The chronograph watch

Watch models with the chronograph feature often look sophisticated, with a touch of sportiness.  Chronograph watches have stopwatch timer features that are usually designed with three smaller dials within the main dial of the timepiece.  Usually, mens watches and womens watches with the chronograph feature also have a rotating bezel with an instrument, like a time-marker or a tachometer.  You can choose a rubber band, leather strap or a metal bracelet and your chronograph will still look stunning.  With the extra dials and smart features that are added to chronograph watches, it is no wonder why these watch models have a sophisticated sexiness to them.

Two examples of chronograph watch models:
Men’s: Swiss Army Chrono Classic

Women’s: Oceanus Ladies Atomic Solar Chronograph

The aviator and dive watches

If you are looking to have a smart and sporty look, you may want to go for an aviator or dive watch.  Both aviator and dive watch models have rugged and durable designs with extra features used for the respective purposes.  Aviator watch models, for example, have features similar to a flight computer, multiple timer dials, or the ability to display multiple time zones.  Dive watch models are made to be water-resistant and some have chronograph and alarm features for keeping track of time while under water.  While aviator and diver watches have sporty features, they come in a wide variety of styles, including luxurious watches made by top-notch watch manufacturing companies.  If you want to have a smart and sporty look, you should look into getting an aviator watch or a dive watch.

Example of an aviator watch for men: Torgoen T2 Flight Computer Chronograph

Example of a diver watch for women: Swiss Military Hanowa ‘Sealander’

The simple watch

Watch models that are simple in design but look elegant are great for looking good every day.  Generally, simple and elegant watches are those that aren’t packed with features, like aviation or chronometer watches are.  Because these watch models don’t have as many features, they tend to look cleaner and sleeker.  Simple watch models have the bare-essential features, which include the movement, time display and, sometimes, a date indicator.  To top off your simple and elegant look, try matching your classy watch with a leather strap.  Looking sexy and chic is easy with the help of a simple watch.

Two examples of simple and elegant watch models:
Men’s: Jacques Lemans Tempora Automatic

Women’s: Hamilton Jazzmaster/American Classic

The luxury watch

Luxury watches have long been a status symbol for fortune, fame and power.  From actors and successful professionals to businessmen and politicians, all kinds of people wear luxury watches that make a strong statement.  Although luxury watches can be expensive, they give off a vibe of opulence and extravagance like no other types of watch models.  Aside from offering some of the highest-quality watch features, luxury watches usually have an extravagant design that exudes appeal.  Some watch models include design features like diamond-encrusted bezels, specially-crafted faces and dials, highly-precise movements, or high-grade materials.  No matter what type of luxury watch you get, it’s sure to make your entire outfit and overall style look more expensive and more lavish.

Two examples of luxury watches:
Men’s: Swiss Legend Throttle Diamonds

Women’s: Bulova Diamond Chronograph

The rugged watch

Rugged watches are practical, durable, and efficient timepieces that can survive through some of the harshest conditions.  Whether you like to go on camping trips, attend sporting events or you just lead an active life in general, you may want to consider getting a rugged watch, like those inspired by the army or by the outdoors.  Some of the features of rugged watch models include luminous hands and markers, water resistance, weather resistance, and special power technologies.  For example, the brand Citizen has an Eco-Drive technology that stores energy received from the sun, to power your watch practically forever.  Rugged watches have a raw appeal to them that makes them ideal for rugged use or even regular day-to-day use.

Two examples of rugged watch models:
Men’s: Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman

Women’s: Citizen Riva

1.  Spider-Man

Swiss Army Ground Force

Spider-Man has always been a favorite superhero of comic book readers.  Newspaper photojournalist by day, Peter Parker quickly transforms into the web-spinning and acrobatic Spider-Man whenever he senses imminent danger.

The Swiss Army Ground Force watch has a dark red face, brushed satin metal finish, and black rubber band that would compliment Spiderman’s classic red and blue costume or his black costume.  The watch has great features like a date-indicator, Luminous-Display, and anti-reflective sapphire crystal.  The titanium case can deal with his fast-paced web-slinging and web-swinging, while the 100-meter water resistance feature will help him deal with underwater missions of all types.  Finally, the tachometer bezel function enables Spiderman to calculate speeds and machine outputs.

2.  Superman

TX-Technoluxury ‘730 Classic Fly Back’

The Man of Steel, Superman, is an all-American superhero.  While his alter ego, Clark Kent, appears clumsy and geeky as a reporter of The Daily Planet, Superman is anything but.

The TX-Technoluxury ‘730 Classic Fly Back’ watch is an aviation chronograph watch that fits Superman’s high-flying needs.  The blue face with red accents go well with Superman’s costume, while the GMT/Dual Time Display feature allows him to keep time no matter where he is.  The built-in compass, Fly Back Chronograph feature and Retrograde display makes for easy navigation and time-keeping.  The watch has a bi-directional bezel, polished stainless steel case, and black leather strap, as well as water resistance up to 100-meters deep.

3.  Batman

Citizen ‘Skyhawk’ Atomic Flight Chrono

The Caped Crusader, Batman, has always been a mysterious figure.  Even though Batman doesn’t have the powers other superheroes have, his high-tech gadgets have always inspired his legion of fans.

