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Shopping for watches on the Internet, while enjoyable can
be difficult for a number of reasons. Two main reasons are
that there are an overwhelming number of watches available
and you don?t get to see them and feel them before you
click that buy button. However, with some basic knowledge
on wrist watches, you will be able to browse through more
choices in less time and significantly increase your chance
of finding the watch that you want.
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Watches 101
Before you shop for your next watch, be it a Citizen watch
or an Invicta watch or any watch for that matter, it is a
good idea to know how watches are classified. Watches are
generally classified as either quartz watches or mechanical
watches. Mechanical watches are further broken down to
automatic watches (automatic winding) and manual wind
watches. Mechanical watches consist of all mechanical
components and hence the name mechanical watches.
Mechanical watches do not need battery. Quartz watches do
need battery. Quartz watches gets their name from the
quartz crystal that is in use in the movement.
There are inherent advantages and disadvantages with both
quartz and mechanical watches. Quartz watches are more
accurate and less expensive than similar mechanical
watches. However, you do have to change the battery every
few years, which will incur additional cost and
inconvenience. Mechanical watches are less accurate. They
are heavier and usually cost more than similar quartz
watches. However, mechanical watches are view as more than
just timepieces; they are pieces of art. They are canvases
where watchmakers showcase their creativity and skills.
Even a simple mechanical watch can have over 100 parts in
them compare to just a few dozen in quartz watches. It is
not difficult to see that it takes far more expertise to
put a mechanical watch together. Knowing whether you want a
quartz watch or a mechanical watch will help you filter out
a significant number of choices.
Watches are further classified into smaller categories
based on their functions or complications. Examples of
popular complications are chronograph, perpetual calendar,
and moon phase.
What is popular now?
Currently, chronograph watches, diamond watches, dive
watches, and watches with large face are some of most
popular watches available on the market. Chronograph
watches are watches with a stop watch feature built in.
Most people buy chronograph watches for the look, few
actually use the function. Diamonds can really add some
sparkles to watches. Diamond is one of the most popular
precious stones, so it is no surprise that diamond watches
are popular. Dive watches are popular because they are
often rugged looking and convey a sense of durability, not
to mention the fact that they have high water resistance.
Large face watches are popular partly because many
celebrities are wearing them and also because it is easier
to tell time with them. A popular brand for the above is Euro Geneve.
What to look for?
Once you determine whether you want a quartz watch or a
mechanical watch and the kind of complications you want it
to have, it is time to look at some materials.
Case materials:
Popular watch materials for watch cases are stainless steel
and titanium. Stainless steel and titanium are good because
and they are durable. Titanium is lighter than stainless
steel, but much stronger. However, it has a duller look
compares to stainless steel. Titanium tends to be a little
more expensive than stainless steel.
Crystal materials:
Sapphire crystals and mineral crystals are recommended for
most watches. Sapphire crystal is much harder than mineral
crystal and is a lot more scratch resistant than mineral
crystal. They are obviously more expensive than mineral
crystals. Materials to avoid are glass and acrylic. They
are found in many low end watches.
Watch band materials:
There are a wide variety of watch band materials ranging
from stainless steel to eel skin. Which material works best
for your watch is determined by your taste and your
intended use for that watch. If you are active and will be
getting the watch wet often, then you will want to go with
either a metal bracelet of some sort or a rubber strap as
they are easy to clean and maintain. It is not recommended
for any type of leather strap to be submerged in water as
it can deteriorate the quality of the band.
Tips to getting the right watch the first time!
Read the descriptions including all the specifications of
all the watches you are interested in carefully. As a watch
dealer, very often I see customers returning a watch simply
because it was too big or too small. If only they had read
the descriptions and the specs carefully, they won?t have
to waste money on shipping and create extra work and
inconvenience for themselves and others. If you are unsure
whether a watch will be too big or too small for you,
measure your wrist and know its approximate size. Remember
you can always call the vendor and ask for additional help.
It sure beats making an unnecessary trip to the post office.
Learn these basics about watches and you will soon discover
that you can spend less time and browse through more
watches, so you may find the one that best fits your taste
and your style of life. For a wide selection and good prices on Wrist Watches you should visit Jewel Basket by clicking HERE.
Article adapted from Zai Zhu, a watch collector and a watch dealer. Visit
http://www.discountwatchstore.com to learn more about
wristwatches.
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