Top 5 Men's Watches To Own This 2015

Watches are something in which it can truly be counted as an accessory for men. Many of us go ga-ga and lust over extremely beautiful timepieces with equally matching price tags,  watches which we could only dream about and know that we can’t get it anytime soon, but rather, some of us use it as a goal in the future, something to work for. Watches are also very age and event appropriate, because it doesn't make sense for you to wear the same watch to a club on a Friday night and wear the same thing to a business meeting on Monday morning, unless of course, you only have ONE watch to use.

A great watch is just like a good suit, whereby it allows the wearer to feel more confident and complete, and can also reflect positively in the image that he is trying to present, cause you can really tell a lot from a man by the watch he wears.

In this article, I present to you the various types of timepieces that are the most affordable, functional and stylish for anyone!  Unless  you have a monthly 6 figure salary.

All the watches in this article can have it's price reduced even more by RM20, by using the Lazada Malaysia store-wide code which applies for all items above RM 250.00.

Luminox Men's 8802 Carbon-Reinforced PC Analog Plastic Bezel Watch

The Luminox Men’s 8802 Analog Watch is one of my picks because I feel that it has a dark and mysterious vibe surrounding it. It is a must have for your collection if you are an avid collector due to its harmonious blend of sophisticated function and sporty style. This Luminox has a 45mm black carbon reinforced PC case with a black plastic unidirectional bezel. A sophisticated and large crown is placed on the right side of the watch casing. It also has a scratch resistant mineral glass protecting it from hard scratches. All of this is built upon a grey dial with black hour markers, which are backed up with luminous markers and hands. The small vibrant, deep red detailing on the markers, logo and second hand all stand out significantly from the watch’s primary dark colors. This Luminox is water resistant to 200 metres, which makes it very  suitable for recreational scuba diving. In addition to that, a black rubber strap helps to hold the watch up firmly to the wrist, which is very suitable for our Malaysian climate, if one were to use a leather strap, then you would notice that the sweat from your hand will get absorbed by the underside of the leather strap, causing it to somewhat rot and face the horrible stench from the smell. This Luminox can be found at a steal for the price of only RM 690.00 compared to its original retail price of RM 1,750.00 which makes up a total of 61% in savings !!

Victorinox Swiss Army Maverick 241677 Mens Wristwatch

Personally, I feel every man should own something chunky, with a gold or silver metal bracelet strap with a heavy and protruding body because it is very manly and dominating in appearance. When someone wears a watch like this, it will give others the impression that this person is somewhat dominant, masculine and that you should not mess with him. Victorinox is a brand which is more famous for their razor-sharp knives. Also known as Swiss Army, it is the official brand for the army of Switzerland (obviously). This particular Victorinox is my favorite because it has a very minimalist face. The case material is made out of stainless steel, with a plastic bezel and sapphire crystal glass, protecting the face. With a very simple design and concept, this watch will definitely appeal to most people, as it can be easily be paired up with any outfit and make you look like a boss at the same time. This Victorinox can be found at Lazada Malaysia for a 30% discounted price of RM 1,179.00 compared to its original price of RM 1,675.00.

Fossil Male Black Dial & Black Strap (JR1354)

This Fossil JR1354 is watch designed with the idea that it’s a multi-functional watch for men. Based on its looks alone, it can be said that this Fossil redefines the colour black and also adds depth towards it. To be honest, the military style of this time piece is what caught my eye. The matte black finish is extremely alluring and it’ll definitely add some instant polish to any look. This Fossil watch comes with an analogue display and quartz type movement. It has a water resistance depth of 50 metres, which means it can be used while you are in shallow water. It has a black leather strap which is symmetrical in style, along with a traditional ardillon buckle, with a black bezel as well. The hands on this Fossil are that of the sword variety, further adding to its mysterious vibe. If you think that this stylish timepiece is over RM500.00, then you are mistaken, because it can be found at Lazada Malaysia for a mere price of RM 410.00 compared to it’s original price of RM 725.00, saving 43% in the process.

Daniel Wellington Classic Warwick [Rose Gold]

In terms of trend, the Daniel Wellington is definitely one of more popular choices with people at this current time. The fact that it is so popular is due to the extremely minimalistic design on its face and the fact it comes with a very colourful dual colour cloth strap. Personally, I’m a very big fan of colour and I like the idea that it can further help in making your outfit of the day fabulous. It may be somewhat difficult for you to pair it with other outfits, but if done right, you will definitely be the most stylish one of the bunch. This particular Daniel Wellington has a rose gold hardware surrounding its entire face, adding  more sophistication to the time piece, compared to silver hardware. The best part about owning a Daniel Wellington, is the fact that all the colourful cloth straps can be interchangeable with each other. This means that all you have to do it is purchase one unit of the Daniel Wellington and get the straps separately, as a result, you can create many combinations and change the colour whenever you feel like it ! It’s perfect for those who really like coordinating their entire outfits by color (like myself). In terms of specifications, the movement of the watch is somewhat basic, with a Japanese Quartz 1L22 movement. For protectability against water, it is pretty much NOT water resistant, so this means that you should avoid using it when swimming, taking a shower, which technically means that you should just avoid it from water at all cost. It is however resistant to light rain, or accidental splashing, something you MUST be aware of, if you were to use it frequently !! Daniel Wellington is unique in the sense that it can’t be found in any physical stores in Malaysia, but it can be found at Lazada Malaysia for a reasonable price of RM 625.00.

Casio G-Shock GA-100MC-2 Black

G-Shocks have always been popular with the younger market. Ever since it burst into the Malaysian market in the late 1990’s, it has been very iconic due to its tough, masculine design. With their wide and deep faces, it gives very bold statements pertaining the person who uses it. Personally, I have noticed that they are 2 types of watch collectors; watch collectors and G-Shock collectors. I fall in the latter category, because I received my first G-Shock when I was 10, and have been slowly collecting an undisclosed amount of G-Shocks for my collection. What really got me into G-Shocks was the amount of detailing and character which it has. I can also say that I do own this particular G-Shock unit and have been very satisfied with it. The bold colours usually compliments my style of dressing very well, and is one of my favourites among my collection. G-Shocks are called G-Shocks due to obvious fact that is shock resistance as well as water resistance and anti-magnetism features. This G-Shock has large checkered anti slip oversize buttons which is not just for design but for function as well, which helps to make operations easy and fast.  This particular unit comes with a tastefully coloured blue & red strap which will help to bring some vibrancy to your outfit. It can be found on Lazada Malaysia for a steal at its current dirt-cheap price of RM 308.00 which is an amazing 56% off its original price of RM 696.00 !!

Don't forget to use the store-wide code in which it can be used to get an additional RM20 OFF, only at Lazada Malaysia !!!

By Andrew Tai
January 07, 2015 | Fashion