How better to show your significant other how valuable your time together is than buy buying them a watch. Not only is it a cheesy pun, but a stylish watch can make for an impressive gift - if you know what you are doing.
The first and most sensible thing you should do is to decide your budget. Whether you are looking to buy a glamarous high end watch or whether you decide to buy a more restrainded cheap designer watch you should determine your budget and stick to it. Whilst the economy is going through a difficult period it is always a good idea to ask for a discount as you may find that some jewellers are willing to offer a reduction just so they can shift their stock.
Once you have a price in mind you need to think about what features are going to be important in the watch you buy. Obviously all watches tell the time (even the really bad ones) but you way also wish to consider things like alarm capability, stop watch, calendar, chronograph, dual time zones, etc.
As well as watch features you also need to take into account the movement, of which there are two basic types: automatic or quartz. Quartz watches are fairly inexpensive and battery powered, making them easy to maintain and wont also make a huge dent in your wallet. Automatic watches have no battery and are constantly wound using the movement of your body. When it comes to maintaining these types of watches, it may require the attention of a specialist dealer and end up costing the wearer a little more.
When taking a look at the watch’s water resistance, take the following ito account: anything rated under 50m (150ft) will be okay if splashed or dropped in the sink but ideally you will want a watch that is resistant to around 300m.
When shopping for a partner then make sure you have an idea about what their tastes are. Nothing says ‘I know nothing about you’ more like buying jewellery of a style they will hate. This is particularly true with ladies watches where there is a baffling array or styles. Most makes of watch will have versions of all of their watches with and without diamonds so if you like the look of the watch, but not the price tag then you can always go for the version that doesn’t have diamonds.
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Your mum always told you to wash your face - and the same applies to your watch! It doesn’t matter how neat and tidy your life might be, it’s inevitable that designer watch of yours will accumulate some amount of grime or dust on it’s face at some point. So what the best way of keeping your watch face clean without risking damage to the workings? Let Watch Superstar show you how:
1) You should start by removing the band from the watch face if possible. Be careful as some watch straps contain materials that should not get wet. If the strap is not removable then be extra cautious as to not get water or cleaner on it.
2) Next you need to apply just a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a clean cloth. Gently rub the surface of the watch face with the dampened section using a slow, circular motion. It is using this technique that will ensure you don’t accidentally scratch the surface.
3) If you own a designer watch who’s face has expensive metals (i.e gold, platinum, etc) then it is important that you should use jewellery cleaner. You should be able to buy some from most jeweller’s shops. This cleaner is specially formulated so that these metals can be safely cleaned. Again, apply only a small amount to the cloth and rub over the surface as before.
4) If you have removed the watch band then you should then re-attach it and then place the watch in a warm, well ventilated room. Make sure that you leave it to sit for 2-4 hours in order to ensure that all of the moisture is removed.
5) This time using a dry, clean cloth you should remove any additional moisture from the watch face if necessary as this can cause mildew or in more serious cases - rust.
You should make a habit of keeping up this routine once a month for the best results.
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Seeing as though Watch Superstar is currently running a deal on cheap oris watches, we thought we would give you a bit of background on these beautiful timepieces.
Based in Holstein, Switzerland, Oris was founded in 1904 by Paul Cattin and Georges Christian. Their aim was to bring together Swiss horology tradition along with the watchmaker’s craft in order to make one precision timepiece.
Named after the stream and valley close to Holstein, Oris pride themselves on making purely mechanical watches. All of their watches operate without batteries and are well equipped with very high quality automatic mechanial movements.
Like many other brands of designer watches, Oris has had it’s watches endorsed by several high profile names including Keanu Reeves and Matthew McConaughey. Oris also have a history of sponsoring Formula 1 racing and it’s drivers.
Keanu Reeves sports his Oris Watch
These beautiful watches are extremely resilient and can withstand many types of conditions. In case they need to be maintened, Oris have official service centres all over the world. All watches are subject to wear and tear so Oris recommend that you service their watches every 3-5 years.
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Lying in bed too long, turning up late for work, missing appointments: all of these are symptomatic of a broken or stopped watch. But how do you diagnose the problem if you suspect your designer watch of dishonesty?
If you can hear or see that the watch has stopped ticking, the odds are that the battery has simply worn out. You will be able to purchase a replacement battery from most corner shops or if you want to be extra sure you can of course buy one from your local jewellery or watch shop.
If this doesn’t solve the problem then you will have to inspect the watch more closely. If you can hear the watch ticking but the hands are not moving, then it could be that there is a gear stuck inside. If it is the case that only one of the hands is moving, this could mean that just the non moving hand is broken. Once you have worked out which is the case you will be able to determine whether it would be cheaper to have the watch repaired or to simply purchase a replacement.
Make sure that you check the warranty that came with your watch. If it has not yet expired then the chances are that the maker will mend the watch as long as you pay for the shipping and handling. This may not apply if it is the watch strap rather that the watch itself that has been broken.
Return the watch to the shop where you originally bought it from. If you have inadvertantly purchased a watch that you can prove was originally broken then the store should be able ro replace or offer you a refund. Be sure to consult the shop’s return policy before buyung anything if you are in doubt about returning goods.
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