There has been an increasing demand for luxury watches in the last few decades. It is not only considered as a status representor but many people even look at it as an investment. Luxury watches can last for years if good care is taken. Also their valuation increases with time. As a beginner, it can be confusing to choose the right watch especially when you are putting in so much money and will be using it for years to come.
In this article, we shall discuss key points to consider while buying your first luxury watch.
Picking the Right Brand
- Brand speaks a lot. It’s probably the single most element that accounts for a major weightage in determining the price of a watch. Remember, luxury watches are something that you will be keeping or using for years. Hence you will be associated with a brand in terms of its image as well as its service for a long time. So it’s crucial to pick the right brand.
- Two things to look for while choosing a brand are its history and its current retail value. Look out if there has been an increase or decrease in their demands and also check out if customs had any complaints about their after-sales service in the past. This can help you to evaluate the brand value.
Choosing the correct style and size
- Imagine spending so much money just to realize that either the watch is too big or too small for your wrist. Also the color, pattern, material and wristband, and all of these factors will showcase a personality, and if it doesn’t match with yours then it would not look good. Do thorough research. Try out different sizes. Think about the occasions or places where you will be using your watch. Think about your personality, do you want yourself to look bold and strong, minimalist, etc, according to it choose your colors and patterns.
Gain knowledge on the movement of your watch
- Almost all luxury watches come with mechanical movement rather than quartz. In mechanical movement, the power to operate the watch is stored in the spring. As the spring unwinds it delivers power to run the watch. The mechanical moment is complicated to produce and only people with the best skills can achieve it.
- In mechanical it could be either automatic or manual. If it’s manual then you would need to pull the crown of your watch to wind the spring. In the case of automatic the spring automatically winds itself after it has unwind with the help of your wrist movement. So if you wear your automatic watch regularly, you would never have to wind the spring.
Be aware of duplicate products
- There is a huge market for fake luxury products. Hence it is advisable to directly buy your luxury watch from the manufacturers themself or an authorized dealer. Buying from a manufacturer or official dealer is not going to give you any discounts but it’s the service and authenticity for which you are paying the premium price. There is also a grey market available. This is a place to buy pre-own watches from people. Unless it is operated by the brand itself we advise staying away from such grey market. As a first-time buyer, you might find it hard to analyze and verify authenticity. Hence you could end up paying a premium price for a first copy.
Power reserve and unique feature
- The power reserve is the heart of a luxury watch. It is the power that drives them. The term “power reserve” describes the available energy kept in the mainspring of a high-end watch. The spring gradually unravels while the watch runs, eventually losing all power and coming to a complete stop. Luxury timepieces have power reserves that range from 30 hours to a few days.
- The lunar calendar, perpetual calendar, and multiple time zone are a few of the unique features which come with such a high-end watch. Look out for such features. Each brand provides different unique features. As you will be using this watch for a long time do consider which features you will be needing in the future.
Conclusion
The decision to purchase a luxury watch is one that you will have to make for yourself. To get the ideal product, consider your needs and spending power. Before deciding on a watch, keep the aforementioned points in mind. Take your time researching, comparing features and prices, and then eventually get a stunning luxury watch for yourself.