How To Choose The Right Watch For You

When someone asks you the time, what do you check? Your wrist? Let’s be honest: nobody uses a watch to tell time anymore. Our phones have become our main source of timekeeping, along with a slew of other functions. Ironically, this shortage of watches has ignited a frenzy for fine timepieces.

Although made for a functional aspect, a man’s timepiece is now considered a status symbol and a statement piece of any outfit. Watches have historically been considered a luxury and the same applies in the modern age. Whether you admire the appearance or the mechanics of a watch, each one gives you a unique identity. We’re here to help you find which one will suit you the best.

At Kinowear, we believe that a man is never complete without a respectable timepiece on his wrist. The modern man deserves his moment in time, so make yours last as long as you can.

The Businessman (Steel Watch)

For the everyday businessman, if you ever want to be taken seriously in the office, it’s this or nothing. Boss the boardroom with a stainless steel watch that casts a luminous shine contrasting the dark colors of business suits.

But why have steel watches become the icon of economic success? Possibly because of their physical features: Bright, long lasting, and made of the same stuff as skyscrapers. Or, it could be what steel resembles: Strength, stability, and industry. A simple watch build gives you a professional appearance. The simpler the better…so don’t hunt for a steel watch with chronograph (fancy way to say stopwatch) function if you don’t need it.

A new school look would be a titanium watch. It possesses several perks including a lighter, stronger build and a cool black surface. The trade-off is that the dark color makes scratches more prominent. You should be wary of this if you’re planning to spend big bucks on such an investment. Please get one that actually has numbers on it, unless you genuinely enjoy portraying Julius Caesar, counting in Roman numerals.

The last thing you want is for someone to ask you the time and you staring at your watch, doing simple multiplication in your head. It’s not going to fly in the office. Clean, simple, and efficient. These are the qualities that make a great stainless steel watch and in turn, a great man.

The Stylist (Designer Watch)

Moving over to the trendier side of the watch design spectrum, you can add a ton of flair to any outfit with a leather strap designer watch. Spoil yourself with this luxurious timepiece when being the party goer on your nights out.

From smart casual to the finest of fine affairs, this watch will flawlessly round out an impeccable appearance on any given day. Begin your search with a clean white dial that keeps things simple. You don’t want to draw attention away from the quality of the case and the strap. Any respectable designer watch should have a calf and/or alligator strap and its case composed of a quality metal.

The ideal combinations would be a gold case with chocolate brown strap or a silver case with a black strap. Either one will work wonders for you, depending on your outfit. Sub-dials (the little faces on the main dial) are cool, but keep with just one. Otherwise, you risk your watch looking like a clock factory.

The modern trend dictates that slim is in, so a petite crown would suit the slimmer construct of designer watches instead of sticking out like a sore thumb. Roman numerals are OK for this bad boy because they suit the situation and they are badass. You’re here to have fun, not close a business merger.

We don’t advise this, but you really wouldn’t even need to wear anything else besides this timepiece. You would steal the show walking into any room. Simple as that.

The Explorer (Sports watch)

A reinforced, water-resistant watch for the supreme outdoors-man, or if you just happen to knock your watch against every table corner you walk by. Gone are the original gears and mechanics of a normal watch. This digital timepiece possesses a ruggedness that’s second to none and brings plenty of functional aspects to the table.

The sports watch trades traditional dials for a digital face showing the exact time in numbers. No need to count in multiples of five anymore. Designed for physical activity, the standard issue sports watch features durable synthetic materials to withstand any punishment, from taking care of a newborn to rock climbing and everything in between.

Sports watches are also the most versatile of this entourage of timepieces as they can cater to specific markets, such as running. A running watch needs to have a stopwatch built in… fantastic for keeping track of runs or how long you can hold your breath. It also monitors the heart rate, which comes in handy when you want to check if you’re still alive.

Another popular market is the aquatics community, which will need a more water-resistant build as well as a luminous face. For the trekker, advanced watches feature a GPS. This feature is invaluable during outdoor expeditions or when you are traveling in foreign locations. So pick your poison adrenaline junkie.

The Pointdexter (Smartwatch)

For the tech savant, the Smartwatch is a new addition to the watch family, but one that’s been skyrocketing in popularity ever since its initiation. Although it is the farthest thing away from a conventional watch, a Smartwatch’s strongest pitch comes from the plethora of functional aspects that it carries in its compact frame. A technological game-changer meant to be as an extension of your phone, the watch has enough merit to make a name for itself: Message reader, voice activated, weatherman, along with so many other things. AND… it even tells time!

Finding the right Smartwatch for you depends on how heavily you would rely on it in your everyday life, considering its unlimited operating potential. If you’re a constant on-the-go commuter who wants a lovely hands-free device while you’re driving or riding the Tube, then splash the cash on a top-notch gizmo. If you’d like to enjoy a stylish piece of tech at a leisurely pace, think about spending around $200 on the timepiece.

Whatever you pick, make sure it has a full digital face for an optimal display surface, none of that “regular watch with a bottom screen” stuff. In regards to pairing an outfit, there’s no need for thick-framed glasses as a prop. Just dress as you are, though simpler the better, and let the tech do the talking. Embrace the nerd.

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