Watches 101: Getting The Right Watch

It may be easy to pay for a watch that serves as a fashion add-on but selecting the perfect watch is an entirely different story. There are some things that need to be considered if you’re aiming for just the right timepiece for your wrist.

The first step to purchasing a watch is deciding on a movement. Apart from contributing to the overall quality, it also determines a watch’s price. What are you planning on getting – mechanical or electronic? The former makes use of a small pendulum to wind up and keep time, while the latter functions via the constant pulse of a meticulously cut quartz crystal and batteries/ automatic winders. Once you’ve picked out one, mull over what it is that you need your watch to do. Some watches are integrated with oceanic tide tracker and GPS, while others are simply water resistant. Make up your mind as features do add to the cost.

A watch must fit your wrist just right for it to feel comfortable and look good on you. If metal watches are your thing, see to it that you match it up with other metal accessories that you might wear in the future. If not, then at least consider getting a leather strap as a cost-effective way to change its look from time to time. From there, double-check the amount of maintenance a particular watch calls for. If it only requires the usual care of keeping it clean and dry, then good for you. If not, then you will probably need extra stuff to handle it. Metal watches, for example, could do with a little toothpaste to bring back its shine.

Now that you’re equipped with this knowledge, ask yourself: how do I even wear a watch properly? Start by always wearing it on your off-hand. Also, do not wear it on the inside of your wrist – unless you really have to. Your watch has to fit snug, but not too tight; must never slide down nor dangle on your wrist, and lastly, it shouldn’t leave a mark when you take it off.

Quality usually comes with the price. So if you really want the best ones, you will have to shell out some extra cash. Do not settle for fake watches, as they will likely have as shoddy movement as you can get. Instead, go buy the best watch you can afford and enjoy it. If you’re willing to save up for the grand ones, though, that’s fine, too. It will be more satisfying in the end, anyway.

Though they’ve always been thought of as just mere fashion accessories, watches remain as one of those things people will perpetually have a need for. While they easily give you an instant professional look, watches are incredible tools for time management. On top of that, they almost always tell so much about your personality and taste. And so, you might as well man up and earn some cash to spend on the best ones.