Do you wear a watch?
Or do you opt to use that trusty iPhone for the time of day? In today’s society, watches have become less a necessity and more of a style signature–are you choosing wisely? Many use the most accurate devices for telling time, like cell phones, computers, and iPads. But watches are more than just time. When women meet women for the first time, they quickly glance up and down, nit picking their outfit from head to toe. When men meet men, their clothes, hair style and the like are not important. The only two things that matter are his shoes and his watch. See how important a watch is now?
The real question is… what kind of statement are you making? Especially since men don’t wear many accessories, their watch, or lack there of, can tell a lot.
For the man who doesn’t wear a watch:
His style is simple. He’s technologically advanced, relays heavily on his smart phone, which is always attached to his palm. Fashion and his outer appearance are not important to him and he doesn’t care to elaborate on it. Understated is the name of the game.
Who wants to be that boring? Watches can truly enhance your status and can instantly upgrade any outfit. A fine watch will always compliment a suit and equally so, a top-notch wrist watch can turn scruffy jeans and t-shirt look into a confident yet relaxed individual with excellent taste. So now you just need to decided what is your style. Here’s a guide to watches and what they say about you:
What a watch says:
Gold, Silver Bands: The strap of your watch can make or break your look! Gold tends to be more flashy, a two-tone metal band is classic. Most popular today is two-tone as it goes with everything. It says your sensible, practicable and can withstand the test of time.
Leather Straps:
Leather straps can be tricky. They can’t get wet and tend to need replacing as the color will fade, get dirty, or retain a slight odor. Be careful when selecting the color – go for basics. Look at your shoe sole, or belt for inspiration. Don’t be afraid to go bold– colors can be fun as long as it’s not your standard everyday watch.
Oversized\Chunky Watch: The bigger the better! (Now, where have you heard that one before?) The oversized face shows power, strength, and quickly becomes the statement to your outfit. Are you an Alpha male? Large watches are sporty and show that your more than just a suit, you’ve got an adventurous side too. Yet be weary, too large and it can get flashy.
14k LeCoultre Watch $1,800
Slick, thin, streamline Watch: Think, Bond, James Bond. This is your traditional dress watch. It’s cool, sophisticated and looks great with a tux! Wearing a tie to work? Mid-to-upper-level Exec? This might just be your everyday watch, yet for the rest of us thin watches say dress up not everyday wear.
Remember when selecting a watch make sure it’s age appropriate! Men it’s time to grow up, once you’re out of your 20′s that plastic Nike watch can only be used for workouts or lounging by the pool. Oh and that velcro one–it’s time to upgrade dude! Remember a watch is one of the first things people notice about you and you don’t want to have an immature, young, cheap look with your first impression, now do you?
Now that you have an idea of size, metal, and look. Let’s get a little more specific: When selecting a watch factors like price, longevity, wearability, accuracy, and label go into your decision making process.
Rolex: Wearing a Rolex watch can go one of two ways, and it’s all about how you present your timepiece. A Rolex can be an understated, timeless and incredibly masculine accessory — if you don’t go around throwing it in everyone’s face. Those that wear a Rolex — and want people to know it — will be seen as such. Wear a Rolex proudly, do a little research into why the brand has become the most powerful in the world, and think of it as merely an extension of your own self. If you put the Rolex on a pedestal and showboat, you’ll come across just like most people who wear a Rolex — like a used car salesman. You truly get what you pay for here. Rolex can withstand the test of time, thus the perfect multi-generational watch.
2007 Sea Dweller Rolex $7,200
Tag Heuer: Tag has a great reputation and has a long list of athletic celebrity endorsements. If you’re going for a fashion statement, look no further! It’s accurate and sporty and some awesome athletes represent the company.
Tag Heuer Grey Face Watch $450
Timex: This is by far the most accurate watch. It’s really the best bang for your buck. With lots of different models and styles and very affordable, it’s the most practical choice.
Cartier: A beautiful timepiece. This watch says you appreciate where you come from. As an “old money” brand, this watch has been around for a while and isn’t afraid to let you know it’s a classic.
1990 Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold Cartier Watch $1,500
Belair: Typically a private label watch due to his great warranty and overall excellent wearability. Joint Venture Jewelry label watches are Belair. They are the best, non-high grade watches. Made in the USA with Swiss parts. It says you don’t care about status symbols. And your other watch could quite possibly be a Rolex.
Joint Venture Jewelry label Belair Watch $432
What watch are you wearing now? What do you think your watch says about you? Leave us a comment and let us know your thoughts.
