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The active man and the stylish man are both served well with the implementation of Nato and Zulu straps, whose origin comes from military horological applications. Meant to provide quick-drying, resilient and easy-to-maintain qualities to watch straps, their use has spanned decades to become an integral aspect of the watch world today, used for inexpensive […]

Choosing between LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin Dear Snob, I recently found new employment that affords me ample opportunity for travel. To commemorate the occasion I have decided to purchase a watch that will travel well. I quickly dismissed GMT watches because the arithmetic involved is better left to those with better mental acuity than myself.

Just like the shoes you slip on or the jacket you shoulder, you should pay close attention to the accessories that have the potential to make or break your outfit. It’s important to recognize an item’s place in your wardrobe — after all, you probably wouldn’t wear a pair of Nike’s to a wedding and

For the modern gentleman, a watch isn’t just a time-telling instrument used to accessorize one’s wardrobe.  It’s a status symbol. A trophy piece so to speak. So with every expensive piece of jewelry comes the need for a storage box. In this case, it’s a watch case that preserves the quality and value of your

The sheer array of good watches out there is enough to make us drool, give us a headache or both. Spend as little as $200, and you can get yourself a sensible Japanese automatic dive watch that will last you years. Drop $10,000, and you can buy an heirloom-quality timepiece that your kids will fight

With summer in mind, we’ve started thinking about an accessory that tends to be long forgotten during the year’s cold months . Better known to some as shades or sunnies, sunglasses are perfectly poised at the intersection of fashion and function — not unlike the best watches for men. Depending on your desired look, your

Versatile, comfortable and durable, jeans are easily one of the most essential items of clothing in any wardrobe. Jeans are the one thing that a guy can wear every day of the week without looking like he’s wearing the same outfit twice. The fact that they can be dressed up or down, depending on what

From suits to socks, Male Standard is your forward-thinking fashion friend who can give you solid advice at a moment’s notice. Founded by Victor Macias, Male Standard is the authority on men’s grooming and offers the “every man” a golden opportunity to achieve their best selves by sharing hands-on tips, tricks, and tutorials. Fashion and

If you still think a man’s bag is a ‘murse’, you’re sadly behind on the times. Despite what The Hangover may have you believe, the stigma attached to men’s bags is officially a thing of the past. According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, the sales of men’s luxury bags leaped an

A gold wedding band or college ring isn’t risky, especially when done in moderation; it can be a bold style statement that’s still not over-the-top. But a gold watch is something else. It takes careful selection, the ability to match other style accoutrements and the ability to restrain oneself. And then there’s the more distinct