Bracelet watch
Appearance and style are becoming something completely new in our time. Now the presentability and sense of taste should be inherent not only to fashionable women, but to any woman, men and even children. In this case, the style can set not only haircut, makeup, or clothing, but even such a minor accessory, like a watch.
It is therefore not surprising that Watches that simultaneously combine a practical mechanism and a bright piece of jewelery in the form of a bracelet began to gain popularity. More and more often, this unusual solution attracts the attention of all connoisseurs of new trends and just original accessories.
Features
Electronic or mechanical watches that are familiar to us can also be a successful component of the overall style.
But they are quite limited in their external qualities. All that we can choose is the shape, features of the dial, color and material of the strap. Now you will not surprise anyone with beautiful or even expensive watches - they are quite limited in terms of decor and have ceased to delight with any fundamental innovations.
Perhaps it is for this reason that the bracelet watches have received such general attention. They are a very successful combination of jewelry or expensive jewelry with traditional watches.
Wristwatches of this kind consist of several elements. The base, made in the form of a bracelet, can be made of any material. It is attached to the mechanical part in the case with the dial. There are also electronic options.
The main feature is that the watch is not built into the base as in a strap, but located on it along with pendants and other decorative elements.
By the way, decorating is another key feature that distinguishes this unusual jewelry from the classic wristwatches.
Standard for any decoration basis makes available any experiments in terms of style and design.
You can easily find such watch-bracelets made of wood, base and precious metals, adorned with stones or enamel.
Varieties
There are quite a few different models of such decorations. It is quite difficult to single out a common style, because many jewelry manufacturers offer their own personal vision of design. However, as with any other jewelry, there are several types of bracelets, depending on who they are intended for.
For example, men's bracelets have their own characteristics that distinguish them from the number of other watches. As a rule, they can be traced minimalism and design, which gives rigor and consistency to the overall style.
On the male versions of the bracelets, the mechanical part, that is, the watch itself, may be on top of the main bracelet, and not be attached below as a pendant. The decoration is characterized by wider dimensions, tightly wraps the wrist.
Natural leather, wood elements or their imitation, partially steel, metal, and their combinations most often prevail among materials. The decor is also distinguished by severity. Most often used various buckles, rivets, impregnations or inserts under the same wood or metal. The dial of the watch is usually combined, especially popular are the mechanical options, which can be traced to the style of "vintage" or similar.
Women's watches of this kind, on the contrary, are more like jewelry. Bracelets, as a rule, have a rounded shape, made of precious metals. Of course, there are more concise options using surgical or jewelry steel, titanium, brass, wood or leather.
Watches, as a rule, are not placed over the bracelet, but are attached to it in the manner of a pendant. Different versions of the dial are located in the case, which is made of a material that is identical to the main decoration.
The decor can amaze with the variety. Lovers of bright pebbles can easily find a model on which zirconium, agate or even diamonds with diamonds can be located.
Dressing is usually located around the perimeter of the bracelet or complements it in the form of pendants.
Models designed for women are more elegant. Often you can find options in which the bracelets have the form of fancy smooth bends or even spirals. In addition to standard stone decoration, also Popular options with enamel or engraving.
Of course, there are also children's watch bracelets. This is not surprising, because jewelry for children are not new. Of course a characteristic feature of such bracelets are bright and saturated colors, the watches have larger images of numbers on the dial and decoration with various patterns.
The main bracelet is quite small, often rounded, as is the case with the female variants. Pebble decoration is not as common. Bright coloring often involves the presence of enamel decoration. As for additional decorations, it can be pendants in the form of figures with images of popular characters or animals.
Colors
The colors of such decorations, in general, depends on the materials used.
Most often you can find standard silver or gold jewelry. If other materials are used, the variety of colors increases significantly.
In this case, the choice is quite large and it all depends on your personal taste. For example, for male versions of such jewelry, if they are made of genuine leather, black or brown is classic.
Women, in addition to traditional precious metals, can also choose something original.
"Trend" are considered light shades. It can be white, light blue, beige, turquoise or azure.
