While most timepieces exist solely for the utilitarian purpose of making sure you’re always punctual for the day’s appointments, a well-chosen watch can serve more benefits than just telling you the time.
Whether it’s layered together with some bracelets for a vibrant wrist party or keeps you abreast with breaking news blurps, the world of timepieces today has evolved to cater to the various needs and personalities of the modern-day woman.
From brunch with your family to Saturday night dates, pick one of these stylish casual timepieces to suit your personality.
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If you’ve just picked up a copy of Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and you’re in the mood for decluttering, this Daniel Wellington watch might suit your tastes.
With a 32mm dial that features uncluttered lines on a white face, and set on a sterling silver mesh strap, this contemporary design will look timelessly stylish when you wear it with blue jeans and strappy sandals.
“Sterling Classic Petite” 32mm, $249, from danielwellington.com.
Why we love this watch is that it’s dressy enough to wear for a work meeting, but yet simple enough that you can throw some bangles and bracelets together and you’ve got a wrist party going on.
FCUK “Daisy Grand Multifunction” watch, $208, from Clout9.
From their new SKIN range, Swatch’s skeleton-cased timepiece is perfect for those who want to inject some fun and colour into their weekend wardrobe.
In a bright pop of fuchsia that features a sneaky heart-shaped icon in the skeleton of the watch, it’s ergonomically designed to move with you. The silicone strap is incredibly lightweight, as is the 36.8mm dial, and this means you practically won’t feel a thing as you go about your day.
“Skinamour” watch, $160, from Swatch.
Display your taste in elegance and glamour with a bit of sparkle on your wrist.
Featuring a sprinkling of crystals on the watch’s 36mm dial that’s reminiscent of champagne bubbles, this is the ideal piece to wear with a simple dress for a weekend soirée with your girlfriends.
“Jacqueline” watch, $249, from Fossil.
Fitness fanatics will adore the newly released FitBit Alta HR smartwatch for its multiple capabilities and user-friendly features.
With a running list of useful tricks rolled into one compact device, some of our faves include all-day activity tracking that keep tabs on the calories you’ve burned and your active hours, reminders to get you moving (perfect for those of you who are bound to your desk) and a SmartTrack software that detects the type of exercise you are doing and records your progress accordingly.
A new in-built function also tracks your sleep, providing you with useful information on how deep your rest is and the REM stages you’ve enjoyed during the night.
FitBit “Alta HR”, $248, from major retailers such as Best Denki, Challenger, Courts, Harvey Norman, Metro, Robinsons and Tangs.
Not to be overshadowed by the new models of watches released, Casio’s classic timepiece will always have an appeal on shopppers.
With its slim bracelet strap and the use of rich yellow-gold tones across the watch’s design, it is perfect for those who want a little throwback element in their look.
Casio “Women Analog LTP-V002G-9AUDF” watch, $34.90, from zalora.sg.
Animal-themed watches often come across as looking juvenile, but this timepiece incorporates that little bit of wildlife into its design with ease and elegance.
With a gold mesh strap and a 35mm dial, wear this with a lightweight sports jacket and a tank top for a utilitarian-chic streak to our Sunday look.
Something Borrowed watch, $9.90, from zalora.sg.