Buying guide
How to choose a unique men's watch
Short answer
Choose a watch that breaks one default on purpose (a non-round case, a skeleton dial or a clear design story), then check the facts: 316L steel, sapphire crystal, water resistance, movement type, size and warranty.
1. Decide what makes it unique: shape, dial or story
Most men's watches are round, 38–42 mm, with a printed dial. A watch stands out when it breaks one of those defaults on purpose. A non-round case (square, tonneau, hexagonal) changes the silhouette. A skeleton or openwork dial changes the face. A clear design story gives people something to ask about. The best unique watches do one of these well instead of all three loudly.
2. Check the materials, not the adjectives
Ignore “luxury,” “premium” and “military-grade.” Look for three facts: a 316L stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal and a stated water-resistance rating. Those three tell you more about how a watch will age than any description.
3. Know the movement before you pay
A listing should say whether the watch is quartz or automatic. If it doesn't, ask. Our quartz vs automatic comparison explains what each means for accuracy and upkeep.
4. Size it to your wrist
Unusual shapes wear differently from round watches of the same width. Measure your wrist and compare the case width and lug-to-lug length. How to tell if a 46 mm watch will fit.
5. Make sure it still works with a shirt cuff
A statement watch you can't wear to work gets left in a drawer. Look at it with the clothes you wear most: a steel bracelet goes with almost everything, leather dresses it up, and black cases suit dark clothing.
6. Read the warranty and return policy
Buy from a seller who names who handles warranty claims, for how long, and how returns work. A clear policy is a better signal of a trustworthy watch seller than any number of reviews.
7. Pick the version you'll still like in five years
If you're torn between a bold colorway and a quieter one, the quieter one usually gets worn more. Buy the bold one if this is your second watch, not your only one.
Where the Hexagon Storm fits
We sell one watch, so we're not neutral, but here is how it measures against the checklist. It breaks two defaults at once: a hexagonal case and a skeleton dial. It is 316L stainless steel with a sapphire crystal and a 5 ATM rating. It is quartz, and we say so. It is 46 mm, so it suits average-to-large wrists. It comes with a 2-year warranty we handle ourselves.
See the Hexagon Storm skeleton watch, a 46 mm hexagonal quartz skeleton watch in five colorways.
Quick answers
What is the most unique type of men's watch?
Watches that break the round-case, printed-dial default: non-round cases such as hexagonal, square or tonneau, and skeleton or openwork dials. A watch that combines both, like the hexagonal Hexagon Storm skeleton watch, stands out most.
What should a good men's watch be made of?
Look for a 316L stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal and a stated water-resistance rating.
Is a unique watch a good gift for a man?
Yes, if it's sized for his wrist and you choose a versatile colorway. Steel and black or blue dials are the safest choices.