One of the more popular models of mens watches, the Citizen ‘Skyhawk’ Atomic Flight Chrono watch is packed with features, making it a perfect fit with all of Batman’s other gadgets and gizmos.  The Skyhawk has a black face and stainless steel body and band.  The watch can keep time in 43 cities with its Eco-Drive movement that synchronizes with atomic clocks in Japan, North America and Europe. Some of the other features include a perpetual calendar, 1/100 second chronograph, two daily alarms, digital display, GMT display, 99-minute countdown timer, and 200-meter water resistance.

4.  The Flash

Seiko Sportura Formula 1 Honda Racing Team Chronograph

Having the ability to move at lightning speed, The Flash will always be one of the popular members of the Justice League.  His superhuman speed has always been an asset when thwarting the enemy.

The Seiko Sportura is a great watch for the Flash, especially with its tachometer bezel, which just might be able to gauge Flash’s superhuman speed.  The watch is a chronograph with an alarm and luminous markers.  The red, black and silver design goes well with Flash’s classic, scarlet red uniform.  With his speed, Flash certainly won’t have to worry about keeping the Quartz movement charged-up.  The case is made of stainless steel, while the band is made of rubber with a buckle clasp.

5.  Green Lantern

Torgoen T7 Flight Computer

Another well-known member of the Justice League, The Green Lantern possesses a ring that gives him power to control the physical world.  Even though The Green Lantern draws tremendous power from his ring, he also should have the willpower to match that power.

The Torgoen T7 Flight Computer is a good watch for Green Lantern.  It has a Chronograph design with Swiss Quartz movement.  The built in E6B Flight Computer for calculating numerous factors, such as wind correction, time en route and fuel burn (not that the Green Lantern uses fuel).  The watch has a large date display, Luminous markers and a stainless steel construction.

6.  Iron Man

Reactor Gamma

Iron Man is the alter ego of millionnaire Anthony Edward “Tony” Stark, a weapons developer and manufacturer.  After Tony Stark suffers from a heart injury and gets kidnapped by his enemies, forcing him to design and create a power suit to escape.  Capitalizing on the capabilities of the power suit, Tony Stark saves the world from evil foes as the superhero Iron Man.

The Reactor Gamma watch has loads of features to help Iron Man keep perfect time under various conditions.  The watch has an analog display, with Super-Luminova Illumination technology, and a 10-year power supply on Quartz movement.  Some of the other features of the Reactor Gamma include a tachometer, shock resistance, water resistance for up to 300 meters, and a diver bracelet extension.

7.  Wolverine

Chase-Durer Men’s ‘Conquest Sport’ Chronograph

Having claws and bones made of adamantium, the supposed strongest metal in the world, Wolverine is basically indestructible.  Add to that his power of superfast healing, Wolverine is definitely a member of the X-Men to watch out for.  You wouldn’t want to get in his way.

The Chase-Durer ‘Conquest Sport’ Chronograph for men is the perfect watch for Wolverine.  The yellow band and yellow face go great with his yellow uniform.  Also, the stainless steel and titanium case go can keep up with Wolverine’s berserker rages and the strength of his adamantium claws and skeleton.  The Super-Luminova Illumination technology will ensure that he can read the time on the darkest nights, while the 100-meter water resistance capabilities means that Wolverine won’t have to worry when taking a dive.  Some of the other features include quartz movement, a rubber and stainless steel band, a buckle clasp, small seconds, and chronograph design.

8.  Aquaman

Swiss Military Hanowa ‘Sealander’

Another notable member of the Justice League, Aquaman controls the watery domains of the planet.  He has the ability to speak to marine animals, usually soliciting their help during battles.  Many people would wonder how Aquaman can breathe even when submerged.  Well, he can draw oxygen from water. Not only that, he can also withstand extreme aquatic pressure and tempereatures.

The Swiss Military Hanowa ‘Sealander’ chronograph watch has a green face that goes perfectly with Aquaman’s green and gold costume.  This stainless steel diving watch sports water resistance of up to 200 meters, a timing bezel, chronograph design, and luminous markers.  The Swiss Quartz movement type will ensure precise time-keeping.

9.  Wonder Woman

Swiss Army ‘Alliance Sport’

With her alluring beauty, superhuman strength, and golden lasso, Wonder Woman is definitely not of the weaker sex.  Also, few of us know that Wonder Woman Wonder is telepathic, knowledgeable on the sciences, and can speak every language on earth.

As one of the popular womens watch, the women’s Swiss Army ‘Alliance Sport’ watch is a great match for Wonder Woman.  It has a dark blue face to compliment her costume.  The unidirectional-rotating dive bezel is made from stainless steel.  The watch has a quartz movement, as well as a date indicator, and stainless steel band with a deployment buckle and push-button lock.

10.  Captain America

Hamilton Khaki Regatta

The public became first aware of Captain America during World War II.  Even though he wasn’t born with superpowers, Captain America received Super-Soldier serum and vita-ray treatment, which gave him superhuman strength, reflexes, and speed.

The Hamilton Khaki Regatta watch has a blue face with red accents that go perfectly with Captain America’s costume.  The watch features a Chronograph display, alarm, and luminous markers.  The crystal is made of sapphire while the case and band are crafted from stainless steel.  The watch also has a dive bezel and 100-meter water resistance, as well as a fold over clasp with a push-button lock.

* The Creative Gal – Swatch ‘Playful Pins’ Ladies’ Watch

You always think out of the box.  When it comes to clothes and accessories, you tend to go with what makes you feel happy and comfortable, rather than opt to follow the crowd.  You like being different, even if that means that your outfits can be a hit or miss kind of thing.  With the Swatch ‘Playful Pins’ ladies’ watch though, you’re guaranteed to be a sure hit.  The white plastic strap of this watch features color-filled pinheads, and the white dial has multi-colored numbers.  It’s colorful, edgy, playful, and funky all at the same time.  What more could you want from these womens watches?

