13 watches to shop for style and function while checking the time
A classic digital or analog wristwatch is convenient and elevates your look.
The humble analog or digital wristwatch may seem like an antiquated relic of the past, but there are still plenty of reasons to invest in one for yourself or when gifting others.
Here's why you should consider it.
Fewer distractions
While your phone is an easy way to tell the time, it can be easy to get distracted by endless notifications throughout the day that beckon you to scroll away.
If you're looking to reduce screen time while sticking to a tight schedule, a watch could help. Instead of digging through your pockets or bag and dodging the landmines of another tempting text or DM, simply glance at your wrist and move on with your day.
Style
A great watch can instantly make you look "put together" thanks to the combination of style and utility.
Add a simple leather-band watch to your favorite suit to look even more professional, or elevate the mood of a casual and comfortable day-off ensemble with a shiny gold or silver timepiece.
An appreciation for craftsmanship
Watch prices range from the very affordable to the astronomically expensive, but connoisseurs of every budget can appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into watchmaking regardless of the monetary value.
Honor that craftsmanship by opting for a watch that shows off some of its inner mechanisms such as the Armitron Skeleton or Swatch clear pieces below.
Or stick to the classics and invest in a trusted brand like TAG Heuer or Omega -- both named in the top ten luxury watch brands of 2024 by the Swiss Watch Expo.
Keep reading to shop popular picks for men's and women's watches.
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