One of the most difficult decisions to make, as you get closer to a party is ‘what do I wear?’ Sometimes, you ask your friends for help. Other times, your parents or siblings come to the rescue. But mostly, the question is asked to yourself, ‘what do I wear?’ Don’t worry, you are not alone and the question is actually a tough one.

Each occasion calls for a different attire and accessories that go with it. You cannot look underdressed for a marriage function. Neither can you look like you are in your sunset years for a bachelors’ party. But some like to keep a neutral tone [read minimalism] to their dressing and that is absolutely fine too. However, irrespective of whether you are the minimalist or the trendsetter or the most classy one in the room, you need a watch that goes with your style. The watch that defines you.

What defines you?

A watch clearly defines you, your taste and your individuality. For instance, a minimalist would not really go for a flashy, bright coloured watch. In all probability, it would be a simple watch such as the Tissot Carson Premium that comes with a silver dial and blue hands. The watch has easy interchangeable straps available that makes it a watch that meets most or all requirements. The roman letter indexes makes it a classic that is worth treasuring.

On the other hand, the ‘life of a party’ sort of a guy or girl would go for a watch that is more flamboyant. It won’t be just his or her dressing, but the watch shall also be talked about by the rest of the party. Black Color Series from Casio Sheen is one such watch for women. Both the dial and the strap are black making it a perfect accessory for any party wear. The dial has a multi edged surface completed in white stones that is sure to sparkle.

Both Tissot and Casio Series watches are available with Krishnan Nair & Sons, a trusted name amongst the watch dealers of Trivandrum. They have been in the business of watches and related services for many decades now. You can rely on Krishnan Nair & Sons to purchase authentic pieces of traditional watches for both men and women.

Picking up the staples

With the innumerous number of watches available in the market and at different price points, it could be quite daunting a task to pick up the right watch for the right occasion. However, if you are not the person who lives by ‘one watch fits all’ motto, then here are some essential watch types that all watch aficionados must have in their closet.

Dress Watch

A dress watch marries simplicity with class. It is your go to watch for a business meeting as well as a cocktail dinner. Because of its slim size, it can neatly be tucked below your shirt sleeve or your tuxedo as the occasion demands. It is best if you can pick up a dress watch that has a dash of gold as this could be the only accessory that you might be wearing irrespective of whether you are a man or a woman.

If the budget permits, The Centrix Series by Rado is all things a dress watch. The series mostly has automatic movement and is simple yet elegant. With watches for both men and women, it has all the radiance of a Rado making it a head turner for sure.

Chronograph

Another must have is a chronograph. A chronograph simply put is a classic watch that has a stopwatch in it. With this technological advancement in traditional watches, the accuracy of time keeping has improved drastically thus making it a favourite amongst deep sea divers, aviators and the common man alike. The Casio Edifice Series has a host of chronograph watches for both men and women.

The Edifice EFV-640D-1AV apart from having a stopwatch, has an accuracy of 1/10th of a second. It comes with a date display and also sports a stainless steel band. Casio has chronograph watches for women as well. Casio Sheen SHE-3516SG-7A combines the best of both worlds by having a combination of stainless steel and rose gold on its strap and dial. It houses 3 dials in it – one for date, the other for day and the third one keeps a tab on the 24 hour clock.

Krishnan Nair & Sons are home to all the above mentioned watches and their brands for many years now. They will help you choose the right watch by understanding your requirements, your budget and other preferences. You can be certain that each watch is carefully checked for its genuinity and then sold to the customers.

Smartwatches

If you are the tech savvy kind, say hello to new age technology with smart watches. There are umpteen number of options when it comes to smart watches and each of them come with a lot of functionalities and features. Most of these watches commonly have rechargeable batteries and can be connected to your phone and hence, the time will be perfect to the second. Other common functionalities include distance measures, stopwatch and alarms.

While most smartwatches house only a digital display, Fossil has a series of watches that are hybrid. It has the qualities of a traditional watch with the hours and minutes hand alongside a display that can be customised to your preference. The latest in the family, the Hybrid HR has a battery that lasts for weeks, a heart sensor and smart features such as the display of weather, text messages and phone calls. The different straps available help you to customise it to your requirement thus giving the flexibility to wear it for any occasion. The Hybrid HR keeps a track of the steps taken, your sleep stats and many more. This series from Fossil is available for both men and women. Be sure to check them out at Krishnan Nair & Sons, the home to the best analog and digital watches in Trivandrum.

Watches are undoubtedly an accessory that can be customised to match any outfit that you choose to wear. It is a style statement in itself. Make sure you take an informed decision and also make sure you know all that needs to be known about your watch. For any assistance regarding the purchase or after sales services of your watch, feel free to check with Krishnan Nair & Sons in Trivandrum.

The world of watches presents to its buyers never ending options. Shapes, size, colour, materials, the technology used, the brand et al gives permutations for millions of options thus satisfying the needs and wants of each and every person who wants that unique piece of possession on their hands. Watches have evolved a lot in the past many decades and more so in the recent years that it is no longer just about how fashionable it looks. It is also about the functionality of the watches and what all it can do beyond being a style statement. In this blog, we are going to answer that perennial question – what type of watch is best for you as a customer?

