Bench was founded in 1989 and is the perfect example of a true British brand in terms of its style and personality. The label primarily began as a small underground menswear brand which produced edgy style t-shirts which appealed to the BMX and skate boarding scenes. As people outside of these circles caught onto the cool style, Bench extended its product lines to further clothing and accessories including the range of funky Bench watches.
Bench watches are a continuation of the clothing in terms of style and represent that comfortable and effortlessly stylish Bench vibe. Each watch can easily take you from a casual daytime look through to a smart evening out and is the ideal versatile accessory to add to your wardrobe and compliment your look. The range of Bench watches still remain distinctively street and urban in style but are also designed to appeal to those who like an element of high fashion in their accessories. The collection comprises of unisex designs as well as watches specifically for men and women. The collection of female Bench watches includes models with both leather and stainless steel straps and some of the designs are incredibly feminine and girly with particularly sleek and streamlined shapes and subtle features such as demure pink toned minute hands if you prefer this to a more edgy and urban style. Other styles, for men also, incorporate key trends such as prominent dials, wide soft leather straps, layered straps and stainless steel bracelet straps for a smart and sophisticated finish. The various models include a combination of cool and effortlessly casual styles right through to chic and sleek.
Within skate and street style fashion, the logo is often a prominent feature and this is also typical in Bench products. Within the collection of Bench watches the logo is often boldly displayed either on the dial or the strap and is designed to be noticed. The rest of the design remains subtle and simple so that you focus on one aspect of the watch keeping it simple and aesthetically striking.
Bench is also synonymous with the UK music scene. In the 1990’s whereby Brit Pop was the main music genre dominating the charts, iconic bands such as Oasis and Blur were often seen wearing Bench clothing. Despite maintaining a strong British theme, Bench is now popular across the world and favoured for its fashionable look, street style and vibrant designs.
What is great about a watch is that even if you aren’t confident or don’t favour a certain style but like to add a suggestion of it, a watch can instantly inject a hint of that into your look. Bench watches are a great way of incorporating an urban and street edge even if that isn’t something you tend to go for in your overall style. As the brand has its own unique ‘trend’ Bench watches are timeless and won’t be out of fashion next season, or even next year and therefore are a great investment which you will likely wear on an everyday basis due to their versatility. Each watch is made using high quality methods and are functional, reliable and comfortable. At affordable prices with most watches under £45 they are also fantastic value for money and the perfect way to express that true British effortlessly cool style!
About the Author
Bench watches expert David Allen works for Shade Station who retail designer watches. Shade Station offers a huge range of watches from Diesel watches , DKNY watches and many more top watch brands.
