Choosing a Wedding Watch

The watch goes in 200 photos and probably 50 close-ups. Pick wisely.

Best types

• White or silver dial — pops in indoor light.
• Polished case finish — catches light, photographs beautifully.
• Roman or applied indices — classic in pictures.
• Heirloom-worthy — something you'd hand to your child.

Avoid

• Sports chronographs in pure black — visually heavy in candid shots.
• Smartwatches — date wrong on every photo for the rest of your life.
• Two-tone with diamonds unless the suit is silver-grey or cream.

Classic picks: Rolex Datejust, Omega De Ville, JLC Reverso Classic, Cartier Tank Louis.