A wristwatch is an accessory that combines the practical function of measuring time with the role of a status symbol and a subtle indicator of taste. In the age of smartphones the wristwatch long ago ceased to be merely a tool and became an intensely personal detail: a classic mechanical watch on a leather strap sounds noble and timeless, a sports chronograph dynamic, an elegant slim case refined. Swiss watchmaking turned the movement into a work of engineering art, and some models became legends and objects of collecting, passed down as heirlooms. A watch is one of the few accessories appropriate every day in any context, from the office to the evening. It completes a look, giving it solidity and attention to detail. It is a symbol of punctuality, status and a classic beyond fashion.
