Crafted with timeless perfection
By Pallavi Ganeshkumar

A watch doesn't merely tell time. It speaks volumes about lifestyle, status, and class.

A lot can be said about the man just by a mere glance at the watch he is strapping across his wrist. One look at it and you would know where to place the man. It is definitely not about time here. Watches for men are just not accessories nor are they time telling machines. A fine watch defines man's character. Rolex, Patek Philippe, TAG He-uer, Omega, Breitling, Piaget, Aud-emars Piguet, Cartier, the list of fine watches is endless and priceless.

Large, soft, and well manicured hands sporting a finest watch. You are almost a winner with that. It is the first thing most people notice about men. With just one accessory, you can make the best impression and you are ready to go places. Doesn't matter whether you are a suave businessman or on the top-of-the-league sports person, even if you are the quirky James Bond, there is a classy fine watch just meant for you.

Watches for men have grown in leaps and bounds - sporty, ornamental, leather, functional, diamond studded, or luxury. Men as always have been spoilt for choice in choosing fine watches.

How to buy these timeless classics worth more than their value?

It is not often they are exhibited in a regular watch store. To purchase one good watch that is sure to spell bound everyone one must spend the time and the money. Most exquisite watches are pre-ordered or custom made or even luxuriously, hand crafted.

It is not the monopoly of the Swiss anymore of elegant and exclusive wristwatches. Just about anywhere in the world, a classic watch or an ornamental jewel encrusted watch can be purchased. Of course, only one global condition prevails- have more than enough dough to buy more than one.

Watches were made in the 1600s to tell time. Even during those times, not everybody had a hand crafted pocket watch. Times have gone by and yet the most sought after watches are still hand crafted. In fact, the most exclusive fine watches are only custom made.
Any watch with gold and platinum thrown in doesn't become a fine watch. It needs certain criteria. Power reserve indicators, multiple time zones, chronograph functions, perpetual calendar, minute repeater, tourbillon, altitude meters- these are just a few of them. But importantly the look and the feel should be overflowing with class and style. Style here preferably of gold, swarovski crystals, platinum, genuine leather, diamonds and precious stones... Fine watches are always priced higher. Crafted with precious stones, gold, diamonds, platinum, laced with out of the world features- truly meant for space and the undersea activities and yet are a proud possession.

A mountaineer watch has more to offer than just time. Exhaustive batteries, working at high altitudes and extremely water resistant. A sports watch is completely different. It should be extremely precise and accurate, resistant to water, heat, snow, and weather any extreme condition.

What ever the purpose is it is definitely beyond just telling the time. Limited edition watches are high-end watches that are made for a certain period of time or to mark a certain occasion. Like most high end products, they catch the fancy of the rich and famous, making them even more exclusive.

The single purpose of knowing the time is passé with such fine watches. They are made to order for the purpose of travel - in space that is. It is also an upscale high-end hobby to collect designer, limited edition, and antique watches. It is a designer's forte with time telling. Some of the most expensive watches are very functional. Like for instance scuba diving, skiing, hiking, mountaineering, and ext-reme sports.

Fine watches are definitely not extravagance, but a statement of luxury, style and of saying that you have arrived on time.