Watch and Fashion

Less people are putting on a timepiece out of necessity. Most people now have a cell phone or other device that willl give the time...

Very few need a watch today - yet watches continue to sell like iPods. Cell phones, computers, TV set boxes and just about anyplace in public will have something to tell you the current time. A wristwatch is still part of our daily fashion statement and convienience. Why do we feel this way?

Different people will have different answers, however one factor is how good they look. A watch has style, whether it's merely a utilitarian type or a diamond studded platinum analog beauty.

Even the very expensive luxury and vintage watches still have an enormous following. Traditional watch makers like Rolex still make watches that are worth more everyday.

The cheap plastic watch can most daring in its fashion statement. Many of these models are chock full of features. Day and date is always there. They also do much, much more. They can be helpful as a stopwatch. But many go beyond that to house cell phones, miniature TVs or even a tiny Internet browser.

All that technology is more than merely functional - all who see this person are wawre thtey have a futuristic timepiece. It says 'I am techno-savvy, I have information literally at my fingertips'.

More elegant, bejeweled watches also make a statement - though of a very different type, of course. A gold case with a diamond studded crystal says 'look at me. You want it. Go get it for yourself. Anyone can with a little creativity.

You might like the look of a vintage Rolex. Or you may prefer the zippy spontaneity of a Swatch, or the understated 'all business' look of a round-case Citizen. Whichever look is your favorite you will find a watch you like.

It isn't just the watch itself, of course. There is another part of the process that changes the look of your watch - the strap. Maybe you like the toughness of leather. Or, you might like the alligator in green or brown. You could be one of the trailblazers that opts for the out of the ordinary.

Straps come in fabric, animal skin, metal... all kinds of materials. You may like the soft feel of canvas that doesn't pinch and doesn't sweat. You may prefer the cold, bold look of titanium that lasts forever. Or, you might like to show the world your tastes by having a watch with your favorite cartoon charcter.

Whatever you decide their is a band for your situation.

Contemporary watches is convenient, a flick of the wrist shows the time. They are inexpensive, tell great time and are versatile. They have their own fashion and can add to your personal look, with a different one for every day of the week. Or perhaps you are that individual who really needs a computer on your wrist. Buy one.

Find a watch and make a statemant about yourself.