I'm convinced that tortoise shell is the new leopard print. It's classic, more subtle, and looks better on your everyday accessories like sunglasses and watches. I'm also convinced that men's accessories are the new women's accessories, given that styles are looking more and more androgynous, and women are now focusing less on frills and more on functionality. The Nixon 42-20 Chrono Watch in all black and tortoise is a perfect example of what happens when these trends collide.

And the six-hand Japanese quartz with three sub-dials, and stainless steel case with hardened mineral crystal that's waterproof for up to 200 meters, proves that this is definitely not your mom's watch. But she will definitely appreciate the tortoise shell.