Well,
if you thought that watches are just used for checking out time, you are
mistaken. For that you can take a look at that smartphone in your phone. So
what is the need or the use of a watch? Watches are accessories that complete
the dressing of a man. It helps in making a
style-statement along with adding weight to the personality. In some places,
the watch you are wearing also helps in establishing the status you have in
society. There are wide varieties of men’s watches available in the market from different brands. However, there are
some classic timepieces that every man craves for. Infact there are watches
from few categories that every man should have so that he has an accessory for
every season and every reason.
The Dress Watch
This
genre of watch is probably the most understated of all varieties of watches.
Infact these watches can be compared to jewelry that women wear for special
occasions. Usually these watches are absolutely fuss-free with a plain face,
Roman numerals for the digits and no embellishments. The strap used in these
watches is that of leather, giving it is a conventional and classy look. The
watch is also super-thin and hardly gets noticed under the cuffs of the shirt.
These watches only show date and time and have no other functionalities. Generally
such watches are made of expensive metals.
The Driving Watch
There
are many sports activities that have masculine glamour attached to the same.
Some of these include diving, motorsports, flying etc. watch manufacturers of
branded companies have targeted this area well as created amazing watches for
the adventure seekers. Usually these watches have chronograph complication.
Though all features of the chronograph are not required, the stopwatch can be
used in motor-racing. Many watches in this category also have a tachymeter on
the bezel, which shows speed. Additional buttons on the side of the watch
impart a bold and masculine look to the watch.
The
first aviator watch was made way back in 1911 when Cartier made a watch for
Alberto Santos Dumont, a pioneering pilot. Since then, these watches have
become a hot commodity in the watch industry. Specialty of these watches is the
slide rule and the bezel, which conveyed great deal of information that was
needed by the pilots for flying planes securely before electronic navigation
came into play. Most of these watches have black dial. The numerals and the
watch hands are luminous so that they can be seen in the dark as well.
The Diving Watch
As
evident from the name of the watch, the diving watch is exclusively designed
for people who love to explore the depths of seas and oceans. The rugged
construction, the unidirectional bezel and the luminous dials make these
watches very special. The main dial of the watch is elevated and is adjusted on
the top of the watch case. The diver can check how much immersion time is left.
These watches come in bold styles and designs.
The Minimalist Watch
As
the name of the watch signifies, minimalist watches are exclusively designed
for people, who are happy with minimal things in life. Infact the craze for
such watches are increasing considerably among all age groups. Most of these
watches are quartz and made in an extremely stylish manner. Check out the best branded watches for men and you will
find that many among them are minimalist watches.
Watches
of all genres are now available online as well. Just check that the e-store you
are buying from is a reliable and authentic one.
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