From 30000 feet…

In a very broad way and taking into cognizance the functionality, watches can be classified as smart watches and classic watches. Before we delve more into the details, let’s look at a macro level what is meant by a classic watch and what defines a smart watch.

A classic watch typically carries an hour hand, minute hand and the seconds hand. Over the years, classic watches have evolved to carry sub dials within itself that shows date, month or both and other features such as chronograph and tachymeter. Brands such as Citizen and Seiko have classic watches that marries the history of watchmaking with modern functionalities. The Seiko Prospex Diver’s Save The Ocean Special Edition Watch has a water resistance of upto 200m making it an ideal choice for deep divers. On the other hand, watches such as Eco Drive from the house of Citizen converts any kind of light into energy and stores the surplus on a power cell. Both these brands are available at Krishnan Nair & Sons, one of the best watch dealers in Trivandrum for many known and world renowned brands.

Smart watches as the name suggests are mini computers that are wearable on the wrist. They have a host of functions built onto them such as call answering, music, message viewing, fitness tracking and a lot more depending on the price and brand you opt for. Smart watches often have touch screens too on them. They can also sync up with your phone or your laptop making many or all functionalities accessible on the watch as well. Apart from the usual smart watches that we hear such as that of Apple & Samsung, brands such as Tissot too have smartwatches that marries utility with style. The Tissot T-Touch II Stainless Steel, amongst many other functions has a compass and weather forecast function along with altimeter and a water resistance of up to a pressure of 10 bar. Sporting a silicone strap, it’s a style statement and definitely a head turner.

Factors to help decide what best suits you

Although there are many differentiators between a smart and traditional watch, let us look at some of the key factors that matter more than the others.

Style

Since there are too many functionalities present in a smart watch such as heart rate sensing and alarm clocks, the case tends to get bulky because of the sensors built in it. The screen being touch sensitive in most cases also will be smooth and comparatively big making it readable to its users. The back side of the case, since it houses the accelerometer and the charging point will be again functional and devoid of any designs.

Traditional watches will have way more fashion and style built into it. The case shape and size could be anywhere from a circle to a hexagon or oval or anything else. The back of the case can be customised in many watches. Mostly these watches use a mechanical or quartz movement thus featuring a contemporary style. There is attention to detail in the polishing of the case, strap material used and even the dial material that isn’t found on smartwatches as on date.

Longevity

Traditional watches, if taken care of and serviced periodically, will last for decades. We have often seen this happen where a watch gets passed down from one generation to the next. The value of the watch, if it is a collectible and a rare edition, like a bottle of wine, appreciates with time.

In the case of smart watches, there are many parts and a software as well that is involved. The latter demands frequent updation by the makers of the watch. Moreover, as it is an evolving technology, smartwatches from the same company are getting replaced with the newer versions. For example, the iWatch from Apple that was first released in April 2015 is now in its 8th generation.

Purpose

The choice of watch depends a lot on the purpose for which the customer is wearing it for. A sports enthusiast for instance, would definitely look for a smartwatch and its features such as GPS, distance tracking etc. Similarly, a traditional watch will be best suited for people for someone who is looking to wear it up for an evening party or for office.

Krishnan Nair and Sons, one of the oldest yet famous names amongst the watch dealers of Kerala, let alone Trivandrum has some of the best smart and traditional watches across brands such as Balmain, Fossil, Seiko, Citizen etc. The collection of smart watches for men and women that they have is hands down, one of the best that is available in the capital city. Customers can choose from the displayed watches as well as from the catalogues, the watch of their choice and the team at Krishnan Nair & Sons will be delighted to help you with the same.

The best choice is…

A watch, irrespective of whether it is a ladies watch or a gents watch is a direct projection of your personality and individual taste. They are a conversation starter, a feast to the eyes and definitely a status symbol for many. People often try to wear watches that match with their clothes thereby making the watches a fashion accessory.

True, classical watches do not have the technology that their smart counterparts offer. But the former makes up for it in every way possible with their aesthetic looks and unique designs. Traditional watches have the gravity pull to transform your appearance while complementing your individual personality.

But if you are looking for the technological capabilities of a wrist-strapped miniature version of a smartphone, probably a smartwatch is your best bet. It suits someone who has a dynamic lifestyle and is looking to keep all their information portable.

You probably would have made up your mind by reading this blog, which type of watch you would like to go for. However, if you are still confused, you can always visit Krishnan Nair & Sons, the watch experts of Trivandrum. They will gladly assist you in making the right choice and give the watch that matches your style and personality.

How the Eco Drive continues to lead the watch industry in its segment

Watches have been an integral part of our lifestyle since time immemorial. A watch is one possession that ages with grace. Often, watches are considered as an asset rather than an expense thus making it priceless. Everyone looks forward to purchasing their first watch with a lot of anticipation and enthusiasm. The same fervour continues even while purchasing watch number 10. That’s the beauty of watches. It holds a bunch of technology, class, art, precision and a lot more in it.

