The Gentleman's Guide to Cool by Giles Paul

Author:Giles, Paul
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Men’s Fashion, Lifestyle, Social
ISBN: 9780994275585
Publisher: JoJo Publishing
Published: 2015-06-08T16:00:00+00:00

Time is ticking: Choosing a watch

For those who have a gift certificate, some leftover cash (half your luck) or just want to spoil themselves when the Christmas presents they got were not up to scratch, a good item to invest in is a watch.

With everyone carrying a mobile phone, why buy a watch? Because it is an investment, a statement, and is the only piece of jewellery a man needs to wear.

A man’s watch can give us a peek into his character, style, taste, personality and background, so it’s best you take the time (no pun intended) in choosing the right one. Only a select few can be in the market for a premium watch, but we can all have a better understanding of them.

An analogue watch has a face that holds hour and minute hands, and either numbers, markers or Roman numerals that display a 12-hour day. It is considered formal.

Another element that separates watches is how they are powered. Digital watches are powered by an ultra-small battery. With either an LCD or LED face that displays the time in numeric form. Digital watches are better teamed with casual clothes. Quartz watches are analogue devices that run on a tiny, vibrating, electrified quartz crystal. Mechanical watches are powered by a complex array of finely tuned parts. These watches are at the high end of the price range due to the craftsmanship involved.

In relation to colour, silver watches match best with blacks, greys, silvers and blues. Ideally you should wear them at night. Gold watches go with browns, beiges, tans and other earth tones. These are best worn during the day.

No matter the type, style or colour, your watch should fit firmly without leaving an imprint on your wrist.

I bought my Seiko diving watch with a black plastic band for my 21st birthday in Tokyo a quarter of a century ago and it still works, so quality will withstand the test of time.

Watch Tips

Here are my top tips for wearing a watch:

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