How to Choose a Man’s Watch

A wristwatch is a fashion accessory that never goes out of style. Although it’s easy to check our phones for the date and time, there is something timeless about wearing a watch. At our stores, classic watches remain a popular gift for men to celebrate birthdays, retirement and more.

When you want to buy a watch for a special man in your life, the choices can be overwhelming. From the strap material to face features, what’s best? We offer 3 tips to choose a men’s watch.

Consider His Lifestyle

A laidback man deserves a laidback watch, right? Not necessarily. Someone who enjoys spending their weekends with a good book rather than skydiving likely still desires a reliable timepiece. The first consideration to make involves watch movement, or the inner workings that make a watch tick. The type of watch movement you choose will depend on the man for whom you’re buying. There are three kinds:

• Quartz: Arguably the most common type of watch movement, quartz is powered by a small battery that sends vibrations to move the hands. Quartz watches are considered the most accurate because they rely on electricity. For the busy man who does not have time to make manual adjustments, a quartz watch is ideal.
• Mechanical: These watches are powered by a hand-wound, coiled metal wire called the mainspring. When the mainspring begins to unwind, the other hand moves too. A mechanical watch makes the perfect gift for a man who appreciates history, quality craftsmanship and a traditional lifestyle.
• Automatic: Also equipped with a mainspring, an automatic watch is self-winding, rather than hand-wound, and unwinds with your movements. Gift an automatic watch to a man who is likely to wear it often. Otherwise, date and time have to be reset after the piece sits unworn for several days.

How Does He Dress?

If your father or significant other is rarely seen in anything but a suit and tie, he’ll benefit from a dress watch that complements his formal attire. Dress watches are sophisticated and sleek, like the average businessman presents himself.

For a more adventurous man who likes to be both professional and playful, look into field watches. They are versatile enough to wear with business or casual attire, but tend to suit a more rugged and carefree lifestyle.

Aviation, diving and racing watches need to be extremely accurate for the people in these professions. However, they have become common styles for everyday men to wear too. They tend to be the most durable of all watch designs and can range from casual to fancy.

Choose a Reputable Brand

When you come to Hannoush Jewelers of Connecticut for a men’s watch, there is no shortage of well-known and dependable brand names to choose from. We carry collections from Breitling, Citizen, Movado, Tag Heuer and Oris. While Breitling, Tag Heuer and Oris fall into the adventurer category of watches, Citizen and Movado specialize in dress and field watches. Whether you want stainless-steel with diamond accents or a simple leather strap timepiece, our expert staff is here to ensure you make the right decision.

The holidays are approaching fast. Celebrate the special men in your life with breathtaking watches from top names in the industry.
Visit one of our convenient CT locations today to shop the largest selection of men’s wristwatches in the area.