How do you use your watch as a compass?

Answer 1

First of all, determine if you are in the northern or Southern Hemisphere, then follow these steps:

Northern Hemisphere

1. Hold the watch horizontal in the palm of your hand
2. Point your hand in the direction of the sun
3. Bisect/divide the angle between the hour hand and the twelve o'clock mark to get the north-south line (one o'clock mark during daylight saving time)

Southern Hemisphere

1. Hold the watch horizontal in the palm of your hand
2. Point 12 o'clock in the direction of the sun
3. Bisect/divide the angle between the hour hand and the twelve o'clock mark to get the north-south line
4. North will be the direction closer to the sun - south the other way.