* The Guy Next Door – Bulova Men’s Watch Style 96A23

Simple, unassuming, and sweet — you’re the kind of guy that girls would like their parents to meet.  You’re so nice and careful about people’s feelings that people expect you to always be nice all the time.  Admit it, you’d probably keep and wear old mens watches that your grandmother hands you just because you’d like to please her.  But if you had your choice, you’d probably pick the Bulova men’s watch style no.  96A23.  This simple, no-frills watch with a white dial and black leather strap would be just right for you.

* The Fashionista – Swatch ‘Me and My Shoes’ Ladies’ Watch

When it comes to fashion, you’re always ahead of the crowd.  You tend to set the trends, not follow them.  If you do follow, you always put in a personal touch to make it your own.  You think of clothing as an art, a way for you to express your creativity and your feelings.  You could be all pink and princess-y one day, and a classic beauty in a black and white ensemble the next.  There’s no telling what you’ll wear next, because you never seem to run out of ideas and you’re great with mixing and matching.  The Swatch ‘Me and My Shoes’ ladies’ watch will be perfect for you.  With its bag, shoe, and heart charms, here’s a watch that’s a symbol of the things you’re passionate about.

* The Athlete – Luminox Dive Watch

You’re always on the go and you need things that don’t need much maintenance.  Whether you’re running, diving, mountain climbing, or playing basketball, you need a watch that can keep up with your active lifestyle.  The Luminox dive watch, with its scratch resistant glass crystal, velcro pullback strap, and water resistance, can be just what you need.  You can always keep track of time even as you’re busy being busy.  What’s great about this watch is that you can even take it diving with you.  You don’t have to worry about getting it broken or that it can’t take the moisture, because it can.  You work hard, so you deserve to have a watch that works as hard as you do.

* The Princess – Dolce & Gabbana ‘C’est Chic’ Ladies’ Watch

As a child, you almost always got what you wanted.  Now that you’re grown up, you’ve learned to use your feminine wiles to get others to do stuff for you.  You never go out of the house without putting on makeup, and you always make sure that your hair is perfectly coiffed.  There are many people tripping over their feet to cater to your whims, and you use that to your advantage.  You don’t settle for anything less than the best, and diamonds are your best friend.  When it comes to womens watches, the Dolce & Gabbana ‘C’est Chic’ ladies’ watch will surely pass your usually discriminating taste.  It’s encrusted with crystals, and while these aren’t real diamonds, they do look similar to the real thing.

* The Geek – Oceanus Men’s Titanium Solar Atomic Chronograph

You’re often seen with your head buried in a book.  Each time the teacher asks a question, you’re the one who’s most likely to have your hand up in the air.  Others may see you as a know-it-all or a weirdo, but you don’t care because you like who you are — well, most of the time anyway.  You’re not very concerned about fitting in and following the crowd, and when it comes to your accessories, you want them to be functional more than aesthetically pleasing.  The Oceanus men’s titanium solar atomic chronograph watch may be just the right kind of watch for you.  It has atomic timekeeping and can show you the time in a second timezone.  Now isn’t that just the coolest?

10.  Michael Owen – Tissot Men’s Watches

Let’s start off with a macho athlete. One of the best-known footballers in the world, Michael Owen does represent as Tissot’s Ambassador starting the year 1998.

Some rough-and-tumble footballers are not all too concerned about not wearing luxury gold mens watches all the time.  They just want something that will work well.  Tissot Men’s watches can provide that need for them.

9.  Ivan Basso – Skagen Watch

One of the best mountain bike riders, Italian Ivan Basso, lends his name to a line of Skagen watches: the Red and Yellow Signature Editions.

Representing Nordic Europe is the Skagen brand of watches.  A Skagen timepiece is known for being classy and expensive-looking though it is actually affordable and even fit for casual wear.

8.  Jeffrey Donovan – Chase-Durer Special Forces

Let’s go to television celebrities, shall we? Jeffrey Donovan, as blacklisted international spy Michael Westin, proudly dons his Chase-Durer in Burn Notice.  It’s his fictional character Michael Westin who wears the watch, but still he lends some incredible sense of reliability on Chase-Durer.

If you are familiar with the action-packed series, Burn Notice, then you will know that the Chase-Durer Special Forces watch made its appearance on the wrist of none other than the lead actor.

7.  Kyle Chandler – Citizen Eco-Drive

No wonder television actor and Emmy-award nominee Kyle Chandler trusts the watch to give him a pretty good image even without the hefty price tag.  You will recognize Kyle Chandler from his popular shows Friday Night Lights and Early Edition.  I wonder if his Citizen helps him get to the news before everyone else…

Citizen is known for serving up hot but affordable mens watches and womens watches.  It’s not even just elegant looks that Citizen Eco-Drive can deliver.  The watch model sounds as if it should be part of an action movie or at least an adventure flick that does not let up.

6.  Kristen Stewart – Swatch Full-Blooded

This watch just fits Twilight star Kristen Stewart.  The model name is even curiously related to her hit vampire movie.  The Swatch Full-Blooded is just young and sophisticated enough for a young actress growing up into a swan.

Young Hollywood stars are just like other teenagers and young adults.  They want something hip and fashionable, not something their grandma would wear.  That is why Swatch is not really a surprising choice by young celebrities though the brand is definitely affordable.  The Swatch Full-Blooded is a little more sophisticated than the plastic models.

