Originally quoted in a 1914 Switzerland exhibition wrist watches were “just a passing fancy”.Many a gentlemen were quoted as saying they would”sooner wear a skirt as wear a wrist watch”,because wrist watches were originally reserved for women.But the rich history of wrist watches shows it was not just a fad but a trend.It is believed that the first wrist watch was actually invented in 1504 when a French mathematican and philsopher,Blaise Pascal,attached a pocket watch to his wrist with a string.The first wrist watch that can be dated though was made by a Swiss watch maker,Patek Phillippe in 1868 for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary,making the wrist watch a womans fashion accessory.The first mens wrist watch was made by Louis Cartier in the 1900′s for an aircraft developer,Alberto Dumont,because his pocket watch was an inconvenience.Watches are still as important in fashion today as it was back then but alot has changed.Wrist watches have evolved over the years,now they are dust proof,water proof and shock proof but the biggest change is in their size.The watches of yesterday were considered big if their faces were 36mm,now 36mm is small and 50mm is in.

Many recording artists,socialites,and athletes are proving sometimes big is better.Celebrities know their high-end timepieces, like Blumlux.com and Haimov watches are it.With an average face size of 50mm,this unique octagon shape and abstract numeric layout is luxury at its best.The HM1 style has a 21 carat diamond removable bezel.White,black or yellow diamonds surround the face,bezel and bands on these elegant watches.Established in 2004 Freeze watches are known as the “biggest on the block”.With jumbo diamond bezels and multi-purpose functions,their chronograph watches are refined yet sporty.Their diamond watches are just pure high-end style.With a perfect mixture of sport and luxury,Tag Heuer is the name for prestigious sport watches.Tag Heuer classic watches boast a 47mm face and are renowned from timing major sportings events to representing acclaimed universities.In the way of sport watches U-Boats crafted by Italo Fontana should be noted.With a 51mm face it was designed to be read easily in any weather condition.It has military design and functions but intertwined with fashion and class.Hamilton Base Jump manufactured by the Hamilton Watch Company is an extreme sports watch,literally.Base is the acronym for Building,Antenna,Span,and Earth,the 4 categories recognized for the jumps.It has a 50mm face,quality swiss movements,a sporty character,and a extreme design.When Casio first introduced one of the most shock resistant watches,the name Casio was known to have created the worlds toughest watch.Their G-Shock line is no exception,with new sensors and radio controlled technology.The newest chronograph design sports a 52mm face accompanied by a large case.It is a aviation concept watch that is both shock resistant and has centrifugal gravity resistance.This watch was truly made for durability and style.

Through the history of men’s watches technology has made many improvements but the needs still stay the same.There is a watch for every style,and need,whether the watch is worn to a black tie event,parachuting or rock climbing.