Why do we wear our watch on the left more than on the right ?

Many of you wear your watch Charlie on the wrist, but not just any side! Very often the left. But why? ? Where does the custom of wearing one's watch on the left wrist come from? There are several explanations for this. For you, Charlie Paris selected two.

90% Right-handed: Only 10% of the population is left-handed. Given that it's easier for a right-handed person to wear their watch on their left wrist, one could simply explain that most people naturally wear it on their left wrist. Indeed, if you wear your watch on your less active arm, you're less likely to damage it. That said, some left-handed people also wear their watches on their left wrist. Thus, most people who wear a watch naturally wear it on their left wrist, and not solely because they are predominantly right-handed.

Wear your watch on your left side for better protection: In the past, watches were much more fragile. These were cylinder watches with a complete lack of shock protection. Also, the work was much tougher and involved frequent use of hammers and agricultural tools, which would have put the watches under too much stress. Since the left arm was used much less, the watch was moving to the left. While watches are more durable today, the old habit persists. Wearing your watch on your less active arm reduces the risk of damage. Also, right-handed people naturally use their right hand when holding a glass. Therefore, wearing a watch on that wrist would be risky.

One last little anecdote: It is also mentioned that the inventor of the watch Strap I had my right leg amputated and therefore wore my watch on my left!