Essentials: The Versatile 40mm Watch 4 ways w/ WatchBox

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Finding The Right Size Watch For Your Wrist

(that means no more clocks size timepieces)

Most guys buy their first watch and it’s probably as big as the clock on their office wall. For some reason, we’ve been indoctrinated to think that “bigger is better” with EVERYTHING. However, understanding that size matters, we’ve come to the conclusion that the most universal watch size 40mm.

To prove our point, I’ve teamed up with WatchBox, a world-leading reseller of pre-owned luxury watches on the web, to show that the 40mm watch is the most versatile and universal timepiece that every guy should own. We’ve styled the Oris Artelier Regulateur timepiece with 4 different bands to help inspire you to get the most out of your watch (or a new one).

Location: Renaissance Downtown Philly Hotel

Photography: Saeed Ferguson

All Business Watch = Original Steel Bracelet

Artelier Regulateur 40.5mm Watch – Oris c/o WatchBox (shop online) | Windowpane Suit – Hockerty | Shirt – Club Monaco | Brown Oxford Shoes – Allen Edmonds |

Watchbox x Men's Style Pro x Oris Watch Blog Feature

A Quick Review of Oris The Artelier Regulateur

There were a few things that drew me to this timepiece, which are: size, dial color and chronograph details:

Size – as a guy with an average size 7.25-inch wrist, a 40.5mm case doesn’t overwhelm and complements the average hand size. Plus, with a minimal case thickness, it can find under the cuff of jacket or shirt with no problem
Dial Color – listed as silver, the circular fingerprint pattern of the dial, makes it appear white. Such a universal color gives your more wardrobe pairing options. As a bonus, and you’ll see throughout this feature, the dial color is the determining factor to whether you can swap out watch straps
Subsidiary Chronography Dials: this is my first time having a timepiece where the hour hand is a separate chronograph function (without pushers) from the center-hand. This unique feature (also w/ the same detail for the second-hand) is elegant and sporty, which adds to its versatility. I LOVE IT (very subtle, huh?)

Brown Leather Band x Bold Shirt = Balance

By adding a brown scotch-grain strap, this watch goes from business wear to elegant everyday wear. Plus, pairing it with a shirt with such a bold pattern, it stands out by ground your look. Outside of the all-black-everything style, most guys dress in blue and grey colorways, which are ideal complements to a brown watch strap.

Black Exotic Watchband + Leather Jacket = Modern Business Greaser

Oh, the exotic bands. There’s something so classic, sexy and modern by adding an exotic black leather band to a stainless steel watch. This ostrich band does a few things to this watch that amp up its profile:

It adds a unique formality yet edge to a casual watch
With variation in color, this band makes this timepiece versatile enough to pair with traditional menswear and streetwear
It brings the focus back to the dial

Blue Suede Watchband + Linen Blazer = Italian Morning

Artelier Regulateur 40.5mm Watch – Oris c/o WatchBox (shop online) | Plaid Linen Blazer – Suitsupply | Ibiza White Cargo Pants – Men’s Style Pro x ModaMatters Collab | Ossie Brown Leather Strap Sneaker – Michael Bastian Grey Label

For every leather, metal or nylon Nato strap, the luxe pinnacle (for me at least) is a suede strap. Pairing a rich blue band with this silver case, not only gives this watch sex appeal (yeah, a watch can have sex appeal), it now takes on an international flair.

What Makes This Watch Band Work w/ This Look

Blue, brown and white is the Pantone trifecta for perfect spring/summer color palette
A suede watch strap adds texture to a flat material (unstacked watch)