Of course, designer watches are not just for the ladies. A good watch was a necessary masculine accoutrement long before the first men's wrist watches were came into being about 1904. The main reason that pocket watches were abandoned in favor of wrist watches had to do with the advance of technology and the daring new adventures upon which men were embarking; aviation, deep-sea diving and the advent of World War I called for a new kind of timepiece that was easily accessed and highly durable.

Movado, Citizen and Cartier are all recognized names when it comes to designer watches for women as well as men.

When To Give Designer Watches

Designer watches are the perfect gift for numerous occasions:

•Birthdays

•Wedding anniversaries

•Bar Mitzvahs

•Graduations

•Promotions

•Recognition of Outstanding Achievement

•Friendship

•Or...?

Quality timepieces are also the one type of men's jewelry that is always acceptable for men to exchange among themselves. On the other hand, women who have recently been presented with an engagement ring may be interested to know that in Spain, it is traditional for women who receive rings from their fiances to present designer watches in exchange