Our selection of six of the best grooms’ watches include classic, rugged, elegant and edgy looks – just the thing for ensuring he’s ready and waiting at the aisle in inimitable style
Tick tock, watches make a perfect wedding-day gift for the groom and best man. Our pick of six of the best timekeepers include edgy and classic styles to match everything from a contemporary suit to a classic tux. Best of all, your wedding crew will have no excuse for being late.
1. Classic steel
The elegant Ball Trainmaster stainless steel watch with leather strap has a Roman face and a pop of colour on the hands, perfect if you want something blue for the groom. £1,320 at Ernest Jones ernestjones.co.uk
2. Connected chic
The Q Founder Smartwatch includes a built-in fitness tracker, plus social media, text and email alerts, so perfect for the groom who can’t bear to be out of the loop on his wedding day. £229; fossil.com
3. Elegant blue
The TW Steel Slim Line watch with rose gold strap, quartz movement and blue face will cut a dash on your wedding day. It’s also available with a black face and stainless steel strap. £350; twsteel.com
4. Edgy lines
The Vivienne Westwood Sotheby chronograph watch is water resistant to 50m and has a reassuringly chunky leather strap that will look great if the groom is wearing tan leather shoes. £355 at The Watch Shop; watchshop.com
5. Old school
A watch with classic style and easy-read face, the Maverick has a parchment dial and steel casing. The chunky stitching on the brown leather strap keeps things casual. twsteel.com
6. Understated black
A simple and understated timepiece from Cornerford of London, the Nero features a black face with minimal detail, matched to an alloy case with stainless steel back and black leather strap. It has a quartz movement and slim diameter. £109;. cornerford.com
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