Best Watch Brands for Men 2011

Men have a unique fashion sense when it comes to what to wear. Some watch brands get it some obviously don't.  I prefer watches with distinctive look and multi-dimensional style. For every occasion there is a style. Most of the times color, jewels, stainless and interchangeable bands, chronographs and fun finishes set the mood.

The first thing I would consider when buying a watch is its purpose. Are you going to use it in sports or in a formal event? The wide availability of watch styles and features help us pick the watch that fits our needs, style, and taste.

When purchasing a watch I would look for 3 attributes:

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  Form and Function


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  Fit


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  Quality and Value

Let's take a look at these in detail.

FORM AND FUNCTION

Luxury: The classic design and renowned craftsmanship are dictinctive features of a Luxury watch. Examples are Hamilton, Movado

 

Casual: Comfortable band, higher water resistance and casual look are main attibutes of a good looking casual watch. Examples are Skagen, Luminox

 

Dressy: Formal look that matches your attire. Bulova



Sport:  extensive usability in your active lifestyle preferably features a  durable chronograph and date functions. Example Brands are  Swiss Military Hanowa

 

Fashion: Watches with cutting edge style featuring unique case, face colors, and a band. Example Brands are  Invicta, Reaction By Kenneth Cole

Fit

A Watch must have a perfect fit. For example your watch has a stainless steel band, you should be able to remove or add links. If it comes with a leather band, make sure you got the right size.

Guaranteed Quality and Value

Buy you watch from a manufacturer or a store guaranting brand new and genuine parts, case engraved with the original serial numbers. When you get your watch check if it is shipped in the original watch box with its original packaging and owner's guide and or warrany documentation by the manufacturer or the dealer.

Some brands of men's watches are below. For watches listed under each brand click here.