Buying the Right Designer Watch for you - 7 Handy Hints
Unsurprisingly, most people want to have a watch so they can keep time. For some, it is also an important fashion accessory – so when they come to buy a designer watch it is important that they choose the right one.Here are a few top tips which could help you to choose the right watch.
1) Whether you are looking to buy a mens designer watch or a ladies designer watch it is important to set a budget.Once you have set yourself an affordable price limit you can start to eliminate options that are unrealistic.
2) Have you thought about what you will use your watch for? Apart from keeping good time, have you decided whether you will be looking to buy a designer watch that is more suitable for everyday or formal wear?
3) After you have made a decision on the watch style, you need to choose which movement you require.This refers to inner workings of the watch, of which there are three different types: quartz, mechanical and digital.A quartz watch uses a small vibrating crystal inside - these are very accurate.Mechanical watches rely on very small springs and gears - these types of watches are quite expensive and not as accurate.The digital watch is powered by battery and cheaper, although it is considered a more casual style of watch.
4) Make sure you get an appropriately sized watch face. A regular size face on a large man may look like a ladies watch.Also, you must look for quality construction of the bezel (polished) and the case.
5) Do you know whether the watch is watch water resistant or waterproof?Water resistant means that the watch is fine when it is splashed with water, whereas waterproof watches are rated by depth.
6) Look at the crystal - the clear covering of the watch face.Plexiglass is the cheapest and scratches fairly easily but is very difficult to shatter.Mineral crystal is rather more expensive and more likely to shatter but it is less likely to get scratched.Synthetic sapphire is the most expensive and almost scratch proof but is easy to shatter.
7) The strap can be metal, plastic or cloth.This is a personal choice but do make sure that your choice is based on comfort especially if you are going to use it for active pursuits.