A TIMEPIECE FOR EVERY OCCASION
- Jan 31, 2015
- 3 min read
They say there’s a time for everything. Laughing, working, whiskey, coffee; your attire is no different. When making the right impression, we know that people respond to the way we’re dressed.
For watch enthusiasts, that little thing wrapped around your wrist is far more than a time telling device, but rather an extension of your arm. So make sure it tells the right story.
There are four occasions every man needs to be prepared for, and have the apparel to match.
Business:
Whether it’s business or pleasure it’s always helpful to be equipped with a suit, no matter what your occupation, so listen up.
Less is more, your suit’s fancy enough, so keep it simple. Try to co-ordinate your strap with your shoes and belt. With a grey suit a simple light brown leather strap and a white face does more talking than you could possibly imagine. If it’s black, don’t be afraid to go for a stainless steel or black leather strap. Elegance is key.
The Helvetica No.1 can double up with your afternoon drink on a Saturday, and if you’re the next Jon Hegarty, this’ll impress you’re creative director. Look no further.
This one will kill it with you suit, so turn up in style for your meeting on a Tuesday morning. (http://www.mondaine.com/watches/helvetica/helvetica-no1-
This Swiss made quartz movement boasts a sapphire glass front, water resistant to 30 metres and a selection of straps that allow you to pick what occasion you want to wear it on. From genuine leather to brushes stainless steel, so have some fun when you’re choosing.
Mid-week drinks:
There’s nothing better than mid-week a beer on a rooftop bar or a nightcap in your local to break up the week. You may want to keep it smart so you’re not mistaken for the guy who’s boozing it hard on a school night.
Happily, there are several options for you to choose from so you’ll have the perfect watch for the situation. You’ll have the bar staff in awe as you hand over the cash with our recommended timepiece.
As a general rule of thumb, Panerai do great smart lounge watches and can add a touch of class to your forearm. The Radiomir collection is a bit chunkier than what you’re likely to have on 9-5, and is perfect for poking out of your cuff as you raise your glass.
The sapphire crystal back leaves scope to take it off and show your friends what you really have in your possession. It’s water resistant to 100 metres, and is designed to withstand temperatures between -10°C and 60°C so whether it’s ice cold out or a hot summer evening, you know your covered.
Light Lunch:
You’re probably showing up in jeans and a t-shirt but don’t go thinking this is an excuse to dress like a slob. Go for something a bit more urban and edgy. If you want your friend to really know you’re doing well it’s still got to be something classy.
We loved the U-Boat range that adds elegance to a lounge dress. This is sure to turn heads, even in the shisha bar. Check out the Chimera Day-Date Steel 46.
With a strap hand made and hand finished with colour treatment in dark brown, your wrist is being treated like a king. It’s water resistant to 100 metres with a stainless steel perimeter.
If it’s a date you’re on, you’re in.
Boys night out:
You’re pulling the stops out, we realise that. So weather it’s a jacket, open neck shirt and brogues or a polo shirt, you want something that will complement your smart casual dress code.
We’d recommend modern but vintage and for this, the market is stocked full of timepieces that will turn heads as you make your way from bar to the nightclub.
Bell and Ross are renowned for offering quality men’s smart-casual timepieces that keep style moving past your cufflinks.
We really liked their WW1 range, its smart, minimal and stylish. With a range of colours, and chronographs for the perfect watch face drawing its inspiration from the 1940’s, these strip it all back to the style of the very first wristwatches.
You’ll also be able to swim down to up to 50 metres depending on your model of choice, and its enclosed in an argentium case.
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