India, Sept. 22 -- I have realised that I do not actually need a watch for every kind of outfit. What I want is one that I can put on without having to think about whether it works with what I am wearing.

That sounds simple until you start shopping for one.

A watch can look beautiful on its own and still feel completely wrong once you put it next to your work clothes. A chunky case can overwhelm a smaller wrist. A very delicate design can disappear with relaxed clothes. A colourful dial can be fun until you realise it only works with three outfits in your wardrobe.

I have made some version of this mistake myself while trying different watches. After comparing very different styles, I have become much more interested in one question: do...