Buying a Watch and Choosing the Right one for you
Posted by: admin in FAQ, tags: advice, FAQ, shopping
When buying a watch you should first ask yourself ‘what do I want a new watch for?’. Is it going to be for everyday use (assuming such use is not formal wear) or are you more likely to use it for specific sports such as running or diving?
It should be noted that the fewer watches you buy, the more difficult it is to answer this question. If the watch you are buying is likely to be the only you will own it would be sensible to purchase a fairly plain sports model. The reason for this is that a heavy sports watch would look out of place with a suit and similarly, a mens designer watch with a fancy strap would look silly if you were wearing a tshirt and shorts. As a rule of thumb, the watch styles you are most likely to encounter can be categorized as follows:
Dress watch - these watches are usually gold, plain and thin however these rules aren’t set in stone. If the watch has a rotating bezel or a bezel with markings on then it is not a dress watch. The dial and hands are less important, but avoid thick markings and hands with lots of tritium.
Designer watch - these watches can be difficult to categorize. Generally these will be makes of watches that have a worldwide reputation and a well publicized designer however this is not always the case. Often the most prestigious mens and ladies designer watch brands are only available in authorized retailers however there are a number of online dealers.
Sports watch - these watches are usually large, often have bezels with prominent markings and are water resistant to some degree. They nearly always have thick, luminous hands and are designed to be rugged.
When choosing your watch, remember to try it on first to make sure that it is comfortable and adjustable. Also, don’t forget to make sure that it is water resistant as it is critical that the watch is able to keep out everyday moisture.
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