How do you tell the time when you are out and about? 'I glance at my mobile' can almost be claimed as the norm these days. So what fate has befallen the 'Pre-Mobile Phone Time-Teller' popularly known as the watch? Humble does not figure in the same breath as watches with the abounding variety and panache with which leather watches rule the market today.

A man's watch serves as his single most important fashion accessory. No other accessory can define a man's style as successfully as the watch he wears. Recently a fascinating international conference/exhibition that most men have never heard of took place in Switzerland: Baselworld. At this annual event, virtually every significant watchmaker assembled to show off what's new for that year in the world of timepieces and you'll bet leather watches were a prime feature.

Traditionally leather watches have been exclusive timepieces trussed together with a warm shade of brown. This cannot be more aptly described than chocolate leather mens watches. From the Palm Beach Collection comes the Glam Rock Palm Beach Diamond Steel and Leather strap watch, a rich design in elegant leather, sparkled with diamonds on the dial. An Officina Del Tempo timepiece that will collectively match any suit for a night out in town is the Men's Tonneau automatic blue leather watch with its twist of modernity combined with a touch of style. If money is no object, then at just about four grand US is the Movado 1881 Ivory dial leather automatic men's watch with an 18K yellow gold case and ivory dial.

Continuing on the price is irrelevant trend is the range of diamond accent leather mens watches. At a discounted price of just over twenty five grand US is the Jacob & Co. all diamond unisex watch that has a polished stainless steel case and bezel set with diamonds, yellow MOP dial with silver accents, date indicator, 5 time zones including the current time of four of the world's most travelled plus leather strap. The Elini Nazar Diamond Chronograph black leather watch represents the concept behind the Nazar Collection which is a culmination of a long-standing vision to create a uniquely powerful watch line that possesses the ability to protect, to inspire, to bring good luck, get rid of bad luck and enrich its wearer with positive energies and a new aura. This particular Elini watch features a Lucky Hand 'Hamsa' dial that is protection that the ancient amulet offers is believed to ward off the Evil Eye of envious onlookers, whereby if their gaze remains on an object or person for too long it can unintentionally cause negative energies to be drawn to the point of focus. Beauty instilled in time, this Elini timepiece glistens with its cool design accented by diamonds, making it a unique selection to add to any ensemble. The Accutron by Bulova Innsbruck diamond moon phase blue leather timepiece is a stunning display of class. Its suave design is accentuated by its diamond accent making it a striking selection out of Bulova's elite All Swiss Made Collection.

Convenience and style as far as men's watch straps are concerned is aptly defined by rubber leather strap mens watches. The Men's Breil Milano logo watch has a Mediterraneo Chronograph black leather and rubber strap, rose goldtone case and bezel, brown face with black/white accents and three sub-dials. The Torgoen T07 Limited Edition Gents Watch features Rose gold Ionic Plating Stainless steel case, rubber strap plus additional leather strap, Sapphire crystal, black dial; 12 hour format sub-dial; Luminescent hands and markers among other features. For a stylish and multi-functional chronograph pick up the Officina Del Tempo OT1026 men's blue rubber black leather watch. It is precision built with a stainless steel case, analog dial with luminous hands and hour markers and a rubber rubber strap with leather inserts.

No write up especially about men's watches can be considered complete without a mention about sports leather mens watches. We start off with the Invicta men's sport Japanese quartz chronograph leather strap watch available in black, red or silver-tone. Feel the excellence of having a true Invicta sport timepiece around your wrist! Built tough and ready for action, these Invicta Sports are a true barometer of character for today's high activity lifestyle with innumerable features topped off with a genuine leather strap. Or pick up the Movado Sports edition while Mother-of-Pearl dial leather alligator men's chronograph watch for a look that is totally unique. What about the Stuhrling original men's Raven XP Sports leather strap watch with silver-tone, green or orange dials. As an elite brand, Sturhling Original has reserved this prestigious title for their hottest addition to their Sportsman's collection. The Raven XP has already achieved success as a recreational timepiece based on early feedback, yet is a timepiece that delivers a level of craftsmanship worthy of luxury. The versatility of the Raven XP allows for a journey in style through the concrete.