Women of today are exposed to countless articles of jewellery: necklaces, earrings, facial (and other) piercings, rings. Some fancier and larger rings are even statements to the world about the โworthโ of the man who brought it for her. We donโt look twice at a woman draped in jewels. Indeed, it is expected that ladies adorn themselves with silver, gold, diamonds, and the like. But what about us men? How do we portray to the world our glamour and our glitz and our supposed net worth? Like many things in life, itโs all in the wrist โ in the watch as the best menโs jewellery.
The Brave World Of Menโs Jewellery
For a high school graduation gift, my dad brought me a large gold ring. He said he was always suspicious of men who wore necklaces and in retrospect I believe he has a point; a chain too big passes as โblingโ and should be left to late 2000โs-era rappers whereas a chain too small breaks easily and may as well not be worn at all. I later found out that the ring I was given was made of very old Russian gold and the sentimental family value of the piece means I keep it close at all times. Although Iโve tried wearing it out and about, I canโt escape the feeling that itโs trying to communicate something that Iโm worried my personality canโt defend. Finally, and most simply of all, I think earrings on men usually only really suit pirates and buccaneers, if not pulled off correctly.
Why The Watch Works
A manโs precious stones, silver, and gold belong in his watch. These elements are precious simply because they are just that โ rare and valuable. These are commodities that are difficult to find and difficult to forge into its given shape. Itโs commonly said that men are interested in โthingsโ. There exists no more intricate, delicate, and fine thing than a handbuilt watch, expertly constructed to tell the time just right.
While displaying time doesnโt seem amazing in itself, the mechanical prowess and craftsmanship place the prestige value as high as the price tags which often creep from the tens of thousands, into the hundreds of thousands, and even millions. Those who choose to sport a watch, do so for individual reasons, perhaps heโs a man who likes to know the time, has marked an achievement with a gift to himself, who feels the need to convey his wealth or is a passionate enthusiast with a vast personal collection. Unlike necklaces, earrings, or rings, the watch speaks โ without shouting.
For your next menโs jewellery addition, cop a timepiece for under $5,000.
By Jay Bowen
