This is the third post in a series of 5 Top Basic Fashion Essentials you should have ready to grab, put on and go. Number 3 is…..the watch! Yes…even though most of us check the time on our cell phones, it is still a necessary object for the wrist…plus it comes in handy if your cell phone dies.

It’s a timeless (or timeful?) classic piece that exudes professionalism and class. With so many choices of bands and colors available – this post features the basic colors of black, silver and gold because these styles can complement any type of outfit the most.

All the timepieces here can be found at Saks Fifth Avenue. Now without further ado, some poetic inspiration on the watch:

Straps, buckles, links and clamps,
Delicate wrists and metal timestamps.
Watches of which hold sophistication.
At work or even on vacation.
In a world full of quick decision,
Hold your own with this ticking addition.

Tory Burch
Image Cred & Shop:
http://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418149&productCode=0400088428905&R=796483186910&P_name=Tory+Burch&sid=127F38CAD8BC&N=306418149&bmUID=l8x8MEH

Dior
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http://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418149&productCode=0420723267083&R=420723267083&P_name=Dior&sid=127F38CAD8BC&N=306418149&bmUID=l8x9Enu

Marc by Marc Jacobs
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http://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418149&productCode=0408161882716&R=691464564476&P_name=Marc+by+Marc+Jacobs&sid=127F38CAD8BC&N=306418149&bmUID=l8x8Zkw

Michael Kors
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http://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418149&productCode=0400089009417&R=796483223172&P_name=Michael+Kors&sid=127F38CAD8BC&N=306418149&bmUID=l8x8ZkS

Movado
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http://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418149&productCode=0408109374310&R=775924216201&P_name=Movado&sid=127F38CAD8BC&N=306418149&bmUID=l8x9uJC

Fendi
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http://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418149&productCode=0400088367783&R=733064350490&P_name=Fendi&sid=127F38CAD8BC&N=306418149&bmUID=l8x9EnH

Burberry
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http://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418149&productCode=0408122514458&R=822138044714&P_name=Burberry&sid=127F38CAD8BC&N=306418149&bmUID=l8x9uK3

Marc by Marc Jacobs
Image Cred & Shop:
http://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418149&productCode=0400087669976&R=796483191792&P_name=Marc+by+Marc+Jacobs&sid=127F38CAD8BC&N=306418149&bmUID=l8x993x

Gucci
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http://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418149&productCode=0427249481559&R=731903323087&P_name=Gucci&sid=127F38CAD8BC&N=306418149&bmUID=l8x9oOq

Gucci
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http://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418149&productCode=0400087460164&R=731903362420&P_name=Gucci&sid=127F38CAD8BC&N=306418149&bmUID=l8x9EnN

Movado
Image Cred & Shop:
http://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418149&productCode=0408123959678&R=885997112611&P_name=Movado&sid=127F38CAD8BC&N=306418149&bmUID=l8xaj2r

Top Image Cred & Shop:
David Yurman
http://m.saks.com/pd.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418149&productCode=0409752625552&R=883932671988&P_name=David+Yurman&sid=127F38CAD8BC&N=306418149&bmUID=l8wEy1u