Military people and wrist watches.

[poopy pants]

I've noticed that most military folks wear their wrist watches with the face on the palm side of their hands? Why is that?

[FishrCutB8]

On the outside, it might flash, giving away your position.


...just a guess...

[lilman]

Having the face on the palm side might be easier to read while holding a rifle or tools without having to twist the wrist. I may also be to protect the face from getting smacked or scratched against things in the field.
...again, just a guess.

[Chris Correia]

It's just cool. People think you're in the military.

[poopy pants]

Even the guys that are ex-mil still wear them in that fashion. I wonder if anyone who is in the mil here can clarify.

[gardener]

Some leather bands naturally twist so the dial is inside the wrist. I've given up trying to keep mine with the face out.

[Tin Man]

Originally posted by lilman:
Having the face on the palm side might be easier to read while holding a rifle or tools without having to twist the wrist. I may also be to protect the face from getting smacked or scratched against things in the field.
...again, just a guess.

Same as construction workers...my Dad still does.