What to Look for in a Men's Watch

Jan 23
09:42

2008

Patrick Bedford

Patrick Bedford

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Not everyone has the same standards or expectations for their men's watch, but there are certain facets that every quality watch should contain. When looking for your watch, make sure that whatever you choose meets these specific standards and you will find the perfect watch for you.

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There are many accessories that suit a man nicely,What to Look for in a Men's Watch Articles but there is nothing that has the touch quite like a fine luxury watch. While there is a wide array of men's watches to choose from, there are certain facets that make up the perfect watch. Everybody is going to have different tastes and different expectations, but every watch should have specific features.

The first thing you want to look at is the bracelet of the men's watch. A quality watch is going to have a durable and stable bracelet that is made of stainless steel. Stainless steel is going to look much sharper and more expensive than leather, and is far more practical in general. The great thing about stainless steel is that it can be worn with virtually any outfit and every occasion imaginable.

The next thing to look at is the face and strap color. The new style seems to be bold and exciting colors for the dial and strap. However, be cautious about purchasing an extravagant watch if you are looking for an every day versatile watch. That bright red or green dial is not going to be professional for that important business meeting you have to lead later in the week. Choose your colors according to how you intend on using the watch.

The third facet to look at when looking for a men's watch is the face. It is important that you select a face that is comparable to your wrist size. If you have a large wrist and you select a medium size dial, it is going to look like you have a women's watch on your wrist. The latest trend is extremely large dials which can be seen being worn by many of the top actors today.

Lastly, be cautious of watches that use water resistance as a huge selling point. I do not know about you, but most people do not wear their watch when they go swimming. So really how important is water resistance to you. As oppose to looking at the water resistance level, pay closer attention to how waterproof the watch is. If anything, your watch is going to get wet in the rain or when you are washing your hands.

Not everyone has the same standards or expectations for their men's watch, but there are certain facets that every quality watch should contain. When looking for your watch, make sure that whatever you choose meets these specific standards and you will find the perfect watch for you.