I know that you’re going to say that watches with metal straps are commonplace. Well, I hope you will agree that some of the watches I will show you in the follow-up to this article are a little out of the ordinary!
So let’s see them. From left to right:
The unusual thing here is not so much the straps as the faces. Note however, by pure chance, none of these watches have a strap with links, and they’re all fairly similar.
If you are interested: have a look at this site which shows the different types of metal straps available.
As I’m trying to make you understand, watches are not just everyday objects. The watches I will show you today are unusual, in that they use wood in their construction.
You will agree that the watches I have chosen do not reflect the tribal trend with its one-size-fits-all ethnic mix that you’re quite frankly better off avoiding once you’re no longer a teenager.
So wood, yes, but here used more like with certain aftershave bottles, because it’s sort of masculine and refined… (OK, the one in the middle isn’t very masculine, but I hope you get the picture). I’ve also chosen wood for another reason: you don’t expect to see it on your left arm, it draws the eye.
Let’s get acquainted. From left to right:
My selection is most certainly not exhaustive. It’s worth noting that Nixon do a lot of wood watches, particularly the Rotolog styles that I like best.
See you soon.
For many, watches are the best way for men to wear jewellery. Definitely a much better way than a bracelet, chain or pendant, signet ring or leather wristband.
However, choosing a nice watch is not the easiest of tasks. The range of products available is very wide, and this is a purchase that must be looked upon as an investment. Particularly for those who don’t want to, or can’t afford to buy several.
My aim is not to help you choose a nice watch but to give your wrists a breath of fresh air this summer. In order to do so, I will over you several selections over the coming days. However, I won’t tell you which watches not to buy, there are too many, and of course: it’s a question of taste!
I’ve deliberately decided to show you a few unusual styles, which aren’t necessarily tasteful or stylish, but that set themselves apart from the rest. As an introduction, and to make you wait a little:
Definitions: Watch
- 1. Box fitted with a face, containing a clock movement, that one wears to know the time. A definition that makes you think that dictionary compilers have strange habits, and wear watches in order to know the time.
- 2. Case worn by a person that contains a stored energy mechanism that propels a mechanism that measures time and shows the time as it passes. That’s more like it.
To be continued… (at the end I’ll give you a good adress, and we might talk about automatic watches).
Here is our first retrospective dedicated to accessories with bracelets, rigns and watches. Every thumbs have link to the post we wrote about. (Now you know how I spent my holidays 
Yet another well-designed watch from Nixon! This time, it’s the “Big Rig” model. It’s not new, but I haven’t yet had a chance to mention it. It’s got a quartz movement and a leather and steel strap with a butterfly closure.
£100 from Extremepie
Yet another superb watch from Nixon with a thick leather strap and a large metallic face. We laaarve it !
€129.00 from Citadium
Vintage-inspired super stylish watch by Nooka. This watch is entirely digital with AM/PM hours on the first two lines and minutes and seconds on the following two. It measures 35 x 35 x 10 mm, and also has an alarm.
$250.00 from Nooka Watch
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