Do Your Research Before Buying A Watch
by Wade Derksen
http://www.replywatches.com
Buying a watch is as simple and time consuming as buying
a cup of coffee, right? Wrong. If you want to find a
watch that meets your quality and price standards then
you will need to spend more time thinking about your
watch purchase. By spending time researching watches
you improve your chances of finding the best deal.
You will also ward off the opportunity to buy a watch
impulsively that might not be the best watch for you.
You need to consider the functionality of the watch that
you want to purchase. Sure, the watch can give you the
time of day, but what other qualities do you want it to
have? How much time precision do you want the watch to
display? Minutes or milliseconds? Do you want it to
become a family heirloom? Knowing your thoughts on these
types of issues will help you to find the best watch that
matches your needs.
When it comes down to it, price is usually a major factor
in any purchase. Watches are no exception. Know your
price range before you get to the jewlery store. It is
better to have a range instead of a specific number so you
can consider a wider range of watches.
What kind of situations will your watch need to survive?
Do you plan on wearing it while you are jogging or only
on special occasions? Does your watch need to be tough
so that it can withstand the tasks of your job?
What kind of maintenance needs can you anticipate needing
for your watch? If it is a mechanical watch, plan on
having it serviced every three years to keep it in top
operating condition. For battery operated (quartz)
watches, plan on servicing your watch when replacing the
battery.
What material are you looking for? There are a wide range
of choices available. Plastic, resin, gold-plated, and
stainless steel are just a few of the options. Again, you
will want to consider lifestyle when thinking about the
material. Also, if you are thinking about gold plating,
know that price depends upon the thickness and it is
measured in microns.
Finally, you should consider the level of water resistant
protection you will need for the watch. If you only need
the watch to continue functioning properly through rain and
some occasional wet spots, then a water resistant rating of
3 ATM (30 meters or approximately 100 feet) will suffice.
For anything other than living under water or some
professional diving, a rating of 5 ATM (50 meters or
roughly 165 feet should be fine for occasional swimming and
things like that.
There is a lot more to consider when buying a watch than
you thought, isn't there? Basically, just know where the
watch will be worn, for what purpose, and how much you plan
to spend. Failure to enter into the buying process
completely prepared may very well net you a watch that you
will be unhappy with and ultimately needing to be replaced!
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