How to marry men’s watch and a suit?

There is no exaggeration in the fact that a men’s wrist watch is equal to women’s bag - it determines style and surmounts full outfit. It tells a lot about wearer’s character and even social status. Producers are going toe-to-toe creating the most high-end pieces. How to choose a proper watch for a suit using Swiss precision?

Types of men’s watches

There are lots of models and types of men’s watches which combine latest technical advancements and functionality of traditional jewelry therefore it is hard to outline a clear-cut and rigid classification.

Normally watches can be categorized as follows: for suits casual watches and sports watches.

The first group is characterised by the simplicity of the form and a classic design. They usually have quite flat shape so they can be easily concealed under the shirt cuff. The watch case is often golden or silver what makes a great pair with white or silver dial.

Casual watches are situated in between suit and sports watches. They have design similar to classic timepieces yet they feature extra details and functions as chronograph, dater and alarm.

The last category epitomizes the true insanity of the modern technologies on men’s wrists. The dials of sports watches are generally bigger and protrude beyond the wrist line. They also come in a large variety of colors. In addition to traditional watches with hands, this category also consists of electronic watches equipped with heart rate monitor.

Pairing watch with tuxedo, casual suit and smart casual outfit

Before digging into the selection of the right watch for a suit, it is worth determining the character of occasion we are preparing it for. For a ‘black tie’ kind-of evening you should opt for classic watch seated on a leather strap in accordance to the color and texture of your belt and shoes. What is more, the case should also match the embellishments on your cuffs or belt buckle. Please remember that pairing suit with watch you should eschew loud and conspicuous models - treat watch as a discreet decoration not a flashy manifestation of your social status.

While wearing casual suit, rules regarding watch choices are less strict. Traditionally, silver or golden bracelet watch is admissible for smart casual outfits. If you choose to wear a watch with leather strap it should match your shoes, though.

However, if you like playing with fashion and you yearn for edgy designer suit made of thick checked wool or tweed, watch primarily should reflect your character and your approach to fashion.

A flamboyant sports watch with multifunction dial, commemorative vintage grandpa watch, a pocket watch or a Lépine watch attached to lapels - choosing those any of theese will not be a stylish overstatement but expressing yourself in the most distinct manner.