For an occasion or simply a more traditional lifestyle, the suit is the essential item in a man's wardrobe. A favorite sartorial item , the suit has been worn by great men but also by famous criminals who all have in common a certain elegance and presence .

As you know, the devil is in the details and watchmaking is no exception. Of course, it is from “portable” watchmaking that timepieces have accompanied these elegant men. Thus, from pocket watches to wristwatches , they play, in the same order as cufflinks, clips, ties, rings, a major role in clothing style .

It is for this reason, in order to be proud of your appearance, that we will advise you as best we can on your future elegant timepiece.

What type of watch should I choose with my suit?

First, your suit should be similar in style to your watch, just like your shoes, which are unfortunately too often forgotten. To do this, do not rush into just one of the many details that, when put together, make up a suit.

Choose a watch that matches the overall aesthetic of your suit and take the time to choose the colors, complications, finishes and also the price.

In addition, every element of your costume must be in harmony , unless you are a sartorial man, one element should not stand out exponentially from the others. So avoid extravagant cases and very particular watches unless there is no doubt about your appearance.

There are different types of watches such as dress watches, chronographs, divers, field watches, etc.

Each of its watches has a very specific purpose and meets its own specific use. For example, a diving watch will surely be too thick and unrefined. A dress watch will be much more suitable, having been created to meet this need for elegance.

The more comfortable you are with your watch, the more it will fit your style. Comfort has an important place in the world of fashion.

However, as we saw above, there are more criteria to respect , a diver will not necessarily be welcome between your wrist and your shirt cuff.

So we have some features such as:

• The colors

• The matter

• The dimensions

And of course the finishes to select according to your budget !

Colors and their harmony

The colors of your suit should be in harmony with those of your watch, especially the dial which is the most visible element on a relatively thin watch.

So, match your fabric to your dial:

For a dark suit, probably don't go for a bright and colorful shade such as sky blue or green. If your suit is two-tone, more original, then you can go for more daring shades. However, we do not recommend colors such as pink, red, certain types of blue.

However, if you try to match your tie with your watch, for example, you can still have fun! There is no fashion manual, only advice.

Choosing the right materials

The second important element of your watch, which will sometimes be the first because the dial can remain hidden under your jacket, is the case. Indeed, the finishes and especially the material of the case considerably influence your style.

So you have the choice between steel, gold, silver, rhodium-plated, etc. Generally speaking, gold or bronze cases will attract a little more attention, but sometimes it can also be a nice little touch. The materials of the watch are important, but still less than the appearance and material of your bracelet.

The choice of band

Thin and elegant metal bands are rare. Some brands such as Piaget or Vacheron Constantin have produced them in exceptional materials and finesse, but this is rare and very expensive.

The rice grain band can be an alternative that brings a lot of elegance to the steel band style, but be careful, it is a band that does not work with all types of watches.
An equally elegant alternative, if not more so, is a leather band. The band can match your suit or your shoes . You can vary the pleasures and finishes once again but remain as sober as possible, do not forget that everything is in the details, the goal is not to show but to let guess .

What size watch should I choose with my suit?

The size and especially the thickness are to be taken into consideration from the beginning of your selection. A watch that is too wide will not fit your wrist, just like a watch that is too thick. Of course, some watches are curved and thus allow them to adapt perfectly to the wrist, such as the Santos de Cartier, but exceptions are rare.

Possibly go for a “small” size watch compared to today’s 40mm standard and opt for a watch that hugs your wrist and fits perfectly under your shirt. So, adopt a watch between 36 or 34mm for those with large or stylized lugs, or 38 and 39mm for the more classic ones will be perfect.

Conclusion

You want a watch that is elegant, stands out and is refined, you can have anything on your wrist as long as you are comfortable. No matter how extravagant, anything will do, however a traditional, fairly small, extra-flat watch will be a safe bet and will be unanimous.

A nice pair of shoes and above all a nice suit will be more noticed than your watch so take it easy and treat yourself, the most important thing is to be satisfied.

• Photo presidents: Lip