Mens Watches

With so many different makers of mens watches, it’s only natural that most of them seek out a niche market. Usually, this means that makers focus their energy on one particularly desirable attribute, and seek to make that the basis of their reputation. This is generally a good strategy for makers, as it allows them to be able to stand out in a world where standing out is hard. However, to make a world class name for oneself, a company generally needs to cross those boundaries. Style, trendiness, luxury, and affordability are words that are almost never heard together in this industry, which makes any brand that even aims for such a crossroads extraordinarily unique.

What We Love about Vabene

However, the Italian maker Vabene has made it their personal goal to produce designs that are both luxurious and affordable, and that are also undeniably modern while still possessing a classic touch. Timepieces that accomplish any one of these things are generally desirable, which is why we really do fine these designs to be outstanding. For instance, by combining classic styling motifs with revolutionary designs, this maker has made highly luxurious looking timepieces that also really reflect the wearer’s personal sense of style. Hello Kitty, a pirate’s skull and crossbones, and Che Guevara are only a few examples of the vast number of motifs that have been made into luxury designs. Merely putting a picture of these figures on a dial might come off as tacky. But this brand chooses to emboss those figures in crystal, giving the appearance of luxury, while setting the designs as truly original.

Furthermore, where as many other men’s watch makers only focus on either the latest in modernity or classic styling, this brand carries across the whole spectrum. For those looking for a simple and elegant model, those are available, and look fabulous. For those who want to stand out some but still retain the semblance of classicism, this brand is ideal. But they also make highly adventurous fashion designs that really reflect the latest market trends at that make it even easier to find a design that truly measures up to your own sense of personal style.

Some Things We Don’t Like about Vabene

While it’s unquestionable that Vabene watches can fit into a lot of different sense of style, there are some aspects of the industry that they don’t truly concern themselves with. Specifically, most of their movements are quartz, which means they use a battery. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this sort of movement, as these designs are known for their remarkable accuracy. However, there are those aficionados who prefer mechanical movements, often automatic or self-winding models. This is not something that this brand truly focuses on, and as a result those who want highly mechanical pieces might not find exactly what they’re looking for.

History of the Brand

Almost more than any other brand, Vabene seems to capture the true Italian spirit of design and life. Started by the Grimoldi Family in the heart of Italy, this brand has always sought to marry their profound knowledge in jewelry and the making of timepieces with the latest trends and styles. Being able to balance their old world knowledge with this new world edge is part of what has helped this company to gain a true name for themselves, as well as to perform the delicate balancing act they are known for. Focusing on the affordable side of luxury through providing both classic and exciting new designs is bread and butter for this maker, and has quickly made them one of the most highly sought after designers in the industry.