How to Choose a Men's Watch that Suits You

Whether you’re a thrill-seeking traveler or working your way up the corporate ladder, here are the Rolex, Panerai and Omega styles that suit your look and lifestyle.

The Graphic Designer
Artist types need a cool-looking watch with some added panache. So, whether you have a passion for art or work in a creative environment, you will love an unconventional watchcase shape like the Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT. This conversation piece will enhance your wardrobe of slim ties, straight-leg trousers, and monk-strap shoes.

More Graphic Designer Watches

From left: Corum Admirals Ac1-45 Chronograph Mens 45Mm Watch; Shinola The Runwell S01000035 Stainless Steel Quartz 41mm Mens Watch; Hublot Big Bang Evolution 301.PX.1180.RX 44.5mm Watches

The Globetrotter
World travelers who are constantly jetsetting off to an exotic locale need a watch that can keep up with their adventures. Therefore, check out a resilient watch with travel-friendly complications like this Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Dualmatic. Equipped with a GMT hand to read a second time zone, this water-resistant and durable stainless steel case is your dream travel companion.

More Globetrotter Watches

From left: Breitling Transocean GMT AB045112/BC67-134S Stainless Steel Automatic 43mm Mens Watch; Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Mens Watch; Omega Speedmaster HB-SIA Co-Axial GMT Chronograph Ref. 321.90.44.52.01.001

The Athlete
Guys who are up with the dawn, sweating it out on the treadmill, should have a light-weight watch that wicks away sweat. Try a water-resistant chronograph for timing your laps or mile time like this Omega Speedmaster on a NATO strap. The fabric strap means you can easily rinse away any sweat while the clean dial and split-second stopwatch means you’ll never struggle to read the time of your personal best.

More Athletic Watches

From left: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 215.32.44.21.01.001 Stainless Steel Automatic 43.5mm Mens Watch; Tudor Fastrider 42010N-Rubber-Red Stainless Steel & Ceramic Automatic 42mm Men’s Watch; Rolex Submariner 16610 Stainless Steel / Nato Strap 40mm Mens Watch

The Executive
If your eyes are set on that corner office, dress the part and distinguish yourself from other working stiffs. A sleek and timeless watch like this Rolex Datejust is a smart finishing touch to your suit-and-tie uniform. This quietly impressive Rolex also has a thin watchcase to smoothly pass under your shirt cuff and avoid that unattractive sleeve bunching.