What to consider when buying a watch?

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Choosing the right watch can be overwhelming, but considering the purpose, materials, size, functions, and price can help. Gold watches are best for elegant suits, while sports watches are durable. High-tech materials like scratch-resistant ceramic are expensive, while aluminum and plastic are cheaper. Functions like a stopwatch or chronograph are useful for runners, but most people only use the calendar function. Prices vary, with famous brands and mechanical watches being more expensive.

If you are considering buying a new watch, you will find that the options are so vast that it becomes difficult to choose the right one. In the end, many people get overwhelmed and end up buying whatever watch they like more than the best for their lifestyle. To help you choose the right watch, here are some things to keep in mind:

Why do you need a watch? Are you looking for something simple, for everyday use or do you need a stylish watch that can be worn with suits? Will you wear your watch when exercising or playing sports? Gold watches are the most common choice to go with elegant suits, while sports watches are made to be durable and can sometimes include rubber parts or luminous hands. Along the same lines, fancy watches tend to be smaller, while sports watches tend to be at least 36mm in diameter.

Once you have decided on the purpose of your watch, your next consideration should be the materials. The best and most expensive watches on the market are made with high-tech materials, such as scratch-resistant ceramic. Gold, titanium and platinum are the other materials that can be found in expensive watches. Aluminum and plastic are the preferred material of choice in cheaper watches.

Size and weight are a matter of personal preference, as some people don’t like the “feel” of their watch, while others don’t mind the extra load. When it comes to functions and features, the truth is that most people never use anything on their watches except the calendar function. A stopwatch or chronograph might come in handy if you’re an avid runner, but other than that, most features will only add to the price of the watch. Luminous watches are common today, at least in sports and casual watches.

Price is always an important consideration when choosing a watch. If you are looking for a famous brand, with the best features, you must be ready to spend more than $600 US dollars. Some brands, like Rado or Rolex, start in the thousands for the simplest models. As a general rule, mechanical watches are more expensive than quartz models.




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