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Vincent65 · 12 January 2015, 06:49 PM

Maybe some people wear their watches this way so that when they do a face-palm at threads like this, they can still read the time.

AK797 · 12 January 2015, 09:48 PM

My mum wears hers upside down.

Sunny Arizona · 12 January 2015, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeceee

9 times out of 10 it's also excessively loose. Like a bangle. I wish I didn't know what a bangle was.

In the Army it was quite common to wear watch in this manner as it is more tactically sound.

datejusting · 12 January 2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Man, you are really judgemental.

Wearing the watch in that manner was popular among bomber pilots during WWII, who could read their watches without removing their left hand from the yoke. Among that generation after the war, wearing ones watch in that manner was more common than it is today.

That's the way I remember it, was very popular in the 50's. A lot of guys wore their watch on the bottom of their wrist as it was easier to see time when holding the steering wheel while driving.

Limestonedan · 12 January 2015, 10:33 PM

Fairly new here. I mirror some of the things said already. My WWII era father-in-law always wore his watches, Rolex, IWC's etc., under his wrist. His reason was not to damage the crystal while engaged in activities like one-design sailboat racing etc. Whether in a tux or polo shirt, shorts and top-spiders I never saw him wear them any other way. I've seen others of that generation doing the same..

KBM · 12 January 2015, 10:46 PM

Mike Ross on Suits does that too.

MonBK · 12 January 2015, 11:04 PM

This has to be one of the worlds greatest problems right now.

Thank you OP for starting this very important thread.

What can we as a unified Rolex forum do to stop this madness?

Is there a way we can somehow have him shipped off and locked up at Guantanamo?

Perhaps send the D. Lama that way as well?

Leodagan · 12 January 2015, 11:09 PM

When I was in the army I Wore my watch upside down.

mjclark32 · 12 January 2015, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

This has to be one of the worlds greatest problems right now.

Thank you OP for starting this very important thread.

What can we as a unified Rolex forum do to stop this madness?

Is there a way we can somehow have him shipped off and locked up at Guantanamo?

Perhaps send the D. Lama that way as well?

dysondiver · 12 January 2015, 11:40 PM

i do it ,,, on both counts ,,, loose and face in .

i couldnt care less if it bothers anyone ,,, as for loss of respect ,
if all my credibility comes from my watch , im in the wrong place dealing with the wrong people.
i wear it that way to stop it getting beaten to death ,,, in a tight spot how often do you bang the inside of your wrist. i also find that if you prefer a looser strap then the natural position for the balance of a watch is face down ,,, try it ,.. and last but not least , the crown doesnt dig into the back of your hand , again , more relevant if you wear a watch loose.
if its a really tight spot its in my pocket anyway.
but to each their own ,, i

lipjin · 12 January 2015, 11:43 PM

It's not safe to wear a rolex that way. You might compromise the precise regulation and the watch will run faster or slower over time depending. It might also compromise the water resistance of the watch given more sweat accumulates around the underside of your wrist.

dysondiver · 12 January 2015, 11:49 PM

infact , just thinking about it , i made a stainless plate more of a u shape so i can wear my dive computer / breather controller at the half way point , on the thin edge of my wrist , ie
top is 12 bottom is 6 ,,, i wear my computers at 3 ,,,, its so good its where every watch should be worn..... again , try it

Dan Pierce · 12 January 2015, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeceee

My sarcasm is so dry it's unfunny. Anyway I appreciate everyone's opinion in this thread. Thank god I am the minority when it comes to being judgemental. Otherwise my confidence would be diminished, I might even start wearing my watch on the other side just so You all like me.

Oh, I think it could take a bit more than that.
dP

BZA · 13 January 2015, 12:37 AM

As others have said, this way of wearing a watch comes sometimes from previous operational use in military service. And you just get used to it.

Mystro · 13 January 2015, 12:45 AM

Like wearing tennis sneakers with a tuxedo. Some may do it and they may be good in their craft but it doesn't make the look appealing to me or make their fashion faux pas valid.

