Even the most strict and conservative style of dress in the office implies the presence of a discreet, stylish watch on your wrist. In the office, it is customary to wear a classic style watch “under a suit”, which is characterized by a strictly defined set of parameters.
Thus, the case of a classic watch is usually round or barrel-shaped. It should be thin to highlight the presence of a quartz or hand-wound movement inside. The dial should be as simple as possible - no decorations, the backing is only black or white; Possible enamel coating. According to the canon, the dial can accommodate another tiny dial intended for the second hand or minute repeater, but there should be no other modern functions in a classic watch; the only thing that a classic is allowed to have is a date indicator at the “three” or “six” position hours". Classic watch hands usually have a straight or triangular shape, but a “Breguet shape” (a thin hand divided by a circle towards its end) is also possible. The main decoration of a classic watch is, of course, the numbers. They can be Roman, Arabic, or in the form of notches on the dial, but should not be made of precious stones or rhinestones - classic watches require a minimum of decor; only guilloché decoration of the dial is allowed. A classic watch can have either a leather strap or a metal bracelet with various inserts.
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Watch Frederique Constant FC-235M4S5 are equipped with a quartz movement of our own production FC-235 and have a classic round case covered with 10 micron gold plated under sapphire crystal. Guilloche dial white features classic Breguet shaped hands, Roman indexes and a separate small subdial for the seconds hand. The watch strap is brown and made of genuine leather of the highest quality. Such a watch will create your unique style and decorate even the most conservative business suit!
Regarding Caran d'Ache pens, included in the set along with the watch, then it is no less relevant business accessory. After all, a high-quality pen is a sure sign that you do not forget about the little things and can be relied on. 
Kit Frederique Constant FC-235M4S5-CDA
The Caran d’Ache brand today is a symbol of prestige and luxury, embodied in luxury writing instruments of the highest quality, which is guaranteed by the motto “Quality has no limits!” The Frederique Constant FC-235M4S5-CDA pen is an excellent example of Caran d'Ache - it comes in a gold-plated case with the Chevron engraving and will make you look even more respectable.
The watch house Frederique Constant also produces no less unique classic female models hours - such as, for example, Frederique Constant FC-235M1S5. The case of this watch is also made in a classic round shape, made of gold-plated steel. The watch is equipped with an in-house quartz movement FC-235-SO, and the white guilloche dial is decorated with Roman indexes and Breguet hands. The second hand is placed on a separate dial, which makes this elegant watch stylish and feminine.
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Women's watches Tissot T57.1.421.31 |
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Any image. The style of your watch should match the overall image.
How does the watch go with the look?
Dress Watch is a luxury watch with a simple white dial, simple design, black leather strap, without any frills. They have nothing to do with sports watches, so they only show the time, and in some models, the date.
Diver's Watches- the so-called “diver’s watch”. They were invented for scuba diving and have maximum water resistance even at depths of up to 100 meters.
Chrono Watches- sports watch. They do not belong to the executive class, but expensive brands of sports watches may well fit this style. Designed for people with an active lifestyle: durable and elegant, they are equipped with a compass, altimeter, GPS navigator, heart rate monitor and a host of other functions.
Pilot Watches- “aviator watches”. They are distinguished by a simple dial with a sufficiently large diameter - more than 50 mm, so that the time can be easily read. Most often they are worn together with a pilot's jacket. The watch symbolizes romance and freedom, steadfastness of spirit and self-confidence. Therefore, such models fit perfectly into the wardrobe business man, even though they represent a looser sporty style.
Field Watches- “field watch”, universal for the military, travelers, hunters, people leading an active lifestyle. The field watches mechanism allows you to stop the second hand - during the First World War this was used by infantrymen to synchronize their watches. The sleek design improves the readability of the dial.
Levels of Formal Dress
"White Collar"- for formal events. According to strict rules of etiquette, it is considered rude if you come to such a meeting with a watch. A laconic executive watch with a black leather strap will sweep away any objections. Pay attention to the brands: Longines (Master Collection), Tag Heuer (Carrera collection), Ulysse Nardin (Classo collection).
