Men's wristwatches and their features
Men who have not yet really got into watches are often not aware of how wide the range of men's watches is today. The market offers numerous different types of watches for men, which at first glance differ in terms of design, but at second glance also in terms of the functions and the philosophy behind them. From the simple radio-controlled watch with a minimal range of functions to classically elegant analogue watches and masterpieces of watchmaking rich in complications, a wide range of possibilities opens up for the interested watch fan.
The Complications: Concentrated Functionality on the Wrist
Complications are what defines a watch in the eyes of many collectors and long-time watch lovers. They determine what a watch can do on a functional level and in many cases can only be achieved through excellent craftsmanship and technical skill. In principle, this includes everything that goes beyond simply displaying hours, minutes and seconds, for example these functions:
power reserve display
The power reserve indicator makes it easier to wind mechanical watches to the ideal time and thus achieve optimum accuracy. The function is often implemented in the form of a scale with a pointer on the dial, with the pointer moving to the lower end of the scale as the power reserve decreases and starting again at the top after winding.
date display
The date display on a wristwatch does exactly what its name suggests: it shows the date. Usually, a small, transparent window is integrated into the dial, behind which a date disc sits and indicates the day. To make it easier to read, some manufacturers use magnifying glasses over the date digits, which are often placed at the three o'clock point. The alternative is a pointer date, where the pointer moves along a scale on the dial of the wristwatch to the current date.
moon phase
A relatively rare complication is the moon phase display. Men's watches with this function display the moon in its current phase, often actually as a small image of the new, full, waning or waxing moon. The complication is of little interest to most people in its purely practical use, but it undoubtedly has plenty of charm and can give a men's watch that certain something.
Perpetual Calendar
The perpetual calendar, which is one of the "great complications" of watches, shows not only the day, but also the month and year, and even takes leap years into account. As long as the watch with the perpetual calendar runs continuously, it always shows the exact correct date without ever having to be reset.
Second time zone
Frequent flyers and globetrotters benefit from a men's watch that can display more than one time zone. Such timepieces are called world time or GMT watches and often also have a day/night display. This means that despite the twelve-hour dial, there is no confusion about day and night time.
stopwatch function and flyback
One of the more complex complications in men's watches is certainly the "stopwatch function". We are talking about men's chronographs that have additional buttons and totalizers for precise stopping of time. This is particularly convenient with so-called flyback chronographs: instead of having to press the button responsible for start, reset and stop once each, all you have to do is press the flyback button once and the hand "flies" backwards across the dial. The improvement on the chronograph is the double chronograph, which works with a split-second hand and allows two measurements to run simultaneously.
tourbillon
The tourbillon, invented over two centuries ago, is designed to increase the precision of watch movements and to maintain it even when the watches are subjected to certain stresses over the years of use. To achieve this, the oscillation and escapement system is placed in a kind of cage where it rotates on its own axis every minute. The complex technology behind it is anything but new, but it is no less impressive today than it was two hundred years ago.
repetition
Repeater watches for men are extremely rare and therefore all the more fascinating. These special timepieces announce the time acoustically. They have a chime that converts the hours, quarter hours and minutes into different tones and ensures that you can literally hear the time. Although this no longer serves a practical purpose today, the repeater is still a complication that amazes watch fans across the board.
The movement: automatic and quartz in comparison
Of course, what drives a watch is also crucial. This raises the question: a men's watch with a mechanical movement or a quartz watch - which is better? The unsatisfactory answer is: it all depends on what you personally think of the perfect men's watch. But in any case, it makes sense to take a closer look at the two options.
The men's automatic watch of the past had a hand-wound mechanism, which was used to wind the spring manually. Nowadays, the majority of newly manufactured mechanical wristwatches are automatic watches. This means that they use the movement that occurs when the watch is worn to wind themselves. The quartz watch, on the other hand, works with a battery that drives it in conjunction with a quartz crystal - a completely different operating principle. In short, you could say that the quartz watch requires less maintenance and is often somewhat more precise, while the men's watch with a mechanical movement is the more traditional, technically sophisticated and often more durable choice.