5.  Jamie Foxx – Casio Men’s Pathfinder Atomic Solar Digital Watch

Jamie Foxx’s FBI agent Ronald Fleury wants a watch that is functional beyond just telling the time and ringing a screaming alarm.  So, he went for the Casio Men’s Pathfinder.

The Casio Men’s Pathfinder watch is fit for hard action.  If you are in danger or at least working up a sweat, do you really want a luxury watch?  The Casio model is full of surprises: thermometer, digital compass, barometer, and world time are just some of them.

4.  Kanye West – Casio G Shock Watch

Singer-rapper Kanye West loves his Casio G Shock watch that he probably has several Casio watches in different colors.

Casio G Shock watches are very cool and very affordable that a lot of fake ones are swirling around in underground flea markets.  Still, the genuine ones are what you should go for; you do not really want to side with idea thieves, or do you?

3.  Edward Norton – Breil Milano

Academy-award nominee Edward Norton has been reported to wear the brand.  Not only that, he has become the celebrity endorser of Breil Milano up to the year 2010.

By its elegant Italian name, you might have never guessed that Breil Milano can be affordable.  If it is mentioned that a celebrity has worn the brand, you may be further scared off.  However, Breil Milano is unconventional in both its looks and price.

2.  Johnny Depp – Seiko Quartz Men’s Watch

It is not surprising that Johnny Depp would wear a Seiko.  Depp has always been recognized for being unconventional.  He dresses up the way he feels like, not caring for what the fans and the fashion critics expect.  It may be just his Nick of Time film character who was seen with the Seiko Quartz, but you can really imagine Depp wearing this particular Seiko watch in real life.

Seiko is one of the world’s well-known watch brands.  It has stood the test of time while maintaining an affordable image.

1.  Angelina Jolie – Tissot T Touch

Though it is actually Angie’s character in Mr. & Mrs. Smith who wore the Tissot T Touch, the fact that the watch model was worn by Miss Jolie in a movie for the second time says a lot.  Angelina wore the same brand of watch for Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life.

Sometimes it is the brand itself that makes sure it is known by many that it has been worn by a celebrity.  You cannot blame Tissot T Touch for aligning itself with the gorgeous Angelina Jolie.

1.  Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin is an astronaut and aviator who was along for the historical Apollo 11 mission, which was the first manned landing on the moon.  Aldrin was the pilot for the Lunar Module that landed on the moon on July 20, 1969.  Following after Mission Commander Niel Armstrong, Buzz Alrin became the second person ever to set foot on the moon.  Both Aldrin and Armstrong were issued Omega Speedmaster Professional watches for the mission, but Armstrong had to leave his in the Lunar Module.  Worn by Buzz Aldrin when he explored the moon that day, the Omega Speedmaster Professional became the first watch to be worn on the moon.

Omega Speedmaster Professional

The Omega Speedmaster Professional had a number of features, which include the following:
Chronograph design with three interior dials
Manual-winding movement
Fixed-bezel tachometer instrument
Stopwatch feature

Citizen Calibre 2100

The Citizen Calibre 2100 for men has many of the features that the Omega Speedmaster Professional has.  Like the Speedmaster, the Calibre has a black face with white markers.  The watch also has a chronometer design with a tachometer bezel.  The Citizen Calibre 2100 also had a date indicator,  Japanese-Quartz movement, 1/5-second incriments, solar powered Eco-Drive technology and a power reserve meter.

2.  John F.  Kennedy

John F.  Kennedy served as a member of the US House of Representatives, a United States Senator, and the 35th President of the United States.  He became the first Catholic president and the first president to have won a Pullitzer Prize.  In 2005, Omega bought one of JFK’s wristwatches, which was being auctioned-off by a collector.  The watch was given to JFK by his friend Grant Stockdale before the 1960 Presidential Election.  JFK the following message engraved on the back of the Omega ‘Ultra Thin’ watch: “President of the United States John F.  Kennedy from his friend Grant”.

Omega ‘Ultra Thin’

The Omega ‘Ultra Thin’ owned by JFK had black leather straps, a gold casing, gold markers and gold hands.  The face of the watch is cream-colored and rectangular in shape.

Seiko Men’s

The Seiko Men’s watch is a simple watch, similar in form to the Omega ‘Ultra Thin’.  This watch also has a rectangular face, but the face color is gold instead of the light cream color of JFK’s watch.  The casing of the watch is constructed from stainless steel with gold plating, giving it an appearance similar to the Ultra Thin.  Also, the Seiko watch has brown leather straps like other popular mens watches.

3.  Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein is one of the most famous, influencial and important scientists and theorists in world history.  As a theoretical physicist, Einstein gained worldwide recognition for his theory of relativity, with the mass-energy equivalence formula: E= MC^2.  Einstein has made immense contributions to studies on time, space and physics, in general.  Albert Einstein wore a Longines gold watch, which was auctioned in 2008 for a record-breaking $596,000.  It was the highest price that a Longine’s product has ever been auctioned for.

Longines gold watch

The Longines gold watch owned by Albert Einstein had a tonneau shape with a leather band.  The numbers on the face were large and it also had a small dial for counting seconds.  There was a single winding dial on the right side of the case for setting the time.  The casing of the watch is gold in color, while the face is an off-white.

