Twenties Life

A watch says a lot about a person, and when you consider that most men wear very little if any jewelry, the watch they wear is the only accessory they use to express themselves.  A man’s watch speaks volumes about who he is and what he is all about.  With the many different styles of watches these days, you can get a good idea of what kind of guy you are dealing with based on his choice of timepiece.  Remember that with men’s watches, it’s all in the details, so while not every aspect of these 7 guys may be true to their watches, the significance of each watch and the guys who wear them are worthy of being noted.

Guys, if you’ve never spent any time thinking about what your watch says about you, today is the day that this should change.  Look over the watches below and see what best expresses who you are.

Digital Watch 

The guy who wears the digital watch is the guy who cares less about fashion and more about features, tools, and specifications.  This person is just as detail oriented as your regular fashionista, but his priorities are different.  He’s the same guy who times how long it takes to get to work, and tests multiple ways to get their to find the most efficient route.  He also loves that his watch is waterproof up to 100 meters, though chances are he’ll never wear it that deep.  He’ll wear this watch every day until it’s too banged up to work, then he’ll replace it with the new model of the very same watch.

Guys that wear this watch: Techies, Nature type, athletes, and secret agents…

Leather Cuff

The leather cuff watch is a trend that graced us with its appearance a few years back.  Since then it has gained a respectable following.  People like it for its rugged stylishness.  The face of the watch is generally similar to your regular sportswatch, but with a wide leather bracelet that gives it a real distinction from your dad’s ole sportswatch.  While this watch is popular now, don’t expect that this is the timepiece that you’ll be wearing into your thirties.  It’s a trendy type of watch, and judging by other trendy accessories, the time limit of sporting this type of watch is short lived.  Don’t worry though, it will be replaced with another trendy style soon enough.

Guys that wear this watch: Trendy hipsters, rugged type, and high schoolers…

Sportswatch

Sportswatches are characterized by their metal bodies, stylish faces, and fancy metal or leather bands.  These are probably the most popular watches among men today.  They fit into almost any occasion, look great with a suit or jeans, and are within any price range.  Watch collectors, fashion-aware wearers, and regular joes all have one of these in their drawer.  You’ll see them everywhere from a sporting event to a black tie formal.  They are generally waterproof (or at least resistant), pretty durable, and offer a great balance between style and sophistication.

Guys that wear this watch: gentlemen of all sorts…

Diver Style

The diver style watch is often the first watch in a collectors collection (aside from their every day sportswatch).  The diver watch is like the classic wingtip shoe or a classic sportscoat.  It compliments any outfit, offers a great accent to your style, is super accurate, and is built to last.  You’ll find older gentleman who still have the diver watch they bought in the 70s (or earlier).  These watches are generally built with quality parts, both mechanically and aesthetically.

Men who wear this watch appreciate it for it’s how classic is looks.  They’re the same guys who rock haircuts like the gents from Mad Men.

Guys that wear this watch: Corporate gents, doctors, lawyers, actual divers…

Rugged Analog

The rugged analog watch is the bang around every day counterpart to the sportswatch or diver.  It has a metal body, a classically styled face, and generally comes with a leather or rubber strap.  It’s the perfect culmination of style and durability.  This watch can accompany you on your camping trip, is great for running errands, working around the house, and can keep your time on your way out for the evening.  Men who wear this watch are the same men who carry a pocket knife, work with their hands, and are prepared for pretty much anything.

Guys that wear this watch: Carpenters, Engineers, men who can fix things…

Simple Classy Watch

This watch offers great style appeal with a level of simplicity that creates a great following.  The face is classically solid colored, with little distraction, and the bracelet follows suit.  This is a watch for people who like nice things but don’t like to be flashy.  The simple design is smooth and sexy and people who aren’t looking for a million functions seek refuge in this watch.

Men who wear this watch Don’t need to keep time, but want that accent piece that looks sharp with a suit.  You’ll see this watch worn by people who have to dress well often.

Guys who wear this watch: Business men, bankers, architects…

Bling Bling

When money ain’t a thing, pick the bling bling.  This style of watch came from the hip hop community and that’s where is has stayed.  These watches hold more diamonds than your rich grandmother’s jewelry box.  They are extremely expensive (though you’ll find knockoffs), are usually custom designed, and will blind you if you’re in a room with one.

Guys who wear this watch: T-Pain, Kanye, Lil Wayne…

Guess Who: Who Wears This Watch?

Someone you know wears this watch.  Do you know who it is?

I’ll give you two hints:

First, his logo differs, but the watch is exactly the same.

Second, he is in the news often.

If nobody gets it, I’ll give you another hint…

What kind of watch do you wear most often.  What’s your favorite watch brand?   Leave comments below!