It's All in the Details

Sept/October 2008

Whether it's a new watch or a vintage tie, it's the little things that make a sharp dresser

Fit to be Tied

Fall neckwear with a decidedly Southern connection

1. Southern Proper, Atlanta, Georgia

Bring a touch of the field into the office—or vice versa—with this pheasant tie, part of the Southern Sportsman line. $70; southernproper.com

2. Pelican Coast, New Orleans, Louisiana

Show your love of shellfish with this oyster-inspired design direct from the bayou. $75; pelicancoastneckwear.com

3. Ben Silver, Charleston, South Carolina

Let this Charleston haberdasher “point” out your love of the outdoors. $120; bensilver.com

4. Peter Blair, Richmond, Virginia

This popular menswear store calls its style “conservative with a twist.” We approve. $75; peter-blair.com

5. Billy Reid, Florence, Alabama

Diagonal stripes and a fall palette lend a classic but updated look to this offering from the Alabama-based designer. $85; billyreid.com

Time Machines

Rose gold makes its return to modern watches

1. Glashütte Original Senator Sixties

A domed case and alligator strap complement the elegant face of this retro watch. $12,800; glashuette-original.com

2. Vacheron Constantin Malte Chronograph

This Swiss watch pays tribute to the Maltese cross, the emblem of the family that founded the company. $37,400; vacheron-constantin.com

3. Bell & Ross BR01-94 Pink Gold and Carbon

Practicality doesn’t take a backseat to luxury with this watch’s three-counter chronograph and aircraft-instrument-inspired display. $10,900; bellross.com

4. Hamilton Khaki X-Wind

A pilot’s dream, this model from the American watchmaker is capable of calculating an aircraft’s drift angle due to crosswinds. $1,695; hamiltonwatch.com

5. Girard-Perregaux R&D Chronograph

Combining sophistication and race-car looks, this watch is the perfect blend of sport and style. $26,950; girard-perregaux.ch

Buckle Up

Try a belt that's a handsome as it is tough

1. Polo Ralph Lauren

Looking for a way to dress up a pair of jeans? With distressed leather and a 1 ¾-inch width, this belt fits the bill. $275; ralphlauren.com

2. Etro

Patterned stitching and multicolored leather accents make this a belt to be noticed. $370; etro.com

3. J. Crew

Get back to basics with this rough-and-ready style. $52; jcrew.com

4. Cole Haan

Woven leather detailing adds texture and flair to a rustic design. $85; colehaan.com

5. Duluth Trading Co.

This hefty, two-prong sportsman’s belt stands up to adventure, wherever it might lead. $59.50; duluthtrading.com

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