5 Mistakes Need To Avoid When Buying a Luxury Watch

 You're well aware that you require a new luxury watch. Perhaps this is your first wristwatch, and you want something unique. Maybe it's one of your many nice clocks. It's not as simple as pulling out your credit card and saying yes when it comes to buying a watch. There are a plethora of options available. In addition, there is a lot of jargon to learn. So, if you're looking for the best luxury watches for men or women, we're here to assist you to avoid some common blunders when purchasing a timepiece. This article contains everything you need to know.

Buying A Watch

When it comes to purchasing a luxury watch, there are a few common blunders. To begin, decide if you want to wear your watch regularly or only on exceptional occasions. A basic, attractive dress watch is usually not the greatest choice for everyday use. If you're more of an adrenaline addict, you'll want a watch that can endure your lifestyle or one that has certain functions or intricacies. Furthermore, you should think about the case size - most males will be able to wear a 40 – 44mm case comfortably on their wrist, but the style of watch you like may come in a smaller or larger size, so make sure you try on a watch for a while.

Then go to the stores and try them on because watches can look very different online than they do in person. Make sure they fit exactly to your standards, taking into account weight, comfort, and proportionate sizing. Watches will need to be maintained at some point, so enquire about the cost and frequency for doing so now so there are no surprises later.

Maintaining A Timepiece

You've discovered the perfect watch for you, and now it's time to learn how to care for it. You should stay away from the following blunders.

The first error that many owners of the best luxury watches make is failing to fully wind in the crown or pushers before diving into a pool or the ocean. If you don't do so, the seal on your watch will not be engaged, allowing water to enter.

Second, when you're not wearing your watch, don't rest it on the crown. This "puts extra pressure or shock on the crown stem, which connects directly into the movement (particularly if the table is glass or stone)." Additionally, turning a watch on its side introduces gravity, which can pull the hairspring down on one side more than the other, influencing the timekeeping rate.

Third, avoid changing anything the hands read between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. when it comes to setting the time and/or date on your timepiece. Instead, wind the hands or date outside of these hours — around 5 o'clock is ideal. This will prevent the gears that permit the day/date shift from jamming because they start engaging well before midnight and remain engaged well beyond.

Fourth, Moving away from movements, another piece of luxury wristwear maintenance advice is to keep it clean. Most modern timepieces are water-resistant to some extent, so wiping them down with a moist cloth should suffice. Just make sure the crown and any pushers are completely screwed or pushed in before wiping them dry. Metal bracelets can also be cleaned with a toothbrush soaked in water.

Fifth, Leather watch straps, on the other hand, will naturally succumb to regular wear and tear, losing their stiffness and absorbing moisture from your wrist over time. It can be cleaned with a moist cloth and light soap, and applying a leather conditioner can help it last longer. However, don't be shocked if you have to alter it at some point. You may give your watch a whole new look by doing so.

Culmination

Finally, high-end watches are designed to require frequent maintenance — once every five to seven years should suffice, though you should always read the information that comes with your specific model.