Elini ‘New Yorker’ Men’s Chronograph

The Elini ‘New Yorker’ is a watch that is similar in shape and color to Albert Einstein’s Longines.  The New Yorker has a tonneau shape, with large numbers on the face.  The watch casing is also gold in color, while the dial is white.  The Elini also features a leather band, but the Elini has white leather straps instead of the brown leather on Einstein’s Longines.  The Elini has a chronograph design and a date indicator.

4.  Barack Obama

Barack Hussein Obama II is the current President of the united States.  As the 44th President of the United States, Obama is also the first African American President.  Obama has also served as a Member of the Illinois Senate and a United States Senator.  Before Obama occupied the office in 2009, he was known to wear a Tag Heuer that has served him well from the 1990s up to around 2007.

TAG-Heuer Series 1500 Two-Tone Diver

The TAG-Heuer Series 1500 is a diving watch that has a double safety clasp, sapphire glass, luminous hands and markers, unidirectional turning bezel, and is water resistant for up to 200 meters.  The watch has a light face with a date indicater at the 3-o’clock position.  Obama’s TAG is usually worn with the leather straps.

Luminox EVO Navy Seal Dive Watch
http://www.ewatches.com/media/ss_size2/6201.jpg
Although the Luminox EVO Navy Seal Dive Watch is not a two-tone watch like Obama’s TAG, the Luminox also has a beveled, unidirectional bezel.  The Luminox has a black leather band, with a buckle clasp.  Like the TAG, the Luminox has luminous markers and pointers, as well as a date indicator at the 3-o’clock position.  The Luminox has a black face, while Obama’s TAG has a white face.

5.  Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is the current Prim Minister of Russia.  He also held two consecutive terms as the President in Russia from 2000 to 2008.  Before becoming the President of Russia, Putin served as the Chairman of the Council of Ministers for the Union of Russia and Belarus, as well as the Chairman of United Russia.  Putin has been listed as one of “Time” magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.  Amongst Putin’s numerous watches, one of the most popular is the Breguet Marine, which is worth around $40,000.

Breguet Marine

The Breguet Marine model owned by Putin has a stainless steel case with a rubber strap.  The dial is engine-turned and crafted from silvered 18-Karat gold.  It has an automatic winding mechanical movement and a date-indicator at the 6-o’clock position.

Swiss Army Ground Force

The Swiss Army Ground Force Watch is similar to the Breguet Marine in its simplicity and function.  Like the Breguet, the Ground Force watch does not have a bezel instrument, but it does features large markers and a date indicator.  The Swiss Army watch is made out of titanium, with a rubber band.  Also this watch uses an automatic, self-wind movement, which is a feature modern mens watches and womens watches.

• 5.  Breitling Aerospace
  
  

  Said to have been worn by Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, the Breitling Aerospace looks indeed to be the kind of watch that a dictator would choose.  Why? It’s stylish and has lots of features.  And by features, this watch has a titanium case, a countdown timer, a minute repeater, a chronograph, and a chronometer.  Aside from that, it can also work as an alarm clock, and there’s a 2nd timezone, for when you’d like to travel and keep track of time in both your homeland and in the current place you’re in.  This kind of watch may be affordable for dictators, but it may not be for you, so I suggest that you get the Citizen Perpetual Calendar watch instead.  With its chronograph, dual time, and alarm, it’s almost exactly like the Breitling Aerospace, at a fraction of the price.
  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• 4.  Panerai
  

  Although this watch may or may not have been worn by Mussolini himself, it was specifically made for his commandos.  The sapphire crystal face, half moon crown guard, and Arabic numerals featured on the face of the watch hold appeal to collectors of the Panerai.  Aside from having been worn by Mussolini’s troops, this watch is also favored by various personalities such as Brad Pitt, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Clinton, and some players of the Green Bay Packers.  If you’d like an alternative to this watch, then you should check out the Citizen Eco-Drive 180 watch.  Although not quite a historical watch, this one is just as masculine and stylish as the Panerai.
  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• 3.  Seiko Men’s Watch
  

  Fidel Castro is one dictator who prides himself on wearing a cheap Seiko watch on his wrist.  Finally, someone in power who wasn’t as obsessed with getting extravagant accessories as other dictators were.  Castro’s watch is a plain black digital Seiko, but you might want to check out the Seiko SGFA03 style as well.  Although not digital, this one is very simple, is plain black, and holds its own appeal.  What’s great about this watch is that you wouldn’t have to shell out hundreds of dollars just to have it.  You can also look for other Seiko mens watches and womens watches on the Internet and see which ones among them appeal to you the most.  Plus, you can always tell your friends that the watch you’re wearing is pretty much the same as that of Fidel Castro.
  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW
  

• 2.  Rolex Datejust

  Rolex Datejusts are perhaps among the most recognizable watches in the world.  But there’s a single Rolex Datejust that features an Iraqi symbol in the middle of its display.  It is theorized that that particular watch may have been a part of the collection of Saddam Hussein.  Although it isn’t sure if it has been worn by the famous dictator, this watch is still worth mentioning.  And because it may be way out of your budget, you might want to settle for getting the Citizen Corso men’s watch instead.  It doesn’t have an Iraqi symbol on its display, of course, but it’s still just as stylish as the Rolex Datejust.  Aside from that, it’s much cheaper as well.
  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• 1.  Custom-made gold Rolex/Citizen Men’s Gold Watch
  

