How to choose a watch

Why are they? After all, almost any of our mobile devices shows the time.

However, wrist watch adherents fundamentally disagree with this, because for many, wearing a watch is an underline of status, a tribute to fashion, a stylish thing and just a multifunctional mechanism with which you can quickly find out the time.

What do you need from a wrist watch and how to choose a watch, to enjoy this mechanism for many years, will be discussed below.

How to buy a watch

The first question to ask yourself if you want buy a watch When and where will I wear them? Watches are not always just a thing that allows us to be punctual, because they can tell a lot about the habits or character of a person.

The main thing in choosing a watch is to choose a model that contains all necessary useful features. For example, if you will go in for sports in a watch, then you need to look at shockproof models, as well as watches that will show your pulse. And if the watch will serve you more as a fashion accessory, then the main selection criterion will be the appearance of the chosen model, while you don’t have to think much about such characteristics as water resistance and shock resistance.

Another important parameter of wrist watches is their cost.

The price of the watch includes:

• Reliability
• Accuracy
• Brand
• Additional options (calendar, repeater, chronograph and others)
• Production material
• Series limited.

Regardless of whether you buy women's or men's watches, you need to pay special attention to the criteria listed below.

1. Mechanism

The mechanics in the watch is the best option for organized people who will not forget to wind the watch themselves.

The quartz movement does not require additional winding, and their time error is less in comparison with mechanical watches. All you need is to change the battery in time.

2. Bracelet or strap

Basically, it's a matter of taste. The leather strap is comfortable and beautiful. The disadvantage of such a strap is that it needs to be changed over time.

The service life of a leather strap depends on the quality of workmanship and varies from 2 to 5 years. Of course, this is an additional expense, but by doing so you will also refresh your watch.

The metal bracelet is practical and adjustable to the desired size. This is a durable construction, and to update it, it is enough to apply a light polishing.

The disadvantage of the bracelet is that the link connections can break. In order to avoid such troubles, it is recommended to purchase a bracelet more expensive.

3. Body material

The most popular watch material is metal. Given the price and quality, the choice falls on stainless steel.

Nothing bad can be said about the now fashionable ceramics. Ceramic watches are wear-resistant and very beautiful. They retain their original appearance for a long time and do not even scratch. However, the strength of such watches may not withstand very strong impacts.

4. Coating

On sale you can find watches in almost all colors and shades. The best choice is PVD coating, which has excellent toughness and durability, good scratch resistance.

Pay special attention to the number of microns in the spray - the more, the better. Such watches can please you with their beautiful coating for up to 15 years.

5. Functionality

Functional stuffing in modern watches can be extremely diverse.

But do you need everything that will be there? After all, it can be: a backlight, a calendar, a second time, a tachometer, an alarm clock, not to mention modern electronic models that even have their own operating system. Choose for yourself the necessary functions, because the price of the watch and your comfort depend on it.

6. Brand

Here are some tips on how to buy a watch from a good brand.

Opinions about watch companies differ significantly, because each has its own object of desire. If someone buys a watch from a luxury company, then others cannot afford it, so everyone chooses a watch according to their financial capabilities.

The golden mean is Fashion watches. They are much more affordable than high-end brands, and yet include a variety of (and sometimes very bold) design ideas.

It is known that all the most famous Fashion-brands have their own watches. These watches are made of high quality and good, durable materials. Well, outwardly, such models are beyond competition, because no one understands styles and new trends better than Fashion brands.

Here is a short video about how to buy (choose) a watch.

How to buy women's watches

So, let's assume that you have already saved up money and are ready to go shopping in order to buy women's watches. The following are the main criteria that are important for choosing a watch if you are a woman.

1. Decide on the style of your watch

For a woman, this is very important, because the style of the watch should be combined with her wardrobe. In addition, it is the style that can tell a lot about her temperament. It can be styles: romantic, sports, fashion, classic and others.

2. Find the perfect size

Take a closer look at the size of the dial - large models are very popular now.

However, if you are the owner of a small wrist, then too large a mechanism on such a hand will look extremely ridiculous. Therefore, we recommend choosing a watch that matches your physical data.

Carefully study how the watch sits on your hand: it should sit tight, but at the same time ride a little on the hand and not leave a mark on the strap.

3. Decide on a color

Watch fashion has the widest range of colors, for the correct choice of which you need to decide where you will wear future watches.

