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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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? Read the rest of this entry »

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