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What makes your watch feel uncomfortable?

What makes your watch feel uncomfortable?

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#1 ·
I'm a programmer and I type a lot with a computer's keyboard and when I'm doing so, the watch definitely marks its presence with its weight.

So in order to be able to work more comfortably, I bought a smartwatch that weights only a third but with larger, rounded screen (46mm), and of course a 46mm watch will come with a 22mm strap. The issue with the weight disappeared, but I started feeling the dimensions... the watch head is so big that my wrist looks thinner, the protruding buttons hit my hand's dorsal side from time to time.

I again fixed the problem buy buying a smaller smartwatch with rectangular screen so the width only measures 30mm and it comes with a 18mm strap, and it became my favorite "work watch" since.

Do you encounter such issue with your watch?
 
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#2 ·
Whenever I see a multiple choice poll, I like to see an
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
options
 
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Whenever I see a multiple choice poll, I like to see an
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
options
Thanks, poll choices have been added.
 
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#3 ·
I would not wear an uncomfortable watch.
 
#6 ·
Mostly the price.

In general I can't manage watches that are too thick.... this being the only reason I passed on the Omega Planet Ocean.

Otherwise, I can adapt to and do wear thick and thin, rubber, leather and bracelet and just about any other variation on material, weight and clasp type, all just depending on the activity and weather.
 
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#14 ·
A: NATO straps, hence why I don’t have any.
Personally I can't stand a wet Nato strap, that's why I rarely wear my watches on Nato strap.

I do like them nonetheless.
 
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#16 ·
I cannot stand two things:

1) When a bracelet does not include half links, making it impossible to properly center the bracelet on the wrist with the correct fit.
2) When the bracelet clasp is excessively long, flat or thick. I love the toolless adjustment craze, but oftentimes these new adjustable clasps are crazy thick and long, totally outweighing any benefit they gave. Pressed clasps may look cheap, but they're thin, unobtrusive and functional.
 
#18 ·
i would say bracelet/case design and distribution of weight are what do it for me. i hate anything that doesn't slide fairly smooth, if there is an unfinished edge or if the bracelet pulls hairs constantly it is a no go! i also dislike a big heavy watch on a nothing nato strap when the "head" of the watch carries all the weight it feels weird to me.
 
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