But already in the late nineteenth century, because of the high degree of inconvenience of using pocket watches in combat conditions, the military began to wear watches on their hands. The final recognition of wristwatches was acquired only at the beginning of the twentieth century. With the advent of mobile phones, wrist watches, so to speak, largely lost their original purpose. However, despite the seemingly logical transition to oblivion, this accessory has not given up its positions and in our time enjoys the same (if not more) demand, equally for both women and men. The thing is that the wrist watch is not only a convenient way to instantly know the time (it is much easier to just look at the wrist than to get your mobile out of the purse), but it is also an obligatory accessory for both a carefree coquette and a busy businessman. At the same time, the wristwatch is, of course, an ornament and addition to the external image, and that is why even different representatives of social groups choose watches according to their exterior, their aesthetic tastes, preferences and matching with their wardrobe. For men, wrist watches are the only, according to etiquette, permissive accessory that can be worn on the wrist (and this is for all scarcity and lack of diversity in men's ornaments and accessories). For women, this is also a beautiful bracelet, and an occasion to once again show off to your friends new watch. However, this accessory often raises many questions. The most common question is about how to wear a wristwatch correctly.
In general, there are many types of watches and according to their model and other details and determines the very rules for wearing them. There is approximately the following classification of wristwatches.
1. Classic watches - this model is characterized by strict standards in design. In this model, minimalism and elegance are appreciated. The straps are usually made of leather or metal.
2. Sports watch - this category is intended for work in conditions with increased load. These models are made from especially durable materials, as a rule, such watches are protected from moisture and mechanical damage.
3. Jewelery watches - are a luxury item, usually of designer design. For such models, precious metals (platinum, gold, silver) are used. At registration precious stones are used (brilliants, emeralds, sapphires)
4. Women's watches - this subspecies is intended exclusively for women, and the main accent of this accessory is made on aesthetic properties, while such parameters as reliability and functionality fall into the background. Of course, the allocation of women's watches as an independent category is not entirely correct, because among the above listed species there are also female counterparts.
Wearing a wrist watch is connected with the following, rather common question: - "On which hand should they be worn, on the right or on the left?". In our world, there are many incomprehensible things that do not have a strictly logical connection and remain unchanged only due to public foundations. And according to these foundations the wristwatch should be worn on the left hand. Indeed, why should the clock not be on the right, namely on the left hand? According to a fairly common opinion, the left-handers wear a watch on their right hand, and the right-hander on the left. For most people, the right arm is basic and so useful for action. Most of the small, day-to-day operations we do with the right hand. Dial the phone number, pick up the remote from the TV, press the monitor button, etc., etc. And that's why it is believed that the clock is worn on the auxiliary hand so that they do not interfere with the work.
Contrary to popular belief, that the watch should be worn on the left hand, in no law is it spelled out. Moreover, the watch can be safely worn on the right hand and the person making the remark on this subject can be blamed for ignorance. As for left-handed hands, right-handed watches are not uncommon, and the difference lies in the location of the mechanical head for winding the watch. If this same mechanical head is located on the right side, then this is the traditional watch to be worn on the left hand. If, on the contrary, the head is on the left side, then such a watch is worn on the right hand. Incidentally, the current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wears a watch on his right hand. Well, on which hand to wear your watch no one will decide for you, and besides, you are not put in jail for carrying on the "wrong" hand in our country and do not charge fines.
Now let's talk about how to properly wear a wristwatch. If your watch has a steel bracelet, it means that it should sit on the hand fairly freely, so that at any time it is possible to turn the clock around your brush, but at the same time it is not so weak that the bracelet would simply hang under it. The model with a strap made of leather and leatherette, too, should not stretch the brush like a hammer. While fastening the strap, try to leave between it and the brush a small space, sufficient for you to put a finger there. Also, the watch should not be worn on one hand with a precious bracelet, because both of these accessories will be scratched in the process of wearing each other.
A distinctive feature of ladies' watches is design, beauty and elegance and that is why women especially sensitive to beautiful and harmonious are interested in how to wear wrist watches correctly and according to etiquette. I hope that thanks to the above advice, you will satisfy your curiosity and your wrist watch will be a perfect addition to your image.