TIME FOR MEN
If time is the ultimate luxury, a watch might just follow close behind. It may not be essential,
but it’s functional and expresses a sense of personal flair all at once—especially for men, who have
fewer accessory options than the opposite sex. Watches with blue dials, polished throwback styling or
that bridge the gap between office and off-road are most sought after.
This article originally appeared in the June 2016 edition of INSTORE.
RUGGEDLY HANDSOME
➤ A multitasking watch that easily goes from office to the
great outdoors is a solution for someone who might only
own a watch or two. Models featuring leather straps that
can take a hit without being worse for wear and include a
few sporty specs are an easy answer.
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HAMILTON
WHY WE LOVE IT: With
two counters and a
day-date display it’s
the ultimate choice for
active types who want
a single watch for work
and weekend.
DESCRIPTION: Khaki
Field Auto Chrono with
42mm steel case and
60-hour power reserve
MSRP: $1,695
hamiltonwatch.com
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TW STEEL
WHY WE LOVE IT: The generously
sized, luminous numerals and indexes
make the dial extra legible, even in
dark conditions.
DESCRIPTION: Maverick MS13 chronogragh
with 45mm case, screwed
crown and reinforced mineral crystal
MSRP: $495
twsteel.com
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ORIS
WHY WE LOVE IT: The bronze case
will develop a beautiful patina and
it’s a tribute to Carl Brashear, the
Navy’s first African-American diver.
(Remember his story from the film
Men of Honor?)
DESCRIPTION: Oris Carl Brashear
Limited Edition with 42mm bronze
case, automatic movement, unidirectional
top ring and leather strap
MSRP: $2,800
oris.ch
TUDOR
WHY WE LOVE IT: It’s rare to find a rugged
watch in a compact package. The 36mm size
is great for a guy with smaller wrists,
and women will love it, too.
DESCRIPTION: Heritage Black Bay 36 with
self-winding mechanical movement, 38-hour
power reserve and distressed leather strap
MSRP: $2,525
tudorwatch.com
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NAME THE EARRING STYLE
THAT’S POISED TO BECOME
A MAJOR TREND.
I am seeing interest in a larger chandelier
earring, with lots of movement and layers,
including color. There is also another
trend emerging. I’m not sure it has teeth
yet: the ear climber.
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SWEET SIMPLICITY
➤ A well-designed watch
doesn’t require loads
of bells and whistles to
turn heads. Many manufacturers
are revisiting
the straightforward and
functional models from
the first half of the 20th
century for inspiration.
SHINOLA
WHY WE LOVE IT: Built
with a top loading
process that exposes
a wider sweep of
the dial than most
watches, this model
has an expansive
viewing area.
DESCRIPTION: The
Canfield with 43mm
steel case, quartz
movement and black
alligator strap
MSRP: $900
(844) 744-6652 | shinola.com
BALL
WHY WE LOVE IT: Its movement meets
contemporary standards for certification
as an Automatic Chronometer but
its style is reminiscent of antique pocket
watches.
DESCRIPTION: Trainmaster Standard
Time with 18K rose gold 39.5mm case,
automatic movement, white enamel dial
and crocodile strap
MSRP: $7,999
(727) 896-4278 | ballwatch.com
BREMONT
WHY WE LOVE IT: Inspired by
the pilot watches of the 1940s,
it has a dapper, understated
profile that can transition easily
to the most formal occasions.
DESCRIPTION: Bremont Solo
with 43mm stainless steel
case, automatic chronometer,
38-hour power reserve and
calfskin leather strap
MSRP: $4,095
(855) 273-6668 | bremont.com
THE BLUE PERIOD
➤ In the fairly conservative
world of men’s watchmaking
color usually isn’t a prominent
feature, but blue has
become a breakout favorite
as of late. The universally
popular hue makes appearances
in tones from cerulean
to navy and lots in between.
RADO
WHY WE LOVE IT: The minimalist
design might look
delicate, but it’s made from
a hard-wearing ceramic
that will retain a gleaming
shine.
DESCRIPTION: Rado True
Blue with 40mm ceramic
case, quartz movement,
sunbrushed dial with rhodium-
colored applied indexes
and NATO strap
MSRP: $950
(201) 271-1400 | rado.com
BULOVA
WHY WE LOVE IT: Adding a wash of
color to the dial and bezel puts a fresh,
youthful spin on a classic power watch.
DESCRIPTION: Marine Star chronograph
watch with 43mm stainless case
with two-tone gold and silver ion-plated
finish, quartz movement, luminous
hands and markers and calendar
MSRP: $499
(212) 497-1875 | bulova.com
REACTOR
WHY WE LOVE IT: There’s no reason to
worry about anyone
else having an identical
watch. The iridescent
ionized finish
looks slightly different
every time it’s applied.
DESCRIPTION: Gamma
Ionized in stainless
steel with 45mm case,
quartz movement,
10-year lithium power
cell and anti-reflective
coating on crystal
MSRP: $500
(800) 291-6600 | reactorwatch.com
EBEL
WHY WE LOVE IT: The
rich blue is subtle
and neutral and gives
warmth to the design’s
architectural contours.
DESCRIPTION: Ebel Wave
with 40mm brushed
and polished stainless
steel case, quartz movement,
blue galvanic dial
and applied indexes and
date display
MSRP: $1,700
(201) 267-8000 | ebel.com
