India, Aug. 12 -- I used to think of watches as something you wore because you needed to know the time. Now, I treat them as part of the outfit.

There are days when I'm wearing jeans and a basic tee, and a watch is the one thing that makes the whole look feel finished. Then there are office days when a structured watch instantly makes trousers and a shirt look more polished. And with ethnicwear, I love how the right watch can add a contemporary touch without competing with the jewellery.

The funny thing is that I don't think you need a different watch for every outfit. In fact, I've found myself reaching for a small rotation of styles again and again because they work with almost everything I already own.

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