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Watches are a great addition to anyone's wardrobe. Whether you need a sharp, formal piece to pair with your Sunday best, or are looking for a simple timepiece for an addition to your more casual looks, a watch can do a lot to complete whatever outfit you’re going with on a given day.
MVMT is a young company making some of my favorite affordable watches on the market right now. It’s the brand that I wear to work every day, and I believe it to be a great choice for anyone new to the watch scene, as its watches are sleek, simple, and available at a very fair price point.
Seeing as I’ve already spoken my feelings toward the brand numerous times before in this space, I figured it was about time to get a wider perspective from the Insider Picks team.
For the past few weeks, some of my teammates have been trying their very own MVMT watches on for size. Below you can see their thoughts on the watches they tried out. If you’re in the market for a new piece of wristwear and think MVMT might be right for you, too, you can check out all of MVMT's watches here.
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Breton Fischetti, senior director, commerce
Despite everyone having a clock on their phones, I like watches; it's nice to be able to tell the time without the slippery slope of all the other things you can do with a phone. Plus, it's much harder to sneakily pull out your phone in a meeting and sometimes you just want to know how much time you have left before lunch. I usually wear a Seiko, but I really liked the look of my MVMT watch.
Aesthetically it's a pleasure to look at, and plays well dressed up or down. I'd highly recommend this as the perfect "first watch" for someone who maybe hasn't worn one yet, like a graduating college student or young professional. It's a great looking watch at a very accessible price point, so if you try it and find watches aren't your thing or you beat it up a little bit, it's not the end of the world.
You get pretty good bang for your buck, too, since there's a lot of stuff out there that's way more expensive and doesn't look as good.
Chrono Series White/Caramel Leather, $135
Brandt Ranj, commerce reporter, tech
For the longest time, I wasn’t a watch guy. I just didn’t see the point. Then, I got a smartwatch and changed my tune. I like having the time on my wrist; turns out it actually makes a lot od practical sense. But as much as I love my smartwatch, I wanted an analog watch for interviews, meetings, and dates.
The watch world is gigantic, and I put my search on the back burner until I could comb through my options. The search is over: I really like my MVMT watch. It has a minimalist look, which looks classy instead of flashy, and it pairs well with my business casual clothes. If you’re looking for your first analog watch, or one that looks and feels professional, I couldn’t see you being disappointed with a MVMT watch. I’m certainly not.
The 40 Rose Gold/Brown Leather, $120
Kelsey Mulvey, commerce reporter
I was never much of a watch person before getting my MVMT watch. Now, I feel naked with out it. I'm pretty particular about watches, which is partially the reason I was never drawn to them in the first place. But this one is everything I want in a watch: It looks professional, and it is simple enough to wear with any outfit.
My best friend liked my watch so much she bought one for herself, so I know others see what I see! A watch rookie like me probably wouldn't drop thousands on a fancy Swiss-made chronograph, but I could definitely justify spending $115 on a beautiful watch that I'm excited to wear each day.
Signature Series Gold/Black Leather, $115
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