Have you ever seen a watch that provides the perfect accent to an outfit? If you have, then it probably was a watch designed by Dolce & Gabbbana for their D&G line. D&G tends to send a bit of a message that overshadows, outclasses, and just screams hip and informed. The watches attract attention because they try to set trends rather than just follow them. Sure, some are just downright outlandish, but we’ve also seen a few designs that make subtle refinements on traditional greatness — these can be suitable for both informal and more formal wear.
Sometimes the best way to decide which one of these fascinating timepieces to buy is to ask yourself what broad type of watch you are looking for. This takes style and immediate impact out of the picture as they can be a little distracting. As yourself: Do I want dual time, chronograph, and chrono-time model, or do I want a standard wristwatch?
I then consider the desired level of formality. If you need something to go with evening wear and just open the catalogue and browse through everything, you may very well find yourself purchasing one or two more informal watches without your original need met. For that reason, it’s a good idea to try to limit your browsing to what you’re really craving at the start of your search.
After I decide the type of timepiece and the level of formality, I usually think about color. Color can describe a lot about a person, a mood, or an outfit. It’s no accident that color has been at the root of symbolic communication for centuries. Don’t ignore that when you are searching for a D&G watch because they come in a variety of colors — some that you’ve never seen before! Will the watch look good on you given your coloring and what you have to wear? Some watches look beautiful in a display case, but just don’t complement anyone in a real world situation. It’s not easy, but try to keep that in mind while you’re shopping.
I also want to caution about finding watches like these online. This text has been optimized to provide great links to locations on the web to shop for watches. That’s a good thing, but I have two concerns before sending you away to try out the links. First, some online resellers sell D&G knockoffs. That’s why you want to shop around a bit and try more than one of the links above. If you see a price that is extraordinary — and by that we mean much smaller than you see at comparable or competing online retailers, you may want to think twice. The old saying is that if it is too good to be true, it probably is. Just as importantly, look closely at the “photographs” of watches to see if they are really photographs — as opposed to rendered illustrations. The fact that a site uses rendered illustrations does not necessarily indicate that a site is a knockoff. The official D&G site uses such renderings, after all. However, it can be a little tricky to get a good feel for the color or materials used in a rendered image. In fact, I wouldn’t buy a D&G watch based ona rendered image without knowing that there was a good return policy because you just can’t deny that sometimes you’ll be surprised by how little the actual watch resembles the rendered image.
If they interest you, try the links above, shop around, and let us know what you think of the online retailers you find.