If you think that it’s your suit and car that show the sort of man you are then think again, gentlemen. It’s what you sport on your wrist that really counts. The next time you’re looking to splash some hard earned cash step away from the rails of designer threads and swanky car showrooms; instead, get yourself over to the jewellers and deck yourself out in one of these watches that really deserve to don your much neglected wrist.
Ralph Lauren Ceramic Automotive
This number is the epitome of sophistication, a unique timepiece that has all the stampings of Ralph Lauren: intricate, elegant and expertly finished. This watch is inspired by the 1938 Bugatti 57SC Atlantic Coupe driven by none other than Mr Lauren himself. The watch is inspired by the slick interior of the motor; the elm wood dial gives a nod the vehicles wooden dashboard. The ceramic material is highly durable incorporating practicality and style into one stunning piece of wrist wear.
Frederique Constant’s Slim
A timeless watch with old school charm that emanates class. This beauty is slightly more understated that our previous pick but its slim-line design and traditional aesthetic are not to be sniffed at – something this wearable makes a remarkable investment. Frederique Constant is renowned for producing timepieces with a clean design and attention to detail; with its supple calf skin strap, white dial set within a gold plated case and streamline design this watch lives up to Constant’s revered reputation.
The Moto 360
Let’s shift gears now gents to something distinctly 21st century, the world’s first stylish smart watch – bought to us, shockingly, not by Apple but Motorola. This slick piece is powered by Google Android Wear masters the marriage of classic streamline elegance with contemporary detailing: featuring a large circular touchscreen face and a selection of customisable straps in leather, metal and plastic. This is one serious boy’s toy.
Calibre de Cartier Diver
For those who love a spot of diving, or simply want a water tight watch that still looks dapper, Calibre de Cartier Diver is one for you. This fine specimen of wrist wear adds some serious style credentials to a performance level piece of kit. Even fully submerged it conforms to the industry’s standard for water resistance, and is one of the slimmest dive watches on the market. It comes with a rubber strap and is available in steel and pink gold – making it the perfect transferable piece from sea to bar.
Larsson & Jennings
A combination of eccentricity with timeless aesthete is the order of the day at Larsson & Jennings. Bold, confident hues sit comfortable alongside sleek and contemporary watch faces offering a cutting edge design that would boost any gentlemen’s fashion credentials in an understated and assured fashion. Their watches are made with top quality Swiss mechanisms housed in a stainless steel shell, with a sturdy leather underlay and double stitching – a striking and niche piece of wrist wear.