The watch is one of the absolute most essential accessories a man can possess, a fundamental style component. Recent times have seen a wee bit of a demise of the watch in everyday life with the advent of the technology age but that shouldn’t deter the style conscious gent. Whether for formal events, work or just everyday life, a high quality watch is an investment you certainly will not regret. Here are a few things to consider when venturing into the wonderful world of watches.

The World of Watches – Your Lifestyle

I do recommend having distinctive looks and watch options for both work and play – it’s better that way and offers you some variety when heading out to different events. When purchasing a formal watch for your collection, you ought to pick something that is exceptional and try not to cut any corners. Think of it as an extension of your personality – an investment rather than an accessory. For your everyday watch, you can be a bit more lenient with your purchase criteria since these watches tend to be less costly, for the most part anyway.

Going Steel

Stainless steel looks quite modern (note: not putting down leather watches at all – they do add that extra element of class in my opinion) and is unquestionably one of the longer lasting materials in the world of watches. It’s sufficiently dressy to be worn with a business suit and easy-going enough for different events. It is adaptable, and often has a waterproof trait to keep you from missing out on any summer fun.

The Face

Something else to keep in mind when venturing into the world of watches is the span of the watch face with respect to the wrist that is wearing it. On larger men, a standard watch face can wind up resembling a woman’s sports watch. Watch producers are persistently turning out watches that have bigger than standard appearances and this is a pattern that has been on the rise for some time now.

Straps

In the world of watches, there is also a prevailing pattern to have dials and straps in energizing hues. I’ve noticed it from casual to lavish watches. Here’s a tip: When building a line of fashionable watches in your wardrobe, prioritise watches with straps that work well in both a business or formal setting first. Once you’ve got that sorted, you can look at building your collection with watches that have less subtle straps.

Water Resistance

I like waterproof watches on the grounds that in the event that you get get caught in a downpour or happen to get your watch inadvertently wet, you don’t need to stress. Co-incidentally, water resistance can mean a few things so make sure you ask to what degree the watch truly is safe.