Straight Edge: Strap On A Square Watch For A Change

Square watches are not always the most popular choice when it comes to luxury mechanical watches, but when it's done right-like these beauties from Cartier, Hermès, TAG Heuer, and Vacheron Constantin-donning straight edges on your wrist is a refreshing change of pace from classically round timepieces Aptly named after the French word for "Square," the new Carré H watch sports a 38mm x 38mm square case with rounded corners built in stainless steel The square caseback offers a round window into the automatic movement within, decorated with the famous "H" hallmark.

Finishing off the look of this tasteful vintage-inspired square timepiece is a classic black alligator strap with the characteristic Vacheron Constantin Maltese Cross buckle The Cartier Santos-the world's first pilot's watch-has unquestionably set the benchmark for elegant square watches Still flaunting the essential square case with the screw-decorated bezel, square dial with black Roman numerals and blued steel hands, the modern Santos is curvier and more customizable than past editions.

Square watches can most certainly be sporty too as illustrated by the iconic TAG Heuer Monaco. . Source