The Changing Trends Of A Mans Watch

The mans watch in the 21st century is vastly different from the watch which defined a gentleman in the 1900s

. Let us explore the latest trends in mens watches that are a raging craze in the market.

A gentleman in the 1900s carried a pocket watch, and probably never imagined himself wearing a wristwatch. After World War I, wristwatches came on the scene, as male soldiers wore their pocket watches on their wrists using leather straps. These leather strap watches began as a one off case but eventually became universal.

With time the watch has evolved in shape, design, texture, technology and functionality. At present one of the most sought after watch segments is that of black watches. These black watches are a step ahead of the earlier black watches with black dials and straps. The modern day black watches have a black coating and black material as design feature. Other features of the watch include scratch proof ceramics, PVD coating and black aluminum alloys. To toughen up these watches, carbon is used in them as a material and they are resistant to wear and tear. So apart from the beauty and class of the black watch, the reason why men want it on their wrist is that it is highly durable too.

Leading brands are introducing watches with PVD black finishes or launching black ion-plated stainless steel watches to capture the fashion and class conscious watch lover. In the coming months of the year 2012, watch manufacturers plan to come across with all-black pieces with black in focus like never before. They are planning to cash in on the buyers preference to classic and understated investment timepieces.

Ironically, the black watches are gaining popularity almost parallel to the number of men choosing bright colored watches. Gold and silver colored watches have taken a back seat as the new-age man likes bright colors just as much as his female counterpart. Sports watches are the ones to witness this fascination for color. In the spring-summer season, bright colored sports watches are in huge demand. Men are rushing to buy sporty watches with orange, red and blue straps and dials.

Another trend that is really popular in the mens watch segment is of two-tone watches. The most preferred combination being two-tone gold and steel. For a man with luxury on his mind, chooses these two-tone watches in either gold plated or 18ct gold. Men choose to dress up for certain lifetime occasions and this is when they like to make a statement with these two-tone varieties.

When one speaks of modern day mens watches, one cannot miss out on the sports chronographs- the leading choice in the segment. Manufacturers and suppliers of mens watches have revealed that men choose chronographs on their design and not on function. In fact many a times, men dont even use all the functions of a chronograph. All they like are the sophisticated design details. Sports chronographs and alarm chronographs have been selling really for their minimalistic design and sports appeal. Whether he may be a man of 20 or of 50, the chronograph will appeal to him!

Men love oversized watches, and they have been dominating global watch designs for quite some time now. Oversized watches with new colors, new materials or new functions technological innovations are entering the market every day.

So, whether chronograph watches interest you or you like the choices in army watches with a military look, there are many designs out there for you to buy and keep pace with.

by: Joanne Dadd

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