Choosing a watch for lumberjack Joe is not the same as choosing a watch for real estate mogul The Donald. Not that the two could not cross over, but the primary use and overall taste is too different to have one style for every group.

It is easier to pick tops in different categories.

Style

Casual

Casual watches are quite popular and are very easy to find almost anywhere. Some popular casual watches include Fossil, Armitron, Timex, and casual lines of mid grade watches like Bulova's Caravelle line, and Fossil's Relic line.

Dressy

Finer watches are usually found at department stores from JCPenneys to Marshall Fields. If you are looking for a high name brand exclusive watch it would be best to shop at Jewelry stores.

Watches to consider if you are looking for nice dressy watches include, Citizen, Seiko, Movado, Tag Heuer, and Omega to name a few.

Function

Work

Dependent on the nature of your business greatly depends on what sort of watch you should begin seeking. A field construction man should definitely look for different elements of a watch than a suited business man. But that is not a standard because often these watches can cross over into both categories. Look for watches that resist scratching on the face, such as sapphire crystal faces. Look for titanium metals, it tends to resist extra wear. Often these two combinations require spending more money. A sturdy Casio may work best.

Sport

Every watch maker has different lines of watch for different sport activities. Sports lines include those geared towards, diving, camping, and water sports. These varieties are offered in less expensive models, but can also cost as much as $5,000 for a top of the line diving watch.

Price Range

It is easy to find any style or specific functioning watch for a variety of price ranges, starting at $30 and ranging in the thousands.

$30 - $250

Timex, Armitron, Caravelle, Fossil, Casio

$251 - $500

Seiko, Citzen, ESQ

$500 & up

Movado, Tag Heuer, Omega

Watches are not only a functional piece to remind us of the time or the date, but often acts as a piece that represents who you are. A watch is a representation that gives insight as to a little bit more of who you are. Most people have one or two watches, the daily watch and the dressy watch. So when you choose your watch make a choice that tells a little bit of you.

A wrist watch is one of the basic things that effect a persons personality. Imagine you sitting at the interview desk and looking here and there to look at the time. Not only are watches supposed to tell you the required time but they are also supposed to make you look smart and professional.