What to consider
when buying your first watch?
A lot of people
come to us buying their first expensive watch. The first watch means a lot. It
may well be the result of your endeavors. So, do your homework before you go
for your first watch. Here are some factors you should consider.
1.
The
brand
Your first watch
needs not be fancy. Why? Because it will serve as your upgrade weapon in the
future. You would like your watch to retain its value after a year or two when
you want to exchange it for a new watch. Watches from big brands like Rolex can
do that. Rolex watches retain their value very well. It is also a well-known
brand. You do not want your watch to leave other guessing what brand it is
after you have spent so much on it. Picking the right brand is therefore very
important. Of course, you can argue that you would like to get a watch you like
from a less famous brand. It is very much a personal choice. But if you are new
to the watch world and have limited budget, do go for a Rolex.
2.
The
price
As your first
watch, you do not want it to be too cheap. Similarly, you cannot expect to get
the most expensive one as you are on a budget. Take Rolex as an example, some
people would go for a Daytona as their first watch. It is the most famous steel
model. Surely there is no problem in such a choice. However, some of us might
not have that kind of budget and getting to the top without looking at the
scenery along the way is no fun. So, choosing those Rolex models at around 45k
to 68k would be more reasonable.
3.
The
model
Sports watches are
in vogue right now. The question is, do they really suit you? Whether a watch suits you really depends on
how you dress. If you wear a suit every day, a sports model may not be the
best for you. You may then want to look for some dressy models. The point is,
you do not want to buy your first watch and put it in the box for longer time
than it being on your wrist, right?
HK Snob