Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Making Sense In The World Of Watches

By Ferda Shinsky

In our capital driven society, many people look to express their affluence in the accessories they choose. One of the easiest ways for men and women to enjoy the fine things in life is to purchase a wrist watch. There are many different styles and price ranges of watches, but one must be certain to look for quality over brand name or flashy appearances.

Some people are fortunate enough to inherit a beautiful watch from one of their relatives, though many of us are not so lucky. If you are like most people and have to purchase your own watch, do not despair, for there are many options available to you.

Since quality is key in a wrist watch, you will want to look for the Chronometer Design certification. This qualification is given out by Swiss bureau of chronometer regulation (the COSC), and means that this watch has been tested and provides accurate time measurements.

You will also have to decide if you want a quartz watch or an automatic watch. A quartz watch uses a battery which has to be replaced, and are more common and less expensive. An automatic watch recharges itself using your body's own movements (ex: swinging of arms), so it never has to have a battery replaced. Unfortunately these watches are less common and more expensive, though they are more common in men's watches than women's.

Besides the above mentioned watches, there is also sector watches. These sector watches are usually of top performance, guaranteed of its quality and mos timportantly its reliability in the most extreme conditions. Sector watches are often modern and sharp in design. They are also water resistant to a minimum of 100 meters. These fine watches provide unbeatable in terms of quality and performances in sport watches.

Buying a luxury watch also means you can simply pass it down to your next generation as most luxury watches can last up to several years if it is taken with great care. You should also consider the current lifestyle that you have before purchasing one.

There are different types of watches for every person, depending on how intend to use it. A Rolex would not be an appropriate watch for a diver, just as a sector watch would probably clash with a business suit. You must make sure your watch matches your lifestyle.

For those who enjoy gold watches or diamond watches and the bling that comes along with it, should look into getting a fancier watch. Many luxury watch stores carry the perfect, expensive gift, for you and your loved ones. It can really impress, if that is your style. - 15252

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