I have a very nice pocket watch my sister gave me when my wife and I were married many years ago. I wear it on numerous occasions, but I've never worn it with a vest. Next Sunday, the wife and I will be attending the ballet and I will be wearing my Argyll with a matching 5 button waistcoat.

So, my question is, how exactly do connect the watch to the vest? I know some run the chain through one of the button holes and you usually wear the watch on the side you DON'T favor (I believe this comes from the idea that you should be able to write and check the time simultaneously). Which button hole do you run it through? And should the chain "drape" equally on both sides of said hole? Gentlemen, please sound off.

BTW, the watch does not have a fob on one end, but a garment clip.