subject: How To Choose The Right Watch For Your Wrist [print this page] There are many brands and styles of watches which can make it very tricky to choose the perfect watch. Watches are no longer simply functional items, they have a much deeper connection with people than telling the time; they are status symbols and speak about their owner. In order to make sure that your watch says all the right things about you, read this handy guide to all the styles and types of watches.
Display
One of the most important choices when first choosing a watch is whether you want a traditional analogue display or a far more contemporary digital display. Watches with analogue displays are often far more expensive than their digital counterparts because of the complex, and often hand built, mechanisms that make the watch work. Digital watches are simply very small computers and are far less complex in their design however; this often allows them to be lighter and smaller.
Both types of watches will suit any individual although digital is far more common for sports watches and an analogue watch is often considered as more of a status symbol.
Face
The face of the watch is one of the most important visual elements of the product; this is what everyone sees first and often dictates the overall look of the watch. Each brand of watch will often have a different way of describing the face style however; they all broadly fall into the same categories.
One of the best known face types for men is the oversized watch face. While each brand has a slightly different take on this, they are generally designed to be very large and cover most of the wrist. The watches generally have a very brutal appearance and certainly show off your style.
Another popular watch face is the rectangular face. These are in stark contrast the traditional round faces and often appear as far more slim and slender on the wrist. You can get rectangular Accurist Watches, Skagen Watches and Citizen Watches as these are becoming an increasingly popular watch style.
Strap
There are many different types of watch strap, especially with womens watches. You can get fabric, metal and bracelet all in a range of colours and materials. The most traditional choice of strap for both mens and womens watches is the metal strap, often in gold or silver. While this works for many watches, more modern styles have to use more modern materials. This is where we see the use of rubber and fabric, these materials can often be shaped and designed to be much more stylish on the wrist by incorporating patterns and designs.
