Aside from the time, the watch on your wrist tells something more. It tells so many things about you. Displaying a $5.99 calculator job with a mismatched strap? You're giving everyone the information that you are such an uninteresting person. Sporting a gold-plated timepiece studded with diamonds that is almost one pound? You're giving every one the information that you are a very rich uninteresting person. What you expect your timepiece to tell about you is that you enjoy delicately-fashioned things, possibly that you take a ride on old biplanes -the ones used by the Wright brothers- or plunge into the Solomon islands. To be certain that your watch tells something good about you, go for the best timepieces that you are capable of buying, perhaps stretching the money a little more.
1. Quartz timepieces are the ones that function with the least amount of maintenance. No winding or tightening of the mainspring and no extra attention needed. And they're exceptionally free of error, showing only about a difference of one minute each year.
2. For those who have a strong liking for excellent design and superb mechanical movement, an automatic-or-manual-wind mechanical watch manufactured by Swiss artisans usually does the trick. Mechanical watches, in general, are more expensive than quartz watches, and they need oil -or other greasy substance- every couple of years in order to reduce friction.
3. Most timepieces are stainless steel, titanium, gold plated, 18-karat, or mixture of that. When buying a watch with a gold coating, determine how thick the coat is. The coat is calculated in microns. The bigger the number -For example, 9 or 4 microns versus 1 microns-, the stronger the finish. If you are into outdoor activities, you may want a timepiece with titanium finish or stainless steel. It won't chip when you hit your wrist with your sharp samurai.
4. Water proof timepieces obtain that title by performing a series of tests under water. Usually the test is conducted not less than 100 feet below. Timepieces that are water proof at powerful depths -over 300 meters- are more likely to cost you more. If you're into running, hiking, mountain climbing, or some other sort of outdoor activity, think about buying a shock proof timepiece.
5. Chronographs, such as stopwatch, are capable of recording the time of a race or other match of the same kind. There are chronographs that have telemeters -to find out distance-, tachometers -to determine speed-, or pulsimeters -to gauge the rate of your pulse-. Chronometers perform tests under harsh conditions, in different positions, heat levels and pressures.
6. Almost all watch manufacturers give a one-year warranty on its watches. Some have prolonged warranties including the housing or bracelet as well as the whole assembly. Get the details when you buy.
7. Make sure you're purchasing your watch from a legitimate dealer for that marque. With some more expensive timepieces, the watch might not be included if the dealer is not sanctioned by the producer.
8. Think before you buy. If there is no repair center, go to www.fhusa.com, the web site for the U.S. division of the federation for the Swiss Watch Industry. It enumerates around 50 trademarks, their offices, repair offices and telephone numbers.
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Author Marvin has recently started working for Where To Buy Luxury Watches but already boasts years of experience in online writing.
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