New York Times.

New York Times.

Finalize your look with a personal and stylish timepiece.

by Julian Mack

A timepiece can take a look from being bland to right on time.  Watches are one those accessories that can finalize a look, like a tie or handbag.  I admittedly do not use a watch to keep track of time, because that's what my blackberry is for, I, in fact, am not even sure if they are set to the right time, but I always feel like I've lost something when I do not have a watch on.  The right watch can be hard to find, like all jewelry, it should feel personal, have meaning or evoke a memory, rather than being cookie-cutter or generic.  Go for pieces that have clean lines and have classic details, like the cream/cognac tone Mougin and Piquard for J. Crew watch.  Choose metallics for a statement or colorways that are neutral, like the brown antique Burberry watch or the army green military-inspired G-Shock.  When choosing the perfect time bauble consider a design that is transitional and will look just as cool with a three piece suit as with denim and a tee.

Cream Mougin & Piquard for J. Crew.

Brown Antique Burberry.

Tortoise Nixon.

Blue Casio.

Brown leather Boss.

Multi Vintage Rolex.

Army G-Shock.

Michael Kors Bradshaw.

Fashion Credits;

 Cream grande seconde watch, Mougin & Piquard for J. Crew ($425). jcrew.com.Brown antique chronograph watch, Burberry ($795). neimanmarcus.com. Black/tortoise 42-20 chronograph watch, Nixon ($500). bloomingdales.com. Blue digital illuminator watch, Casio ($34), Brown leather watch, Hugo Boss ($255).  both asos.com. Multi vintage stainless steal and yellow gold oyster watch (c.1978), Rolex ($3650). parkandbond.com. Army 7900 solar military series, G-Shock ($130). karmaloop.com. Luggage "Bradshaw" leather strap watch, Michael Kors ($225). nordstrom.com.