How to choose a watch for a man

In the modern world, a wrist watch is hardly bought to know what time it is. In the age of digital technologies, mobile phones and precision computing, it will not be difficult to find out what time it is now. And most of the watches that are sold in the store will be in a hurry or lag behind over time, so you have to periodically synchronize them and bring up the hands. Obviously, watches are becoming less and less an item for keeping track of time and more and more an item of style and / or luxury. For a man, a watch has remained, perhaps, one of the few adornments that are usually appreciated in society. That is why it is important to know how to choose a watch for a man, and not to lose face in the dirt.

Do you know which watch is right for you? Which watch should be worn under a suit, and which are only suitable for jeans? Is there a fundamental difference in watches for $ 100 and $ 1000? Is it really necessary to combine watches with other details of your wardrobe, such as shoes, belt, briefcase? I will try to answer all these and many other questions in this article.

What are the men's watches

Watches made for a business dress code tend to be simple and elegant. Their case is made of metal and the strap is made of leather. Round watches are considered to be classic, but this is not a panacea. As in the whole world of men's fashion, black is more formal than brown. The white dial is more classic and therefore more suitable for a business dress code. Everything that is added to the clock, except for the three hands that show seconds, minutes and hours, are unnecessary elements. For example, functions such as a stopwatch, calendar, backlight, and so on can be added to the watch. The maximum that you need to have in a classic watch is the day of the month, no more.

Less formal watches, like clothing, have a sporty roots. As a rule, such watches, in addition to displaying the time, have a bunch of additional functions, from a stopwatch to an echo sounder. In addition to functions, such watches can be made of various materials, for example, rubber or plastic, and the dial can be not only of different colors, but also crammed with all sorts of additional information that is not related to watches. Sports watches are more durable than classic watches. They are larger and more massive, as they are protected not only from water, but also from mechanical damage.

Classic mens watches

Casual mens watches

Which watch is right for you depends on what kind of life you lead, what social status you occupy, and of course what you like best. If you are a business person and a classic men's suit is your workwear, then you should choose a leather strap. Try to match the leather color of the strap to the rest of the clothing and accessories. There is no strict rule here, as in the combination of leather shoes and a belt on the belt, however, if you have the opportunity to wear a watch with a brown strap under brown shoes and a belt, it will not be superfluous.

What to look for in the store

So, you've decided that you need a watch. You go to the store and are surprised to see the picture that very similar watches can cost differently. The difference can be up to several orders of magnitude (remember, the order is 10 times). There is an explanation for this. When buying a watch, you pay for the following points:

• watchmaker's skill;
• aesthetics,
• the history of the watch or brand,
• prestige.

Note, you pay not for the watch, as such, but for the image. According to some reports, only 20-25% of the cost of a watch is the direct cost of manufacturing (material, work of the master), everything else is marketing, the name of the brand and its history. Therefore, the difference between a $ 100 watch and a $ 1000 watch is more of a brand value, not a watch quality.

What else you should know when buying

• Mechanical watches will always be more 'classic' than quartz watches. Of course, quartz watches are more accurate, but accuracy in watches is not the main thing (we found this out earlier). The very fact that you have a complex mechanism on your hand that moves thanks to physics, and not a battery, makes the watch a more stylish accessory than, for example, a mobile phone (even if it is an expensive phone).
• Distinguish watches by their set of functions. The more functions in the watch, in addition to the main one – showing the time on the dial, the more informal the watch is. Sports watches – only for casual style and can be worn under a suit only if you want to show a rebellious character … well, or lack of taste.
• If you will be wearing a watch on a regular basis, then take a closer look at an auto-winding watch. When the hand moves, the pendulum moves in the watch, which automatically winds the watch. The only drawback in such watches is accuracy. The more often you wave your hand, the faster they go. We'll have to set the clock regularly.
• Sapphire glass is stronger and less prone to scratches than mineral or plastic. As a rule, the cost of a watch with a sapphire crystal starts from $ 400 – $ 500.
• Over the past 50 years, watches have become smaller, but recently, it has become fashionable to wear watches the size of a desk alarm clock. Be practical and choose the size of the watch that fits your wrist. Too large dial on a thin hand looks ridiculous; too small a watch on a large hand looks frivolous. Try on a watch, adjust the strap so that it rotates with difficulty on your wrist and look at the harmony of your hand and watch.

