There is so much information about the most suitable formal and dress watches that it already seems that the notion of an “everyday watch” has somewhat lost its meaning. At first glance, it would seem that an everyday watch must be something practical. But only that? Is it accepted that an everyday watch should also be a stylish one? Where is the line between “style” and “too much style” for an everyday watch?
The idea to write this article came to me when one of our loyal customers who had previously bought some formal watches, asked me what everyday watch I could suggest. We started to discuss this topic and possible proposals. At a certain point, I already began to feel frustrated by this conversation because all I heard in return to my recommendations was: “this one is too festive”, “this one is too simple”, and “the other one is too practical and without any style”. Then I asked myself: but what is an Everyday watch? Is there a certain description that defines it? And if so, how many people don’t know about it, just like the customer I had been talking to earlier? And so, I set to work to find the clear formula of an “Everyday Watch”.
First things first
Most of the time when we look for watches, we focus on something more or less sophisticated and unique, without drawing much attention to how suitable it is for everyday use. We are looking for watches for special occasions or for special activities such as going to the gym and diving. But how much would a watch with diving functions be suitable when we simply go for a walk on the weekend? Or maybe it is necessary to buy a watch for each activity separately? No, it doesn’t sound too good. There must be a watch that is not very specific in functions, but not too sophisticated in design either. At the same time, it should look attractive and tasteful. So, the task seems to be easy, but, in essence, it is quite twisted.
Usually, when we think of an everyday watch, we immediately imagine one with a sporty charisma, right? And in fact, this thought makes sense, but what is the difference between a “slightly” sporty watch and a “very” sporty one? And yet, these watches tend to look not very stylish, because they usually come with a series of functions that impair their attractive appearance. Hence, we face again a confusing question.
In order to bring a bit of clarity over these aspects, I think we should focus not on the functionalities of a watch, but rather on the characteristics that it must include. Here are the ones I think are the most eminent.
What defines an Everyday Watch?
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First of all, we should understand that the ”perfect everyday watch” to meet all demands just doesn’t exist. Every one of us has to draw our own “everyday watch”, depending on our personal lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. For example, I, who am not really an adventurous spirit, look for minimalism with a touch of luxury in my everyday watch. Someone else who has an active lifestyle and who doesn’t stop putting physical effort into everything he does is probably looking for a more functional watch to help him stay organized. So, my vision of an everyday watch will never coincide with someone else’s vision.
In this context, the basis of an “everyday watch” is, first of all, versatility. Versatility is nothing more than the trait of a watch to adapt to the individual needs of the owner. You have to start by defining what versatility means to you. For this purpose, take into account your lifestyle and daily activities and relate them to your own style preferences.
If you are “the sporty guy” and you love the expressive and highlighted style, then you will opt for a chunky, multi-functional, and evocative watch. If, on the other hand, you are an organized office person and have a refined taste for things, you will probably opt for a watch that includes minimalism in design and some functionality to keep you focused. So, outline your own vision of what versatility means to you. It is the starting point that will lead you to the right watch.
Avoid subjectivism!
Be careful not to fall prey to a subjective interpretation of versatility. Objectively calculate the features that must be present in your everyday watch. Here I mostly refer to the delimitation between “what I like” and “what I actually need”. When we see a Nautilus, we can easily fall prey to the temptation to buy it because it looks so good. But do we really need it? Maybe a Daytona chronograph is more suitable for our daily activities? The point is to clearly delineate what you like from what you really need. It is not a mistake to purchase a watch that you like. But since we are talking about everyday watches here, this one has to satisfy our practical needs apart from the aesthetic ones.
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The second aspect on which I suggest you focus is the size. Here, things are a little less complex than in the case of versatility, which is so individual to each customer.
Starting from the premise that an everyday watch must be comfortable, the recommended sizes are between 34-40mm. There is no absolute rule on this aspect. But everything that is smaller or larger than these proportions already refers to other categories of watches.
And it is not a critical problem if you break these limits a little. The idea is that your everyday watch must generate comfort and a feeling of well-being. Basically, you don’t have to feel it on your wrist, no matter how your hand moves throughout the day. A suitable synonym for these proportions is “comfort”.
So, the watch must offer you comfort, so that you wear it all day long. A watch larger than these proportions will cause you an uncomfortable feeling in the second half of the day, especially if you have presentations to make in which hand gesturing is part of the process. In contrast, a watch smaller than that will cause you visual discomfort, forcing you to focus your sight on the small dial of your watch. So, these proportions are not a strict rule to follow. But they are recommended specifically to provide you with the comfort that an everyday watch must provide.
