About Men's Watches
Men's watches from Lervati: quartz watches on stainless-steel bracelets and leather straps, chronograph-style dials and a diver-style rotating bezel. Case sizes are given in each title, from 41 mm to 43 mm. Match the strap to your shoes and you have the main decision made.
How to choose men's watches
By strap
Steel bracelet (most of the range): sturdy, easy to wipe clean. Leather strap (the 43 mm quartz watch): dressier, needs to be kept dry. Water resistance is stated on the product page where known; do not swim in any watch unless its page says you can.
By dial
Date window for daily use (several titles name a date or day-date window). Chronograph-style sub-dials for a sporty look. Skeleton dial with Roman numerals for a vintage look. Diver-style rotating bezel for the boldest face.
By case size
Titles state the case where known: 41 mm (steel bracelet quartz, day-date, cushion case) and 43 mm (leather strap). The smaller case is the safer choice for a narrow wrist; the larger one reads bolder. An octagonal bezel reads wider on the wrist than a round one of the same size.
By occasion
Steel bracelet with date for the office; leather strap for dinner; chronograph or diver-style for weekends. Match the metal to your belt buckle and the strap to your shoes.
Matching a watch to loafers
Brown leather strap with brown suede; steel with black or navy. The two-tone steel watch bridges both.
Caring for a quartz watch
General guidance: keep it away from strong magnets and heat, and have the battery replaced by a jeweller when the second hand starts skipping. Store a leather strap dry; the leather watch roll case in men's accessories holds three.
Buying a first watch
If you own none, start with the 41 mm quartz watch on a steel bracelet with a date window: it fits most wrists, matches most belts and needs no special care.
| Style | Case | Strap |
|---|---|---|
| Classic date | 41 mm | Steel bracelet |
| Leather dress | 43 mm | Leather |
| Chronograph-style | Octagonal bezel | Steel |
| Diver-style | Rotating bezel | Steel |
| Skeleton dial | Steel case | Steel |
FAQ
Is a quartz watch better than an automatic?
As a general rule, quartz needs no winding, while automatic is the mechanical, collector's choice. Most watches here are titled quartz; check the product page for the movement of any that is not.
41 mm or 43 mm for a narrow wrist?
41 mm. Also look at the bezel: an octagonal bezel reads wider on the wrist than a round case of the same size.
How do I match a watch to my loafers?
Brown leather strap with brown suede; steel bracelet with black or navy leather. The metal on your belt buckle should be close to the watch.
Can I shower in a steel-bracelet watch?
Only if the product page states a water-resistance rating that covers it. If the page does not say, assume no and take it off.