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Wristwatches Buying Guide

If you need to know what time it is, chances are, you will probably just look at your cell phone or the top corner of your monitor. These days it seems that wristwatches are worn more as a accessory. While classic wristwatches with mechanical movements are the costliest of all, they are definitely worth investing in for their quality and fine workmanship. For children or sports enthusiasts, digital wristwatches or sports watches are preferable as they are much more durable and easier to read.

Materials

Wristwatches, depending on the price point and model, are made from a collection of materials such as leather, metallic substances, cloth fabrics (for instance, denim) or even plastic. The dials of a wristwatch could be made from mineral crystals which shatters easily but is hard to crack. Plexiglass, on the other hand, can get easily scratched but is hard to shatter. Synthetic sapphire is the most expensive kind of dial used in watches.  They can get shattered easily but are impossible to scratch. 

Types of Wristwatches

  • You can also choose wristwatches based on purpose; such as waterproof watches for swimming, watches with light glow feature for camping, hiking and trekking activities.
  • You can choose between an analog wristwatch and a digital wrist watch.
  • Digital wristwatches are powered by small watch batteries whereas analog watches are powered by electrified quartz crystal. There are also mechanical watches that lose an hour a  year and require winding and no batteries.
  • Women's wristwatches are elegant pieces with chains that are bracelet types.

Quick Picks

Quick Picks

Blue Time Teacher Wristwatch :

This watch for children has a luminous dial and adjustable strap.

Hello Kitty Luxury Wrist Watch – Pink :

This pretty watch is studded with stones and comes in a gift box.

Men’s Casio Atomic Wristwatch :

This watch with a chunky dial has a very professional feel to it.

Quick Picks

Just Cavalli Eshmay Mesh Bracelet Watch :

This elegant watch has precise, quartz movement.

White Casio Digital Poptone Wristwatch :

This is a funky digital watch in white!

Rip Curl Black Men's Digital Wrist Watch :

This black watch for men is waterproof-tested.

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