Keep pace with time with collectible piece of art

Forget the shoes you are wearing; now people judge your style and attitude from the watch you wear. A watch has evolved itself from being just a timepiece to a fashion accessory. Be it a beach party or a board meeting there are watches for every occasion, in every precious metal and for all price ranges. The watch you wear often dictates your style. Do you have your style right? Check it out…

Wristwatches have now become collectible works of art rather than just timepieces. The watch market is positively influenced by growing competition, favourable market trends and changing attitudes of customers along with a rise in income. Watches, which reflect a person's attitude, are now blessed with vivid varieties. An exotic array of designer watches consisting of precious gems and other distinct metals like gold, silver, titanium, diamond, swarvoski crystals are for the elegant ladies who ooze out grace and style.

Creating masterpieces:

Competition has made it crucial for top companies to create masterpieces as far as watches go. Some of the top companies that pride themselves on watches are Bvlgari, Tissot, Longines, Maurice Lacroix, Casio and De Bethune Diesel, DKNY, Emporio Armani and Tag Heuer. For women's wrists"The Phase de Lune Dame" is the first model of the Masterpiece Collection designed by Maurice Lacroix exclusively for women. The dial is in precious white or black mother-of-pearl; the more refined, smaller case and crown are decorated with real sapphire or yellow-gold cabochons and 50 diamonds. Top Wesselton and the straps are carefully crafted from genuine crocodile or sting ray leather in different colours. These watches are available at Lifestyle stores. The latest range in Diesel is diamond textured bracelet designs, stylish protective grills, mineral crystal dials, stainless steel cases, leather straps and a chain, which sets your date and time with a single click in the range of Rs 5,495 to 6,495. These watches are available at select Lifestyle stores and premium watch retail stores.

Elegant designs for men:

The "piece-d-resistance" from Diesel is a yellow crystal watch that appears to be anchored to the Gunmetal coloured case by stainless steel sidepieces. The dial is framed by retro glass that demands to be noticed whilst the black leather strap ensures a strong grip. The price range for this men's collection is around Rs 6,495 to Rs 12, 495. The new collection of DKNY watches sets you apart from the crowd and is designed for life lived in the city and on the move. The price range for this new collection ranges from Rs 6,295 to Rs 15,290, these watches are available at select Lifestyle stores, Time Factory and premium watch retail stores across India.

Define your style quotient:

Emporio Armani, the undisputed king of fashion has launched their latest men's and women's watch collection in India. The Men's collection designs blend classic styling with a sporty, casual twist, oversized stainless steel cases, black enamel top-ring with minute markers, coin-ridged bezel and black leather straps embossed to resemble crocodile skin form the hallmark of the collection and for women, elongated rectangular cases in yellow gold plated stainless steel on a 3-link bracelet with a white mother-of-pearl dial, a sub-second counter and Roman numeral indexes, watches with the stainless steel chain link bracelet, multiple chronograph counters, pearl coloured leather straps and removable crystal pavé charms. Also available is the Meccanico range for the gadget lovers with rose gold featuring prominently. The meccanico range has richly detailed dials layered with black mother of pearls. The price range for the collection is between Rs 9495 to Rs 35,495. So are you still waiting for the right time, just go out and grab your style with these designer pieces.

—Anubha K Singh