It is better to wear a gold or silver watch on a thin strap without jewelry or with minimal decor to a business meeting. The dark, conservative color pairs well with luxury watches or diving watches with a leather strap. The following brands will help you create the desired look: Maurice Lacroix (Pontos collection), Frederique Constant (Slimline Moonphase Manufacture collection), Tag Heuer (Formula 1 collection).
Business casual- this style allows a little. A light colored suit without a tie can be combined with a sports watch, aviator watch or field watch.
Casual- a metal strap makes the watch less formal. It is more appropriate for a casual style, while a leather strap is suitable for any purpose. Watches of all listed categories can be worn with jeans and a chambray shirt. Electronic watches should only be worn with casual clothes. For both casual and business casual wear, we recommend the brutal Breitling (Colt collection), the charismatic Ulysse Nardin (Marine Chronograph collection), and the versatile Rado (HyperChrome collection).
Sports style- It’s unlikely that you just wear sportswear. Most likely, you are a lover of an active lifestyle, and such an important accessory as a watch must meet your requirements - the strap does not come unfastened, the case is strong, there is a pulse meter and a number of other functions. For men who prefer an active lifestyle, the following brands are suitable: Certina (Eagle collection), Longines (Hydro Conquest collection), Tag Heuer (Aquaracer collection).
How not to make a mistake?
The first thing to remember is that watches with a 12-hour dial are considered more formal, suitable for business meetings, while digital watches are more suitable for a light casual style.
The color of the strap should match the color of the shoes and belt, so leather bracelets should be interchangeable and different.
The metal strap and case of the watch should be combined with some other metal accessory in clothing.
But a leather strap with them will look very strange.
A watch occupies a special place in every man's appearance - most often this is the only decoration that men can afford, so they strive for this accessory to be expensive, beautiful, testifying to their social and financial situation. And if cufflinks and pens are those things, when choosing which a bank employee can show his own taste (they can be anything - both cheap no name and expensive jewelry), then a watch is a status item. For a business man, this is an essential attribute that one cannot do without. An expensive suit and a good brand watch are already a mandatory uniform.
There is an unspoken rule that the cost of a watch should be approximately 15% of the owner's annual income. True, this is how watches costing over $1 thousand are chosen, so this rule does not apply to clerks. A middle manager can buy himself an Omega, Tissot, Ebel, or Longines watch. For top managers - the first five watches: Patek Philippe, Breguet, Blancpain, Vacheron Constantin, Franck Muller, costing from $10 thousand.
But not just any watch of these brands will suit a conservative banker’s suit, but only flat (0.5-0.8 mm), round or barrel-shaped watches made of yellow or white gold (today steel is also acceptable), on a genuine leather strap, with minimal number of additional functions. The dial is only with a white backing. There may only be one more small dial on it - for the minute repeater or the second hand. A date display may be present at the three or six o'clock position. There should be no other functions or decorations. A perpetual calendar, moon phases and other delights, including jewelry, are appropriate in watches intended for informal pastime.
So, a business person’s watch should be simple, flat, gold, on a gold bracelet or leather strap, and always with hands - electronic watches do not correspond business style. Businessmen prefer watches from Swiss companies. Such watches should be strict, without unnecessary decoration, and at the same time as expensive as possible. If previously it was considered especially prestigious to wear a mechanical watch, now the technology for making quartz watches has reached such heights that most people who strive for time accuracy buy quartz watches.
At the same time, watches made to special order or watches from the so-called small series, the numbers of which begin with numbers close to zero, are very highly valued. So, if you want to impress your partners and subordinates with your watch, buy watches from companies such as Rolex, Breguet, Patek Philippe. Well-known brands with a good pedigree allow you to choose a watch for every taste and for any situation. Bulgari, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Swatch, Rado are solid enough for any level, and at the same time they cannot be called deliberately luxurious.
