Band of Sisters: American Women at War in Iraq

A stalwart, monochromatic watch by AX Armani Exchange.

Consider a new neutral. The handsome details of this Filmore watch by ESQ by Movado will have you rethinking black and brown. White croc-embossed leather strap and rectangular gold-plated stainless steel case. Silver tone dial with textured inner dial features black Roman numerals at markers, minute track, date window at six o'clock, two gold tone hands and logo. Swiss quartz movement. Water resistant to 30 meters. Two-year limited warranty.

The best of both worlds: modern function with vintage appeal. Leather strap with embossed crocodile pattern. Goldtone stainless steel case, 33mm. Champagne-colored dial with elegant roman numeral and seconds-hand subdial at 6 o'clock. Analog movement. Water resistant to 50 meters. Three-year limited warranty.