Some say a watch defines a man. This is partly true as a watch defines the situation you’re in when looking at the time. Whether it’s getting the time spot-on for that all-important business meeting, checking the time when your child is born into this world or knowing when the time is right to move on from the bar and onto the party. The fact remains that you’ll need a good timepiece.
Here’s Elysium Magazines pick of the finest watches to adorn on your wrist right now:
Police Navy
This timepiece means business – the mix of polished steel bracelet with the black dial with metallic detailing makes it easy to move within situations, from professional to party scenario with no fuss – just style. Water resistant to 100m in caseEnglandhas another one of those wet summers (highly likely we say).
Price: £165
Stockist: www.beyounique.police.it
TW Steel Cool Black Colour Edition Chronograph
All in black, this subtle little number is sure to catch the attention. It’s a 45mm black dial, so not overly big, with yellow detailing to the hand movements and chrono features. It’s finished with a PVD coated steel case and black leather straps. 100 meter water resistant, in case you ever drop it in the bath.
Price: £395 (and free shipping in the UK)
Stockist: www.WatchShop.com / 0844 736 5340
Tissot Seastar 1000 Automatic Chronograph
This stylish men’s Seastar 1000 model in high-shine stainless steel looks the part sealing the deal in the boardroom and celebrating at the bar after. It features a chronograph movement and high-visibility hour markers. The case is water resistant to 300 metres, with screw down crown and pushers, and features a helium escape valve – all in case you’re ever caught in deep water.
Price: £820 (and free shipping in the UK)
Stockist: www.WatchShop.com / 0844 736 5340
Hamilton Pan Europ Chronograph
This watch oozes style. With this new design taken from the original model first launched in 1971, this watch has a certain pedigree to it. The blue dial catches the eye, while the coloured nickel hands provide the movement. The brown leather strap with crocodile pattern adds to the relaxed, but highly stylized, details of this timepiece.
Price: £1,310
Stockist: www.hamiltonwatch.com / 0845 275 2900
Rado D-Star Automatic with steel bracelet and ceramos® case
There’s something about this timepiece that implies it’s not going to back down, but in a cool calculated way. The titanium-carbide ceramic case impresses on the eye first but then you’re drawn in by the seductive detailing on the clean black dial. The visible mechanism detailing on the back is a nice touch too. A powerful statement of simplicity.
Price: £1,425
Stockist: www.rado.com / 0845 272 3200
CK Collection Chronograph 
Both contemporary and classic in style – this chronograph watch ticks many boxes when it comes to looking for a timepiece to rest on your wrist. The black dial with silver detailing and movements leans more to the classic styling and the blackLouisianaalligator strap would work well with a sharp black suit.
Price: £1,550.00
Stockist: www.calvinklein.com / 0845 296 2447
Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
With heritage from the aviation world the Column-Wheel chronograph has plenty to say about itself without shouting – because it doesn’t need to. The white dial with metallic movement and detailing is a perfect fit, while the transparent back (with its own cover) showcases the delicate details of the mechanical movements. The brown leather strap finishes the watch – great with an evening suit we say.
Price: £2,040
Stockist: www.longines.com / 0845 272 6500