How To Choose A Watch

Watches serve a number of roles -- from helping as a workout aid, serving as diving instrumentation, to acting as a fashion element Before acquiring a new watch, here are some points to contemplate:

1. Determine what you will be using the watch for, and how many watches you will own. If you only want to have one watch, that watch must work in a variety of settings depending on your lifestyle and intended usage. If you intend to be buying several watches, you can consider specialty watches that are specific to the activities in which you take part.

2. Consider other options that may pertain to you. Some models combine both digital and analog faces on one watch. A water-resistant watch is fine for occasional water exposure and general use and can be worn in the shower. But for diving, be certain to check the depth rating. If you are a jogger or you take part in other timed events, a stopwatch will be highly desirable. If you travel often, an alarm clock is very handy, as is the ability to support several time zones. If you are picking out a watch as a fashion statement, gemstones are an elegant addition high-end watches.

3. Understand the mechanics of the watch in which you are interested. Nearly all modern watches use a battery-powered quartz crystal to maintain very accurate time. Mechanical watches use gears and springs to keep the time. While mechanical watches are evocative of times past, they call for periodic servicing. The very best watch makers build their own mechanics. More mass-produced watch makers purchase their mechanisms from third-parties.

4. Take a close inspection of the watch casing. Most expensive watches will make use of a screw-on back and screw-down crown ; this gives the most security from water and grime. Some watches include a display back that allows you to see the gears and mechanisms that make up the watch. Common case materials used for watches include titanium, gold, silver, stainless steel, and platinum. If you are wanting a durable casing for your watch, keep away from gold. While gold looks stylish, it is the softest case material used.

5. Carefully examine the crystal on the watch (the transparent face that covers the watch). Acrylic crystals are more cost-effective, they offer reasonable shatter protection but may be more easily scratched than glass. Sapphire crystals are fantastic, and the most expensive, option for watches. They offer excellent clarity, shatter and scratch resistance.

6. Be sure the band is comfortable and secure. Leather bands provide a rugged, clean look. Nylon bands are quick drying, secure, and strong. Nylon bands are the best choice for sports watches, but you won't be setting any fashion trends with one. Segmented metal bands have a classic look, a good feel, are one of the most popular options. They can be tough to adjust though.

7. If you are considering a self-winding watch, consider how often the watch will be worn. Self-winding watches don't in fact wind themselves. They use the movement of your body to wind themselves. If your self-winding watch may often spend several days not being worn, you'll find that the mechanism will slow down and often need to be reset after sitting.

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The author is an avid collector of watches. He enjoys writing watch reviews, many of which can be found at watch-reviews.com.

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