Watch buying recommendations

If we consider watches as an accessory that defines your classic business style, then it is better to look at brands that initially deal only with the production of watches, and not in addition to clothes, perfume or cars.

Budget hours

In the lower price range (we will conditionally make it from 3,000 rubles to 20,000 rubles), there is a fairly good set of brands that make both classic and casual watches at quite affordable prices.

• Switzerland
• Germany
• USA
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Japan
• Russia

Alfex, Appella, Atlantic, Continental, Candino, Certina, Claude Bernard, Haas, Mondaine, Sector, Swiss Military, Tissot, Cover.Boccia Titanium, Junkers, Zeppelin.Fossil, Ingersoll, Timex.Daniel WellingtonBeringCitizen, Casio, ORIENT.Aviator, Flight.

For your convenience, we will select several budget models that you should pay attention to.

Men's Swiss wrist watch Swiss Military Hanowa 06-4231.04.007 Buy in the partner's store Men's Swiss watch Aviator V.1.22.0.148.4

Buy from partner store

Men's Swiss wrist watch Candino C4470_2 Buy in a partner store Claude Bernard men's Swiss watch 64005-3BUIN Buy in a partner store Daniel Wellington men's watch 0202DW Buy in a partner store Fossil FS4656 men's wristwatch with chronograph Buy from a partner store Men's mechanical wristwatch Fossil ME3053 Buy in a partner store

Expensive and prestigious watches

In the average price range from 20,000 to 100,000 rubles, there are both brands from the 'budget' list and new brands that have proven themselves well on the market.

• Switzerland
• USA

Claude Bernard, Omega, Tissot, Kolber, Longines, RADO, Tag Heuer, Baume & Mercier.Hamilton

For your convenience, we will select several prestigious models that you should pay attention to.

Claude Bernard 85026-3CANV Men's Swiss mechanical watch Buy in partner store Men's Swiss wristwatch Cover Co185.07 with chronograph Buy in the partner's store Men's Swiss mechanical watch TAG Heuer WAZ2011.BA0842 Buy in a partner store Men's mechanical wrist watch Ingersoll I02601 Buy in partner store

Very expensive watch

In the upper price range from 110,000 to 500,000, there are TOP models of already famous brands from the first two lists, as well as watches close to exclusive products of the watch industry.

• Switzerland
• Japan

Epos, IWC, Frederique Constant, Maurice Lacroix, Stuhrling, Tag Heuer.

Seiko

For your convenience, we will select several expensive models that you should pay attention to.

Mens Swiss mechanical wristwatch Epos 3391.832.20.36.25 Buy in a partner store Frederique Constant FC-312S4S6 Men's Swiss Mechanical Wrist Watch Buy from a partner store Men's Swiss mechanical wristwatch Maurice Lacroix PT6368-SS001-330-1 Buy in a partner store Men's mechanical wrist watch Stuhrling 296D.33XX6 Buy in a partner store Men's Swiss mechanical watch TAG Heuer CAR2A8A.BF0707 with chronograph Buy in partner store

Exclusive watches

For those who do not have problems with money, but want something expensive and exclusive, there are more expensive watches than Omega, Tissot and Rado combined.

• Switzerland
• France

Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex.

Cartier

Interesting watch models

Rolex Day Date 36 mm White Gold Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Skeleton Perpetual Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5104P-001 Cartier-Caliber de Cartier Multiple Time Zone WG Audemars Piguet 26511PT.OO.1220PT.01

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In conclusion

Ideally, every man should have in his collection watches for everyday use, sports watches for out-of-town trips and weekend clocks for social events. As always, it all comes down to the money you are willing to spend on hours. However, as we found out, a man who has $ 100 – $ 150 for a classic accessory in his pocket can afford a good Swiss watch.

I hope you were able to sort out the question of how to choose a watch for a man for every occasion in life and you won’t get lost in the store, choosing the model you like. Wish you a happy shopping!