It’s time to watch the market
It’s time to find the perfect watch for your look
A BEAUTIFUL timepiece is a wonderful addition to any outfit.
Depending on how much you’d like to spend and what style you’re going for, there’s a massive variety of watches on the market to choose from.
Buying a watch might sound like a relatively easy task, but, my friend, you’re mistaken — that is, if you’re looking for something a little better than a cheap knock-off.
Here are some tips to help you buy a new watch that’s perfectly suited to you.
First of all, work out what you need your watch for.
Is it a sporting watch, or an everyday watch?
Are you after a dress watch, or something to wear every now and then?
For the sake of making this article less complicated, let’s say that you’re looking for an everyday watch.
If you’re going to be popping on this watch every day, it’ll need to be of a decent quality.
Alongside this, it’s always best to go for a neutral design or colour, so that it matches with a wider array of outfits.
If your watch is made of a sturdy material such as stainless steel with mineral glass or sapphire crystal, you should be able to avoid scratches if you take care of your watch properly.
When looking into the case of your watch, here are a few things to avoid:
Gold plated watches —the shine never lasts. Fake gems and jewels — these often look tacky, and if they’re not placed properly, will fall out.
There are so many other things to look into when buying watches, particularly if you’re prepared to spend a lot of money.
For now, here are the hottest trends in men’s and women’s watches.
For the ladies
Simple watches: Personally, I adore simple watches — they’re more of a timeless, classic style than a trend of the moment.
Simple, minimalist watches are classic and will generally go with all outfits.
Daniel Wellington, The Horse and Marc Jacobs are very popular when going for a simple look.
Rose gold watches: Rose gold has been reignited in the fashion world in a big way.
A classic style that’s been around for a very long time, rose gold is an elegant, feminine and classy look.
Big face watches: This bold and eye-catching trend is a statement piece in an outfit.
If worn with a thin strap, it gives a more feminine appearance, combining the best of both worlds.
Most labels have a big face watch line for women.
For the gents
Minimalist watches: Yes, men are going for the simple look as well.
A basic, clean, slim design is really on-trend for men in the watch world.
Smart watches: Apple went ahead and released the Apple smart watch in April last year, and they’re still as popular now as they were then.
Other designers have followed in Apple’s footsteps to create smart watches, and they’ve become the latest go-to gadget. Black on black watches: While this trend has been around a lot longer than this year, it’s fast becoming a staple piece.
Hamilton, Tag Heuer, Breitling, Rado and more brands followed the black on black trend this season.