subject: Things to Consider When Buying aMan's Watch [print this page] Maybe you're looking for gents Rotary watches for you partner or you're a clueless male looking for a watch for yourself? Either way there are a few important things to consider that'll help you narrow down the search.
1.Price- It's possible to pick up a man's watch for as little as 5.00 but if you're looking for something special you could expect to pay as much as 5,000. The amount you can expect to pay is directly relevant to how advanced the features are and how exclusive' the name is. Set a realistic budget, if it's for a present you might want to look at less exclusive, fashion brands, but if you're looking for something that will last it's worth forking out a bit more.
2.Style-It's a good idea to decide what you want the watch for; do you want an everyday watch or a smart watch for work? Unlike women men tend to have just one watch and aren't fussed about changing their accessories to match their outfit so it's a good idea to consider carefully before you buy. A red watch might look cool with your jeans and t-shirt but would it look so good with your suit? Men's watches generally fall into three categories- fashion,dress and sports. Fashion watches are your Diesel and Tommy Hilfigers and normally haveleather or plastic straps and basic features so are generally less practical. Dress watches are generally gold or stainless steel and are comparably dainty against your sports watches which are usually chunky. Sports watches might have a rubber or stainless steel strap andare packed with techy features. Bear in mind there are watches that overlap these categories.
3.Fit- It's vital that you try on the watch before buying, too loose and you'll constantly be pushing it up but too tight and you'll feel restricted. If you are buying online it's a good idea to have a look at the measurements and use a piece of string to gauge the fit, although this won't be as accurate as actually trying the watch for size! Of course you may be able to get links added or taken out of steel watches or adjust rubber and leather straps to suit but this is not always possible.
4. Features-Fromchronograph capabilities (timekeeping and stopwatch functions) and circular side rules to water resistance, modern watches are normally quite advanced. It's worth considering how much you will actually use these features though, and therefore if it's worth the extra cash. Often the functions are built into the design so you might decide you like it despite not planning on using them! Being waterproof is one of the most important points, and thankfully most watches are nowadays. This is especially important if you spend a lot of time in the water, watches can be waterproof for anything from 30-200 metres. If you are unlikely to be diving with your watch though 50 metres might be sufficient!
5.Warranty- All watches will come with at least a year'smanufacturer'sguarantee; this would normally be the case forcheaper watches. You can expect 2-3 years to be the normfor mid -range watches, look out for longer guarantees as it's a sign that the manufacturer is confident with their product! Rotary watches, for example, come with a lifetime guarantee( under the condition that the watch must be serviced at an official Rotary Service Centre every three years).
Things to Consider When Buying aMan's Watch
By: jon smith
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