Buying a Quality Watch

Watches are both practical and decorative, and if you choose a prestige watch made from top quality materials then they can also be an investment, that can be passed down to future generations in your family. Therefore you should think carefully before you choose a quality watch and consider the following points:

• Dealer – only buy prestige watches from an authorized retailer, whether it be a conventional jewellers shop or online watch dealer. Only the authorized retailers will be able to offer a valid warrantee or guarantee, and as you will be investing a large sum of money in your watch it is important to have the protection of a valid warrantee in case anything goes wrong. Buying from an authorized retailer will also ensure the watch is authentic.
• Brand Names – Gucci, Tag Heuer, Emporio Armani, Omega and DNKY watches are all very popular, and famous for their range of beautiful and innovative quality designs.
• Technology – quartz watches are low maintenance and need no winding or special attention, and they are extremely accurate and reliable. However if you are interested in craftsmanship and the mechanics of timepieces then you may prefer to purchase a handmade mechanical watch, which will require a lot more attention such as oiling and manual winding.
• Materials – prestige watches are usually made from high-grade stainless steel, 18-carat gold or platinum (or combinations of all three), and before you purchase your watch you need to think about your lifestyle, and what circumstances you are going to wear that particular watch in. Gold is the softest of these metals and can scratch fairly easily if used in everyday wear, but it does add a sense of luxury and elegance to watches making it perfect for evening wear. Stainless steel is extremely durable and used for prestige sports watches, and platinum is the top choice for prestige watches as it combines luxury and durability, but it is the most expensive material available.

You can get some great deals on prestige watches online from authorized retailers such as Ernst Jones jewellers (Ernestjones.co.uk). There are some beautiful and elegant ladies DNKY watches for just £70 - £80, and some excellent men’s DNKY watches for just £90 - £110. You can also get a £50 voucher for the store when you spend over £100, which can be used against future purchases over £150.