The Design: Watch Types and Their "External Values"
It may be the inner values that matter, but the outer ones should not be completely neglected either - at least not when it comes to men's watches! In this respect, choosing the right men's watch is primarily a question of type: if you value sportiness and a look that leaves no doubt about the watch's high functionality, diving watches are a good choice. The waterproof sports watches usually have luminous numerals and focus on robustness and functionality. Many chronographs are no less sporty, as they include wristwatches that were developed based on the needs of racing drivers.
Would you rather have a watch that exudes elegance, style and success? Then it might be worth considering some dress watches. The watches are designed to underline the formal look of sophisticated men and look particularly good with suits and tuxedos. In terms of functions, they often limit themselves to the essentials and focus on a thoroughly classic, elegant look.
Men who want a solid case, a simple dial and a clear, straightforward design in a watch will like aviator and pilot watches. Such a men's watch can be read with razor-sharp clarity at a glance, typically has a fairly large diameter and can score points in terms of technology "on board" with, for example, a second time zone, a chronograph function or a date display.
The material: high quality you can touch
Of course, there are men's watches made of different materials and so many models from big brands give prospective buyers a choice: Would you like a luxurious timepiece made of gold, a solid silver watch or perhaps a stainless steel model? The difference is sometimes in the price, but that is not always the case. Especially when buying on the secondary market, the coveted men's watch made of stainless steel can sometimes cost more than a less popular watch made of a more expensive metal.
While rose gold products are the absolute exception when it comes to men's watches, there are more and more watches for men that play with the combination of different metals. The result is bicolor items, for example made of gold and stainless steel. There are also men's watches made of platinum, which are hard to beat in terms of quality, and watches that are set with diamonds or other precious stones. If you are looking for a men's watch that you can tell its price from a distance and are not tied to a limited budget, such magnificent analogue watches are the obvious choice.
Details in focus: Bracelets as an expression of good style
When men talk about their watches, there is naturally a lot of talk about their preferred brands, complications and the movement. What is often forgotten and treated somewhat neglected is the strap. At first glance, this may not be quite as exciting as a complex function, but it is of great importance for the visual impact of a watch and for the comfort of its owner. Because no matter how reliable, functional and complex a watch is, if the strap does not fit visually or to the touch, it is a nuisance.
First and foremost, the strap of a men's watch must offer comfort to the wearer. It should fit comfortably on the wrist, be the correct length and cause as little interference as possible during everyday activities. The material is also a relevant issue. Wristwatches in which the case and strap are made of the same material, such as stainless steel, silver or gold, are very common. However, some men's wristwatches are more effective when combined with a leather watch strap, a textile strap or even a silicone strap. Leather is ideal for classic, elegant watches, for example, while silicone and textile straps emphasise the robustness of the men's watch and can express the wearer's practical attitude.
Diversity at the highest level: The HORANDO men's watch selection
As a specialist in high-quality brand watches, we at HORANDO have a large selection of watches for men. On the way to the perfect watch, our customers enjoy the following advantages:
Big brands, great watches
Our range includes over 4,000 watches, including a particularly large number of models for men. We focus specifically on wristwatches from the luxury segment and rely on items from brands that have made a good name for themselves in the watch world. This makes us an ideal point of contact for men who are interested in high-quality, luxurious watches, who recognize their value and are able to invest the corresponding prices. Our range includes, among other things, selected men's watches from sought-after collections fromRolex,omega,Breitling,Hublot,IWC,Panerai,Patek Philippe,Seiko,Tag HeuerandZenithThere are all kinds of different types of watches represented, such as automatic watches with dates, men's chronographs and authentic vintage wristwatches with chic leather straps.
Search and find watches: Settings for targeted browsing
With so many watches to choose from, it can quickly become confusing! To prevent this from happening, the HORANDO online shop offers the option of setting various filters. This means that, for example, only watches from certain brands, from a flexibly adjustable price range, with an automatic movement, with a chronograph function or from a specific year of manufacture are displayed. The filter search options even go into detail: it is no problem at all to search specifically for a watch with sapphire glass, with a leather strap or with a black dial with just a few clicks. If you already know roughly what you want, you can make the search for your new men's watch extremely targeted.