The decoration can also be made of genuine leather, an identical material or of a metal base with enamel filling in any color.
Materials
For the manufacture of watch-bracelets can be used almost any materials that are used to assemble jewelry precious items or classic jewelry. Depending on this, not only the quality of the jewelry, but also its appearance and style change, therefore high or low price does not always speak about the presentability of a particular model:
- Precious metals like silver and gold. The classic version, which is most often used for standard female models. Both the main bracelet and the watch case can be made of them;
- Surgical or jewelry steel, titanium. This material is cheaper, has a color similar to silver, but it has its advantages. The same surgical steel is more durable, less susceptible to oxidation, has a pleasant smooth structure. Usually products from such material are cast, therefore only the base of the jewelry is made of it, but the watch case itself will most likely be assembled from a standard precious or non-precious metal;
- Leather and its substitutes. Of course, preference is best given to natural leather, as it is of higher quality. This material is very often used to create men's accessories, as it fits well with the strict classical style. Also differs in various coloring - from black, then beige;
- Wood bracelets are not as common. The classic options for jewelry can be used, for example, walnut or oak, or more exotic materials like mahogany. Most often they are used for decoration, and not the main bracelet.
Manufacturers
It is not surprising that many experienced companies producing jewelry and similar accessories have adopted the idea of combining a bracelet and a watch. There are the following brand series, which are of good quality and style:
- Pandora. Bracelets in the style of this manufacturer is a universal gift. Typically, the basis for the bracelet is a thick leather lace, which is almost entirely decorated with various pendants and rings made of metals. Decoration from Pandora may be the most suitable gift for any woman who has a sense of style and taste;
- "Breo Limited Hippie Chic" offers its original design. The watch-bracelets from this company are stylized as a standard strap, however, it has unique features that make them look like bright and eye-catching jewelry. Leather is used as the basis for most models, and wood is used for decoration. It makes "Breo Limited Hippie Chic" similar to the favorite for many ornaments in the style of retro or ethnic costume jewelry;
- Bracelet watch from Temptation - This is the most catchy option that will appeal to any woman who is not indifferent to jewelry. This series uses precious materials as a base, and various pendants, stones, chains are used for decoration;
How to choose?
Acquire one or another model of such watches - you decide. In this case, the key is your personal sense of taste and style. Fortunately, there are quite a few bracelet manufacturers that make it easy to find something that will satisfy your requirements. Pay attention to the following details:
- If you buy a bracelet made of genuine leather, then choose a color that fits into your overall style. Men, for example, can choose a watch that will fit their shoes or strap;
- It is best to stick to minimalism.. A expensive bracelet with a scattering of stones may be too conspicuous and generally be a sign of bad taste. An elegant decoration of silver or gold with a small watch, a pair of pendants and engraving may be much more effective;
- Best of all, if you have the opportunity to try on the future decoration. Choose a bracelet so that it fits tightly enough on the arm, but does not rub the skin.
How to wear?
The jewelry is quite simple and is worn on the wrist as a classic accessory.
Much depends only on how exactly the clock is located. For example, men's options, the base of which is wide enough and can be made of genuine leather, fasten on the hand in the manner of a standard wrist watch.
Female options are lighter. They are similar to ordinary jewelry, the distinguishing feature of which is the presence of mechanics, which is usually attached in the manner of a pendant. This moment should be taken into account, therefore such a bracelet, unlike the standard jewelry, should sit around the wrist rather tightly.
Reviews
The unusual combination of jewelry and such a practical accessory, like a watch, has become a real trend.
Bracelets made of precious metals can be the most original and impressive gift for any woman, and classic strict leather goods can be the culmination of a man’s official style.
With the right choice, such a bracelet does not rub the hand, but sits tightly on it, therefore, not only pleases the eyes, but is also very convenient and practical.
In addition, there are colorful models for children, in the decoration of which simple and light materials are used.
Due to the large variety of brand models that exist today, choose something suitable is not difficult.You can find watches that will resemble a “vintage” or ethnic jewelry with their appearance, or pick up a gold bracelet decorated with a scattering of precious stones.