Note: This post is made possible by The Fifth Watches.

Some men truly believe that no outfit is complete without a wrist watch. I respectfully disagree.

I only own a few watches – none of which cost more than $200 – and I don’t wear one everyday.

But I do think every man should own at least one watch. And if you could only choose one, it would be wise to go with something simple, classic and timeless.

Gentlemen, I’m talking about the plain face, leather strap dress watch.

Like Taylor Swift, this watch isn’t going out of style anytime soon.

You can opt for black or brown leather. It kind of depends on your shoe and belt collection, since it’s always good to match your watch, shoes and belt.

But for most guys, a brown leather watch will be the most versatile choice. In fact, you can almost get away with owning one watch if it’s the right one.

The great thing about a simple watch with a brown leather strap and clean white face is that it looks good dressed up or down.

Pair it with a suit, and it looks like a dress watch. Pair it with jeans and a button up, and it’s a sleek addition to a smart casual getup.

I recommend going with something a bit dressier, rather than opting for a more casual watch. A dressier watch won’t look too out of place with a casual outfit, but a casual watch can ruin an otherwise formal look.

A great example of a versatile brown leather strap watch is the Tribeca from The Fifth Watches “New York Classic” collection:

This particular watch also comes with a black strap, which is a nice bonus:

But it’s the size (41mm diameter, 6mm depth) and simplicity of this watch that makes it easy to wear with a variety of different outfits.

Note: I prefer gold metal on my watches because most of my belts have gold buckles. If you prefer silver, that’s fine too!

To give you some ideas for how to wear this watch, I’ve put together three different outfits.