vendredi 15 août 2014

Information On How To Buy A Quartz Wrist Watch

By Linda Ruiz


Wrist watches are timepieces worn around wrists to serve various functions. They are tied around the arm using two bands originating from the case. The casing which encloses all working mechanisms can be made from different materials like metal, plastic, alloys, and resin. Quartz wrist watch comprises of several features that allow them to do more functions than just showing time to the wearer.

Wrist watches have other uses besides being convenient timepieces. They are important fashion accessories used in various occasions. First, antique wrist and pocket watches are jewelry or collectible works of art appreciated worldwide. This has created expensive and cheap markets for the products in different places around the world. Formal and semi-formal attire men watches have golden parts and the bodies are thin with plain designs.

There are a few factors to be considered when buying a timepiece. The factors include price, style, brand, life expectancy, maintenance, water resistance, bracelet, place of purchase, and size. Advertisements from manufacturers, number of jewels within the device, and internal working mechanisms should not be given much weight when buying items costing less than 10, 000 US Dollars.

Products vary in price widely. Low-end products go at low than 200 USD while moderate ones have a price range of between 300-700 USD. High-end timepieces can cost over 1000 USD. Expensive models come with specially developed tungsten. They are mechanical and gold, platinum and other precious metals are used to make the cases. Automatic quartz watches are manufactured from caoutchouc, stainless steel, titanium, leather, and carbon fiber. They cost moderately and fit well with casual wear.

Watches can be classified according to their styles into dress or classic, designer, and sports watches. Classic style models are plain with a thin casing. The casing and bands are mostly made of gold and markings are bold and thick. Designer models are products of personal effort of people with international reputation in making watches. They normally look unusual and unique but not always. Sports models are large and water resistant and bezels have prominent markings.

The place a watch is purchased is also very important. Most prestigious brands cannot be purchased from any other place if not from the authorized dealers. Internet sources should not be considered when buying high-end brands. The internet should only serve as a source of information on the kind of item needed but the purchases should all be from approved dealers. Online stores and retail sites are sources to avoid.

Most mechanical models have infinite life expectancy. However, quartz watches have limited life because of their components. Parts wear out after some time and must be replaced for the item to continue working correctly. It is important to consider the parts because some parts do not have replacements and can be a real problem. The life of most devices is limited by parts.

One should choose an item that fits well on the hand. The face should have a reasonable size. Big faces go well with big-bodied people while small ones suit small-bodied individuals better.




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