Modern day watches have come a long way as compared to its predecessors. Watches have grown, not bigger but smaller in size in accordance with consumer demand. The technology and watch movement is also far superior to what it used to be back then. When it comes to movement, there used to be only manual movement but later automatic and quartz movement took watch manufacturing by storm and enabled watchmaking to be an industry. The same applies to straps as well. From leather, straps have evolved to stainless steel, ceramic titanium, nylon, canvas and even engineered wood. Such is the variety that is available thus making your timepiece different from others in more ways than one.

History in Brief

Citizen Eco–Drive is a proprietary technology that sets Citizen watches apart from the competition. But before we delve into the technology that sets it apart, a brief understanding of history will help us understand the magnificence of Citizen as a company and thereby Eco Drive as a product.

There was a time around the 1970s when the watch industry hit a ‘quartz crisis’. Moreover, during that period, quartz wasn’t really then a preferred choice primarily because of its short lived battery life. Japanese watchmakers such as Casio and Citizen were on the lookout for an alternative. Citizen envisioned a battery free watch to bring an end to the ordeal that watch companies around the world were going through. And they came up with an innovative technology that can trap sunlight onto a battery cell. A sea of opportunities opened up and the rest is history and we are all familiar with it.

Fast forward to the present day

From its humble beginnings, the Citizen Eco Drive has evolved over the years and substantially improved to increase its power reserve and reliability. The watch series is now capable of charging itself under any source of light, let alone dim light. The year 2023 marks 47 years of Eco Drive and continues to be the hallmark watch in its segment winning multiple awards over the last many years including that of being the most precise watch at Baselworld, 2019.

Eco Drive in Trivandrum

The Eco Drive watches have found their way to a lion’s share in most countries of the world, let alone India. It is undoubtedly one of the most popular and preferred watches amongst watch aficionados. The series has watches for both men and women and unisex ones too. It comes in multiple options of case material such as titanium, stainless steel, gold and silver or a mix of both. The straps too come in multiple options such as leather, metal band, synthetic leather and many more. There are a plethora of options when it comes to dial colour too.

Krishnan Nair & Sons in Trivandrum is one of the best watch dealers in Trivandrum and has been in the business for more than a hundred years. Some of the world’s best analog and digital watches are available here. They are also home to multiple international brands like Rado, Balmain, Tissot, Seiko, Fossil and many others. Amongst other brands, Krishnan Nair & Sons deals in the Citizen Eco Drive as well thereby bringing a world class product to the natives of Trivandrum.

Outstanding Models of the Eco Drive

The price range of the Eco drive starts from as low as Rs.15000 and goes up to Rs.82000 [all prices mentioned here are MRP] thereby giving its customers a wide choice within this price band. There are quite a lot of signature models in the Eco Drive league. Here, we will introduce a few models that are visually interesting and are a collector’s watch for multiple reasons.

The Citizen Eco-Drive Gents Watch Blue Dial – CA4505-80L is one such watch with a blue dial and comes with a 44mm diameter case size. The stainless steel band along with a fold over clasp with a push button release makes it a stunning piece. The watch has a date display, is water resistant and comes with a warranty of 3 years, 3 months and 3 days.

Another watch that we would like to introduce you to is the Citizen Eco-Drive Ladies Watch White Dial – EW2299-50A. Perfect for ladies, it is a watch with a white dial and the case material is made of stainless steel with a two-tone gold plating. The case size is 27mm, making it the ideal choice for any occasion and snuggles well on the hand of anyone who wears this watch.

The next watch that we would like to highlight here is the Citizen Eco-Drive Gents Watch White Dial – AR1113-12B. It is a dress watch and is the definition of minimalism, yet a classic. Completed in a white dial with a rose gold bezel around it, the watch has a dial size of 38.7mm and comes with a standard black leather strap. This watch too has a warranty of 3 years, 3 months and 3 days.

When it comes to buying a watch, Krishnan Nair & Sons is the preferred choice amongst the watch enthusiasts of Trivandrum. They are – without an iota of doubt – the best watch dealers in Trivandrum and house some of the best watches available in the market. Irrespective of whether you are a seasoned watch collector or a first time buyer, the team at Krishnan Nair & Sons will guide you impeccably, explaining the pros and cons of each watch thereby helping you make an informed decision. They will also help you purchase a watch at the best price possible making sure you get your money’s worth.

The Citizen Eco Drive as mentioned earlier is a watch to prize as it combines one of the most innovative technologies to date, style and function. Each of the models is distinct and unique in its own and there is something for everyone under the Eco Drive series. Krishnan Nair & Sons is home to the Eco Drive and is known for being one of the best watch dealers in Trivandrum. A visit to the Krishnan Nair and Sons store will leave you mesmerised by the wide range of collections that they have under multiple brands, let alone the Citizen Eco Drive.