For example, if you want buy women's watch for every day, it is better to choose classic tones: golden, silver, metallic, brown or black. For models for the summer, light and bright colors are suitable. If you wear women's watches on vacation or for a walk, then models with funny pictures and prints will do.

Remember that in any case, the color of the clock should not annoy you. On the contrary, it should cheer up and "pleasing to the eye."

How to buy men's watches

Every man, first of all, wants to show his individuality with the help of watches. A man wearing an expensive watch automatically becomes respected, he is self-confident and dynamic. Every real man strives for this, and we will tell you how to buy (choose) a men's watch.

Any watch model is individual both in terms of technical and psychological characteristics. For men, the following are important: technical characteristics, material, design and watch brand.

For some representatives of the strong half of humanity, individuality is an important criterion, for others it is the sporty spirit of watches and elegant design.

However, the number one criterion for any man is emphasizing his position in society.

Here are some practical tips for how to buy a men's watch

1. Do not buy a watch "in haste", just to quickly resolve this issue. It is better to save up money for a worthy brand so as not to regret an unfulfilled dream. In extreme cases, you can buy a used watch, but of a well-known brand, and simply update it in a watch shop.

2. There will always be a person in life who will criticize your choice, so when choosing a watch, think only about your tastes and preferences.

3. Find the "golden mean": your watch should combine an expensive movement and a beautiful design. Do not forget that no matter how high-quality the mechanism is, it will not be visible (and, conversely, no matter how beautiful your future watch looks, you will not get proper pleasure from it if it constantly breaks down).

4. The same applies to the manufacturer: no matter how famous the company is, you will not enjoy it if you do not like the design of such watches.

Interesting Facts! Did you know that Einstein wore one of the most famous and expensive brands - Patek Philippe, and Fidel Castro was an adherent of the equally famous Rolex and Omega. So: expensive watches absolutely do not guarantee you to become a famous scientist or politician.

5. Large watches can be fashionable and beautiful, but don't forget your wrist size. After all, because of too large hours, the sleeves of the shirt may not be fastened. Do you want to change your wardrobe?

6. Advice! You can insure an expensive purchase and not be afraid that the watch will break or be stolen.

7. Please note that not all colors and materials of the body will be combined with your clothes. Versatile watches that suit any style of clothing are considered to be models made of platinum, white gold or stainless steel.

8. When people say that a quartz watch is more accurate than a hand-wound watch, it's usually about small amounts, so don't put too much emphasis on it.

9. Maintain on schedule, take care and keep your watch clean, then it will last a very long time.

10. In principle, no one needs a very expensive watch, we just often want to have one, but an expensive and really high-quality thing. But still, it is not at all necessary to buy an expensive brand with extra features or precious materials in order to satisfy your ambitions.

12. Do not treat men's watches as an investment. The vast majority of mechanisms do not retain their value for a long time, but there are truly unique items that increase their price over time. Only here it is unlikely that you will benefit from your watch, at least your grandchildren will.

How to buy an electronic watch

The principle of the mechanism in electronic watches is no different from quartz models. The only difference is how the information is transmitted to the dial. Electronic clocks in our time in everyday life can be found almost everywhere: camcorders, mobile phones, cars, washing machines and other appliances and devices are often equipped with such a mechanism.

But the closest to us physically are wrist electronic watches. So, how to buy (choose) an electronic watch?

Not only low price and accuracy, but also variety of functional we are attracted by electronic watches, which can not only show the time, but also have the following functions:

• Humidity measurement
• Temperature measurement
• Alarm
• Camera
• Calculator.

And this is just the most common list.

It should also be noted that in many models of electronic watches there are two ways to show time - pointer dial or liquid crystal display.

We advise you to select those functions in the electronic watch that correspond to your lifestyle. For example, for lovers of outdoor recreation or an avid fisherman, models with a barometer are suitable, and for athletes, models that measure distance or heart rate.

Before buy electronic watch, be sure to carefully read their description and operating rules (quality watches, albeit inexpensive ones, always come with instructions).

Special attention should be paid parameters favorite hours. The fact is that it is the parameters that determine the main characteristics of an electronic watch: for example, replacing batteries (you must clearly understand how this happens and whether you can carry out this process yourself).

In addition, electronic watches differ in their beauty. You can choose the watch according to your own style.

How to buy a gold watch

Gold watches are models in which the case and (or) individual parts are made of gold. More often than not, people who buy a gold watch want to have a combination of a gold bracelet and a watch. But even here you can get confused in the abundance of choice. So how to buy (choose) a gold watch?