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Top 10 Conservative Watches for a Job Interview

By Carly Wickell, About.com

It's usually a good idea to be conservative when you choose jewelry to wear to a job interview, but a watch is nearly always regarded as acceptable interview attire. The classic watches in this collection prove that conservative doesn't have to be boring. A few of these watches are probably not suitable for those times when the person on the other side of the table expects you to dress very conservatively, but they're classic enough to work well if you're looking for a job in a more casual setting.

1. Dress Watch with Pearlized White Dial

Here's an inexpensive, classic watch with a white, textured pearlized dial set into a stainless steel case. The strap is made from a thin strip of black leather. The watch has a three-hand quarts movement, is water resistant to 50 meters, and comes packed in one of Fossil's collectible tins.

2. Dichroic art glass watch, 'Mermaid'

This art glass watch won't work for you if you're applying for a job where a conservative suit is expected interview attire, but it might be acceptable if your interview is for a position an artsy field. Multiple colors of glass are set into a the band and the round watch face is set in sterling silver. The watch is subdued, but with enough flair to give your wrist some style.

3. Morpier Ladies' Dress Watch in 18K Gold

If you don't mind spending the dollars, take a look at this Morpier watch in 18K gold. The wall has an opalescent, elongated dial and is held on your wrist by a black croco band. Made in Italy.

4. BCBG Women's Watch in Stainless Steel

Here's a somewhat delicate looking watch with a polished stainless steel rectangular case and white dial. The bracelet is made from stainless steel set with white ceramic accents, and is held on your wrist with a hidden clasp. This watch might have too much flash for very conservative interview attire, but it's worth a look.

5. Women's Palani Collection Diamond Tungsten Bracelet Watch

Choose either a black or a grey enamel dial for this watch with scratch-resistant tungsten case and bracelet. The sleek watch hugs your wrist for a classic look. Small diamonds mark the 3, 6, 8 and 12 positions.

6. Movado Women's Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

This Movado women's watch has a round stainless steel case set in a stainless bracelet. Black numerals are displayed at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 positions, and silver-tone stick markers mark the remaining hours.

7. Christian Bernard Twinlight Collection White Gold Plated Watch

Here's a classic women's watch with a silver-tone round case that's plated in white gold. Small cubic zirconias are set around the bezel, but are somewhat subdued against the white mother-of-pearl dial. The watch has silver-tone hour and minute hands. A brown leather strap holds the watch on your wrist.

8. Baume & Mercier Ladies' Hampton Watch

You can't get more classic than this This ladies' watch by Baume & Mercier. The timepiece has a white rectangular dial in a stainless steel case and comes with a black leather strap. Simple but elegant, the watch is water resistant up to 50 feet.

9. Gucci Ladies' Bangle Bracelet Watch

Here's a Gucci 6800 bracelet watch with a stainless steel case and black leather bangle strap. The watch has a black rectangular dial with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Classic yes, but the watch moves away from the norm just enough to create some flair on your wrist.

10. Ladies' Citizen Watch with Champagne Dial and Gold-Tone Case and Bezel

Here's an affordable Citizen watch that fits just about any attire. It has a gold-tone rectangular case and bezel with a champagne colored dial and is held in place with a dark brown leather strap. The watch is water-resistant.

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