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.

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
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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.

• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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