The GQ Watch Guide 2019

As the small hand turns once again, ushering in our 12th annual survey of all that's great and good about men's watches, it seems timely to note that, right now, the business, like most others, finds itself in a state of flux All of which is a long way round saying, there's never been a better time to be interested in - or consider buying - a new watch If the lugs or case of your watch feature any sharp edges, the watch hasn't been finished properly and is a wider sign of poor manufacture.

Advertisement Always opt for a watch which is - at the very least - water resistant to 50 meters This doesn't mean you can take your watch to a depth of 50 meters, but rather that you can swim with it normally Try and opt for a watch finished with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass.

Anything less and the slightest bash will leave your watch in a very bad way indeed. . Source