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From stainless-steel construction to data recall, the trendiest men's watches are more than just a pretty face Photographer Conrado Velasco Stylist Diana Rupp G-Shock's G-Cool telememo function holds up to 100 phone numbers and is shock-resistant, $150 Nike's sporty Triax has data recall (perfect for storing lap times), seven alarms and an ergonomically shaped PVC band, $135 Swatch Scuba with rotating bezel resists water to 200 meters, $55 Classic Calibri pocket watch with magnifying glass cover and alarm, $90 Storm's Digicom has a futuristic digital time setting and red contour-case design, $95 Analog Multi-Chronograph by Festina with two alarms and a stopwatch, $350 All watches from Watch Zone2319 Market St415/621-6325 [ San Francisco | MetroActive Central | Archives ]