Luxury watches are not only a part of every true fashionista's wardrobe; they're also popular with successful businessmen who want to show that they, too, have a sophisticated sense of style.Today's luxury watches come in a wide variety of materials and designs, from stainless steel, sterling silver and gold watches adorned with chain link bands, to silver and gold watches with bands made of luxury leathers such as lizard and snakeskin. In addition, today's watch faces may be made of delicate, diamond-studded porcelains as well as brushed silver and gold.For those who like a look of classic elegance, companies such as Cartier, Patek Phillipe and Tag Heuer have continued to make the same traditional designs of luxury watches for generations. Newer companies, however, such as Jacob & Co. and Joe Rodeo, have made their own mark with modern-styled luxury watches inlaid with colorful gemstone panels and encrusted with diamonds. There are even novelty styles for those who want to show that they're in touch with their inner child. After all, who can resist a solid gold Mickey Mouse watch

While buyers have more to choose from than ever before, it's important to have a good general understanding of how to match a watch shape to a particular wrist and hand length and size. This is especially important because luxury watches are investment timepieces meant to last for generations.Generally speaking, a longer wrist and hand can wear any of the elongated and rectangular styles, including the classic rectangular Cartier Tank style and the Golden Ellipse style made by Patek Phillipe. Patek Phillipe also makes several oval styles, including the Nautilus; these oval designs look particularly attractive on a long wrist and slender hand.