Five multifunctional chronograph watches for men

The FOSSIL watch brand started the path to success with women's watch models. However, men's chronographs are now also at the peak of popularity, bribing with a winning combination of price, attractive appearance and accuracy of movement.

The FS5237 model in a stainless steel case is covered with a gold PVD coating along the contour, which gives the appearance of the watch a unique charm. The main dial of the FOSSIL brainchild is marked with Roman numerals from I to XII, and the large hands have a light-accumulating layer for easy reading in the dark.

A trio of chronograph dials complement the overall picture. The difference from the classic stopwatch in this case is the ability to measure fairly long periods of time. But the model does not have a date display window — in order to find out the current day of the month, you will need to contact the help of a smartphone. Fortunately, the "mobile phone" is now in everyone's pocket.

The case of the watch turned out to be very large — 44 mm in diameter and 12 mm in thickness. Accordingly, the FOSSIL FS5237 looks more appropriate on large male wrists. The watch is securely "sitting" on the hand thanks to a strap made of rough leather. In addition, the model is classified as water—proof, but only formally — the claimed level of 5 ATM is enough purely to safely wash your hands or not be afraid to get wet in the rain.

What kind of watches are not in the widest assortment of the Japanese company Casio. Here you have the shockproof G-Shock series, the sports Illuminator, and the Edifice collection. The latter includes models of a classic look, but with original sports elements in the design, due to which such watches are successfully combined with different styles of clothing.

The classic external image of the EFS-S510L-1A watch hides a lot of useful functions in addition to, in fact, time display. In particular, the implementation of measurements of the duration of time intervals, and simply put — a stopwatch. Two mini-dials near 6 and 9 o'clock are allocated for it: one registers seconds, and the second counts minutes (up to half an hour, then the counter is reset). The upper button on the right side of the watch case is responsible for starting and stopping the stopwatch, and the lower one is responsible for resetting the readings.

At the 12-hour mark there is another dial that shows the indication of day and night. Finally, a window with a date is adjacent to the "three". The dial is covered by a sapphire crystal with increased resistance to scratches. The whole thing is packed in a moisture—proof case that can withstand dives to a depth of up to 100 m — you can swim and take water procedures in hours without worrying about the failure of the mechanism.

The list of advantages of the model continues with a solar battery, due to the presence of which on board the watch, you will not have to raise the issue of replacing the battery over the next 10 years. Well, some flattering words deserve the non-brittle light-accumulative coating of the hands and hour markers. Thanks to it, a long afterglow in the dark is provided even after a short-term stay of the watch in the light. In the dry balance, Casio EFS-S510L-1A are good in everything, so they can definitely be recommended for purchase.

Orient wristwatches are in demand far beyond Japan, where the brand's homeland is located. So, the model in the classic "wrapper" TV02002B is in demand among the male part of the population.

The watch is clad in strong steel "armor" and decorated with gold PVD-coating to heighten the effect. In combination with the black colour of the dial and the leather strap, gilding looks appropriate when wearing a watch for a business style of clothing. Moreover, according to the functions of Orient TV02002B, it is closer to the squad of watches with a sporty character.

The thing is that the model is armed with three small chronograph dials along with a tachymeter scale, which is used to measure the average speed of movement between manually set points. Also, the assets of the main dial have a window indicating the current date. And because of the designation of minute (in increments of 5 min.) and the hour markers (in 24-hour format), the dial turned out to be overloaded with information at all.

The convenience of reading time readings from the watch face is added by the luminescent coating of the hands and hour markers, which shines well in the dark. But the model does not shine with the accuracy of the stroke — in a month its mechanism can miss 20 seconds. net time or count the same amount over the limit. With water protection, the watch is also at a basic level (5 ATM), however, for greater confidence in the water resistance, the Orient TV02002B is equipped with a screw-down back cover (to match the overall elegant style of the model).

The Italian brand Armani has made a name for itself in fashion clothing collections. The obligatory attributes of a stylish wardrobe are elegant accessories, in particular, men's wristwatches. A striking example of such is the model in a strict and concise design Armani AR1736.

The watch under the motto "nothing superfluous" will fit both under a business suit and under a free style of clothing. Their dial with a blue backing is loaded with all sorts of elements to a minimum — even the labels, and those of the watch are not signed. The marking can be detected only near three smaller dials that count seconds, minutes and hours on request, performing the function of a chronograph.

The dial of the watch is "under the cover" of mineral glass — very resistant to damage and at the same time not so shock-resistant. More information about the main types of watch "glazing" can be found in the article "Varieties of glasses in wristwatches". The Armani AR1736 has a high-precision Miyota watch movement with Japanese pedigree in its heart.

The watch strap is made of genuine leather. On the one hand, it is strong and durable, and on the other hand, it is demanding for proper care. In matters of protection from moisture, the model has been assigned a basic water resistance level of 5 ATM. Although it allows diving to a depth of up to 50 m, however, it is very conditional, which means it is better to remove the watch from the wrist before bathing in order to avoid their failure. Otherwise, the model generates entirely positive emotions, and both the owner of the wristwatch and his entourage.

Many people are ready to pay a tidy sum for the inscription "Swiss made" on the watch face. Such a cherished stamp is received by Swiss-made products equipped with a mechanism from watchmakers from this small country in the centre of Europe.

TISSOT T.035.617.16.051.00 — a good example of a men's watch with a chronograph function from a globally revered brand. The strict "suit" of the model is slightly diluted with wavy "ears" near the strap fasteners and pointed arrows. Part of the main dial was selected for its needs by the aforementioned chronograph, for the benefit of which three smaller dials are working. All of them together allow you to measure time intervals of up to 12 hours in a row.

The marking of the tachymeter scale is applied along the contour of the main dial. This simple device allows you to measure the speed of passage of the measuring section (in 1 min.). Also, the clock traditionally displays the value of the current calendar date. The day of the month is shown in a white window at 4 o'clock, which stands out as a bright spot against the background of the black substrate of the dial.

Of the complaints from the happy owners of the model, there are sometimes complaints about the weak clasp of the strap (the clip is unbuttoned even when the brush is bent), as well as the tendency of the watch case to collect scratches. Fortunately, the same cannot be said about the glass covering the dial — the sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating is not afraid of scratches, but it can break with direct point impacts. Despite minor flaws, the model is completely worth the money and once again confirms the high status of the owner of the watch.