Top tips for choosing a watch

Published by Axel Rose — 08-16-2024 04:08:17 AM


The choice of watch depends on three main criteria:

  1. Appearance: style and brand.
  2. Details: materials, indication.
  3. Dimensions of case and strap.

Some details on these criteria are provided in other blog posts. Here we will cover the key tips.

Appearance: Style and Brand

How advise online platform for luxury watches wristwatches come in several styles: classic, sport, fashion, smart watches.

  • Classic ones will help to emphasize the status and severity of a business suit.
  • Sports watches can withstand extreme loads and help with precise timing.
  • Fashion models are more of an adornment than a timekeeping instrument.
  • A smart watch is a fully-fledged computer with a set of sensors and additional functions.

When choosing a watch, first of all, start from your style and lifestyle or a specific event. For example, for every day you can take sports, unisex or simple classic models. For special meetings, take a closer look at fashion models, and for business negotiations, status watches in a classic design are suitable.

A watch for a business suit must meet the following requirements:

  • the body is of standard shape, medium in size;
  • subdued colors, lack of flashy decor;
  • elegant leather strap or bracelet.

Everyday watches do not require restrictions, the main thing is that you feel confident and comfortable every day.

Sports watches can be bright or discreet, of different sizes and with different functions. Sports watches should not restrict movement. They also need to be shock-resistant and wear-resistant, because impacts are possible during physical activity.

The brand of wristwatches will convey your character and individuality. Each manufacturer brings its own touches to the design of accessories. For example, CASIO is associated with super-strong sports watches for extreme sportsmen, and Royal London offers classic models that are accessible to everyone.

Compare different collections of watch companies. You will notice special features in each of them. Choose the right brand by country, slogan or personal preferences. Focus on those collections that are in harmony with your picture of the world and understanding of beauty. So you will buy not just a watch, but an accessory with a brand history close to your worldview.

Details: materials and indication

When it comes to watch materials, the first thing that comes to mind is the case. It can be made of steel, titanium, plastic, gold, brass, and other materials. High-tech ceramic watches have been gaining popularity in the last few years, but this is more relevant for women's models.

Dials can be analog, digital or with mixed indication. What to choose depends on your image. Classic watches are suitable for a business style, while those with an electronic display are suitable for athletes and active people.  

Case and strap dimensions

The case diameter and strap width affect the massiveness of the watch. The crown, additional buttons, large clasps visually enlarge the watch. The following tips will help you avoid making a mistake with the size of the watch:

  • The case ears should not extend beyond the edges of the wrist.
  • The width of the body is less than the width of the brush.
  • The thinner the wrist, the more discreet the watch should be.

Using your wrist size as a guide is one of the most popular methods for choosing a watch. And to make this process easier, we have written an article explaining how to choose the right size watch.

How to choose a watch based on its characteristics

Below we will take a closer look at how to choose a watch based on 8 key parameters:

  1. type of mechanism;
  2. body material;
  3. dial type and backlight;
  4. glass type;
  5. degree of water protection;
  6. strap/bracelet;
  7. functional.

Which type of wristwatch mechanism is better - comparison

It is difficult to answer which watch mechanism is the most reliable. Mechanics are considered more durable and prestigious. The first wristwatches were mechanical. They were assembled by hand, which took a lot of time, and there were not many craftsmen capable of this. Therefore, mechanical watches have always been considered prestigious. Today, they are also highly valued, treated with care and passed down from generation to generation.

Mechanical watches with automatic winding are no different from conventional mechanics in terms of precision and durability. They are more convenient to use, since they are wound automatically with the help of an additional rotor. 

Quartz movements are more accurate; the best devices can have deviations of no more than 5-6 seconds per year, while mechanical ones have a standard error of +40 to -20 seconds per day.

It is worth noting two more technologies that are used in wristwatches. The first is Kinetic, developed by Seiko. Kinetic technology (also called autoquartz) captures and converts kinetic energy from hand movement into electrical energy. That is, while you wear an autoquartz watch, it will charge itself. The second technology is Eco-Drive, from the Japanese manufacturer Citizen. Here, everything is even simpler. To increase the continuous operation time of the watch, the manufacturer added a solar battery to it.


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