Lets look at the manufactures and designers intended use for a baseline interpretation on how to wear a wrist watch.
Has anyone seen a advertisment or factory picture by any of the Swiss watch companies with their watch worn upside down on the wrist???.

Limestonedan · 13 January 2015, 12:51 AM

Andy Rooney..

Nycturbovr6 · 13 January 2015, 12:56 AM

I'm Not a fan of wearing a watch like that but who cares what others do

ronricks · 13 January 2015, 01:05 AM

lots of Politicians do this it is an easy way to sneak a peek at how long you have been speaking without alerting the audience to the fact.

shay2nak · 13 January 2015, 01:30 AM

it's annoying

Johny · 13 January 2015, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Oh, I think it could take a bit more than that.
dP

rollerball · 13 January 2015, 01:41 AM

I would think that they like Rolex but it would probably be too flashy wearing on top of the wrist especially for head of states.

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Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	Like wearing tennis sneakers with a tuxedo. Some may do it and they may be good in their craft but it doesn't make the look appealing to me or make their fashion faux pas valid. Lets look at the manufactures and designers intended use for a baseline interpretation on how to wear a wrist watch. Has anyone seen a advertisment or factory picture by any of the Swiss watch companies with their watch worn upside down on the wrist???. __________________

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12 January 2015, 06:49 PM	#61
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Maybe some people wear their watches this way so that when they do a face-palm at threads like this, they can still read the time.

12 January 2015, 09:48 PM	#62
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	My mum wears hers upside down.

12 January 2015, 10:33 PM	#65
Limestonedan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Posts: 983	Fairly new here. I mirror some of the things said already. My WWII era father-in-law always wore his watches, Rolex, IWC's etc., under his wrist. His reason was not to damage the crystal while engaged in activities like one-design sailboat racing etc. Whether in a tux or polo shirt, shorts and top-spiders I never saw him wear them any other way. I've seen others of that generation doing the same..

12 January 2015, 10:46 PM	#66
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Mike Ross on Suits does that too.

12 January 2015, 11:04 PM	#67
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	This has to be one of the worlds greatest problems right now. Thank you OP for starting this very important thread. What can we as a unified Rolex forum do to stop this madness? Is there a way we can somehow have him shipped off and locked up at Guantanamo? Perhaps send the D. Lama that way as well?

12 January 2015, 11:09 PM	#68
Leodagan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: belgium Posts: 229	When I was in the army I Wore my watch upside down.

12 January 2015, 11:40 PM	#70
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i do it ,,, on both counts ,,, loose and face in . i couldnt care less if it bothers anyone ,,, as for loss of respect , if all my credibility comes from my watch , im in the wrong place dealing with the wrong people. i wear it that way to stop it getting beaten to death ,,, in a tight spot how often do you bang the inside of your wrist. i also find that if you prefer a looser strap then the natural position for the balance of a watch is face down ,,, try it ,.. and last but not least , the crown doesnt dig into the back of your hand , again , more relevant if you wear a watch loose. if its a really tight spot its in my pocket anyway. but to each their own ,, i

12 January 2015, 11:49 PM	#72
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	infact , just thinking about it , i made a stainless plate more of a u shape so i can wear my dive computer / breather controller at the half way point , on the thin edge of my wrist , ie top is 12 bottom is 6 ,,, i wear my computers at 3 ,,,, its so good its where every watch should be worn..... again , try it

13 January 2015, 12:56 AM	#77
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I'm Not a fan of wearing a watch like that but who cares what others do

13 January 2015, 01:05 AM	#78
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,753	lots of Politicians do this it is an easy way to sneak a peek at how long you have been speaking without alerting the audience to the fact.

13 January 2015, 01:30 AM	#79
shay2nak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Calipornia Watch: 116610LN & 311.006 Posts: 586	it's annoying

13 January 2015, 01:41 AM	#81
rollerball Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 245	I would think that they like Rolex but it would probably be too flashy wearing on top of the wrist especially for head of states.

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