  Saddam Hussein had a penchant for expensive accessories.  His watch was no exception.  It’s a custom-made gold Rolex that’s encrusted all over with diamonds.  This is by no means affordable, but if you can make do with a gold watch that isn’t encrusted with diamonds, then the Citizen Men’s Gold Watch with Flexible Band may be just what you’re looking for.  Besides, would you really want to bid more than $150,000 on a watch that was once in possession of Saddam Hussein?  Even if you answer yes to that question, perhaps you don’t have enough money to do so.  Oh well, not everybody can be as rich as dictators are.
  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

Dependent on the Sun

You are not content, however.  You figure that the sun has something to do about time.  It has become tiring to wait for the sun to actually set before you realize that the day is over.  This time, you want to be just a little bit prepared for it.  You want to know how much time left you have for your business.  In Egypt, humans have started telling the time through the shadows of their obelisks and pyramids.  It is time to have something all your own to stare at without being crowded by the rest of your neighbors.  So, the sundial was invented.  It was not that easy to read the sundial, however.  You have to set it out under the sun and read the time through the angle of shadows cast by the sun on it.

Keeping time on a chain

Though the sundial period in watch history was pretty civilized, it was necessary to make telling time even more accurate.  Other methods of telling time have been invented.  There was a transformation from telling time from clock towers (kind of like a more accurate version of staring at pyramids) to watches that come with a chain or a belt.  The pocket watch of the 1500s was egg-shaped and heavy, but it was better than coming back to a clock tower several times a day.  It also looked absolutely fashionable.  You could actually see some people who still have lighter versions of the pocket watch today.

Decking out the watch

Of course, no matter how much you focus on science there will always be those who care more about looks.  The age of the fashionista did not start in the 21st century, after all.  As different watch models came out in different sizes, people began recognizing these timepieces as jewelry.  Because these were jewelry, these watch models needed some decking out.  In the 1600s, mens watches and womens watches began taking the shapes of objects, animals and even made use of religious themes.

Not everyone was in it for the fun, however.  During this era, the Puritan movement in England prompted some people to keep their watches simple.

Inventing the chronometers

Watch-making continued to improve in terms of both function and design during the late 17th century to early 18th century.  The dials were then already made of enamel while the watches’ hands were made of gold or steel. 

The watch was also becoming more accurate – becoming more of a timepiece rather than just jewelry to show off.  The birth of the chronometer made sure of that.  It was in 1807 that the recording chronograph was invented by Thomas Young.  The idea behind it, however, came from John Harrison.  Harrison was the person who invented a timepiece that was accurate enough to measure longitude.  His invention was too complicated though.  Other horologists had made it possible for an accurate pocket chronometer to be made in 1800.

Introducing classic timepieces

Horologists continued to become restless.  After the chronometers, Adolph Nicole had improved on the chronograph by providing a start, stop, and reset feature in 1844.  The 19th and 20th centuries then witnessed more improvements on mens watches and womens watches.  This time, inventions did not only come with the name of an inventing horologist, they came branded.

In 1853, dual time zone in a watch was first introduced by Tissot.

In 1865, the Zenith brand was born.

In 1918, Japan’s Shakosha Watch Company was born.  In 1931, Shakosha became Citizen.

In 1924, Kinttaro Hatori introduced Seiko.

In 1929, Tissot made another innovation: the anti-magnetic watch

In 1957, Hamilton created the battery-driven watch.

In 1970, Hamilton came back with another world’s first in watches: the electronic digital watch.

In 1972, Seiko with Longines introduced the liquid crystal display (LCD).

In 1983, the trendy Swatch brand was born.

In 1999, true to the rise of high technology, Casio introduced watches that employed global positioning system (GPS) technology.

There were other brands and other innovations.  Surely, there will also be more to be expected in the future of watch-making.  You never know, you may later on see the future of teeny wristwatches with heavy computer applications.  These timepieces will be light and convenient to carry, but they might be difficult to read; scientists still continue to find answers even for these things though.

• * Spongebob – Flik Flak ‘Dirty Jumps’

  The adorable and lovable Spongebob, who resides in Bikini Bottom, is one character that’s hard to forget.  A sponge that’s almost always happy and energetic, Spongebob never fails to delight his audiences with his happy-go-lucky approach to life.  His optimism and naivete make him appealing to people of all ages.  If Spongebob were to wear a watch, he’d probably be glad to don the Flik Flak ‘Dirty Jumps’, which features a yellow strap that Spongebob would probably be happy about because it matches his skin color.  What’s great about this watch though is that it’s shock-resistant, water-resistant, and machine washable.  Perfect for Spongebob, don’t you think?
  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• * Betty Boop – Citizen Silhouette Ladies’ Watch

  Betty Boop is an important character in animation history, because she’s the first character to be a full representation of a sexual woman.  She wears high heels, short dresses, and a garter belt.  There are also many episodes when her cleavage is displayed for all to see.  Betty always looks so stylish, so she certainly deserves a watch that’s just as stylish as she is.  As one of the fashionable womens watches we have today, the Citizen Silhouette ladies’ watch with its mother of pearl face and the crystal-encrusted bracelet will surely look great with Betty’s dresses.
  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• * Bubbles (The Powerpuff Girls) – Flik Flak ‘Fior di Farfalla’

