Picking a Fine Watch Doesn't Have to Be a Chore

Even fine watch lovers can be intimidated by the huge selection of timepieces available. Not only can you pick from top brands like Cartier, Charriol, Chase Durer, and Techno Marine, but you can also choose from a wide variety of functions, looks, colors, styles, and prices.

Of course, for many of us price is where the search begins. If not price, I recommend you begin your search with a set style or quality level in mind, then whittle away your options as you narrow down your search.

For one thing, choosing a quality watch is extremely important. When shopping for quality, you don't necessarily have to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars, but you won't wind up spending as little as $50 either. After all, in most cases a more expensive watch indicates a better brand, materials, and quality of craftsmanship.

Second off, it's important that you choose a watch to fit your lifestyle. Just like you wouldn't want to drive a jalopy in a NASCAR race, you probably don't want to wear a $5,000 elegant watch on a day when you plan on getting your hands dirty. (Of course, you can if you want to, but I sure wouldn't suggest it!)

If you need a durable watch that also provides a variety of functions, you should consider a timepiece from the ever stylish Techno Marine and Chase Durer brands. These watches are specifically marketed to soldiers and servicemen, whether they're flying, diving, or engaged in high-tension battles. And if a watch is durable enough for them, you better believe it's going to be durable enough for you!

Alternatively, if your lifestyle is a little less dirty or hazardous, you might prefer a nice watch with beautiful style, like one of the Charriol watches or a Cartier Santos 100, both of which come highly recommended. Think of these timepieces as the Jaguars and BMWs of fine watches. Charriol and Cartier models are sleek, classy, elegant, and--let's be honest--the kind of accessories that will make your friends jealous.

Those are two extreme lifestyle examples, but for most people, myself included, the perfect watch is somewhere in the middle. When I'm shopping for watches, I tend to go for one classy and elegant model like a Cartier or Movado, and one durable, functional watch like a Techno Marine. This is because I live a very mixed lifestyle. Some days I'm in the office shaking hands at hard at work on the computer, while other times I'm delving into extreme activities like parachuting out of airplanes and scuba diving. It all depends on the day of the week!

The next time you're looking to buy watches, remember that all of the different options to choose from virtually guarantee that there is at least one watch out there that's perfect for you. And knowing that your perfect watch is waiting should make shopping for timepieces fun again, instead of feeling like a tired chore. Just remember to start with an ideal price, style, or quality level in mind and then narrow your search from there.

Picking a Fine Watch Doesn't Have to Be a Chore