Tips For Buying A Quartz Wrist Watch

By Linda Ruiz


Wrist watches are timepieces worn around wrists to serve various functions. They are tied around the arm using two bands originating from the case. The casing which encloses all working mechanisms can be made from different materials like metal, plastic, alloys, and resin. Quartz wrist watch comprises of several features that allow them to do more functions than just showing time to the wearer.

There are other uses for wrist watches besides showing time conveniently and with immediacy. The items can also serve as fashion accessories in various events. First, antique wristwatches and pocket watches are normally appreciated worldwide as jewelry or collectible works of art. This has resulted in different markets for the items with some costing inexpensively while others cost a fortune. Men watches for formal, semi-formal, and casual attire are simple and plain with a thin body and made of gold.

There are a few factors to be considered when buying a timepiece. The factors include price, style, brand, life expectancy, maintenance, water resistance, bracelet, place of purchase, and size. Advertisements from manufacturers, number of jewels within the device, and internal working mechanisms should not be given much weight when buying items costing less than 10, 000 US Dollars.

Prices range from low, to very high. Low cost items cost 200 US Dollars and below while moderately priced ones cost between 300 and 700 US Dollars. High-end timepieces cost over 1000 US Dollars. Expensive models are mechanical and are normally made from precious metals like gold and platinum and the tungsten in them is specially developed. Moderately-priced models are automatic quartz watches made from carbon fiber, titanium, leather, stainless steel, and caoutchouc. Normally they are casual watches.

Watches are also categorized into styles. Major styles are dress or classic, sports, and designer. Classic styles come with thin casings and are simple and plain. Gold is used to make the case and the bands and markings are made thick and bold. Designer models are produced by individuals who hold a worldwide reputation in watch making. They are often unique and unusual. Sports models have bezels with prominent markings and are large in size and resistant to water.

Another important factor is the place of purchase. Manufacturers of prestigious brands entrust their products to approved dealers only. Such products can therefore only be found from such dealers. Internet sources are unreliable and one should not purchase costly timepieces from them. However, the internet can offer some useful information about various watch models to buy. One must avoid making purchases for expensive watches from online stores and retail sites.

Some models have infinite life expectancy especially the mechanical types. However, most quartz watches are limited in life by their parts. Parts in these brands may wear out over time and require to be replaced. Lack of replacement parts can be a major problem hence one should make this choice wisely at the time of making the purchase.

How well the device fits on the arm should also be considered. It must also be reasonable in terms of the size of the face. The choice of the face size should be based on the body size of the wearer to avoid appearing funny when wearing the device.




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