With smartphones and other tech to tell us the time, you might wonder if watches are still a ‘thing’.
They’re a great fashion accessory, making it easy to express your personal style. Besides, quality mens watches are an investment that’ll last you for years.
Watches are also a wearable slice of history and innovation. Historians think the first wristwatch for men dates to 1880. A naval officer strapped his pocket watch to his wrist to make it easier to operate.
You don’t need to go to such lengths. But choosing the best watches for men isn’t always so easy. Read on to learn more.
Are You Looking for a Timeless Design?
Pardon the pun in the header. But choosing a watch with a timeless design is a great way to make a style investment.
These beautiful options won’t look outdated in a few years. And you won’t get bogged down by trends.
And it’s impossible to wear a timeless design and commit a fashion faux pas.
A great choice is the Rolex Yacht Master. Introduced in 1992, this watch comes in a range of finishes to suit your taste.
What Style Do You Prefer?
We’re going to cover sports watches later. But if you’re looking for good watches for men, what styles can you choose from?
Dress watches are notable for their thin size, leather strap, and simple face. They look great on formal occasions.
Field watches have leather or canvas wrist straps. They’re designed to be both durable and stylist. Their case is often stainless steel, unlike the precious metal of the dress watch.
Diver watches are the James Bond-style metal watch designed for use near water.
Similar styles are the aviator and driving watches. Each of these have extra dials such as a chronograph (both) and a tachymeter (driving). Think Steve McQueen in Le Mans.
What Power Source Do You Want?
Not all watches are battery-powered. Mechanical watches need regular winding to keep going. Meanwhile, automatic watches wind themselves based on your movement throughout the day.
Quartz watches run on batteries so you can forget the need to wind them. But you do need to replace the batteries.
And modern smart watches use rechargeable lithium batteries. You don’t need to keep buying them, but you do need to charge them before they go flat.
Do You Also like Gadgets?
For those tech-loving types, consider a smart watch. They combine the features of both a watch and a fitness tracker like a Fit Bit.
You can check your texts and social media messages. But you can also track your sleep, heartbeat, and number of steps.
These watches double as sports watches. Some models lets you choose the display style for the face. That gives you an opportunity to choose one that expresses your personality.
Choose the Best Watches for Men
Now you know what to look for in the best watches for men. When you’re buying a watch for yourself, think about what it says about you. What message do you want it to send?
But also consider its practicality. The best mens watches express your style and help you get through the day.
Why not check out our guide to eight mens’ watches that suit any style?
