Because men wear little jewellery, a watch is an expression of their character. The best wristwatches are simple, adaptable, sophisticated, and timeless. Most men prefer to own multiple watches so that they can wear the appropriate timepiece to match their outfit. The style of what you choose must correspond to the formality of your outfit.

Here are three tips for matching your watch to your outfit:

Metal Additions Metal
The watch's metal case (the frame around the face) should match the metal accents on your other accessories. The shape of the case can be square, rectangular, round, or polygonal. The case can have a matte, shiny, matte, patterned, or invalid finish with crystals or other jewels. Steel, gold, silver, platinum, and titanium were used to make the case. It's close enough to wear a rose gold watch with a gold belt buckle. What if the watch's metal casing is blacked out? Then you can choose between gold and silver.

Bend The Rules Heirloom Watch
Heirloom items represent a family legacy. They are typically worn as a good luck charm or to remember the original owner. An heirloom watch is one that is exempt from the rules of matching watches with clothing. For one simple reason: they are great conversation starters and make you stand out. Heirlooms allow you to bend, if not break, the rules outlined here. An heirloom watch is not worn to reflect current trends or fashions; rather, it serves as a reminder of family history and culture. Men who served in World War I passed on their wristwatches to their sons and grandsons as a reminder of their generation's sacrifices.

Match Your Watch to Your Shoes When in Doubt
Although black is more formal, it is not always the best option. Brown shoes are sometimes the better option. Interchangeable leather bands, one in brown and one in black for each watch, are useful here. Or a different colour for more variety.

Brown leather is more casual than black leather. A black watchband is better suited for formal occasions.

Business casual footwear includes slip-on tassel loafers.

Can't decide between a brown and a black leather band? Consider the dressiness of brown shoes versus black shoes.

Silver watches look best with shoes in black, grey, silver, or blue. Gold timepieces complement browns, beige, tans, and other earth tones.