Apple Watch reverse crown

[Mac 128]

I'd do that only if I were left handed and wear the AW on my right wrist. I think the crown being on the bottom looks funny.

And the fact there is not one advertisement, much less official Apple PR photo of the watch with the crown on the bottom left speaks volumes about Apple's feelings on the design. I'm sure it pains Jony Ive to have to accommodate "leftys" by compromising his design.

Aside from the "contortion" comments, there's another problem with the crown on the bottom, and that's accidentally hitting it when attempting to press the "friends"/"Pay" button. Since most people tend not to use that button much, it's not likely currently a problem, but certainly goes against the grain of the intended design either way.

 

[douglasf13]

But those diver watches also has an equivalent-sized button at the top, which balances out the crown/button at the bottom. Watches with crowns on the left side such as the Rolex you posted (for lefties) are centered so it doesn't look off.

There are lots of dive watches with crowns on the left side that aren't considered to be for lefties, because of the functionality, and they're not all centered. Dievas comes to mind, as they make several watches with the crown at 8 o'clock.

If the "standard" configuration for the Apple Watch was at 4 o'clock, it would be one thing, but I think the 2 o'clock position is even less balanced looking than the 8 o'clock position. Granted, I'm a bit of a watch nerd, so maybe I'm just used to looking at lots of crown variations.


These aren't "leftie" watches:

 

[Aniseedvan]

I've recently swapped mine to have the crown on the left, I am probably one of very few people who are right handed and wear their watch on their right hand... I sat next to a left handed kid at school, copied him and it stuck!
I swapped it because since WOS2, my sleeves are hitting the crown and spinning time travel all the time, it was just getting on my nerves.
Given I had it on the right for ages, I haven't noticed a difference (for me, degradation) in the mic sensitivity now mine is sleeve side.

 

[aberrero]

Nm

 

[bigchrisfgb]

I'm left handed so I have to have my watch on my right had in order to interact with it. The buttons are facing out towards my hand, this is a more natural position for interacting with it, and it means that my hand isn't in the way over the screen.

I can see why right handed people have the buttons facing inwards, as for some it can be a more natural position.

 

[douglasf13]

I've recently swapped mine to have the crown on the left, I am probably one of very few people who are right handed and wear their watch on their right hand... I sat next to a left handed kid at school, copied him and it stuck!
I swapped it because since WOS2, my sleeves are hitting the crown and spinning time travel all the time, it was just getting on my nerves.
Given I had it on the right for ages, I haven't noticed a difference (for me, degradation) in the mic sensitivity now mine is sleeve side.

That's a great point that I'll have to look out for. If my sleeves starting turning or pushing the crown all the time, I'll certainly switch back.

 

[Mr.C]

I'm left handed so I have to have my watch on my right had in order to interact with it. The buttons are facing out towards my hand, this is a more natural position for interacting with it, and it means that my hand isn't in the way over the screen.

I can see why right handed people have the buttons facing inwards, as for some it can be a more natural position.

Yes I have it the same way. I am also left handed but it's not so much because it's easier to use the watch as if it was on my left hand I still wouldn't have a problem doing that. It's primarily because as my left hand is my dominant hand I figure if i wear it on that I'm more likely to bump the watch on things.

 

[Night Spring]

I tried switching the crown once. It was fine when I was wearing short sleeved shirts, but when I'm wearing long sleeves, I had to dig for the button under my sleeve. So I put it back to the regular way.

 

[bigchrisfgb]

Yes I have it the same way. I am also left handed but it's not so much because it's easier to use the watch as if it was on my left hand I still wouldn't have a problem doing that. It's primarily because as my left hand is my dominant hand I figure if i wear it on that I'm more likely to bump the watch on things.

Which is possibly true. Everyone has different writing style, but imagine how it could get in the way when writing, us lefties already have enough problems with the righties next to us knocking us.

 

[douglasf13]

Just wanted to check in and say that I still find the reverse crown position to be ideal for me, and, now that I'm wearing coats more often, it's great to have the speaker and mic aimed towards the wrist.

 

[Juanefny]

I know this is an old thread, but I can't believe I didn't see this until now... after wearing the watch for over a year.

I've always had an issue when I worked out. Would always press the crown when doing push-ups and other excercises - now with it being on the left, I hope that issue will be a thing of the past.

