While every watch’s primary function is to accurately tell time, some watches feature other helpful functions. Other watches epitomize style and class. A few popular watch styles include pilot’s watches, diver’s watches, racing watches, dress watches, and athletic watches.
Dress Watches: These watches are all about aesthetics. They provide a touch of sophistication to formal or business casual outfits. Matching your dress watch to the color of cufflinks, belts, or other accessories makes it even more stylish.
Diver’s Watches: These watches were created to be worn by divers. They are airtight, able to withstand high water pressure, and may have high-contrast dials to improve visibility underwater. Diver’s watches will be marked to indicate the lowest water depth (in meters) that they can withstand.
Pilot’s Watches: Just as diver’s watches were created specifically to benefit divers, pilot’s watches were created specifically to benefit pilots. They include special features like tachymeters (which measure speed based on time), world clocks, and increased durability.
Field Watches: Originally designed for soldiers, field watches are rugged timepieces that are appreciated by anyone who leads an active, adventurous lifestyle. They usually feature extra durable cases, and straps made from materials like nylon or high strength silicone.