A wristwatch is, for many men, the only jewellery or accessory they wear on a regular basis (aside from a wedding ring if you are married). This means it can carry a lot more weight in terms of choice than things women wear regularly but change according to their outfits, like pendants and bracelets.
A good watch can be your man’s most prized possessions and a key part of how he dresses, but different styles and brands have different connotations.
What does your favourite watch say about your man’s personal style?
Rolex or Cartier
These are the best-known luxury watch brands and are highly coveted by both men and women. For men, owning and wearing a Rolex or a Cartier watch is a status symbol that shows he is successful and has good taste.
Much like a designer suit, a Rolex or Cartier timepiece shows that he is a classy gentleman with some financial success so it’s likely your man is proud of his success & wants to display that.
It is now quite easy to find affordable luxury watches second-hand, so it is possible to get this look without breaking the bank.
Omega, Tag Heuer or Breitling
If your man opted for a luxury watch from one of these brands, he probably has a deep appreciation for the quality and mechanics of the timepiece itself. He wants something that works brilliantly. It may not have the cachet of a Rolex or Cartier watch, but can be relied on and looks great.
Your man is practical and probably also appreciates other well-engineered things such as high-end cars, he might think following fashion is a bit silly. Your man wants to own something which works really, really well.
Luxury Fashion Brands
Designer labels like Armani, Gucci, Prada, Dior, and Chanel all make watches. These are designed more to be stylish than especially well-designed from a physical point of view.
What these indicate about your man’s taste is that you he likes luxury products and want things that are sexy and stylish, but doesn’t really care so much about the engineering behind them.
These watches can be extremely cool or attractive to look at, but don’t have the ‘nerd factor’ that watches from brands more focused on engineering the best timepieces than making the coolest accessories available.
If your man is into watches from luxury fashion brands it’s highly likely he’s into fashion as well. He really cares about his appearance and spends a long time getting ready for an event & choosing the right look.
Smartwatches
Smartwatches have been around for a few years now and there are good examples from all of the big tech brands, including Apple, Samsung, and even GPS companies like Garmin.
If your man is a smartwatch wearer it probably means he is more concerned with practicality than appearance. Even so, a personalised watch is something often sought by the fashion conscious smartwatch wearer. Somewhere like https://mobilemob.com.au/ is a good place for personalised smartwatch designs or accessories. Plain smartwatches don’t look bad, but they will find it harder to compete with the other watches we’ve discussed for class and sophistication. What they can compete on though is functionality.
If your man is into smartwatches he is probably a forward thinker. As smartwatches evolve, as they are likely to keep doing, it is probable that there will be less of a divergence between the audience for these and the audience for luxury watches, but this is something we will have to wait and see about.
What type of watch does your man wear? Let us know in the comments!
