The time architects – watches

1. The Time Architects – Watches Twelve numbers, three hands, a dial and a strap. That is a watch for you. The dictionary defines a watch as a time piece which shows time. The most basic function of a watch is to tell time. Yet, a watch does much more than that to a man’s appearance. It subtly complements an outfit or simply adds class to an appearance. It is a matter of style combined with practicality. A watch has become the center stage in men’s accessories. It has a unique appeal as it is versatile, affordable and a luxury at times too. And the most tempting factor is the practicality of a watch. A few reasons as to why they are practical are: watches are convenient, functional, provide simplicity and style. And so it goes without much deliberation that every man should possess a great watch. It defines his personality and status. To be unique, a man must wear a watch that makes him stand apart in a crowd. And the wrist is the place to show off! It is a place where business men, manly men, sporty men and generic men wear something and show off without any questions asked. People use their hands quite often while speaking and the wrist watch often catches the attention of the listener. Wear a beautiful, stunning watch and leave the observer speechless.

2. Watches, these days have entered the business in a big way. There is an extraordinary growth in this business segment. Right from simple watches to designer exquisite ones, to sporty ones, watches are now manufactured in all shapes and sizes and using the latest technology. Watches are being designed taking into consideration the technological advancements. They are also pieces of exquisite craftsmanship; wherein complex pieces of technology are handcrafted. There are numerous styles, brands, colors, designs, shapes and sizes of watches available in the market today. Specially catering to the needs of men, they have been classified for normal general purpose use, sports use, business purpose, multipurpose and of course the urban use. Black seems to be a dominant color, and black watches for men is most preferred, looks classy and the ongoing trend now. Both the strap and the dial are in black, making it the quintessential color that men choose while selecting the timepiece. It is the best gift that a man can receive and a perfect accessory which enhances the male style. Choose a right watch which fits into the right price bracket, ups the style quotient and makes the wearer feel special and unique. A look back at the humble beginnings of a watch throw up interesting observations. What we see now as a wrist watch had big beginnings, figuratively. The wrist watch is a miniature version of the first clocks that were invented. Time and evolution have got the watch to its current stage. Peter Heinlein from Germany invented the first portable wrist watch in 1504. He was a craftsman who invented the clock watches or the ornamental timepieces to be worn as pendants, a pre-cursor to the modern day concept of men’s watches as an accessory in the men’s fashion world. In the bygone era, only pocket watches were used by men. The wrist watches were mostly worn by women. Gradually, over a period of time and for convenience, wrist watches were manufactured specially for men. These watches have been a center of attention for people from all walks of life, such as engineers, craftsmen, fashion designers, innovators, etc. And the result is in front of our eyes. Beautiful designs to suit every need and exquisite craftsmanship in the manufacturing and design element. And last but not the least, a must have fashion accessory for a man- a symbol of his style and status.