Protect your watch. Protect your laptop. Protect your wrists.
If you wear a metal watch or bracelet and spend hours working on your laptop, you’re likely doing invisible damage every day, both to your gear and your body. Here’s why typing on a bare laptop surface while wearing a metal watch is something every watch lover should avoid.
1. You’re Scratching Your Watch, And Your Laptop
Modern laptops like the MacBook have sleek, brushed aluminum finishes that feel nice to the touch but are surprisingly vulnerable to micro-scratches. The solid caseback or clasp of your metal watch is just abrasive enough to leave marks over time, on both your watch and your laptop’s palm rest.
If you’ve ever looked closely and noticed faint lines or dull patches where your wrist rests, that’s not wear-and-tear. That’s preventable damage.
2. It’s Uncomfortable, Even if You Haven’t Noticed
Metal-on-metal (or metal-on-aluminum) contact creates constant friction. You might not feel it after a few minutes, but after hours of typing or resting your hands during Zoom calls, it can leave your wrist sore, your skin irritated, or your posture off.
Many watch wearers subconsciously shift their wrist to avoid contact. This might seem like a small adjustment, but over time it can lead to tension and awkward wrist angles.
3. It’s Why Some People Take Off Their Watch to Work
You’ve probably seen someone remove their watch before opening their laptop. Some watch collectors do this as a protective ritual—but why should you have to choose between wearing your favorite watch and being productive?
It’s a frustrating choice: stay stylish and risk damage, or play it safe and miss out on enjoying your watch.
4. There’s a Simple Solution 
That’s exactly why we created WatchPads™—stylish palm rest pads that protect your laptop, your watch, and your wrists all at once. Made in the USA from high quality materials, they blend into your setup while adding comfort and peace of mind.
Peel, stick, and type worry-free—whether you’re wearing a Rolex, a Seiko, or a smart watch.