Choosing a Watch

Men, different than women, really only have one option for an accessory to make a good impression. That accessory is the watch. Watches date back to the mid sixteen hundreds in England and they did not become a part of our history until the mid eighteen hundreds.
When buying a watch there are a few things you should look for. When looking for a dressier watch, choose something that is classic for it will last for ages and can even be passed down to later generations. Now… if your watch has a night-vision feature, measures distances, caculates, or has a compass and a rubber strap…take it off. These watches are not a good accessory and should only be used for the gym or never.

Here are the key tips to consider while looking for your watch:

A Stainless-Steel Band
Stainless steel is more practical than leather and is certainly more durable. It's dressy enough to be worn with a business suit and casual enough for other occasions. Its not only versatile, but it's waterproof (most of the time ). You could always go for gold if you wanted to drop some serious cash, but be careful since it might give off an unfavorable impression.

The Face
Another thing to pay attention to is the size of the watch face relative to the wrist that's wearing it. On bigger men a standard watch face can end up looking like a ladies watch. Watch makers are continually coming out with watches that have larger than standard faces. In fact, it has become quite a trend. I think that a big face on the watch is a safe way to go if you are not sure. Ninety-nine percent of the time, they look great on anyone. Just make sure that the band is not too loose or too tight on the wrist. A good rule of thumb is to be able to slide your pinky finger in between the watchband and your wrist.

Water Resistance
It's a great feature if you shower or swim with your watch on, but I don’t really know many guys who do that. It does come in handy if you get caught in the rain or get your watch accidentally wet. Make sure to ask to what degree the water resistance is good for since “water resistant� can mean many different things.

The Color of the Face and Strap
Many people have a tendency to have the dial and strap of the watch be in bold colors. I've seen it from cheap to expensive watches. When building a classic wardrobe stick to the tried and true colors that you know will blend and look appropriate in a business or formal setting. Also, this way you don’t need to worry about your watch not matching your clothes.

(Information taken from http://mensfashion.about.com/od/shopping/tp/WatchesUnder300.htm)

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