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5 Fashions to Look for in Your Next Timepiece

Women don’t always appreciate the subtle changes in style when it comes to men’s fashion. The length of a sleeve, the type of knot in a tie, and the details of a watch are trends that are just as changeable as dress cuts and colors in women’s fashion. Though they are just as important to pulling together a man’s look as a woman’s choice of shoe, men’s fashion trends simply aren’t as well-known.

Still, it is more than embarrassing when a man steps out bearing last season’s styles, especially when it comes to the essential timepiece. Review the upcoming trends for timepieces and make sure you aren’t sporting some outdated model during your next social function.

1. Gem-Set

This is a classic feature of watches and one that never goes out of style. Timepieces encrusted with precious stones tend to catch the eye more than any other watches simply because gem-set watches literally shine. These timepieces tend to be called “statement watches,” because they are so noticeably lavish that anyone bearing a watch with a gem setting is sure to be recognized as a VIP. It is best to shop for gem-set watches in physical stores in order to observe the sparkle in person, and it is preferable to find a trusted retailer like Altivo Timepieces who has a reputation for excellence.

2. Slim

Today, you’re more likely to buy a Prius than a Hummer, which means that “bigger is better” is a dead concept, and this is doubly true when it comes to wristwatches. A large, heavy timepiece is going to weigh down your arm, making everyday actions needlessly difficult. Thin watches are more comfortable and more stylish in their seeming simplicity. In fact, it requires especially crafty watchmakers to construct complicated, functioning timepieces in such a small scale, which is why awards are given every year for the designer with the thinnest watch. A timepiece should be perfectly crafted down to the millimeter, and ultra-thin watches like these demonstrate your knowledge of the art of watchmaking.

3. Smart

Long gone are the days when timepieces only told the time. Timepieces have been displaying the day and date for centuries, and the calculator watch has been around since the 1970s, but the humble wristwatch has become much, much more than a simple accessory. With capabilities rivaling those of the best smartphones, smartwatches feature apps with a variety of purposes. Many smartwatches are fitness oriented, so they can monitor your heart rate, sleep schedule, activity level, and more to provide an accurate holistic view of your health. Others simply provide users free reign with an app store build into the watch itself. Developers continue to grow and refine smart watches, but the models currently on the market far outpace the traditional wristwatch in terms of facility. If you’re looking for more than a timepiece, you are going to look smart.

4. Square

Every detail of a timepiece is important, from the material of the strap to the shape of the face. Circular watch faces say traditional and elegant, as the circle has been the most common watch shape for centuries. However, designers are starting to discover the power of the square. Because square watch faces are relatively new, they are chic and intriguing to the eye. However, it is important to note that a watch should blend seamlessly with the rest of one’s look. Conservative dressers can wear either a circle or a square watch face, but if your look is at all traditional, you should stay away from watches with corners. Conversely, those with a young and trendy style might gravitate toward even rectangular watch faces for a slightly unconventional and interesting timepiece.

5. Strappy

Leather and metal straps are time-tested and tasteful on any timepiece, but many designers in the recent months have released watches with alternative materials in the strap to complement or supplement the statement of their watches’ faces. Most commonly, newer watch straps — even on the high end — are being crafted out of lesser materials, like rubber and nylon. Paired with an intricate mechanical or dressy face, these straps create a contrasting message about the wearer.

The cost and complexity of the face speak to a strong consideration of style, while the casualness of the strap emphasizes comfort and a laissez-faire attitude. These straps are becoming more popular among those daring enough to experiment, who tend to be younger trendsetters rather than traditional style masters. If you feel bold enough to make a conflicting statement with your wristwatch, feel free to purchase a timepiece with an unconventional strap, but know that this style may not hold up as time passes.

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