There are many options for casual and premium watches accessible online. Consider these buying tips now that you know how to pick a watch that matches your own style.
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Digital Watches vs. Analogue (Analog) watches
To start your search for the perfect watch, choose the display type. The most common watch displays are analog and digital.
Analog watches have an hour, minute, and second hands on a dial and are the most common watch display. Analog watches are more classic and polished than digital watches. They come in a variety of styles and fabrics to fit any scenario.
These electronic timepieces, often known as digital watches, show time on an LCD screen. There are digital timepieces that show seconds as well as minutes and hours, but they are rare. Digital watches are much less expensive than analog watches.
Some digital watches have a calendar, timer, and other features. It makes them unsuitable for long-term use due to deterioration.
Other men’s watches include hybrid watches (first two-plus touchscreen) and touchscreen watches (watches that contain a touchscreen display).
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Quartz vs. Mechanical
The watch movement is the mechanism that drives (or gives life) the watch. They are classified as quartz or mechanical.
Quartz: The most common type of watch movement, noted for its accuracy and durability. Quartz watches are recognized from mechanical watches by the ‘jump’ the second-hand makes while shifting from one second to the next.
Mechanical: These watches have a rotor connected to the movement. They can be manually wound or automatically wound (the rotor spins as your wrist moves). Unlike quartz watches, the second-hand sweeps smoothly. Mechanical watches cost more and are less accurate than quartz watches.
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Quartz, solar, or Smartwatch
When comparing watch styles, you should also consider the watch’s power source. Quartz watches use batteries, while solar watches use photovoltaic solar cells to turn light into electricity. However, smartwatches use a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
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Design & Straps
When selecting a daily watch, stick to light, comfortable, and functional designs. Traditional and historical designs are ageless and suitable for formal occasions. If you are an active person, buy utilitarian timepieces that are durable.
The most common watch strap materials are leather and stainless steel mesh. Quality strap material ensures longevity. Consider a strap’s flexibility, strength, durability, comfort, and sweat and water resistance. Other strap materials include mesh textured silicone, ceramic, and titanium.
