Wristwatch Hack

[dStar]

So, I'm 58 and have been playing since I was 14 and I never thought of this, or noticed anyone doing this before, but I was watching a video of the very talented Samantha Fish and noticed how she wears her watch:

Genius!

 

[Groove Doctor]

I haven’t worn a wrist watch since 1994. They’re optional.... just like Trousers.

 

[Brad Maestas]

Hmm hardly a secret, no? I have worn a mechanical watch of some sort every day since 1984 and I've noticed that at least a quarter of people wear it this way. It's a great way to protect your bezel and crown if you're working on truss or heavy gear and of course you can see the dial when you're playing.

 

[Nashrakh]

All female wristwatch users I know wear them like this. I thought it was a thing.

 

[biguglyman]

My grandfather used to wear his that way.

 

[JRA]

i thought everyone was onto that "hack." great for staying aware of the time where venues/productions are schedule-dependent.

 

[dStar]

i thought everyone was onto that "hack." great for staying aware of the time where venues/productions are schedule-dependent.

Everyone but me, apparently

 

[2saddleslab]

Some race car drivers do the same.

 

[Spectrum]

I've tried wearing my watch that way, could never get used to it. Feels like it's always catching on things. Never thought about doing it during gigs, though, I guess it makes sense.

 

[fourstringdrums]

I thought a wristwatch hack was a watch maker who wasn't very good at his job.

 

[Jeff Scott]

I thought a wristwatch hack was a watch maker who wasn't very good at his job.

I thought a wristwatch hack was when you pulled the crown out to set the time and the second hand was hacked (mechanical watches, anyway. Or, Mechanical Brides! )

 

[MD]

The only upside I see is it allows for a casual, nonchalant glance without having to flip the wrist over, which IMO, would exhibit a blatant time check. If I wore my watch like that daily/at work, it'd be trashed in no time. When I wear it that is.

 

[ElectroVibe]

I think some band-leaders do this to check the time more discreetly.

 

[Oddly]

I actually prefer to wear my watch on the outside...and pointedly looking at it to indicate people are wasting my time, or boring me, or late.
Life's too short to be nice to people who don't deserve it.

 

[Thum5b]

People still wear wrist watches?

 

[BadSanta1281]

Life's too short to be nice to people who don't deserve it.

Life's too short to not be nice... even if they don't deserve it.

 

[Jeff Scott]

People still wear wrist watches?

There is a massive watch forum I frequent called Watchuseek. Check it out, sometime, but be prepared to be overwhelmed (it makes TB look like a start-up).

 

[Oddly]

People still wear wrist watches?

Sure they do.
Well, the cool people do.
In fact, I had a thread on the subject... Watches ... Yes/No ? (now with poll)

 

[2saddleslab]

There is a massive watch forum I frequent called Watchuseek. Check it out, sometime, but be prepared to be overwhelmed (it makes TB look like a start-up).

Spot on. Worn a watch most of my 60 years and have been collecting them for about 20 years. Although most youth today use their phones, a few have taken up the mechanical watch mantle.

 

[Thum5b]

There is a massive watch forum I frequent called Watchuseek. Check it out, sometime, but be prepared to be overwhelmed (it makes TB look like a start-up).

The last thing I need is another expensive hobby