People that wear their watch upside down

[brettpaul]

Pilots also wear their watches inside on their wrists to read while flying

[Choo Yao Chuen]

I have friends who wear watches which show the wrong time.....

[Andad]

Dan,

I just swapped mine round - looks cool and I can look at it while driving home.

Go NATO!!

[Rogdogg]

Originally Posted by Heo2

So the gentleman from :60 was wearing his watch on the inside of the wrist. Who knows? Perhaps he's a former military diver and never dropped the habit.

How a person wears their watch is completely up to them if you ask me, but as a matter of interest, are military divers taught to wear their watches on the inside of their wrists? What is the thinking behind this?

[yahoo_mks]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

i do not but my now passed grandfather did as long as i remember

+1

[DoraTheExplorerII]

From .hodinkee

We are not exactly sure what watch President Carter wore, but we do know he wore and continues to wear his watches with the head on the inside of his wrist and the buckle on the outside of his wrist. Certain people of his generation wear watches that way and reasoning I have heard includes that it is easier to read the time when in meetings or speaking publicly without others knowing the time is being checked. In addition, some individuals wore/wear watches that way to protect the crystal from being scratched.

I know some people didn't/don't respect him at all, but sometimes wearing a watch in this matter makes sense to me.

[Scholar]

[Lol-x]

It is the most convenient way to look at your clasp, its got that much going for it

[STEELINOX]

Its also ergonomically preferred to wear "upside down" as it is a natural movement to turn the wrist from its underside towards the eye. Try it, ya might likit...

Your vanity will guide you otherwise sorta like "ymmv"...

[DCheeta]

In my band days, I used to wear my watches that way while playing (bass) so I could see the time.

The OP may respect me less because of that, I don't mind.

[Catyack]

Originally Posted by mikeceee

Watching 60min and see this gentleman in a nice suit, looking dapper, speaking (somewhat) intelligently. Then I notice he has the watch under his wrist instead of on top of his wrist and all of a sudden I lost a lot of respect for what he was saying. Anyone know anyone like this? Do you think the same thing? It's similar to a clip on tie, with a polo shirt, and Jean shorts...

I used to respect Gemini and Apollo astronauts, doing their spacewalks and lunar surface EVAs. But when I saw them wearing their Speedmaster Pros kind of on the inside of wrist/side of forearm over their spacesuits I couldn't help but think "Man, that's super-douchy, like wearing socks with sandals". Needless to say, total loss of respect.

[Baco Noir]

I wore mine that way in the 70s to reduce banging it on things as I moved around and I still know people who wear them that way. If we all did the same thing, life would be pretty damn boring.


Sent from my iPad (so I blame autocorrect for the spellin' errs)

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by Catyack

I used to respect Gemini and Apollo astronauts, doing their spacewalks and lunar surface EVAs. But when I saw them wearing their Speedmaster Pros kind of on the inside of wrist/side of forearm over their spacesuits I couldn't help but think "Man, that's super-douchy, like wearing socks with sandals". Needless to say, total loss of respect.

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[Catyack]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

You tread on hallowed ground around here, I suggest you chose your words carefully from here on out, another words, take caution

Why, do that many people wear socks with sandals? I had no idea.

[mikeceee]

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.

I can be sometimes. Just seeing if I'm the only one

It wasn't intentional. I'm cognizant of my change in opinion yet it still happened. Funny how perception changes everything.

[mikeceee]

Oh btw ultimate thread backfire but it's ok. I'm glad the sentiment around here is generally good and most members aren't judgemental

[Catyack]

Originally Posted by mikeceee

I can be sometimes. Just seeing if I'm the only one

It wasn't intentional. I'm cognizant of my change in opinion yet it still happened. Funny how perception changes everything.

Would your opinion of/level of respect for someone change if that person pulled out a pocket watch? If so, would it rise or fall, and to what degree?

[slasherj]

The Dali Lama wears a Rolex??

[dshin525]

Originally Posted by slasherj

The Dali Lama wears a Rolex??

Yep. Here's a pic with a Dj:

[mikeceee]

Originally Posted by Catyack

Would your opinion of/level of respect for someone change if that person pulled out a pocket watch? If so, would it rise or fall, and to what degree?

I doubt it, unless it were a Wednesday. Then possibly, depending on his/her method of wearing it. In a pocket, I'll be ok. On a belt tied around their waist i might, at approx 52 degrees. Positive slope.

[mikeceee]

Originally Posted by dshin525

Yep. Here's a pic with a Dj:

Dude Dali lama gets a pass. He's on a different plane of reality. Time is different when you're that in touch.

[mikeceee]

Originally Posted by Catyack

I used to respect Gemini and Apollo astronauts, doing their spacewalks and lunar surface EVAs. But when I saw them wearing their Speedmaster Pros kind of on the inside of wrist/side of forearm over their spacesuits I couldn't help but think "Man, that's super-douchy, like wearing socks with sandals". Needless to say, total loss of respect.

Woah woah. Let's back up. Space walk... That's Hollywood hocus pocus. Certainly explains the watch conundrum.

[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.

[rolex_DateJust]

This was 2 years ago when I had to get my yearly shots at the hospital I work at now.... I always wear my watch "normal" but every once in a while (especially on a NATO) I wear it upside down. It's kinda comfy depending on what you're doing

My subC on a nato "upside down"

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by mikeceee

Watching 60min and see this gentleman in a nice suit, looking dapper, speaking (somewhat) intelligently. Then I notice he has the watch under his wrist instead of on top of his wrist and all of a sudden I lost a lot of respect for what he was saying. Anyone know anyone like this? Do you think the same thing? It's similar to a clip on tie, with a polo shirt, and Jean shorts...

Huh?

[Bangel]

How about this then?

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[Ruud Van Driver]

I cannot believe that anyone can seriously lose respect for another just because he has the dial of his watch on the inside of his wrist. That is judgemental to the point of defying logic. He could wear it around his head for all I care, as long as he's comfortable and not bothering anyone, does it really matter?

[Blubaru]

I wear certain watches upside down in order to protect them.

also this guy

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Catyack

Why, do that many people wear socks with sandals? I had no idea.

Not everyone has our sense of humour C.

[toneafficianado]

BB King , legendary blues guitarist, is often photographed with his gold Rolex upside down. I reckon it's so he can see the time while playing/performing without it being the least but obvious.
Whenever I've flipped my watch around I find it too easy to hit it against things but then I don't often wear tailored suits like BB!