When it comes to accessorizing yourself, a watch is arguably one of the most unique and personalized pieces that you can wear. However, as more people switch to smartwatches that have hundreds of unique features, traditional timepieces are starting to be forgotten.
After all, most people can just tell the time with their phone, so why bother buying and wearing something extra? If you’re going to use up that space on your wrist, it may as well be something more functional such as an Apple Watch, right?
While this is true from a usability perspective, there are actually a number of good reasons why you’d want to invest in a decent watch for your outfits.
IT’S SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU STAND OUT
Watches are incredibly unique and you’re unlikely to find two people at the same club wearing the same watch. As such, it’s a fantastic way to make you stand out and be more memorable. When you’re going on a night out, you’ll be surprised at how many people remember you purely based on your watch online. It’s wonderful eye candy that will impress people, so why not invest a little more into something unique that helps you stand out from the crowd?
YOU’LL BE TAKEN MORE SERIOUSLY
One of the perks of wearing a watch is that it often makes people take you more seriously. This sounds like a strange perk, but you’d be surprised at how simply wearing a watch can make you seem more professional and courteous. If you wear something iconic such as a Rolex Submariner, you’ll actually find that more people are willing to take you seriously because you look more serious. When combined with a smart outfit, you’ll find that it can help you stand out and look considerably more professional.
IT’S NOT AS EXPENSIVE AS YOU’D IMAGINE
One of the reasons why people don’t invest in a good watch is because they think it’s expensive. However, as most fashionable types know, there’s a sweet spot between budget and high-end that you should try to aim for. This gives you a durable and iconic-looking timepiece that helps you stand out, but it’s also not expensive enough to completely break the bank. It’s a fantastic investment since a watch can last forever if you take good care of it. It’s not something you’ll be replacing every couple of months!
IT’S AN ACCESSORY THAT COMPLEMENTS THE REST OF YOUR OUTFIT
A good watch can be seen as a wonderful accessory to complement the rest of your outfit. It’s very similar to something like a bracelet and the metal that it’s made from will go well with other metals such as your rings, a tie clip, a belt or even your glasses. Balancing different kinds of metals on your outfit is a great way to complete an outfit and make it look a little more interesting. In fact, some people own multiple watches just to have different metals that they can mix with their outfit.
Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.
-Diego
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