How to Choose A Mens Watch?
Maybe you’re starting a new career and you want to look professional and confident, like a well-dressed man.
Maybe you’re going to be interviewing for a new job soon, and you want to make a good first impression.
Whatever your current situation is, it’s always in your best interest to dress for success.
There’s no denying that the first impression others form about you is largely influenced by your clothes and your accessories. And one of the few mens fashion accessories that allows you to express your personality is the wrist watch.
The watch you wear does more than just tell time. It also tells people a little about you.
You don’t want your wrist watch to be distracting. You simply want to look nice and make a good first impression. That’s all.
Here are some tips to help you choose the right mens watch:
1. Choose a reputable watch brand.
You should stick to dress watches from reliable brands.
2. Choose a conservative dress watch design.
Generally speaking, you want to avoid flashy watches.
Professional offices (and job interviews) are usually no “bling” zones. You don’t want your watch to take the focus off of you and your credentials.
A casual watch or sport watch — that would be perfectly appropriate for a night on the town — may not be your best choice for work in a professional setting or a job interview.
For example, if you’re wearing your best conservative suit, then you’ll want to wear a conservative dress watch to match.
3. Choose a watch with a normally sized watch case.
For a conservative yet classy mens watch, you’ll want one that is:
37 to 42 millimeters and diameter
less than 15 millimeters thick
4. Color coordinate your watch with your clothing and other accessories.
Here’s a helpful color guide for mens watches:
If your watch has a brown strap, then you should wear a brown belt and brown shoes.
A black strap or silver bracelet style watch band would go best with a black belt and black shoes.
If your watch has gold tones, then you’ll want gold tones in your watch buckle.
If you’re wearing a blue suit, you may even want to try a watch with a blue background on the dial.
5. Don’t overwhelm people with an overly expensive watch.
If you work in a prestigious office (or you’re interviewing for a very highly compensated position as an executive), then an expensive brand — like a Rolex watch — may help you fit in.
But, for most jobs, wearing a super expensive watch that is out of reach for most middle class workers is a bad idea.
Your fashion accessories should communicate that you will fit in with the existing team.