A purchase with many advantages
Buying men's watches at HORANDO is convenient and uncomplicated. We send every watch insured and free of charge to its new home, alternatively offer the option of picking up the men's watch from our store, accept various payment methods and, if requested, take used watches in payment. If, contrary to expectations, a men's watch turns out to be a bad purchase, it can be returned without any problems thanks to the 14-day right of return.
Guaranteed genuine: The authenticated men's watches from HORANDO
A certain amount of caution is particularly important when buying high-quality men's watches, such as those we offer at HORANDO. After all, the business of counterfeit watches is extremely lucrative and as a buyer it is not always possible to distinguish an original from a good fake. We take this task off our customers' hands! Our experts carefully check every men's watch so that only guaranteed genuine watches end up in the shop.
Support and help with one click
Despite the variety of watches for men that we offer on an ongoing basis, the model you are looking for is not there? Then go to the Watchfinder! The form asks for some information about the watch you are looking for and serves as a basis on which we get to work. We use our international network and do our best to find the men's watch you are looking for and to be able to offer it at fair conditions. We will get back to you within 24 hours with the status of things. If you have any other concerns, you can contact our customer service team at any time.
4 Tips for Buying - The Way to the Perfect Men's Watch
These tips will ensure that your search for a men's wristwatch ends successfully:
#1: Define ideas
Knowing as precisely as possible what your dream watch looks like and what criteria it should meet is half the battle. Given the huge selection on the market, it is hardly possible to even begin to look at all the watches available for men. Without a rough idea of what kind of men's watch you are looking for, endless browsing without a satisfactory result is inevitable. It therefore makes sense to think about a few things first:
- Which category (pilot's chronograph, dress watch, diver's watch, etc.) should the men's watch fall into?
- For what occasions is the men's watch intended?
- Is your personal preference for a quartz or automatic movement?
- Which functions would you not want to do without in your watch?
- Which additional features would be nice to have but not a must?
- Should the men's watch be waterproof, particularly shockproof or even exceptionally resistant to magnetic fields?
- Which brands of men's watches are suitable?
- What are your purely visual preferences (e.g. color of the dial, shape of the case, etc.)?
- Are there any preferences regarding the materials of the bracelets?
- What are the limits of the budget for a men’s watch?
#2: Compare watch models
After you have gained an overview of men's watches that meet your previously defined expectations, you need to make an initial selection and choose a few favorite watches. You can then compare these in more detail and see where the biggest differences lie. In this way, one watch after another is eliminated from the shortlist until in the end only one men's watch remains - the best of the best, so to speak!
#3: Buy from reputable watch suppliers
It is better not to buy luxury watches "just anywhere". It is strongly recommended to contact a reputable seller. After all, these are quite expensive pieces of jewelry.
#4: Pay attention to authenticity
The third tip leads directly to the fourth: it is essential to make sure that the watch on offer is an original. Since counterfeits are not always immediately recognizable as such by everyone, it is advisable to seek the support of an expert if necessary or to ensure that the chosen provider takes care of the adequate testing and professional authentication of its men's watches.
Men's watches from HORANDO: Always a good idea
Men's watches from renowned luxury brands are much more than just everyday objects for telling the time - they are small works of art! A high-quality men's watch enhances any outfit, is pure passion for the collector and is also an interesting option for the investor. Men's watches are also of course ideal as a thoughtful, original gift for men and are so diverse that there is a model to suit every man.
At HORANDO, newcomers can immerse themselves in the world of watches, get to know the entire range of men's wristwatches from the luxury segment and see for themselves the appeal of luxury watches for men. Experienced collectors and investors will also find what they are looking for, because the HORANDO shop always has real rarities among the wristwatches for men in addition to the classic entry-level models. If you are looking for a new men's watch of the finest quality, a visit to HORANDO is always a good idea!
