I myself am a great watch lover as well as collector. Watches are to me: The more, the better! Selecting a watch is based on the purpose of buying it. Also, the lifestyle and nature of your work schedule strongly influences the kind of watch, you get.The fond opinion while selecting a watch should be such that, the watch should look more classy and durable.These days people are going for sporty and trendy watches as well. Now if you have a sporty watch like the Omega Seamaster, that's a different story.
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Apart from 'just looks', modern watches are equipped with many useful features like: night-vision ability, distance measurement, altitude calculation etc. They may have a compass, a rubber strap or a digital display.
Features to notice while looking for a watch-
A Stainless-Steel Bracelet
Stainless steel bracelet is more durable than a leather strap, and even looks more practical. It perfectly goes with a business suit as well as with other occasions. All the more, it can be easily washed while cleaning. You may like to wear a stainless steal strap with gold plating or may go for a silver look with plating of rhodium or platinum to make it appear more genuine.
The Dial
The size of the dial is influenced by the relative size of your wrist. A standard watch dial may give the appearance of a ladies' watch when worn by a bigger man. Watch makers are continually coming out with watches that have larger than standard faces. These days watches with bigger dials have become a fashion. Be it men or women people are going for 'big' watches to match them with their casual or fashion wear.
Water Resistance
Water resistance has become an indispensable feature in watches, these days. And by the way, water resistant can mean several things so be sure you ask to what degree the watch really is resistant. Some watches will resist moisture from accidental splashing, rain, sweat, etc. and others will resist moisture up to certain depths such as 50 or 100 meters.
The Color of the Face and Strap
There is a trend to have dials and straps in exciting colors. I've seen it from cheap to expensive watches. When building a classic wardrobe stick to the tried and true colors that you know will blend and look appropriate in a business or formal setting. Save the trendy colors for a second or third watch if you must.
And if you need some help choosing a watch, I have put together some great suggestions - My Favorite Watches for Men Under $300, My Favorite Men's Watches Priced Around $1,000 and My Favorite Fossil Fashion Watches for Men.
