It turns out that there is a watch that can be worn like this---a backhand watch.

by faxian1 on 2009-09-02 17:12:10

This watch is not worn on the wrist like a regular one, but rather diagonally across the back of the hand. When people are exercising, they're more likely to wear sweatbands than watches. But this hand-back watch is still acceptable. Its biggest selling point is that it's easy to press the watch buttons and you can see things like heart rate. Besides, it's made from elastic fiber, so it's very comfortable to wear.