The days when watches were worn merely to tell the time are long gone. Now heralded as somewhat of a status symbol, what a man wears on his wrist can tell you much about him, from his fashion sense and preferences in style, down to aspects of his personality. Modern or vintage? Bold or understated? In today’s society where time is told more often than not via a smartphone, there’s a wealth of information that can be garnered by a quick glance at the decoration on someone’s wrist.
The ‘Classic’ Watch
A vintage looking, classically styled timepiece such as the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5, is likely to be a favourite amongst gentlemen with an eye for quality and old school style. If you’re the owner of a watch with a traditional, high quality leather strap and a good old-fashioned face layout, potentially incorporating gold detailing, you’re very likely to ooze the same charm and sophistication as your wrist wear. A man of taste, the owner of the classic watch is a gentleman to his core with an understated dress sense and traditional values to boot.
The ‘Functional’ Watch
Placing emphasis on features over appearance and design, the functional watch owner likes a classic chronograph with additional informative details, such as date displays and subdials. A perfect example would be the Ebel Men’s Sports Classic Chronograph with its simple layout and ability to ascertain multiple pieces of information. The functional watch owner is discerning and practical. He dresses for the weather or the occasion at hand
The ‘Designer’ Watch
Owners of a designer timepiece, like the Hugo Boss Rubber Strap watch, are style conscious with modern design preferences. Possibly erring slightly on the flashy side, the designer watch owner opts for fashion first and looks for a minimalist, contemporary face design, combined with a plain or bracelet-style strap. A snappy dresser who probably enjoys a finely made suit, this watch’s owner values the finer things in life and looks after his appearance.
The ‘Sporty’ Watch
Owners of the sporty watch are outgoing and active with an appreciation of a wide variety of sporting activity and sports related brands. The Scuderia Ferrari XX Chronograph Strap Watch is a perfect example of a watch that would adorn the wrist of those who are partial to the sporty look. Both practical and stylish, this watch owner likes to take part in sports as well as spectating, meaning their wrist wear has to be durable in addition to looking the part.
So, there you have it. Do you fit any of these descriptions, or are there any types of watch that we’ve missed out? If you think so, leave a comment below and let us know.