First let me apologize for the late posts—my home Internet was acting up. After a lengthy but helpful convo with Comcast, all is well….
Now on to MAN DAY…..
I was speaking to a gentleman friend and he asked me the time. I kindly looked at my timepiece and told him. I then asked, “Where is your watch?” (He was a fellow attorney who did pretty well for himself–he really had no excuse) He said that he didn’t need a watch because he used his cell phone to tell time. He then told me, “Watches are now useless. They are basically pretty bracelets that tell time.“
Hmmm, okay…..
I completely disagree. I am an ardent proponent of complete personal branding–meaning that you have to distinguish yourself in order to get noticed—and for men, the watch is a major part of that total look.
Here are some watches that may need to be included in your style swagger. Since you all know about the Rolexes and Audemars Piguets, let me introduce you to some non-rap lyric watches. I’ll go from high roller to bargain troller to meet all financial needs…
A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual
This platinum watch is beyond words…
Made is Switzerland, this timepiece has a perpetual calendar and intricate movements. It is a beautiful watch, however, it will set you back about $176,400. That’s a small house here in DC…
If you can afford a house on your hand, buy it here.
A. Lange & Sohne The Lange 1815 Chronograph
This watch is the ultimate timepiece for all lovers of fine watches. Its history and background are so intriguing….think Nazi takeover, family tradition, recapture of style….
The signature timepieces are usually made in limited editions with a minimum two-year waiting list. Collectors include Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and President Bill Clinton. Sounds like the true players love this watch….
At a price tag of $38,100, it is definitely not for the monetarily challenged. If your pockets are extremely fat and bulging, you can find it here.
Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Chronograph
This beautiful watch has a stainless steel Tonneau shaped case, silver-toned applied arabic numerals, and automatic chronograph functions. I love the sleek, monochromatic look–it conveys elegance, class, and you will definitely bring sexy back with this great timepiece. Its retail price is $16,000. If you have some extra, extra, extra fun money lying around, pick it up here.
Patek Phillippe Calatrava
If you really want to wear an unconventional, yet truly fine timepiece try a Patek Phillipe. According to the official website, the company, with “more than 70 patents to its credit, Patek Philippe is the only manufacture that crafts all of its mechanical movements according to the strict specifications of the Geneva Seal.” And the history of the Calatrava brand is more than the average watch wearer can bear:
This particular watch retails for $15, 300. Find the down payment for your next home here.
Bell and Ross Vintage 126 Chronograph
This timepiece is adorned with 28 rubies, a glass encasing is domed sapphire crystal with anti-UV treatment, and the dial is equipped with an anti-glare and anti UV treatment. Now, that’s a watch! It also has high precision settings and it is water resistant for you swimmers (or for those like me who sleep in their watches and jump it the shower before removing it!) At a cost of $3750, it would be a great gift for yourself to up your swagger game. Play on, players! Find it here.
Okay so the bargain troller watch is still in the thousandaire range, but, hey, I believe in living a strictly fabulous and stylish lifestyle….don’t expect anything less from me…..if it’s not in your current budget, start setting aside and saving now…you can do it!
Keep it strictly stylish!
