What Makes a Watch Worth the Cost?

The price of a good watch can range from under $300 to upwards of thousands of dollars. How do we know what we are really getting and if it's worth the price we pay? Well, we educate ourselves and in doing that we can rest assured that we're going to get our money's worth. Knowing what goes into making a high quality timepiece is the first step. You might think that you should choose a watch for its appearance, but that would be a mistake. I'm not saying that looks don't play an important role, it's quite the contrary; it's just that if you go on style alone...the rest of the watch may fall short of your expectations. For example, Movado makes top designer timepieces, but looks all by themselves is not the end goal. Movado watches possess iconic design elements, but are also Swiss made and high in quality. So, yes the appearance of a wristwatch is vital, but it's really many components put together that turn into a watch worth its weight. Here are a few of the things that great watchmakers know, and you should too:

• A great watch starts out with high quality materials. Most good timepieces will be made from strong stain-less steel or gold (or a combination of the two). Not only the case and bezel, but also the bracelet will be crafted from a solid metal.

• A high quality watch may have hand applied numbers and indexes. There should never be any signs of glue around these pieces and they should be meticulously set.

• Any great watch will offer a Sapphire crystal. The crystal is a vital component to any watch, because it offers a clear window with which to tell time. Sapphire crystal is the most expensive to use, but top watchmakers know that it is also the best and most durable. Of the three typical crystals available, Sapphire is the most scratch resistant and is almost shatter-proof.

• A Swiss movement will be the most accurate and reliable. The Swiss are experts in the art of watchmaking and have over 150 years experience in the field.

So, the next time you are in the market for a new wristwatch, be sure to look beyond the face. Examine all of the aspects of the piece before you buy and remember that you don't need to give up great style for quality craftsmanship, ever. Happy shopping.

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