BACK TO SCHOOL TIME

My great grandfather was a horologist … someone who makes and repairs clocks and watches for those who aren't familiar with the term.  He had a workshop in his house filled with the tools and parts needed for the trade.  My family would visit my grandparents' home in rural upstate New York during the summers and I've been fascinated by watches ever since.

Yes every phone has a clock on it and we carry those with us everywhere nowadays, but there just isn't anything like having a quality watch on your wrist. Excuse the pun but there is a timeless quality to wearing a wrist watch. It is the ultimate fashion accessory for us guys and I still find them useful to wear.  Especially in situations when it is not appropriate or convenient to be using a phone which for me may be while I am in court for work or running a route across town for a workout.

It is back to school time for my kids which means the lazy days of summer are over and there is a lot more going on. Dropping and picking up the kids from school … our district doesn't have busses and it is a two mile walk from our home. Lots of extra curricular activities going on too! Soccer practices and matches, swimming lessons, and so on. So it is really important not to lose track of time.

I also transition from stay at home dad during the summer time to picking up my regular caseloads of client work when the kids return to school.  So I appreciate watches that look good with the outfits worn for work that are also functional to help me with my professional and parenting responsibilities. This analog watch from AMITRON fits just what I am looking for in a time piece with a look that goes well with either a suit or office casual.  Plus its three subdials provide some useful features as well as enhance the aesthetic appearance of the watch.

Having to pay the orthodontist bills for my kids and other household expenses doesn't leave me the discretionary income to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a watch.  So I really appreciate how Armitron has a lineup of good looking watches that are durable and provide some great features with prices ranging between $25 and $200. You really can get some impressive watches from Armitron for under $100 that are in a price range that is affordable for the average dad.

This 42mm watch that Armitron provided me to try out which has a gold-tone stainless steel case with matte white dial and three subdials retails for $85. It includes a real leather black wristband. The subdials show the day of the week, date of the month, and military time. The watch's sturdy construction also makes it water resistant to a depth of 165 feet. Though with that quality leather wristband you aren't going to want to be swimming wearing this watch but that water resistance highlights the workmanship put behind Armitron watches.

I like this watch! But for those who may like the design but want something a bit different Armitron also has two alternate variations of this same watch. One has a gun metal matte for the dial with a dark brown leather wristband. The other has a tan leather wristband with a black matte for the dial. All three look really sharp in my opinion.

When you have some time, head over to Armitron.com to take a look at the wonderful selection of watches they have available.  I own a variety of Armitron watches and you will see me wearing them all the time. The brand has absolutely earned A Geek Daddy nod of approval.

ARMITRON WATCHES

Knowing I appreciate ARMITRON watches, the company sent me a couple of them they are highlighting as gift suggestions this holiday season.  It was Christmas come early for me while opening a gift bag they sent my way that included an athletic sports watch with duel analog / digital features and chronograph functions along with a sporty black stainless steel analog watch that looks impressive whether you are matching it with a suit or jeans and a sweater.  I've been a fan of Armitron watches for a long time because they are dependable, durable and stylish as well as affordable.

Busy guys can trust Armitron to reliably help them keep track of time with watches that also look sharp to people who notice them being worn on your wrist.  For those of us who can't afford spending thousands of dollars to buy a wrist watch because that money could be better used for other obligations, like a kid's braces or a family vacation, Armitron products tend to be under $100 and provide a tremendous bang for your buck based upon the quality these watches provide.  I wear Armitron watches all the time for both work and play!

I started off the holiday season wearing Armitron's duel analog / digital sports watch to the Detroit Thanksgiving Day parade.  Its black resin strap was really comfortable to wear on a cold day and the alarm on the watch came in handy to give me a reminder about when we had to get ready to leave so we wouldn't be late arriving at my parents house for Thanksgiving dinner.  Its chronograph with lap time will be useful when training at the high school track training for my next 5K fun run plus its countdown timer will be useful while coaching my kids' soccer teams so I know exactly how much time we have left throughout their games.

This watch shows the time with analog movement through hour, minute, and second sweep hands.  Its digital features in addition to an alarm, chronograph and timer also includes the date, time displayed in the 24 hour military format, and a backlight with 3 second delay.  It is water resistant to 330 feet which means you could feel comfortable keeping this watch on for a swim without ruining it.  At a suggested retail price of $55 this watch sure is a bargain.  I'll absolutely be getting a lot of use out of this Armitron watch myself!

I've been wearing my black stainless steel Armitron watch with my suits to work as well as when I needed to dress up for a holiday Christmas party.  Yet it also looks nice with a casual look as I have it on while typing this wearing khakis and a sweat shirt.  I really like the black and silver coloring of the watch along with its classic Roman numeral lettering on the dial.

Its stainless steel bracelet and casing makes for a sturdy watch yet it feels very lightweight on your wrist.  The watch has silver toned analog hour, minute and second sweep hands along with a panel that highlights the day of the week and date.  With a 165 feet water resistant rate it isn't as flexible for use around the water as the watch above but is still made well enough that you shouldn't worry about casually getting it wet.  At a suggested retail price of $95 this Armitron watch is dressy but not pretentious and a really great buy for the price.

There are more than 70 watches in each of Armitron's men's and women's collections to choose from. You can find Armitron watches at retailers across the United States or purchase them directly from the manufacturer at armitron.com.  Whether looking for a watch for yourself or as a gift for someone else, you can't go wrong with an Armitron.