 

[Diane B]

I tired it before. I liked how pressing the buttons was much more natural, but scrolling was worse

I tried it too-scrolling was worse so after a week I switched back.

 

[Zune55]

After mentioning it in another thread, it hit me that I haven't read much lately about crown position.

I recently switched to the reverse crown position, and, despite it being a little odd to look at, initially, I think it has some functional advantages:

- the speaker and mic are pointed outward, which is good for long sleeves.
- it's easier to hear the speaker when bringing the watch up to chest level.
- I'm more likely to bash the hand-side of the watch on things when reaching, so having the buttons and crown safely on the other side makes sense.
- I like working the crown with my thumb while simultaneously working the touchscreen with my index finger.
- Those who wear the watch close to the wrist won't inadvertently press the buttons when flexing the wrist backwards.

What about you? How do you wear your crown, and why?
View attachment 591521

I wear like this, welcome to the reverse crown club.

 

[madgalaxy]

Reverse crown wearer here. 2 factors for me:

1. Was sick of the accidental button presses.
2. I prefer to scroll with my thumb, feels more natural and comfortable.

 

[x-evil-x]

I got in the habit of wearing it in reverse just for the gym(with weights). Running doesn't cause it to happen. My hand would always hit the button during a workout and with it flipped I dont have any problems.
I got used to it in reverse and wear it like that now for the past year and a half.

 

[daydayvol]

I’m trying it out. Saw someone do it. I’m liking it most for workouts. My wrist no longer presses the crown on push ups, hspu, bench press, etc

It has taken some getting used to though.

 

[squirrrl]

But if you have the LTE watch, you've got that red dot staring you in the face.

 

[0000757]

I was about to say "all of these points don't make sense, as the the crown is already facing towards the inside", but then I remembered, I wear my watch on my right wrist.

 

[x-evil-x]

I’m trying it out. Saw someone do it. I’m liking it most for workouts. My wrist no longer presses the crown on push ups, hspu, bench press, etc

It has taken some getting used to though.

It took me a while to adjust. I would swap it back to standard position after a workout. But 5 Days in the gym a week it got tiring to do it always. I got used to it over time. Now I leave it backwards always

 

[verdejt]

After finding my screen cracked and I had a hard time inputting my code because of the crack I switched to having the crown on the lower left and had it this way for a month until I finally couldn't take it anymore knowing that the screen was cracked and sent it in for a replacement. Now with the new one I have kept the crown on the lower left and with my bumper you really can't tell. I do find it easier to use the crown this way. Maybe because I was born left handed but my dad made me switch to right handed.

 

[daydayvol]

It took me a while to adjust. I would swap it back to standard position after a workout. But 5 Days in the gym a week it got tiring to do it always. I got used to it over time. Now I leave it backwards always

This is day 3 and it has already paid off numerous times in the gym. I still reach for the crown on the other side but that will just take a little getting used to. I'm probably one of the few left handed people that actually wears a watch on my left wrist but it feels more natural that way.

 

[sbkevinmichael]

After mentioning it in another thread, it hit me that I haven't read much lately about crown position.

I recently switched to the reverse crown position, and, despite it being a little odd to look at, initially, I think it has some functional advantages:

- the speaker and mic are pointed outward, which is good for long sleeves.
- it's easier to hear the speaker when bringing the watch up to chest level.
- I'm more likely to bash the hand-side of the watch on things when reaching, so having the buttons and crown safely on the other side makes sense.
- I like working the crown with my thumb while simultaneously working the touchscreen with my index finger.
- Those who wear the watch close to the wrist won't inadvertently press the buttons when flexing the wrist backwards.

What about you? How do you wear your crown, and why?
View attachment 591521

Im going to try this for a couple of days and see how i like it, defiantly looks weird but i got nothing to lose lol

 

[dhill7]

I am very eager to try it upside down

 

[drewfus]

I have trouble wearing the "regular" way now. I've worn it on the left side since I first got an Apple Watch. I like it on the left side because it puts my right thumb in a more natural position to scroll, and I don't have an issue with covering the screen when I scroll.

 

[sbkevinmichael]

So i tried it for like 15 minutes.... got mad and went back to the normal way i guess