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Old 12 January 2015, 01:46 PM   #31
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Pilots also wear their watches inside on their wrists to read while flying
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Old 12 January 2015, 01:46 PM   #32
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I have friends who wear watches which show the wrong time.....
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Old 12 January 2015, 01:49 PM   #33
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Dan,

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

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Old 12 January 2015, 01:54 PM   #34
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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?
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Old 12 January 2015, 01:54 PM   #35
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i do not but my now passed grandfather did as long as i remember
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Old 12 January 2015, 01:59 PM   #36
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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.
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Old 12 January 2015, 02:00 PM   #37
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Old 12 January 2015, 02:05 PM   #38
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It is the most convenient way to look at your clasp, its got that much going for it
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Old 12 January 2015, 02:06 PM   #39
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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"...
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Old 12 January 2015, 02:19 PM   #40
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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.
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Old 12 January 2015, 02:21 PM   #41
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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.
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Old 12 January 2015, 02:32 PM   #42
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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.


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Old 12 January 2015, 02:42 PM   #43
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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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Old 12 January 2015, 02:45 PM   #44
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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.
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Old 12 January 2015, 02:59 PM   #45
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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.
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Old 12 January 2015, 03:06 PM   #46
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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
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Old 12 January 2015, 03:18 PM   #47
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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?
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Old 12 January 2015, 03:24 PM   #48
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The Dali Lama wears a Rolex??
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Old 12 January 2015, 03:29 PM   #49
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The Dali Lama wears a Rolex??
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Old 12 January 2015, 03:50 PM   #50
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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.
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Old 12 January 2015, 03:51 PM   #51
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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.
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Old 12 January 2015, 03:55 PM   #52
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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.
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Old 12 January 2015, 03:57 PM   #53
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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.
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Old 12 January 2015, 04:08 PM   #54
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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

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Old 12 January 2015, 04:12 PM   #55
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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...
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Old 12 January 2015, 04:45 PM   #56
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How about this then?

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Old 12 January 2015, 05:39 PM   #57
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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?
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Old 12 January 2015, 05:43 PM   #58
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I wear certain watches upside down in order to protect them.

also this guy

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Old 12 January 2015, 06:17 PM   #59
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Old 12 January 2015, 06:32 PM   #60
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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!
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