  Among the three Powerpuff Girls, Bubbles is the one that exudes sweetness and has a bubbly and cute personality.  She’s gentle, playful, and innocent, and may also have a tendency to be ditzy, naive, sensitive, and submissive.  Her signature color is blue, and she has a soft spot for animals.  If Bubbles were to have a watch, I think she’d be very happy to have the Flik Flak ‘Fior di Farfalla’, which has a blue strap that features butterflies and flowers.
  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• * Angelica Pickles (The Rugrats) – Flik Flak ‘Pink Flak’Known for being a spoiled brat who’s continuously bullying other babies, Angelica Pickles is one of the most well-known characters in The Rugrats series.  She has wealthy parents who are away most of the time, and that’s why she’s rarely disciplined or punished.  She always gets what she wants by whining and crying.  The Flik Flak ‘Pink Flak’ watch would nicely match her colorful outfit, and she’ll probably lord it over to the other babies that she’s got a watch and they don’t.
  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW
• *  Spider-Man – Casio ‘G Shock’ G1000-1A

  If you don’t know Spider-Man, then you were probably born yesterday or have been living in a cave.  Kidding aside, Spider-Man is one of the most popular superheroes of all time.  Peter Parker, a geeky 16-year-old boy, was bitten by a spider that gave him his powers and turned him into Spider-Man.  Among his powers are the ability to climb walls, a sixth sense, and superhuman strength.  He might not need a watch when he’s tackling bad guys, but Peter Parker would surely benefit from having the Casio ‘G Shock’ G1000-1A, one of the most durable mens watches in the market.  It’s water-resistant for up to a hundred meters, has luminous hands, and a daily alarm.  Perfect for when he wakes up in the middle of the night, sensing something bad, and he has to look at the time.
  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• * George of the Jungle – M.H.  Bertucci B-1T Titanium

  Now, I’m sure most of you haven’t imagined George of the Jungle wearing a watch.  But hey, this lovable, albeit dim-witted character, can benefit from having an accessory.  Admittedly, watches aren’t of much use when one lives in a jungle with other animals, but knowing exactly what time it is can be quite handy.  The M.H. Bertucci B-1T Titanium, with its durability, will be perfect for George.  It’s shock-resistant, water-resistant, and is great for activities such as mountain climbing, kayaking, and hiking.  Now if only George could understand what a watch is…
  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• * Daria – Skagen Ladies’ Studio Watch

  Daria, a 16-year-old that’s been blessed (or cursed, depending on how you look at it) with the ability to see her family, high school, and her life exactly the way it is.  She’s smart and cynical, and she’s the kind of girl who wouldn’t just follow the crowd.  If she were to be alive today, she’d be neither emo nor goth, as she’s a class all her own.  For no-fuss, no-frills Daria, the Skagen Ladies’ Studio watch will be a perfect match.  This white watch is simple, unpretentious, and functional — just like Daria.
  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• * Scrappy-Doo – Flik Flak ‘Adventure Boy’

  Scrappy-Doo, the nephew of Scooby-Doo, would always offer his assistance whenever there’s a mystery that needs solving.  While Scooby-Doo is cowardly and is always looking for a way to get out of scrapes, Scrappy-Doo is the opposite.  He is courageous and always ready to tackle enemies.  For the vivacious and brave Scrappy-Doo, the Flik Flak ‘Adventure Boy’ is a great watch.
  

• 8.  Swatch
  Colorful and stylish, Swatch watches are popular during the eighties.  It is not stuck in eighties’ excess, however.  The brand also has more grown-up looking watches.  Of course, Swatch remains a fashion statement with its bold choice of colors.  You get to find your fashion counterpart from the plastic Originals to the Swarovski-laden Bijoux line.  So why is this worthy of this list?  Swatch Group is the world’s biggest timepiece provider.  Its Swatch lines, in particular, have a distinct look that powered the reemergence of Swiss watches.
  Click Here To Browse Swatch Watches @ Amazon NOW
• 7.  Bulova
  The glamorous Bulova watch has a technological edge through its scientific past.  NASA used the Bulova timepiece technology during the 50s and 60s.  The popular American brand has been the brainchild of Czech-born immigrant Joseph Bulova since 1875.  An old brand, Bulova definitely has that Old World feel. What makes it a fantastic timepiece is the fact that it has matched its classic and elegant looks with substance: a truly worthy timepiece.Click Here To Browse Bulova Watches @ Amazon NOW
• 6.  Seiko
  Seiko’s manufacturer had been operating even 43 years before it was officially named in 1924.  Years of experience have forged a high-quality timepiece that you and I can most likely afford.  Well-known for its price, a Seiko watch makes it a must-grab and a definite must-buy.  You do not have to worry about your watch looking drab and cheap even at such a giveaway (at least for its performance) price.  You can also bragging rights over a watch that has been the official timekeeper of major sporting events, including a few Olympics.
  Click Here To Browse Seiko Watches @ Amazon NOW
  
