What's the most comfortable watch you would recommend?

kase@lemmy.world to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world – 32 points –

Hey Lemmy! 👋

I've never been able to stand the feeling of wearing a wrist watch for very long. But I figured hey, maybe I just haven't found the right one yet! So I'm here to ask, what's the most comfortable watch to you guys?

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Most comfortable watch I've had was a cheap $5 Casio. The comfort came in the form of the mental game of not giving a damn any time I whacked or scuffed it on something.

Wore a 'nice' watch (gift, no idea how much it cost) for a bit, and had a mini-heart-attack every time it faced any potential damage.

Same with sunglasses. Cheap shit = peace of mind.

I don't know about that. I have been wearing the same semi expensive watch daily for over 10 years and there is not even a scratch on the face despite having bumped and knocked it countless times. Worth mentioning that a watch repairer can replace most parts to get it looking good as new relatively easily if it came down to it.

Sunglasses on the other hand, I also go cheap - but that's because it is much easier to lose them then something attached to your wrist! Haha

Oh, definitely! Price is half the game here. It could be the best thing in the world, but if it's expensive, I'd be too preoccupied with keeping it safe.

My sister keeps asking why I keep using my backpack when it's literally falling apart at the seams, when I have a perfectly good one in the closet. This is exactly the reason. :)

Been wearing watches for a very long time, and I have no real insight. All I can say is that the Apple Watch is extremely comfortable (using the base strap that comes with it—no idea of others). The part that touches you is very smooth. Prior I wore mechanical watches and honestly never paid them much mind. I will say most “men’s” watches are often overly large and heavy. As a man I have never enjoyed that aesthetic and have always opted for smaller watches (Seriously If someone is so insecure about their gender that they need a fucking tuna can strapped to their wrist i don’t know where to begin).

I was genuinely shocked at how comfortable the pinetime was from the moment I put it on. Probably just because of the silicon band, but for a very inexpensive watch it felt premium.

the watchband is what makes or breaks a watch for me. had multiple smart watches with varying watchbands.

you might enjoy one made from fabric or a slightly thin leather one, body hair gets caught in metal ones and my skin seems to not like silicone very much.

Oh yeah, I bet fabric would be nice! Leather, too.

Same here for metal and silicone. I tried fitbit a few years ago, but the silicone band and the oddly-shaped face just didn't feel right. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

It's less about the watch, more about the watchband. Generally nylon, fabric, or elastic/stretchy fabric ones will be the most comfy, and usually it's pretty easy to swap bands (or jewelry shops should be able to do it)

Personally I find the milanese loop with a magnetic holder is a great in-between for a casual yet comfortable look.

If the watch doesn't have the standard lugs I get an adapter kit so that I can use whatever standard watchband is on the market so that I don't find myself limited to specific watchband for that model (smartwatches are bad for this..)

Once installed it will fit however tight you want, and it will loosen itself if it's way too tight when doing something a bit physical.

Get a watch with a plastic or titanium case to keep the weight down. Then experiment with different bands. If you're not a fan of the traditional metal link types, look at bands in silicone, nylon, and leather. Find out the distance between the lugs on whatever watch you get (it will probably be included in the description) and look for bands in that size. Any band with the right lug width should fit your watch just fin.

I also recommend bands with quick-release pins. They make it quick and easy to switch bands and do not require any tools.

What made a watch comfortable to me was flipping it around so that I check the time with my palm towards me.

Depending on your style, a pocket watch might be a good solution.

Oh, I've seen people wearing them "backward" before, but I never did try it! Thanks for the suggestion!

But damn, a pocket watch would be so snazzy. It wouldn't fit my usual wardrobe, but it'd be super fun to wear one while dressed up!

Backwards started as a military thing to keep reflections down. :)

I've tried it, but it's in the way typing. Works outside pretty well! I'm a lefty, YMMV.

Galaxy Watch 4 42mm with a braided metal band. Crazy comfortable and light.

I have the watch 5 pro and it's very comfortable with the default strap. It's also insanely touch.

I've got a few Swatches. (I'm old, sue me.)

Get 'em new or vintage, but don't pay more than $40. Light watch, light band, work great. Kinda easy to scratch though. Nothing a buffer won't fix, but still.

Casio is always a good bet. Got 3 of 'em and only the chonky one is slightly uncomfortable. But that's for rough outdoor use where I don't notice.

Just got this one, and it's weirdly comfortable, more so than any steel band I've ever had. Band was hell to adjust, took me 45-minutes, have tools, not coordinated, YMMV.

Tell me more about what you like! I can help you dial in (heh) a cheap one. No experience with high-end stiff.

For me it was weight that was a problem for a long time. I wore the 1st watch I bought, an '85 Commodore with dial and display for ages. When I wanted something new again, I went into the store and told them that I wanted something just as light. I went out with a Pulsar titanium model that was 2 gram heavier, but it was close enough.

In '12 I discovered it wasn't weight, but the electronics that was the main cause of issues. Now I wear mechanical watches, with a Seiko 5 as daily and several automatics and manual winders as extra for when I feel like wearing something else.

Some have metal bands, some leather. I prefer metal in summer, leather in winter.

Boost posted my comment to the wrong thread -- currently wearing a Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, and find it a very comfortable watch to wear. Using the stock rubber strap that has just enough give as to not feel overly tight, even when right against my wrist.

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I wore a Hamilton Khaki Field King on the daily for close to 15 years before I finally switched over to a Garmin smartwatch. The leather strap is more comfortable than a metal bracelet IMO and the watch case is distinctive enough to be a noteworthy fashion statement without being ostentatiously clunky.