sidebar_comments
Skip to Main Navigation Skip to Content
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • primer logo
    • Home
    • About
    • Contact
  • Subscribe
    Subscribe, It's Free!
    Join 30,000 other guys just like you. Primer is proudly spam free, Unsubscribe at any time.
  • Search
X
  • Home
    • About
    • Contact
    • The Content
  • Live
    • See All
      • Motivation
      • The Best Life
      • Principles
      • Discipline
      • Self-Development
      • Emotional Toolbox
      • Interviews & Profiles
      • Productivity
      • Travel
    • Gentleman's Goals
    • Popular Posts
        • 17 Free Motivational Alarm Ringtones
        • What to Do When Meeting Your Girlfriend’s Parents
        • Hard Work in 5 Easy Steps: Understanding Perseverance in the Modern Age
        • The Americano: Your New Go-to Coffee Order
        • 28 More Free Inspirational iPhone & iPad Wallpapers
        • Free Art Download: 8 Vintage Patent Designs
        • The Art of Proposing: A Gentleman’s Guide to Planning the Logistics for Asking the Biggest Question of His Life
     
  • Earn
    • See All
      • How to Find a Job
      • Resumes
      • Interviewing
      • Leadership
      • Work Ethic
      • Entrepreneurship
      • Work Life
      • Career Development
      • Business Advice
    • Popular Posts
        • The Ultimate Bag of Dirty Tricks for Salary Negotiation
        • 7 Free Resume Templates
        • 12 Resume Templates for Microsoft Word Free Download
        • Hard Work in 5 Easy Steps: Understanding Perseverance in the Modern Age
        • Smart VS Business Casual: Which One is Right for You?
        • How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”
        • Everything Two Millennials Learned from Starting a Boot Company
     
  • Spend
    • See All
      • Style
      • Grooming & Hair
      • Gadgets
      • Cars
      • Houses
      • Smart Spending
      • Home & Living
    • The Getups
    • The Intentional Apartment
    • Primer Approved Products
    • Gift Guides
    • Popular Posts
        • Don’t Wear a Uniform: 6 Accessories to Be the Best-Dressed Guy in the Room
        • The Best Watch Brands by Price: A Horological Hierarchy
        • What is Smart Casual? Primer’s Complete Guide
        • The 12 Best Stores for Affordable Men’s Fashion For The Guy on a Budget
        • Make This Screen Accurate Ghostbusters Costume with 80% Available from Amazon Prime
        • Pants Rise Explained (and Why Low Rise Isn’t Always Your Best Choice)
        • A Comprehensive Guide to Watch Straps
     
  • Learn
    • See All
      • How-to's
      • Visual Guides
      • Cocktails & Alcohol
      • Etiquette
      • Life Skills
      • Living Smarter
      • Tools & Fixing Things
      • Apartment Living
      • Food & Cooking
      • Survival Skills
    • Gentleman's Goals
    • It's Friday … Have a Drink
    • Popular Posts
        • The Best Watch Brands by Price: A Horological Hierarchy
        • The 10 Best Grooming Tips from Queer Eye Expert Jonathan Van Ness
        • What is Smart Casual? Primer’s Complete Guide
        • The 12 Best Stores for Affordable Men’s Fashion For The Guy on a Budget
        • The Four Flaws Keeping You From Fitness: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide To Avoiding Self-Sabotage
        • Pants Rise Explained (and Why Low Rise Isn’t Always Your Best Choice)
        • A Comprehensive Guide to Watch Straps
     
  • Invest
    • See All
      • Budgeting
      • Intro to Investing
      • Retirement Planning
      • Money Hacks
      • Taxes
      • Credit
    • Popular Posts
        • Millionaire by 60: The Compounding Power of Index Funds
        • 6 Algorithms, Apps, and Financial Tools That Will Make You Money
        • What to Do If You Win the Lottery: A Complete Guide to Money, Fame, and Losing It All
        • No Seriously, How Do You Buy a House: The Simple, Definitive Guide to the Home Buying Process
        • 10 Things to Understand About the Stock Market Before Buying Your First Shares
     
  • Train
    • See All
      • Physical Health
      • Diet & Nutrition
      • Supplements
      • Exercise Guide
      • Smart Fitness
      • Mental Training
      • Hairloss
    • A New Year, A New Body
    • 100 Days of Fitness
    • Popular Posts
        • The Four Flaws Keeping You From Fitness: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide To Avoiding Self-Sabotage
        • Denim Hacks for Guys with Muscular Thighs
        • A Value Knock-Out: The Apartment Friendly Punching Bag Solution
        • Train Like a Warrior: The Air Force Spec Ops-Inspired Workout
        • Diet Math: A Simple Way to Calculate Macros and Calories for Your Goals
        • The Truth About Weights and Reps for Bulking, Toning, and Building Muscle
        • A New Year, a New Body: The Complete 12 Week Body Transformation Program
     
