By :
Mark Etinger
Unlike with clothes, the overall design of watches will not change drastically from year to year. What does change is the theme. In the preceding decades you will notice that there's a gravitation to certain features. When you look for a watch, look at the current trends but do not get locked solely into what is "all the rage." Most watches are designed to look timeless so even if you do follow the crowd on this purchase you will at least find something that will last beyond its initial popularity. Classic watches were passed over for the funky digital watches in the 1980's and look where they are now. You can find them in stores being sold as "vintage chic." One current trend is the desire to find a watch that is good for both "work and play." Busy lives demand simple answers. When you're running from the office to the gym to going out with friends you need a watch that can adapt to every situation. Nautica watches are designed to look professional but they have features and casing for an active lifestyle. Swatch watches are a little more playful but they have just as many professional looking models available as well this season. Over sized watches are another current trend. Watches featuring the date, time, and a chronograph are definitely "in." The bigger the face, the more features that are visible. Men's and ladies' Fossil watches now feature bigger faces supported by a strong watchstrap. You can thank this trend on the "bigger is better" mentality of reality television and fame, although, you have to admit there is something very glamorous in showing off hefty items. Edgier designs are back in. I guess our love for the 80's has never really died. Over sized bands with bright and funky colors are in for casual wear watches. You can find a number of Swatch and Nautica watches featuring cool colors and designs. As long as you have the clothes to match there is no reason you cannot try a daring look. In terms of how useful it will be with other outfits, well, that is something you need to decide for yourself. Of course, you can always go with the dependable classic look: a medium sized face with leather strap. These are a business man's go-to watch no matter what. They will always be trendy. With vintage looks on the rise, these watches mesh quite well with the upcoming Fall/Winter fashion line up. You can look forward to lots of use with these.
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