How to Wear a Watch: Must Know Rules
Watches are one of the few pieces of jewelry where a man can really showcase his style. Many other types of jewelry like rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets are a very specific look, where as a finely crafted watch can work for everyone.
A watch known for it’s practicality, informing us of the date and time - but in today’s world it’s not required since we all use our mobile phones for that.
There’s just something special about a man owning a wrist watch made of great craftsmanship.
Regardless of your personal style, owning a watch goes beyond just telling time. Whether you prefer a classic or a modern timepiece, a watch is a versatile addition that instantly enhances your outfit — showcasing your attention to detail and unique style sensibilities.
How Your Watch Should Fit?
Size matters; watches should properly fit just like your clothes should. That not only goes for the face of the watch, but the band as well. If it’s too tight, you’ll feel constricting on your wrist and leave limited air-flow in that area. If too loose, it’ll continuously slide up and down your wrist. You want your watch to be fitted enough to not move around and allow for breathability. Note that if your watch band is too small or big, a local watch repair shop can easily adjust the sizing to fit accordingly.
How to Wear Your Watch?
Ideally, your watch should complement your outfit. Dress watches, as their name suggests, look alot better when worn with dressier attire. These timepieces have more of a modest size and minimalist design — as can tell here from this model of Patek Philippe Calatrava which often feature leather or ostrich straps.
Dress Watch vs Sport Watch
Avoid wearing a sport watch with a suit. It just doesn’t match the formality. The goal is to maintain overall cohesion, so reserve your dress watches for your suits or dressier attire - wearing any other type of watch will completely throw off what you want to achieve visually.
Sport watches usually come with a metal band. They can vary in “casualness.” A metal bracelet leans more toward the casual spectrum of sport watches while a rubber strap leans more toward the dressier side of sport watches.
A dress watch is perfectly fine for casual wear, as long as the look is more elevated. Clearly, when dressing for something like a beach-day, pairing a dress watch with your casual beachwear won’t look right. The refinement of a dressier watch will only clash with the laid-back vibe of your beach wear.
How Many Watches Should you Own?
To guarantee you're ready for any occasion, have a watch representing each category: one for formal events and another for casual activities. This way, you will always be equipped with the perfect timepiece no matter the event. One of each is the sweet spot and will cover you for all occasions. Many of my clients really start to appreciate watches and eventually find themselves gradually expanding their watch collection over time. But, we’re talking about staple watches that will get you started. You can explore more into speciality watches as your style develops.
Use this valuable information for continued success so you can attract investment from others just as you invest in yourself.
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