A study has reported that most adults in the UK spend more time staring at a screen than asleep. If we put the obvious health concerns aside for a second, there is one simple solution for we could easily stop using our mobile phones as our primary way of telling the time. Swapping the screen for an attractive timepiece is not only a charming way to introduce a decorative statement to your everyday look but also endlessly practical.
Though luxury watch adverts sell timepieces as if they’re heirlooms in the making, there’s no reason you can’t treat this investment like any other fashion accessory. Look for a piece that emphasises your aesthetic. If you’re adventurous with your clothes, consider a coloured or patterned design, however, if you lean towards classic shapes and muted shades then pick a beautifully understated metallic design. And, just because websites like to section designs by gender don’t be fooled into thinking that the men’s category is off limits. Whether it’s your first time-piece or a seasonal update, here are 18 styles that will ensure you’ll never be late again.
1. Daisy Dixon, Imogen Gold And Rose Gold, £60
2. New Look, Clean Mesh Strap Watch, £19.99, ASOS
3. Cluse, CL18111 La Bohème Stainless Steel Mesh Watch, £90, Selfridges
4. H&M, Watch, £12.99
5. Larsson & Jennings, Norse Textured-Leather And Gold-Plated Watch, £225, Net-A-Porter
6. Cluse, CL18105 La Bohème Stainless Steel Mesh Watch, £80, Selfridges
7. Reclaimed Vintage, Inspired Classic Map Print Watch, £22, ASOS
8. Barbour, Dryden Watch, £185
9. Armani Exchange, AX4347 Rose-Gold Plated Stainless Steel Watch, £159, Selfridges
10. Daisy Dixon, Kate Sleek Black, £55
11. Nixon Unisex, The Time Teller Watch, £85, Watchshop
12. Henry London, Westminster Watch, £135, Anthropologie
13. May28th, 05:43PM, £29.42
14. Shore Projects, Anglesey, £120
15. Marc Jacobs, Riley Hybrid Smartwatch, £159
16. Shinola, The Birdy 34MM, £495
17. Casio, LTP-1310PD-2BVEF Analogue Watch, £40
18. Braun, BN0021 Classic Watch, £100
Main image Daisy Dixon
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.