Simple yet Elegant Men's Watches for the Workplace

Long before they were considered jewelry, men were carrying and wearing watches. The industry began in Europe with the advent of the pocket watch in the 16th century. The Swiss city of Geneva was the first to establish a watchmaker’s guild in 1601. Timepieces soon became fashionable accessories for well-heeled gentlemen.
 
Few gadgets have had a longer run than the pocket watch. It was considered a technological marvel for more than three centuries. And if it hadn’t been for the First World War, men might still be carrying them today! But because they got lost in the mud and muck of the Western Front, soldiers traded in their pocket watches for wristwatches.
 
Also known as officer or trench watches, many of the early models were used to coordinate troop movements. By the end of the conflict, few European men carried pocket watches. Most of them had purchased wristwatches, which were generally cheaper and more durable than their predecessors.

Timepieces are still the most popular decorative accessory for m.
 Why do we like them?
 
For centuries, guys could get away with wearing fancy watches because they were not considered jewelry. After all, they did something, they had a purpose.But in the modern world, nobody really needs a watch. Mobile devices and laptops keep good time and are almost always on hand. Nine times out of ten, the wristwatch of today is purchased for purely decorative purposes. Men like the way they look and what they say about them, as working professionals. The right watch makes a statement.  In this article we will review three popular timepieces for fashion-conscious men.

Android Alien
 
As a newcomer in this ancient industry, Android had to do something different to get their name out there.

The Alien was the model that set them apart from the competition. With its twin dial displays and polished silver case, this futuristic timepiece really does resemble an extraterrestrial. Not to mention the fact that it is a well-made watch. Powered by Japanese quartz movement, it features a scrah-resistant mineral crystal watch cover and a stainless steel watch case. The handsome silver-tone bracelet appeals to guys who want a rugged, yet fashionable accessory. Though it works better indoors, with a water resistance of 100 meters, the Android Alien can be taken into the deep end of the pool.

Pro Diver Collection from Invicta
 
Most fashionable men own at least two watches: one for work and one for play.

Invicta has gotten very good at designing watches that toe that fine line. Their Pro Diver Collection is just dressy enough to be worn in a casual working environment and tough enough to make it outdoors. Made of solid stainless steel and other quality materials, these automatic watches are easy to maintain and often last much longer than their electronic rivals. As the name suggests, watches in the Pro Diver Collection are perfectly at home in the water and can be safely submerged without worry. Their black watch dials and luminous white watch hands and Arabic numerals are also easy to read in low visibility conditions. There’s even a date window beside the 3 o’clock hour marker.  
 
Two-Tone Automatic Dive Watch from Croton
 
Diving watches are big with the guys. 

Perhaps because they maintain the illusion that timepieces are still relevant, other than for decorative purposes. The average underwater watch truly is a wonder of modern engineering. Of course, some companies are better at making them than others. Croton knows what it takes to make a good diving watch. The company’s two-tone automatic dive watch is not only extremely reliable and durable, but it is also quite eye catching. Like most of the top diving watches, the model is made from only the best materials, like stainless steel and mineral crystal. It has a distinctive black dial display with white Arabic numerals and luminous hour hands. The calendar window by the 3 o’clock hour marker ensures that you will never miss a lunch date.
 


The Museum Watch from Movado
Good things still take time. Before they introduced the Museum Watch, Movado was little more than a niche player in the European watch trade. Designed by Nathan George Horwitt in 1947, the model changed the fortunes of the Swiss watch company forever.  Its elegant simplicity also had a profound effect on the industry. Not only is it the first wristwatch to be put on display at the Museum of Modern Art, but it is also one of the most copied timepieces in history. According to the designer, the single gold dot at the twelve o’clock hour symbolizes the sun and the watch hands were intended to mimic the movement of our spinning orb. The Museum Watch has been in continuous production for over half a century now.

All of the aforementioned models can be purchased at affordable prices from online sellers. Choose your favorite of the bunch now.

Jennifer Payne is a freelance writer who writes about fashion apparel and brands such as men’s watches.