

Same here. My ulna is small 🦴 ⌚️

[@marinko1862]

Well my more casual 46mm watch sits perfectly above the bone and my dress watch 40mm looks so much better on the wrist

[@donmagulon]

I'd prefer to wear mine above, but my wrist bone is flat and watch just falls

[@IrixGuy]

Same here!

[@Burdell1776]

Its called a wrist watch for a reason.

[@IrixGuy]

No doubt! I only wear mine on my actual wrist. Even if I had a larger wrist bone, I wouldn’t wear it above.

[@edwardbanta4114]

I agree 👍 thank,s

[@IrixGuy]

Thank you!

[@mercster]

You seem to have a lot more "arm" between wrist bone and hand than I do. But yeah, I don't understand above-wrist-bone either. Looks goofy. Do what you feel man!

[@IrixGuy]

Thanks and I agree, it’s all a matter of personal preference.

[@BigEvil02]

I agree they're called wrist watches for a reason

[@IrixGuy]

Yup

[@rintran5575]

You got some thunder wrist ⚡ 😂that's why hahahaha

[@IrixGuy]

ROFL that is a good way to say it :)

[@cobot2557]

Yeah, looks dumb higher up the wrist. It almost makes you look like you don't know how to dress... Or that you prefer ease/practicality (ie, being able to ensure you're watch doesn't move around by strapping it to your arm as opposed to your wrist) over 'style'. On the other, having the watch too loose and it flopping about is really dumb. Can say I agree with you

[@IrixGuy]

Thanks! Kinda of like a suit that isn’t properly tailored or people that wear pants that are too short.

[@aw2242]

I like it lose ,I just wear a fabric bracelet in front of my watch to stop the crown hitting my hand.

[@IrixGuy]

Cool technique.

[@B0H0]

You don't have complete movement of your wrist when you wear it below the ulna.

[@IrixGuy]

Actually it moves around fine because of the design of the caseback.

[@kesuya]

Below the ulna or on the ulna. Edit: I think your wrist is defective.

[@IrixGuy]

LOL my wrist if defective :)

[@dashoverton1963]

Yes, wearing it above the wrist bone looks absurd.

[@IrixGuy]

I strongly agree!

[@elrockerchido]

Dude your wrist bone is far back than usual

[@IrixGuy]

Yeah, my wrist bone is defective LOL 🦴

[@philcastorena6884]

Your wrist bone is set like an inch further than a normal person! That’s odd

[@IrixGuy]

I’m not the average Joe :)

[@amarjitsingh5153]

Use cotton band. For watch

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

You do you. Looks fine. You can't help that the doctor yanked you out of the womb by your wrists.

[@IrixGuy]

ROFL that’s a funny visual!

[@archstanton1628]

You are wearing it on your hand, that looks even more ridiculous tbh 😁

[@IrixGuy]

It’s how I’ve always worn watches. It’s a matter of personal preference.

[@amarjitsingh5153]

Use sun and Shadow to see time

[@mattonthewater]

It’s called a wrist watch, not a forearm watch. 😉

[@somenuclearnerd3178]

name really doesnt mean anything lol

[@jayb.8460]

Only someone new to watches wears it below the wrist bone and does not get it sized properly. You have no range of motion and it digs into your wrist every time you bend the wrist back.

[@IrixGuy]

People like me that have a small wrist bone only have that option. I've been wearing watches like this for many years and have not encountered any issues.

[@jayb.8460]

@@IrixGuy sure

[@ikemouser2580]

it look stupid above the bone

[@IrixGuy]

I have no bone so that’s my only option for wearing watches :)

[@DBX-t3n]

Wearing above wrist bone is for the skinny guys with non muscular forearms. Youre like me, with a muscular arm, shaped like a wedge.

[@IrixGuy]

I couldn’t agree more! #Wristwatch

[@dujedelic6824]

Its called wristwatch not forearm watch.Looks stupid on some photos you showed,to high on hand.Dont know who dicided to show these absurd tips ,everyone on internet says the same,I just cant agree.Watch falls down eventually on most of the people wrists,probably on yours also when moving.People telling above the wristbone but when I watch their KZbin videos ,watch falls down on their wrist just where the watch should be.

[@IrixGuy]

Well said! Even people that have a MASSIVE wrist bone and super tight bracelet or strap will find that it slides down to the wrist. That is where a wristwatch should be worn in my opinion.

[@JulianDG]

Wearing a watch above the bone is so silly, it's like wearing jeans under your armpit.

[@Mayonfries3382]

Better than have pain

[@Chance-ry1hq]

It looks stoopid.

[@IrixGuy]

Thank you for sharing your opinion.

[@amarjitsingh5153]

Sir plz do wear watch even it’s Rolex. Plastic Casio is best

[@VladimirMicic]

Hahaha yes it looks stupid

[@IrixGuy]

LOL it's a matter of personal preference. I'm been wearing my wristwatches like this for almost 40 years.

[@amarjitsingh5153]

Sir plz Dnt wear watch even Rolex . Or Casio plastic watch is best

[@TheBigb1973]

So basically check out my Rolex? 💲💲💲💲💲

[@IrixGuy]

From a marketing perspective, it inevitably draws more attention to the video :). The type of watch was never mentioned but you pointed it out. This is applicable for any wristwatch brand/reference :).