| Watch houses have wholeheartedly embraced the | | | | at the watch and forms a strong layer around it. |
| current return to traditional values. Jewellery has | | | | This gives a shimmering, metallic patina to the |
| seen a real renaissance in vintage styles, and this | | | | watch, transforming it from a functional piece of |
| trend is now moving into the world of watches. | | | | equipment to an individual accessory. Police is |
| We love the old-fashioned, country gentleman | | | | leading the way with this trend - check out their |
| charm of the watches coming out in 2006, with | | | | striking timepieces. DKNY, Guess and Fossil are |
| individual touches like skeleton faces, so that you | | | | other big names with ion-plated watches in the |
| can see your timepiece at work - try Rotary for | | | | works - watch this space. |
| classic styles, or get something a bit more edgey | | | | As always, your guiding style star must be what |
| from Police. If you are really into the traditional | | | | suits you. Those of us blessed with slender, |
| look, you might even consider an eye-catching | | | | willowy wrists would look fabulous in elegant |
| pocket watch. | | | | jewellery-inspired pieces by chic, ultra-feminine |
| As well as dictating how this year's watches look, | | | | designers like Anne Klein. Try a delicate bangle |
| the "traditional" trend also affects how they | | | | watch, or a charm bracelet from Citizen with an |
| function. Sekonda, Police, Accurist, and Rotary are | | | | adorable watch trinket attached. If you have |
| all in on the action; Automatic movements are | | | | heavy wrists, make the most of it with an equally |
| back in fashion, and no wonder - an Automatic | | | | robust timepiece. In recent years, Fossil has made |
| movement eliminates the need for a battery, as | | | | a name for themselves with gorgeous chunky |
| the watch is powered by the movements of the | | | | cuff watches, with tactile, worn leather straps for |
| wearer's arm. This season's Guess collection will | | | | both men and women. They also specialise in |
| feature timepieces with a fly-back movement. For | | | | unusual, funky designs which tap into the current |
| a real touch of old-world appeal, try Citizen's | | | | trend for vintage style. |
| minute-repeater watch which chimes to audibly | | | | If you ladies want to make a splash this summer, |
| mark the time. | | | | try going out wearing a gorgeous men's watch. |
| A diamond-set watch is a fabulous accessory; half | | | | This look has the same charm and careful |
| jewellery, half timepiece. Everyone's getting | | | | carelessness as a girl in her boyfriend's shirt. |
| involved, including well-respected watch houses like | | | | Brands such as Diesel and Police design fantastic |
| Accurist, Citizen and Sekonda. Sekonda is offering | | | | watches with unisex appeal; they look stylish and |
| two diamond-set watches this season, each | | | | sophisticated on a guy, and striking and |
| featuring seven genuine gemstones. H.Samuel has | | | | fashionably oversized on a girl. |
| two exclusive collections for Autumn/Winter | | | | Red straps are huge for autumn/winter. Big or |
| 2006; one is from the fashionable high street | | | | small, you need to get one of these on your |
| brand Oasis and the other, Rotary Rocks, is a | | | | wrist. These scarlet accessories are perfect to |
| new collection of three stunning diamond-set | | | | add a splash of colour to the smart monochrome |
| watches from Rotary, a brand known for its | | | | outfits that are bang on trend this season. DKNY, |
| distinctive combination of traditional and modern | | | | as usual, are right at the front of this trend and |
| styling. A diamond-set watch will give you the | | | | remember that red straps are big news for both |
| perfect combination of the unmistakable dazzle of | | | | men and women. As usual, you can count on |
| diamonds, and the understated cool that shows | | | | Oasis to be right at the cutting edge, with |
| you buy diamonds all the time. A diamond watch | | | | eye-catching red straps available at affordable |
| is a great gift for a friend too, and this summer | | | | prices. |
| they're set to get affordable. Don't forget, that a | | | | Gold-plated watches just aren't good enough any |
| sixtieth birthday or wedding anniversary is | | | | more. It's got to be pure, solid gold. There are |
| traditionally marked with a diamond, so this could | | | | three major brands in this area right now - |
| be the prefect present. | | | | Accurist, Rotary and the specialist Sovereign. |
| It's not enough for a watch to just look good | | | | Again, these are perfect gifts - treat someone |
| these days; it has to feature the latest scientific | | | | special to a gold watch if you want to impress |
| processes too. Watches this summer are shiny, | | | | with understated style - and remember that a |
| metallic beauties, created by ion-plating. To | | | | fiftieth wedding anniversary is Golden, so why not |
| achieve this, metal in a vapour is essentially fired | | | | mark the occasion with something special? |