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Before
you buy a watch, here tips to get a good
one:
1. Decide what kind of watch you want. Analog? Digital?
Both?
2. Choose the band. Do you want a metal band? Rubber?
Polyurethane?
3. Determine your price range. Under $100? Under $1000?
4. Be sure that the watch can actually tell time. In other
words, get one that has quartz, Swiss, or Japanese movement.
Newer models have kinetic or automatic movements and store
energy when the watch is worn. The movement of your wrist
"winds" the watch. Be aware though that these
watches should be worn daily to ensure that the "battery'
is charged. |
5. Styling may
be very important. For example if your want a sophisticated,
sleek look you might want to find a sleek, thin, long silver
watch. For more of the punk/rock star look, you could get one
with a very wide webbing or leather band. For the classy, preppy
look, a metal analog watch would be nice.
6. Get a watch that is durable. You can't really tell by looking
at one, but you can check its ratings by the manufacturer. Rolexes,
Tag Heuers, Rado, and other well known brands are very well
made. Check the manufacturer to make sure they have a reputation
of good watches.
7. Check for water resistance. Unless you see a marking for
meters (ex. 30 meters, 100 meter, etc...) assume that it cannot
be worn in water.
8. If you are worried about battery life, go for digital watches,
some CASIO models claim for 10 years of battery life. |