WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING A WATCH?
Posted by Joseph Miriti on
When buying a watch, one is confronted by a lack of knowledge of what would be the right one. Owning a watch today has very little to do with time-telling. People are able to check time from many other gadgets.
Having a good timepiece is all about fashion. Then how would one tell the right one? What determines the size and shape of the watch? All this is determined by the individual. Different watch sizes reflection differently with different attires. A size 41’’watch is ideal on official occasions and meetings. This type of watch resonates well with men. A size 39’’ is good for evening outings. A size 25’’ with a good silver or golden chain strap is good for a lady attending a party. Sports watches look good with sports gear.
There is a different type of watches running on different power mechanisms. The most common are;
1. Automatic mechanism
2. Quartz watches
3. Manual winding
Automatic Mechanism
These are called self-winding watches. They have internal semi-wheel that moves in a circular movement as a person is going about his/her business. This ends up winding the watch.
Quartz Watches
These type of watch movement are powered by a battery. The electrical current is fed to a coil that regulates the movement. They are the most accurate watches.
Manual Winding
This is the oldest watch mechanism. Winding the watch is done manually on a daily basis. They are popular with watch collectors who like a watch they are involved in its movement.
There are other common types of common watches today.
Sport watches
Smartwatches
Digital watches
Chronological Watches
Field watches
Skeleton watches
Dress Watches
Pilot watches
Mechanical watches
Analog Watches
The type of watch one chooses depends on the use. If you want a sports watch or smartwatch you choose one that has factions you desire.
