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A watch is the single most
important accessory a man can own--it is an essential style element. As
you might imagine, We are acutely aware of these kinds of details and have
noticed too many mens watches making their way into
office/work/formal settings. It screams sloppy (and so do I) and I urge
all of you who wear your multi-function sport watches with your suits and
other dressier attire to pick up something slightly more sophisticated.
First Consider Your Lifestyle
We suggest having different men's watches for both work and play if your
lifestyle merits it or you simply like having variety. However, when
buying a dressier watch, you should choose something that is classic or
more lasting. I'm not as concerned about sporty/technical watches since
they have a tendency to be less expensive--such as those made by Nike,
Suunto and Polar. And let me be brutally honest, there's nothing stylish
about them anyway - they are about function. Now if you have a sporty
watch like the Omega Seamaster, that's a different story. Can we say James
Bond?
And just to clarify, if your
watch has a night-vision feature, measures distances, calculates altitude,
has a compass, has a rubber strap, and/or has a digital display, it is the
wrong thing to wear to a more formal occasion be it the office, a more
formal party, etc.
Here is a list of things to
consider when looking for your men's watch.
A Stainless-Steel Bracelet
Stainless steel is more practical than leather and is certainly more
durable. It's dressy enough to be worn with a business suit and casual
enough for other occasions. So not only is it versatile, but it's
waterproof to boot. You could always go for gold if you wanted to drop
some serious cash, but be careful since it might give off an unfavorable
impression.
The Face
Another thing that gets me when it comes to men's watches is the size of
the watch face relative to the wrist that's wearing it. On bigger men a
standard watch face can end up looking like a ladies watch. Watch makers
are continually coming out with watches that have larger than standard
faces. In fact, it has become quite a trend. I personally love bigger
watch faces whether you're a big guy or not, it's a great look.
Water Resistance
It's a great feature if you shower or swim with your watch on, but let's
be honest, who really does that? I like it because if you get caught in
the rain or get your watch accidentally wet, you don't have to worry. And
by the way, water resistant can mean several things so be sure you ask to
what degree the watch really is resistant. Some watches will resist
moisture from accidental splashing, rain, sweat, etc. and others will
resist moisture up to certain depths such as 50 or 100 meters.
The Color of the Face and
Strap
There is a trend to have dials and straps in exciting colors for men's
watches. I've seen it from cheap to expensive watches. When building a
classic wardrobe stick to the tried and true colors that you know will
blend and look appropriate in a business or formal setting. Save the
trendy colors for a second or third watch if you must.
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