A working man's watch is not a toy or a trinket. It is a tool and a companion. It is reliable, durable, and functional. It tells you the time, the date, and maybe even tracks a second time zone. It doesn't need to be wound, charged, or synced. It doesn't need to be pampered, polished, or protected. It can handle anything you throw at it, from water to dust to shock.

Should you choose an Apple watch or a traditional Swiss Quartz watch? I've worn both and outline the benefits and drawbacks of each. Here's what I think you should do in choosing a new watch.