Understanding Wrist Watches for Men

One of the most popular pieces of jewellery worn by men is a wrist watch. In fact, the vast majority of men will wear nothing more than a wedding ring on their fingers and wrist watch (on a jewellery level of course). This means that if a man wishes to look brilliant, he is going to need to put a lot of effort into choosing the right wrist watch. We are going to take a little look at the idea of selecting wrist watches for men here so grab a coffee and settle into reading mode, if you will. 🙂

How to choose the right men’s wrist watch for your own needs.

There are a few things that you will need to think about there:

• What is the purpose of the watch? Are you going to be using it as a ‘dress watch’ i.e. matching it up with a suit, or are you going to be wearing it in ‘every day’ situations i.e. whilst working or playing sports. This is going to have a huge impact on the style of watch that you choose. Obviously, dress watches tend to be a touch more expensive.
• What is your budget? Watches can go from a few dollars up the way to many thousands of dollars. You need to know how much you are willing to spend. Obviously, the lower your budget, the less quality you will be able to expect.
• Think about the strap used on the watch. Many people who are using their wrist watch to make a fashion statement will opt for stainless steel. It is easy to wear, looks great, and can be cleaned easily. However, if you are looking for something lighter weight, leather is going to be good. Do be aware though, that leather does not take water well and repeat water exposure can cause the quality of the strap to dwindle.
• Think about the size of the face. If you have large wrists, you do not want a standard size watch face. It will look horrendous. Think about the style of the face too. Think about how it will blend into your personality and clothing (you do not want a huge oversized face if you are going to be using it for formal occasions).

What to be on the lookout for when searching for wrist watches for men.

There are thousands of retailers out there offering wrist watches for men. This means that finding a decent wrist watch should not be all that difficult. That being said, there are a few things that you may wish to be a little wary of before you go out there and make your purchase. Let’s cover a few of them:

• Wrist watches are easily faked. In fact, the counterfeit market is incredibly huge. You need to make sure that you are not being duped. Remember, these watches may look the part (in some cases), but they are certainly not going to last all that long. Perhaps the best way in which to spot counterfeit wrist watches for men is to take a little look at the price. If it is too good to be true, it most likely is. You will also want to ensure that you are only purchasing wrist watches from reputable vendors (take a little look at online reviews!)
• Sometimes, buying a cheap watch can cost you more in the long run. Most wrist watches for men in the upper price bracket are not just expensive because they are a status symbol. They are expensive because a lot of effort has gone into ensuring that they are of a high quality. You could quite easily buy one of these watches and not have it die on you for decades (providing you get it regularly serviced at least). You could buy a cheaper watch and be kissing goodbye to it in a year or two. In addition to this, companies which offer expensive watches tend to have better ‘customer support’ processes in place i.e. it is easy to get replacement parts, even a few decades down the line.
• Think about the features that you want. We have already covered this in a bit of depth in the previous section.

TIP: Never settle for second best when you are buying a watch! You will only regret it later on.

Where can you purchase wrist watches for men?

There are a lot of places out there online where you are able to purchase wrist watches for men. If you are going for a brand name wrist watch, it is absolutely vital that you purchase only from retailers who have attracted good reviews and have a fairly decent reputation in the world of wrist watches. Check out our recommended watch shopping spot here. You’ll find some really good quality watches at great prices.

What you can do to care for your new wrist watch?

Just the smallest amount of effort when it comes to the care of your new wrist watch can greatly prolong its life. In this section, we are going to take a little peek at a few of the things that you can do to ensure that your wrist watch is able to serve you for many years to come.

• The first thing you are going to need to do with your new wrist watch is to set the time. However, don’t do it whilst the watch is on your wrist. Pulling up the crown to adjust the time can actually lead to the crown becoming loose. Instead, remove the watch from your wrist before you adjust it.
• If you are doing an activity that involves water (i.e. showering or washing the dishes), then make sure you remove the watch. Remember, your watch is not waterproof. It is water resistant. There is still a chance that water can get into the watch and permanently damage the mechanisms.
• Try to avoid wearing your watch in a place where it may be subject to extreme heat i.e. in a sauna, or a sunny patch. This dries the lubricants up making it harder for everything to work perfectly. In addition to this, the dial will start to age.
• When you remove your watch, give it a nice clean with a lint free cloth. This is fine for crystal watch glass and metallic wristbands. Metallic wristbands can follow the same cleaning process as any other type of jewellery. If you are one of the people that prefer leather strapped wrist watches for men, use leather soap.

A fantastic wrist watch for men is going to last you many, many years. You may even find something which is brilliant enough to pass onto your children. Why not look into a good wrist watch today?