  • Love
    • See All
      • Dating
      • Commitment
      • Heartbreak & Loss
      • Relationship Development
      • Date Ideas
      • Marriage
      • Fatherhood
      • Sex
    • Soapbox Therapy
    • Popular Posts
        • Surviving the End of the Honeymoon Period
        • How to Propose: 5 Questions You Should Ask Before Getting Engaged + 3 Real Proposal Stories
        • 21 Things We Don’t Teach Men About Having a Baby
        • What to Do When Meeting Your Girlfriend’s Parents
        • What Every Man Needs to Know About Handling Arguments in a Long-term Relationship
        • Moving In Together? How to Join Households Without Losing Your Mind (Or Your Relationship)
        • How to Prep Your Bedroom for a Big Date – A Complete Gentleman’s Guide
     
  • The Dispatch
  • Gift Ideas for EVERYBODY
The Secret Manual to
Affordable style, self-development, how-tos, and apartment DIY
for the Self-made Man
Primer-logo
12 years

Spy School: How to Use an Analog Watch as a Compass to Find Direction

You can use a watch to determine general direction by pointing the hour hand at the sun. The midway point between the 12 o’clock position and the hour hand is south. In the Southern Hemisphere, instead point the 12 o’clock position at the sun. North is halfway between the sun and the hour hand.

This post may contain affiliate links, read about our editorial promise
Andrew Snavely

Andrew Snavely

Andrew is the founder and editor of Primer. He's a graduate of American University and currently lives in Los Angeles. Read more about Primer on our About page. On Instagram: @andrewsnavely and @primermagazine.

Spy SchoolSurvival SkillsVisual Guides
Everything You Need to Know Before You Go to the Tailor for Alterations

Everything You Need to Know Before You Go to the Tailor for Alterations

Mike Henson 29 January,2023
Getting the perfect fit right off the rack is like winning the lottery. Whether you wear suits or selvedge denim, this guide demystifies the process of tailoring and alterations.
5 Powerful Strategies I Used To Go From Super Lazy To Insanely Disciplined

5 Powerful Strategies I Used To Go From Super Lazy To Insanely Disciplined

Moreno Zugaro 26 January,2023
Discipline is a skill anyone can learn.
The Common Knife Blade Shapes and Grinds: Everyday Carry Explained

The Common Knife Blade Shapes and Grinds: Everyday Carry Explained

Andrew Snavely 23 January,2023
Cutting through the confusion: A breakdown of common knife terminology.
Did You Miss These?
Existential Regret: What It is, Why It Bogs You Down, and How to Eliminate It

Existential Regret: What It is, Why It Bogs You Down, and How to Eliminate It

Jack Busch 12 June,2011
Do you find yourself lying awake at night, fretting over things like the kid you made fun of at recess 18 years ago or that stupid thing you said in the elevator yesterday? We all do it, and it's ... [more]
Wardrobe Essentials for the College Grad on a Budget

Wardrobe Essentials for the College Grad on a Budget

Grant Harris 4 January,2010
Until you graduated college, there wasn't much need for a week's worth of suits, dress shirts, and ties. Pulling together a professional wardrobe when you're offered a job doesn't need to be ... [more]
Legally Speaking: What Every Guy Should Know About Prenups

Legally Speaking: What Every Guy Should Know About Prenups

Scott Kimberly 23 July,2015
Tennessee attorney Scott Kimberly breaks down the vitals on what could potentially be one of the most important documents in a man's life: the prenuptial agreement. Learn what they are, who they're ... [more]
ID’d: This is Joel’s Waxed Canvas Jacket from “The Last of Us” Worn by Pedro Pascal

ID’d: This is Joel’s Waxed Canvas Jacket from “The Last of Us” Worn by Pedro Pascal

Andrew Snavely 17 January,2023
You don't have to be a traumatized father fighting a fungi-based zombie apocalypse to wear this jacket.
Outerwear Overhaul: These Are The 23 Best Men’s Pea Coats, Car Coats, Walker Coats, and Overcoats

Outerwear Overhaul: These Are The 23 Best Men’s Pea Coats, Car Coats, Walker Coats, and Overcoats

Nick Guzan 15 January,2023
We've researched the best men's winter coats, based on material composition, product rating, and price.
How To Make Better Decisions and Overcome Anything With The OODA Loop

How To Make Better Decisions and Overcome Anything With The OODA Loop

Gordon Brown 10 January,2023
Life can be overwhelming - Here's a proven method used by fighter pilots to make smart decisions fast and stay on top of it all.
6 Powerful Habits Every Man Should Try at Least Once In His Life

6 Powerful Habits Every Man Should Try at Least Once In His Life

Moreno Zugaro 8 January,2023
And how to build them in under 30 days.
4 Ways To Get Your Wardrobe Ready For The New Year

4 Ways To Get Your Wardrobe Ready For The New Year

Mike Henson 3 January,2023
Do these now to keep your style strong and simple.
Realistic Ways to Eat Better, Workout Harder, and Get More Results

Realistic Ways to Eat Better, Workout Harder, and Get More Results

Brad Borland 31 December,2022
If you want to know how some rich actor gets in amazing shape, you're in the wrong place.

Copyright 2022 Primer Magazine Inc

Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions

Affiliate Disclaimer

Accessibility Policy

Essential Men’s Style

  • What is Smart Casual? Primer’s Complete Guide
  • The Best Watch Brands by Price
  • The Best Hairstyling Products For Men Explained
  • The Getup Outfit Inspiration
  • Deal Picks
Back to top