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Which wrist does a woman wear her watch on?

Do you have the time? Or do you need to first delve into your handbag to find your Smartphone? Nowadays time is the ultimate luxury. Have the time on show on your wrist by choosing a stunning woman's watch in white gold.  Because, let's be honest: appearances also count! Women's timepieces are an absolute must-have accessory.

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Which wrist does a woman wear her watch on?

Traditionally, watches are worn on the left wrist, especially by right-handed individuals, for convenience and to avoid damage. However, women can wear their watch on either wrist based on personal preference.

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How to wear an elegant woman's watch?

In recent years the trend of stylish women wearing a bracelet  in  combination with a watchhas noticeably risen. If you already wear a watch you can in fact choose which hand to wear a  bracelet  on. Wearing the bracelet on the other hand gives you more leeway. Be sure to avoid wearing a bracelet that is so wide that it detracts from the effect of the watch. Indeed, with a relatively wide watch it is best to opt for a thinner bracelet.
Woman with a watch on her left wrist, according to etiquette - BAUNAT
Whatever your style, gold is always a good choice for a woman's watch. White gold  suits women with cooler skin tones, whereas  yellow  and  red gold  are perfect for those with a warmer skin tone. Diamonds in your watch are always possible, of course.  These can be set on the glass edge, or on the hands.

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What arm should a woman wear her watch on?

Just as with an engagement ring  there is watch wearing etiquette too.  According to social rules you should wear your watch on your left wrist, although in actual fact, you must wear it on whichever wrist you prefer. There is however a sound reason for traditionally wearing a watch on the left wrist.  In the days before  quartz  or automatic watches, we had to wind our timepieces.  This was easier to do using our dominant hand. You see, around 90% of the world's population is right-handed. Making it logical therefore to wear a watch on the left wrist.  Today still, the buttons on most watches are on the right-hand side of the watch case.
Woman with BAUNAT watch on her left wrist, in line with etiquette
Right-handed people also use their right hand more, so wearing a watch on the right wrist could be cumbersome.  And the likelihood of damage is greater besides.

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Does this mean you shouldn't wear your watch on your right wrist? Certainly not. Left-handed people can wear their watch on their right wrist, absolutely.
Seeing that around 90% of the world's population is right-handed, timepieces are usually worn on the left wrist.  But above all else, it comes down to personal preference.

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The size of your timepiece

The greatest difference between women's and men's timepieces is their size.  If we take the  various components of a timepiece  we can see that the watch case diameter for women's timepieces equates on average to 20 - 28 mm. With  men's timepieces  the diameter ranges between 35 - 55 mm.  Also striking are the different styles between the genders. A woman's timepiece is often a slimmer rectangular or oval shape, whereas men's watches are mostly round.

Lovely examples of this are the Venezia and Pistoia from the Italian timepiece collection.  The premium quality, elegant, feminine diamond finish on these models draws the eye.

When to wear a woman's timepiece?

The biggest bonus of the women's watches from the Italian collection is that they are eminently suitable for everyday wear.  However, regular servicing of your timepiece is recommended.  If you don't intend to wear your woman's timepiece for a while, store it away safely to prevent it becoming damaged.

So, most people wear a watch on their left wrist, but at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference.  Convinced of the added value of a classic BAUNAT 18 carat gold timepiece? Find the watch tailored to your needs in our collection now.

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So, a watch is mostly worn on the left wrist, but are you aware of the different models? What is the difference between a quartz and mechanical timepiece? How do I service my gold watch myself? Glean all you need to know in the following blogs.

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How should I wear my watch? Where should I wear my watch?

Wearing a watch on your wrist remains the most elegant way in which to quickly tell the time.  A beautiful watch is just as graceful as a bracelet, you're simply killing two birds with one stone.  Etiquette dictates you wear your watch on your left wrist, but that really came about as most people are right-handed, and could therefore wind their watch with ease with the crown being on the right-hand side. Most watches nowadays don't need winding, meaning you can wear it on the wrist of your non-dominant hand. 

When can, or ought I, wear my watch?

It is up to you when you wear your watch, if at all. Yet it can be useful to know the etiquette. For instance, for a long time it wasn't the norm to wear a watch at formal occasions, like a wedding. Keeping an eye on the time was deemed insulting to the host or hostess.  However, nowadays people often wear a formal watch design with a simple strap at formal occasions. If casual is the order of the day then the world is your oyster, with a choice ranging from rugged and functional to lavish and striking.  For that matter, combining a bracelet with a watch works equally well.

Which watch suits me best?

It goes without saying that you should choose a watch that matches your inimitable style, personality and way of life. But there is more to choosing a watch than you might perhaps think.  For example, choose a strap and case that best complements your skin tone and wardrobe.  A quartz watch is ideal for everyday wear, whereas the craftsmanship of a mechanical watch might be just right for special occasions.  Or perhaps you made about gadgets, such as a chronograph, Smart or diver's watch? Lastly, choosing the right size is crucial too.  In any event, a BAUNAT watch is guaranteed to meet your requirements.

  • Stephanie Hesters

  • BAUNAT Antwerp

  • As the Head of Diamond Buying at BAUNAT, Stephanie has an extensive knowledge of the diamond and the evolution of diamond prices. Thanks to her broad product knowledge gained throughout her years at BAUNAT and the Diamond Foundation Course by De Beers, Stephanie advises our customers interested in the investment side of diamonds to optimize every investment. To support her skills she has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management together with her master’s in Communication.

As the Head of Diamond Buying at BAUNAT, Stephanie has an extensive knowledge of the diamond and the evolution of diamond prices. Thanks to her broad product knowledge gained throughout her years at BAUNAT and the Diamond Foundation Course by De Beers, Stephanie advises our customers interested in the investment side of diamonds to optimize every investment. To support her skills she has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management together with her master’s in Communication.