Mr. Jones Watches - The Accurate

This season, the women will be piling on the bangles and the watches to flaunt their winter flair, while men can show off their sense of style less ostentatiously.  Instead of taking a whole novel to impart a message on style, London-based designer, Crispin Jones, needs only a watch face.

Launched in 2008, Mr. Jones Watches are genuinely unique with a signature sleek design.   Regardless of what your personal style is, the witty, tongue-in-cheek quirks of these internationally lauded wristwatches will give you a dynamic personality:

• The Decider – For the indecisive.
• The Cyclops – You smile every time you see a rainbow.  :)
• On Foot – Usain Bolt, get ready for a show down.
• The Watcher – Not for the paranoid.
• The Accurate – You like keeping it real.
• The Average Day – For the MLIA wannabe.

Even if you’re not ready to invest in a Mr. Jones, a watch is an essential item for all wardrobes – especially men!  Here’s a quick guide for before you buy:

1. Think about your lifestyle, and where you’ll wear your watch.  Your digital sports watch with the tricked out timer, heart rate monitor, compass, night light and water resistance is not conducive to making a good impression at a business meeting, nor is wearing your five-grand Rolex on a regular basis a guarantee that people won’t find you pretentious.
2. Generally the most distinctive part of a watch, the face is also where the prime function of the timepiece is displayed; hence, take some time to contemplate what you’d like to see every time you check how many minutes are left in lecture.  Do you want Roman numerals or Arabic numbering, or a running digital analog?  Do you want numbers at all?  What kind of colors are you thinking of?  Traditional, for business, or bright and trendy for a casual timepiece?  [A note for for big men, go for the bigger face, else it may look like you're wearing a woman's watch even if the label says men's standard; most watchmakers are also starting to lean towards bigger watch faces regardless, so finding them won't be a hassle.]
3. The strap–make sure it fits your wrist; one of the most unfortunate sartorial scenes to be parley to includes an excited boy, a pricey Omega, a loose band, and a resounding thud and crunch.  Beyond that, don’t be afraid to experiment with different materials and colors.  Many watches are now two-toned, and come in a variety of eye-catching hues.  For longevity, however, stainless steel and leather are trusted bests.

Ninny C.