For an investment piece that will last for generations, ditch the loud colors and flashy digital displays in favor of classic Roman numerals and versatile neutrals. Photographer Erik Lee Snyder captures the understated elegance of timepieces in an editorial for VMAN styled by Aryeh Lappin.

A simple pinstriped Hermès button down on model Khadim Diouf marries perfectly with a round watch from Bulgari, complete with a chocolate leather strap and dynamic gold and silver accents. The square-faced Cartier watch on Jean Lafon gives his Dior tank a vintage look, while the all-metal hardware on Logan Santiago’s Omega watch lends a sleek touch to his cerulean MSGM knitwear.

This feature appears in VMAN46 now available for purchase.