Round, Square or Rectangle: What a Watch Case Shape Does to an Outfit

A watch's outline is the first thing people see: a circle reads calm, a square reads deliberate, a rectangle reads dressy and slides under a cuff.

Pick a shape, set a case width and the flat of your wrist, and see whether the lugs sit inside it. Plus how each shape pairs with a tee, a knit or a shirt and jacket, and what to look for at any budget.