subject: What Should You Consider About When Buying Men's Watches? [print this page] Here is a list of things to be considered when looking for a men's watch.
First, consider your lifestyle. Having different watches for both work and play will be perfect if your lifestyle merits it or you simply like having variety. However, when buying a dressier watch, you should choose something that is classic or more lasting. In my opinion, there's nothing stylish about a sport watch anyway, they are only about function. Now if you have a sporty watch like the Omega Seamaster, that's a different story.
And just to clarify, if your watch has a night-vision feature, measures distances, calculates altitude, has a compass, has a rubber strap, and/or has a digital display, it is the wrong thing to wear to a more formal occasion.
Second, it's better to buy a watch with the stainless steel bracelet. 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. So not only is it versatile, but it's waterproof to boot. 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.
Third, the watch that has the water resistance function will be better. It's a great feature if you shower or swim with your watch on, but let's be honest, who really does that? And by the way, water resistant can mean several things so be sure you ask to what degree the watch really is resistant. Some watches will resist moisture from accidental splashing, rain, sweat, etc. and others will resist moisture up to certain depths such as 50 or 100 meters.
