A gift for a real man: multifunctional chronograph watches — from casual to luxury

The Edifice chronograph of the popular Japanese electronics brand Casio impresses with a perfectly balanced combination of functionality and impeccable appearance. EFR-512L-8AVEF looks massive and solid. The black dial in combination with the stainless steel case gives the watch a strict elegance.

The battery life is designed for 3 years, which is not much, but also a lot. There are watches in which the battery needs to be changed in a year, and there are those that work from one to 8 years. The question of cost.

The accuracy of the EFR-512L-8AVEF is acceptable, they sin according to reviews for about twenty seconds a month. Not a little, of course, but it's not critical, once every six months you can bring the arrows for a couple of minutes.

The illumination of the dial is carried out due to light accumulators, that is, the hands and marks glow in the dark, so it is quite possible to see the time even in the complete absence of lighting.

Of the useful "buns" there are: a tachymeter scale, as well as three small time display boards: with a second, minute and hour hand.

The glass of EFR-512L-8AVEF is mineral, scratch-resistant. The watch itself is not shockproof, but water-proof. Water protection of 10 atmospheres according to the Japanese classification means that you can swim in the watch without diving. For comparison, in European watches with similar water protection, it is better not to do this, you can only wash your hands or take a shower without putting the watch under direct water jets. So, in this regard, the Japanese can be trusted more. Other amenities include the current day of the month on the dial.

The strap, although made of genuine leather, firstly, has a not entirely reliable clip, which, according to customer reviews, is too easy, which is why it often unbuttons spontaneously and breaks down quickly enough, and the leather bracelet itself eventually acquires an unpleasant smell from humidity and dirt. Therefore, it is better to replace it with rubber or steel, which is not afraid of such problems.

With all the advantages of the model, many buyers note a slightly inflated price for it, but this, as they say, is a relative question.

W05000G1 is an incredibly stylish fashion watch from the popular American clothing and accessories brand Guess. They have a spectacular catchy design and are designed for a youth audience. "Don't stop!" is the motto of this fashionable brand, which fully reflects the range of products it offers.

The W05000G1 combines three functions: a watch, a stopwatch and a chronograph. In addition, the dial shows the names of many cities around the world, which are convenient to track the time of certain time zones, a very convenient function for travelers.

The design of the W05000G1 is made in a casual style that will suit almost every young person: from hipster to businessman. Although thanks to the PVD coating of the stainless case in the spirit of red gold and a brown genuine suede strap, the watch can also be classified as vintage, thereby further expanding the circle of their potential fans.

Traditionally for "non-hourly" brands, Guess W05000G1 has a quartz movement of the Japanese company Miyota, reliable and time-tested. Although it's not worth waiting for something supernatural from him. The average battery life is 2 – 2.5 years.

The watch can be considered water-proof, but only formally. Rather, we would classify them as moisture-resistant, because 5 ATM is only enough to safely wash your hands or get caught in the rain.

Orient is the world's most famous Japanese watch manufacturer. The models of this brand are the guarantee of impeccable quality, reliability, practicality and an adequate price. The TT0Y003W watch of the Sporty series is also distinguished by a pleasant laconic design. White dial in combination with stainless steel case and strap with PVD coating (electroplating) they confirm this as well as possible.

TT0Y003W is a classic analogue sports chronograph with advanced stopwatch functions, as evidenced by the presence of three additional dials, as well as a calendar.

The watch has a water protection of 10 ATM, which allows its owner to swim and swim right in them without fear of spoiling. The main thing is not to twist the handles and not to press the buttons underwater. But diving into the depths in these hours is no longer worth it

Luminescent illumination: the arrows and markers glow in the dark so that you can see well.

Mineral glass is resistant to damage, but it is better not to try it for strength, besides, it is slightly convex, so it is more susceptible to shocks than flat.

The battery lasts for 3 years. Quite a decent result. The margin of error is minimal – 1-2 seconds per month.

Among the disadvantages, we note the too thin rod connecting the bracelet to the case, which can break under strong influence. Otherwise, the watch is flawless, because Orient takes care of its image as well as possible, as evidenced by the official warranty on the product for 24 months.

Swiss brand Swiss Military Hanowa is positioned as a manufacturer of watches that comply with the principles of the Swiss army: reliability, durability, high accuracy, as well as the ability to work in emergency conditions. The brand's products have received the approval of the Swiss Confederation, which emphasizes the high standards of its quality.

Model 06-4224.04.007 is made in the best traditions of the brand. It contains all the most worthy things that Hanowa has to offer today: Swiss-made mechanism; high-strength sapphire glass (sapphire ranks 2nd after diamond in the Mohs hardness scale); stainless steel case with ion coating; luminous numbers and hands glowing in the dark; water resistance of 10 ATM (you can swim and swim without diving); operation from one battery up to 57 months.

In addition, in addition to the traditional chronograph, current date indicator and stopwatch, this model is equipped with a compass.

The outer face of the bezel has a notch called "Paris nails", the most famous and ageless type of pattern consisting of lines intersecting at an angle of 90 °.

Despite the large size, the watch looks organic on the hand and does not seem bulky.

The disadvantages include a hard and rough leather strap, not the best solution for a brutal waterproof watch with a stainless steel case. A steel or rubber bracelet would look better here. However, if desired, it can always be replaced.

Incredibly stylish and beautiful image watches from the world—famous Italian brand Emporio Armani are a worthy choice of self-confident men.

Both the case and the AR1451 bracelet are made of blued ceramics: which, on the one hand, makes them incredibly resistant to scratches, and on the other hand, weak to impact. But, unlike stainless steel, ceramics are more pleasant to the touch and not so cold. For better ergonomics, the bracelet is equipped with rubber inserts.

The watch looks strict and expensive, at the same time its design is concise and simple. On the black dial, white marks and arrows are clearly visible, as well as a date indicator. The stroke error of the AR1451 is minimal: less than 40 seconds per year.

Otherwise, the model is quite standard: it is equipped with durable mineral glass and 5 ATM water protection. Considering that the model belongs to the category of "fashion style", we do not recommend you to wash your hands more than in it. Even an ordinary shower can be the last for this watch. Against the background of the expensive cost, we put the water protection parameter into disadvantages.

Otherwise, the chronograph is quite nice, with a reliable and time-tested Japanese quartz movement Miyota, which will last a long time and will not be ashamed of it.