Watches For Major Occasions
Here's The Perfect Watch For Every Occasion In Your Life
Most guys could drool over high-end watches all day, but it takes just the right occasion to splurge on a statement piece to commemorate life’s biggest milestones. A much smarter investment than pricey cigars or a fine bottles of wine, watches best capture the moment you’re celebrating, not to mention your sensibilities and style. Here’s how to choose the right watch for major events in your life — and how to wear them.
College Graduation
When entering the workforce, details like a bold yet uncomplicated dress watch can garner second glances or even spark a conversation with potential employers. It should be thin so it fits neatly under your dress shirt and blazer, and lack flashy pushers or complications. The roman numerals and white dial give off a sophisticated vibe. Luckily, this quartz time piece won’t demolish a recent grad’s often meager budget.
Baume & Mercier Classima
$962.50 at Amazon.com
Wedding Day
Watches are like a man’s version of a diamond ring, and they’re becoming a more popular gift for grooms. A wedding watch should be as classic and timeless as a man’s vows. This thin rose gold case will perfectly accent your wedding tux, and its crocodile strap will never go out of style. The black dial — more formal than traditional white — is ideal for any black tie event. The moonphase and date complications are elegant and simple, but the automatic Swiss movement inside is complex, featuring a 26-jewel Swiss movement made for a long life and high accuracy. Its 42-hour power reserve will keep it accurate between wears.
Frederique Constant Manufacture Slimline Moonphase
$1,687.99 at Amazon.com
Birth Of A Child
All the cigars and scotch in the world can’t stand up to a sleek chronograph like this one to help navigate life with a new baby. Its ornate dial is reminiscent of a pilot’s gauges, and the tachymeter around the outside is an old-school way to measure speed. Its black leather strap and sophisticated dial makes this a utility watch that will look great with everything from a T-shirt and jeans to a 3-piece suit.
Breitling Navitimer GMT
$5,788.00 at Amazon.com
Grad School Graduation
Advancing your education calls for a watch that’s as ambitious as you are. Whichever watch you choose should have an elegant dial that says you’re confident enough to take the next step in your career, as well. This dial packs a series of complications from second hands and dual time zones to indicators for day and night, day of the week, month, and even leap years. It’s a level of elegance that’s most appropriate with a suit, but could also be worn with a sweater and jeans.
Piaget Gouverneur Perpetual Calendar
$55,500.00 at Piaget.com
For A Big Birthday
Birthdays should be fun, so a watch that celebrates a major one — 30, 40, 50, or beyond — should reflect your true age at heart. A sporty model with a bold, colorful NATO strap is a foolproof pick. This race-inspired chronograph has counters that measure in seconds, minutes, and hours, and its sapphire crystal means you won’t scratch it no matter how fast-paced your life is. Wear it with worn-in chinos and a fitted polo for a cool, casual vibe.
Maurice Lacroix Pontos S
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For That Big Promotion
When that executive title and corner office come, it’s time to adopt a timepiece befitting your title. This watch’s case and bracelet are crafted from solid 180-karat king gold that has a red tint that’s more intense than most standard red gold. Its dramatic black dial makes a statement your clients will admire and your employees will respect. The unmistakable color and opulence look best with formal wear, but you can wear this watch just about anywhere and still look like a boss.
Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold Bracelet
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