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Although the widespread relegation of watches to time-telling prevails, they serve more purposes than are given credit for. Especially wrist-watches, their end-use ranges from complementing overall look to dedfining your personality or sense of style, sometimes suggesting your net-worth. A unique Filippo Loreti timepiece on your wrist subtly suggests that you have a keen eye for quality and finesse.

'Tempus fugit', time flies, and nowhere is that more evident than at the turning of a decade. A time when many of us make new plans, dream new dreams, and aspire to greater things. We aim to reach new heights and hit the goals and targets we set for ourselves.

For those who strictly adhere to rules, conventions, and definitions there may appear to be no difference between a watch and a timepiece. However, in the words of Ian Flemming, the creator of the debonair and suave British secret agent, James Bond, "A gentleman's choice of timepiece says as much about him as does his Saville Row suit."

Watch size guide: A beautiful watch on the wrist expresses your character or personality. However, ‘great aesthetics’ doesn’t trump ‘perfect fit’ – the two go hand-in-hand. This guide enlightens you about the importance of sizes when purchasing a watch or bracelet, sheds more light on the ideal style that suits your personality, and where to buy them.

While some people might think chronograph watches are merely ‘stopwatches’ they’re actually highly technical complications with different purposes and functions. Here’s everything you need to know.