NECK OF TIME

Photography: Efraim Evidor
Fashion Direction: Kim Payne

There was a time when the necktie was a non-negotiable. A finishing touch that wasn’t just expected, but essential; to the office, to dinner, to the movies. Today, the modern wardrobe has loosened up, and while ties have faded from daily rotation, one accessory has remained indispensable: the wristwatch.

Pairing the perfect tie with a shirt was once an art, one that could make or break an outfit. The same level of thought and care should go into selecting your timepiece. A watch that is the final note that pulls everything together.

Every outfit tells a story, yes. The question is, which story are you telling today? Are you the boardroom heavyweight? The understated connoisseur? The off-duty athlete? For those not quite ready to tie the knot, or simply too pressed for time to watch a tutorial, we’ve done the styling for you. From preppy to classic to sporty, these timepiece-shirt pairings prove that the best finishing touch doesn’t need to be knotted. Just a flick of the wrist, a snap of the clasp, and you’re out the door. Right in the nick of time.