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Another no less important aspect of an everyday watch is its materials. As with proportions, there is no strict rule to follow. Though, everything revolves around the idea of comfort. In addition, there is also the aspect of “too much design” that must be avoided at all costs. What do I mean exactly? I’ll explain right away.
Considering that you will be wearing the watch for all practical activities throughout the day, you don’t want a material that doesn’t breathe or one that lies heavily on the wrist. If we’re talking about replica watches, you don’t want a material that loses its gold coating in a few weeks, considering that you’ll wear the watch every day. For this reason, the materials I strongly recommend are titanium, which is very light, stainless steel, which is very practical, and rubber strap, which are perfect for dynamic activities, if they are part of your life.
If we are talking about stainless steel replica watches, I suggest you opt for clean stainless steel, without gold coating. I don’t really trust gold coating and I don’t think it will last long on the watch if you plan to get an everyday piece.
Regarding rubber straps, I advise you to opt for something with holes to ensure good air circulation around the wrist. Plane rubber straps tend to stick to the wrist during the day, causing potential skin irritation. With something that contains small and nice-looking holes, you ensure stable air circulation and remove potential cutaneous irritation.
And referring to the earlier-mentioned “too much design”, an everyday watch supposes a sense of “expressiveness abstinence”. Here I mostly refer to precious stones and all kinds of expressive accents like this. An everyday watch should be more reserved than flamboyant, so there is no room for gems and sparkling elements.
Some great examples of Everyday Replica Watches
Now that you have a clearer idea of what an everyday watch means, I want to show you some examples that simply fascinate me. Certainly, the brands you will find here are not new to you, but I want to suggest which specific collection you can take into account when you want an everyday watch.
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I want to start with the Tudor Black Bay 36. First of all, this watch brand fascinates me more and more lately. It creates some truly fabulous accessories, both stylishly compact, as well as versatile and attractive.
The Black Bay 36 series comes with a wide variety of configurations. What impresses me in this collection is the sporty spirit that is perfectly fitted in a classic frame. At the same time, the watches from the collection come with extremely practical functionalities for everyday wear.
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The second collection that can offer you everything you need in an everyday watch is the Omega Speedmaster Aqua Terra. If you think of a practical watch, you won’t believe how fabulous it can look until you see the Aqua Terra line. Omega has combined in this collection an extraordinary sense of practicality with a fantastic design. I will not go into the technical details of the Aqua Terra replicas; you can discover them directly on our website. But all I can say is that this collection is probably the most stylish of all everyday watch options. The perfectly round cases, the clean, easy-to-read dials, as well as the bracelets are assembled in such a way that you feel nothing but comfort. These are faithful partners to accompany you for your daily activities, as well as to suggest your refined taste in watches.
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We continue with the 3rd option of everyday watches and this refers to Tag Heuer Carrera Three-Hands imitations. This brand is a real pro when it comes to dynamic, practical, and durable watches. If we also need versatility, then we need nothing else than Carrera Three-Hand watches. In this model’s replicas, you will discover a great combination of polished and brushed surfaces. Also, you will be amazed by the beauty of this phenomenal watch in dark conditions, because the lume coating does a great job. The clean and attractive design will be a valuable complement to your entire outfit throughout the day.
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I know for sure that among our readers there are lovers of casual style combined with a touch of sport. If that means versatility for you, then I suggest you consider the Longines Spirit Titanium replica watch. Do you remember what I told you about titanium? It is extremely light and at the same time incredibly resistant. Besides this, the face of the watch offers enhanced readability thanks to the fabulous chromatic contrast on the dial. On the whole, the design suggests a combined style between casual and sports, excluding complicated and often non-necessary functions. The model is limited only to indicating the time to help you focus on what is most important to you.
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If you think I mentioned Tudor, without mentioning Rolex, you are sorely wrong. I kept this suggestion for the end of the post because it is the icing on the cake in terms of everyday watches. It’s no secret that Rolex imitations are the most attractive when it comes to something useful, versatile, qualitative, and… fabulous. The brand offers them all in one through its collection of Oyster Perpetual watches. The collection varies in proportions and technical specifications. Though, I would suggest you pay attention to the Oyster Perpetual 36. To me, this line seems the most suitable to meet the demands of an “everyday watch”. The colors and functions are all up to you, according to your personal needs. But, one thing is for sure: regardless of the model you choose, be sure that you could not have made a better choice.