Watches do more than just show you the time… there are watches that can give you the altitude, watches inspired from popular brands and personalities and watches that can make a style statement like no other. Sorting through to find the right one can get overwhelming and so, Rhea Dhanbhoora & Dev Goswami bring you a range of options in different styles that will suit different budgets
American actor Colin Hanks once said, “I collect watches because I'm always late, and I need to know exactly how late I'm going to be — in order to come up with a good excuse.” And that, we feel, perfectly sums up our everyday life. After all, aren’t we always habitually consulting our wrists to check the time, even when we’re not wearing our watches? But, watches are so much more than the humble timepieces they started off as. From classy to casual and extravagant to affordable, here are a few that you should consider buying:
CASUAL From everyday wear to causal meet ups with friends and family, these watches will be perfect for such occasions.
Just a touch of class
If you want a watch that is casual but yet, has just a slight classy look, pick up this one.
Price Rs 1,999
Where www.fashionandyou.com
Pretty pink
We love this watch from Fossil that doesn’t go overboard and has just the right amount of pink.
Price Rs 8,999 onwards
Where www.fossil.com
For the artsy mind
As far as unique goes, you won’t need a watch better qualified than this one.
Price Rs 2,099
Where www.whysoserious.com
Green with envy
If you want to stand out from the crowd, this eye-catching green watch from Nautica is perfect.
Price Rs 8,995
Where www.nauticawatches.com
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A striking combination
Blue and gold isn’t the most obvious combination, but this Diesel watch pulls it off really well.
Price Rs 8,495
Where Major retail outlets
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A divine price
As far as pocket-friendly watches go, this watch from Dvine is unbeatable.
Price Rs 750
Where www.dvinewatches.com
CLASSY Boardroom meetings, formal dinners and parties... these occasions demand that you class up whether you like it or not. For such times, these are the watches you should be looking at.
The classic
Golden dial, black hands and a leather strap... you can never go wrong with this classy combination.
Price On request
Where Watches of Switzerland, Linking Road, Bandra (W)
Subtly classy
Classy doesn’t have to mean shiny, expensive colours such as gold. This watch from Emporio Armani is the perfect example.
Price Rs 11,795
Where Emporio Armani, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel
For the diamond lover
If diamonds are your best friend, pick up this studded watch from Ethos Summit.
Price On request
Where www.ethoswatches.com
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Minimalistic design
This watch from DKNY is minimalistic and comes with a unique strap design.
Price Rs 4,495 onwards
Where Major retail outlets
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C.L.A.S.S.
From the super metallic finish to the diamond studded dial, this watch screams class in every aspect.
Price Rs 2.29 lakhs
Where Tag Heuer at Grand Hyatt Plaza and Palladium
PARTY fancy When you’re at a party, you’d like to stand out from the crowd, right? These watches are perfect for that
Pop of colour
Add a splash of colour to your outfit with this bold blue watch. We love the little flowers on the dial too.
Price Rs 995
Where www.dvinewatches.com
Like royalty
We love the understated tone of gold on this watch by Fossil. And, combined with the finish, this watch can be hard to resist.
Price Rs 6,995 onwards
Where Major retail outlets
Bling alert
Not everyone can pull off a watch like this. But if you can... go for it!
Price On request
Where www.ethoswatches.com
The modern woman
We love how this watch from Tag Heuer has the ever-favourite gold and diamond combination without going overboard.
Price Rs 3.35 lakhs
Where Tag Heuer at Grand Hyatt Plaza and Palladium
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Have you ever seen that?
That is exactly what your friends will be saying once they see you wearing this piece.
Price Rs 1,999
Where www.fashionandyou.com
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A red carpet look
If your aim is to have a unique watch that will make you stand out... it doesn’t get better than this. Quite obviously, the price is out of the world too.
Price Rs 28.65 lakhs
Where www.yebhi.com
SPORTY Sporty watches are perfect for all occasions and so, are always a safe buy.
Avoid the rounds
Bored with all the round dial watches? Pick up this one from Diesel instead.
Price Rs 8,495 onwards
Where Leading retail stores
The world traveller
Find it hard to keep a track of different time zones? This watch is for you.
Price On request
Where www.ethoswatches.com
All black!
This watch is a nice combination of sporty and classy.
Price Rs 1.64 Lakhs
Where www.yebhi.com
Playful orange
This watch from Nautica makes fantastic use of the orange colour.
Price Rs 11,995
Where www.nauticawatches.com
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Worth the money
We love the smooth black finish which contrasts well with the silver-red dial.
Price Rs 6,995 onwards
Where Leading retail outlets