Men's Watches: How to Choose the Best One for You
Men's clothing doesn't need many elements to stand out, after all Coco Chanel's "Less is More" perfectly expresses every look even today. A modern outfit requires you to be flexible but also elegant, emphasizing the best characteristics of your personality.
I could talk about various accessories such as sunglasses, the belt, maybe a backpack or a waist bag depending on everyone's needs, but this article focuses on watches and we will see the reason below.
Depending on your daily routine, needs, activities, and of course your style, there is a plethora of options in watches, either analog, digital, but also smart watches that offer many technological capabilities such as measuring heart rate, steps and much more.
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Why is a watch a must in a men's look?
Modern rhythms require a "functional" and comfortable outfit that will facilitate your daily activities.
There is no time - and often no desire - to combine colors, textures, and styles in an outfit, and the only prerequisite is to feel comfortable in it, to be warm or cool depending on the weather conditions.
At this point, the solution to stand out and give an element of elegance effortlessly is a watch.
Beyond its basic function, which is telling the time, watches have now dominated the accessories sector as an integral part of an outfit.
We will see many options in functions such as date, stopwatch, notifications, but also choices in style, from classic and elegant watches to more sporty or eccentric ones, allowing you to express yourself and your style.
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Below, I have gathered some options based on the styles that dominate today, as well as the most popular watches chosen by users based on ratings and popularity.
Elegant with a Metal Bracelet or Leather
Why are metal bracelets and leather the most popular searches in men's watches? The answer is simple: Elegance.
The silver and gold tones add a shine to the overall look and rightfully take their place as equivalent to jewelry.
On the other hand, leather by itself corresponds to an expensive - usually - material, such as leather bags and/or leather shoes.
Aside from the variety of colors and designs, you can also choose between mechanisms such as kinetic, which use a combination of automatic and quartz mechanisms, converting movement into electrical energy and storing it in a capacitor.
Another proof that a watch is not just a useful accessory, but a precious jewel on men's wrists. Let's not forget that in some cases, a watch can also function as a symbolic indication of social or economic status. That's why we will see a wide range of prices in this specific category.
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Durable with Rubber
Rubber is a material that is highly resistant to everyday use and various conditions, such as rain and high temperatures. It is a soft and elastic material that provides comfort and flexibility to the wrist throughout the day.
You can distinguish it because it is waterproof and resistant to moisture, making it ideal for sports and even more so for those related to water. You will find many options depending on your activities, such as simple swimming (10 Atm) to diving such as scuba diving (30 Atm and above). However, you can also choose to have additional mechanisms such as a chronograph and eco-drive.
And here there are many design and color options depending on your style and usually they are more affordable compared to other materials such as leather or stainless steel.
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Lightweight Fabric
Watches with fabric straps are often lighter and softer on the skin, providing greater comfort.
They are often more suitable for the summer season as they help the skin breathe better compared to other straps. They can even be more resistant to daily use and extended wear, as they are often more flexible and durable in various conditions.
And in this specific category, you can choose between various mechanisms such as automatic, solar, and if you want to have a chronograph. Of course, the fact that they are fabric does not limit you from your water activities such as swimming.
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Smartwatches
Smartwatches have become a big part of modern dressing. All the apps on your wrist.
They adapt to your activities, whether it's walking or running, or even swimming.
- Most smartwatches have sensors that can measure heart rate, blood oxygen levels, stress levels, and sleep. These functions can help monitor your health and physical condition.
- They can also notify you of incoming messages, calls, emails, and other notifications from your mobile phone. This allows you to stay connected even when your phone is not in your hand.
- They usually assist you in controlling music, have a stopwatch, alarm clock, and other useful functions that can make your daily life easier. Finally, they may still have features for activity tracking and sports, such as GPS for route recording, motion sensors, and more.
Beyond the functionality, they do not lose their aesthetics and remain a fashion statement, which is why you will find release years, colors, and display features for an impressive appearance.
- You can still customize their appearance and replace them with straps of your choice, protect the screen with glass protectors, and cases for the watch that not only protect but also decorate your smartwatch.
- Of course, smartwatches are accompanied by various accessories to meet all your needs, such as chargers and heart rate monitor straps.
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Watches should be an integral part of your wardrobe for all the above reasons and you can combine them perfectly with bracelets.
Finally, another proof that watches are a fashion statement is that they are in the category of popular series based on user searches and a filter with recent arrivals as well as new trends such as wooden watches.
And if you want to keep them protected and organized, as you should, a case will keep them permanently organized so you can easily find what matches your look.
Which one will you choose?
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