• 5.  Tissot
  Tissot watches are a pioneer in their own right.  In 1853, under the guidance of Tissot’s founders, Charles-Felicien Tissot and his son Charles-Emile, the watchmakers introduced the first mass-produced pocket watch in 1853. Also, during the years 1929 to 1930, the famous watchmakers came out with the first anti-magnetic watch.  The popular Swiss-based watchmakers sponsor events in cycling, motorcycling, fencing and ice hockey. One of the reasons why Tissot is so popular is their unique T Touch technology. Aside from sports aficionados, this brand is popular among the fashion conscious crowd.
  Click Here To Browse Tissot Watches @ Amazon NOW
• 4.  Mondaine
  The sight of those large railway clocks is the inspiration for this Swiss-made line of watches from Mondaine. The Mondaine Watch Ltd., the company that manufactures these trendy Mondaine watches, dubs itself as the official railways watch.  Mondaine is also one of the few watchmakers that makes watches inspired by modern visual art pieces, thus ensuring its popularity among artist types.  Because Mondaine means “fashionable lady,” Mondaine watches is the perfect gift for a mother, a wife, a sister, or any close female friend.
  Click Here To Browse Mondaine Watches @ Amazon NOW
• 3.  Citizen
  This particular watch has a simple, unassuming name, but Citizen does have undeniable power in the arena of watch-making, at least.  A brand that was able to buy off another popular brand, namely Bulova, must be doing very well.  Japanese in origin, Citizen has expanded to several parts of the globe.  This is thanks to the mix of advanced, eco-friendly technology, affordable price, and high performance.
  Click Here To Browse Citizen Watches @ Amazon NOW
• 2.  Hamilton
  Hamilton timepieces were first popular as pocket watches during the early to mid 1900s. Compared with other well-known watchmakers, Hamilton first started out as an American watch company, whose early vision was to create “America’s finest watch.”  At one point during its colorful history, it acquired a Swiss watch company called the Buren Watch Company, which influence the style and performance of Hamilton watches. Currently, Hamilton watches are made by a leading watchmaker — The Swatch Group Ltd.  Hamilton watches made today still have their classic American feel, making them very popular among the watch-loving public.
  Click Here To Browse Hamilton Watches @ Amazon NOW
• 1.  Timberland
  For outdoorsy folk, the brand Timberland connotes a product line that is durable. Timberland products somehow feel that they would last for several years despite being exposed to the harsh weather elements. While Timberland is more popular with their outdoor gear and equipment, it is slowly gaining a foothold in the arena of timekeeping, with its line of trendy yet reliable watches. The Timberland company, which was founded in 1918 as a shoe making business, launched its line of watches during the 1990s. Timberland watches have recently become a favorite of people who love extreme sports because it is durable and affordable at the same time.
  Click Here To Browse Timberland Watches @ Amazon NOW

• 7.    Timberland ‘Glenwood’ Men’s Chronograph

  Who says orange can’t be sexy? Certainly not the makers of the Timberland ‘Glenwood’ men’s chronograph watch.  This watch features an analog display, quartz movement, stainless steel construction, and a bright orange silicone rubber strap.  The strap itself is attention-grabbing.  It’s vibrant, fresh, and unique.  By wearing this watch, you’re exuding confidence.  You’re basically letting the world know that you don’t have any qualms when it comes to going after what you want, never mind if the rest of population is going the other way.  And that kind of confidence is always sexy, don’t you think?

  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• 6.  Tokyo Flash ‘Jackpot’

  Hit the jackpot with Tokyo Flash’s ‘Jackpot’ men’s watch.  This casual watch is the kind that’s simple enough to go with pretty much anything, yet unique enough to garner some second glances as you walk by people.  It’s big, rectangular display and stainless steel construction is understated, yet seems to hint at strong masculinity.  With its digital display, you also won’t be having a hard time telling the time.  The black leather strap is classic and timeless, adding to the appeal of this watch.

  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• 5.  Reactor Flux

  Durable and stylish, the Reactor Flux just might be among the things you would want to put at the top of your wishlist.  The stainless steel construction of this watch, as well as the screw down crown protects it from moisture damage.  You know, so you won’t have to worry about tarnishing your watch in case you’re sweating while asking someone out.  Plus, what’s great about this is that you can actually wear it while you impress the opposite gender by showing your prowess in waterskiing, diving, or kayaking.  Plus, it’s got a dark red dial that seems to be begging for just a little attention.  If you’re adventurous, this watch is a definite must-have.

  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• 4.  Roots Love Knot Ladies’ Steel Watch

  Amp up your feminine appeal with the Roots Love Knot Ladies’ steel watch.  Its sleek and unique bracelet design is one that will surely garner a lot of attention, without being ostentatious.  Its simple and understated appeal comes in handy for when you want to accessorize that sequined top you have on.  You can wear this watch in the office or during a party, because its design is versatile.  It’s also made of stainless steel, and with a 20-year manufacturer’s warranty, you can be sure to get assurance that you can have it fixed in case it’s damaged.

  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• 3.  Tokyo Flash ‘Pleasure Seeker’ Red LED Stainless Steel Watch

  Are you a pleasure seeker? Then perhaps the Tokyo Flash ‘Pleasure Seeker’ watch may fit your personality just right.  The stainless steel bracelet is durable, and the black dial is classic and stylish.  Add to that the red LED digital display, and you’ve got a watch that exudes an understated appeal.  It also doesn’t hurt that this watch has a rectangular dial instead of the more common circular ones.

  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• 2.  Wittnauer ‘Winter Garden’ Ladies’ Watch

  With its satin strap, silver dial, and 30 diamonds, the Wittnauer ‘Winter Garden’ ladies’ watch is a great choice for you if you want to appear unique and stylish.  The elegance of this watch is just right for formal occasions, and its simplicity makes it handy for when you want to accessorize a simple, casual outfit and make it look more dressy.  The unique diamond shape of the dial also gives this watch a lot of character.

  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW

• 1.  Roots Rhythm Ladies’ Steel Watch

  A stainless steel watch that is bronze all over, the Roots Rhythm watch will surely turn heads everywhere you go.  Not only will this be a great accessory to an outfit, it can also be proof of your own great personal style.  With its extended battery life, you can even be sure that this watch will serve you for a long time.  Plus, it’s a great addition to any wardrobe, especially if you’re preparing for that moment when a cute guy would ask you what time it is.

  Click Here To Buy This Watch @ Amazon NOW