How to find the right dress watches for men

It’s always been a well-known secret: You need to muster all the muscle power on planet earth to get a guy let go off his comfortable casuals. Being sporty and spontaneous best describes every man’s clothing choice on any given day of the year. But, nevertheless they can get all choosy with what they wear, how they wear it and when.

Most men prefer minimalist look when it comes to dressing up for occasions. Adding to it, they have only limited range of shades, accessories and styles to choose for a classy, refined look. Every man in his best suit needs a watch to complement his good looks. Watches are more than just timekeepers, they are a fashion statement at all times. They better define men’s personality than any other accessory does. To be more specific, the exclusive category of mens dress watches comes to the rescue to add a dash of zing to their otherwise predictable, dressed up self.

Here is what it takes to pick dress watches for men:

First of all, they are designed to be quite expensive, high on maintenance and really hard to part with. That’s exactly what makes mens dress watches an asset to cherish for generations to come, especially the vintage collection from Patek Phillippe, Omega or Rolex. Be mindful that you need to invest wisely on them.

Get the occasion right:

Choose a dress watch that best reflects the theme and purpose of the occasions you need to attend often. For instance, if you’re the face of your company, scheduling client meetings every other week then go for simple, elegant timepieces that do the job perfectly.

Chronograph models of mens dress watches rarely serve any purpose in a boardroom. But, if you’ve a private pilot license as a hobbyist then you’ll need all the techy gadgets like tachymeter, compass, altimeter and night vision in-built within your mens dress watch. It gives a sneak-peek into your personality, when you wear one of them.

A definite NO for digital watches. They’re too casual, totally out of place with formal or semi-formal suits.

Get the size of watch face right:

It wholly depends on your physique. Well-built men should opt for mens dress watches with a little bigger-sized watchface than the regular-sized ones. While the slim and sleek watchface designs are the best bet for slender-build men. To be precise, the size of the watchface should be at least moderately proportional to the size of wrist that’s wearing it.

Get the right type of bracelet:

The type of bracelet that best fits you depends on design and functionality.

• Stainless steel bracelets are quite functional to start with. They are durable, practical and timeless in design.
• Gold bracelets are the most expensive but great for vintage collection mens dress watches.
• Leather strap is a classic watch lover’s choice, their old world charm is sure to outweigh all odds. Though they age with time, they are worth every painstaking effort taken to keep them spotless.

Monochrome or Duotone, Get the right color:

Watch out for trendy colored dials and straps and stay away from them when buying dress watches for men. Why? You can sport that hip-hop look on your ride to the beach on weekends. Follow the old school rule, either monochrome or duotone watches are you’re only salvation in mens dress watches. Think navy blue, midnight black or mother of pearl dials studded with diamonds or Swarovski crystals for that extra sparkle.

Dress watches for men are more a piece of jewellery than just a timekeeping gadget. They make men look gentlemanly, well-groomed and sophisticated. So, next time you make a purchase, take enough care to abide by all these above mentioned rules.

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