How many hours should there be:
This question always causes a lot of controversy. It’s clear that there are several - after all, you won’t be roller skating in a gold watch or wearing massive sports watches under a suit. The quantity is determined mainly by financial capabilities.
Ideally, a man should have:
1. Suit watch. Usually round, flat, with a white dial, without unnecessary bells and whistles (chronographs, diamonds, designer delights, gold or platinum), on a leather strap.
2. Sports watches. The exact opposite of suit ones: a massive, durable waterproof case made of steel or titanium, a bracelet with a secure fit or a rubber strap, a chronograph, a rotating bezel, large buttons, a well-readable dial with luminescent hands and numbers. For heavy loads, it is better to choose a quartz mechanism - mechanics do not like shocks.
3. Casual watches. Those in which you can go out to the bakery in the evening in slippers, and return after 2 weeks from the Galapagos Islands. Quite durable, but clearly not sporty, quite elegant and representative, but not suit-like.
4. Executive hours. They are worn when you need to impress (business partners, friends, women, etc.). They should be really expensive, from the most prestigious brands, with maximum bells and whistles - tourbillons, repeaters, perpetual calendars, etc. And here it is important to get to the point. For example, a watch with a tourbillon may be appreciated by your business partner, but a woman is unlikely to understand that because of some ugly “hole” in the dial, your watch can cost $100,000. Although now many women will “calculate” you from head to toe, including your watch, from 15 meters away.
It is important to choose the right watch.
The watch size should be selected according to your wrist size. The case lugs should not protrude beyond the width of your hand—a massive puck looks awkward on a narrow wrist. Accordingly, they look better on a large hand large watch. It is customary to wear a watch on a bracelet loosely so that it can be turned, albeit with difficulty, around the wrist. The watch belt is usually worn quite tightly. The color of the strap should ideally match the color of the trouser belt and the shoes, so it is convenient to have at least a couple of interchangeable straps - black and brown.
Wristwatches, you should carefully examine yourself. Each person has his own style of behavior, manner of dressing and preferences in choosing accessories. In addition, social status is of great importance. A watch is not only a quick way to tell the time, but also practically the only jewelry a man can afford.
Decide how much money you are willing to allocate for this purchase. However, remember that watches should not look more expensive than clothes or, on the contrary, look too cheap compared to them. Both are mistakes. It is better for a business person to choose several models of watches: classic ones for work, sports ones for active recreation, casual ones for everyday life and executive ones for important official events. Usually, two of the listed types of watches, which everyone chooses for themselves, are quite enough.
A classic watch should be strict and elegant, without unnecessary details. They only show the time and date, and no additional functions like a calculator or calendar. A leather strap in black or black will suit a business suit. brown. Most often, the dial of a classic watch has round shape, but can also be square, rectangular or barrel-shaped. Keep in mind that their elegance and thinness come at the expense of low water resistance, so you need to be careful when it rains or snows.
Sports watches are usually more massive due to their high water resistance, and they also have additional shockproof protection for the case. Choose a rubber or steel bracelet; leather bracelets quickly fail. Such watches are much heavier and look rough due to the many additional functions and enlarged symbols on the dial. They may have a chronograph, pedometer, tachymeter, etc.
Casual watches are similar to classic watches, but they have a metal bracelet. They match any clothing and are better protected from water, accidental impacts or falls. In principle, they can be an excellent replacement for the first option.
Executive watches are a choice because they are there to make an impression. However, remember that clothes should match this accessory. Expensive watches they will look strange against the background of a cheap suit. In addition, the color of the leather strap should perfectly match the color of the belt and boots. It is better to prefer a Swiss brand; such watches always look advantageous.
Remember that the diameter of the dial should correspond to the width of your wrist. If it is too big, the hand will look small, and vice versa, a small watch on a large hand will look like . When purchasing a model with a leather strap, pay attention to the quality of the leather and the neatness of the seams. For watches with steel bracelet choose the optimal length. They should not be too loose and at the same time move freely when you turn the brush. You can remove excess links from a watchmaker.
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