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The Handy Guide

 

Buying a watch should be a fun, relaxed and enjoyable experience - this is what we believe in.

It is also why we invented this Handy Guide for you - so you can put your feet up and have a good time shopping around for watches.


Watch Styles

Style Keywords
Classic
  • Formal
  • Dressy
  • Timeless
Business
  • Conservative
  • Craftsmanship
  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Travel
  • Dual Time Zone
Chic
  • Eye appealing
  • Personality statement
  • Fashion elements
  • Urban edge
  • Gadget
Sporty
  • Tough
  • Water-Resistant
  • Stop watch
  • Chronograph
Practical
  • Appropriate
  • Functional
  • Reliable

Watch Movements

Movement Type Keywords
Quartz
  • Battery-powered
  • Most accurate
  • Reliable
  • Affordable
  • Functional
  • Convenient
  • Worry free
  • Battery replacement every 2-3 years
Automatic
  • Self-winding
  • No battery
  • Good accuracy
  • Not as accurate as Quartz
  • Needs to be worn on a regular basis
  • Needs setting and manual winding before wearing
  • Power reserve level may vary
  • Will stop if not worn for 1-2 days
  • Needs service every 2-3 years
Mechanical
  • Regular manual winding
  • No battery
  • Not as accurate as Quartz and Automatic
  • Needs good maintenance
  • Old-fashioned
  • Still widely loved
Others
  • Solar-powered

Watch Straps

Strap Types Keywords
Metal
  • Solid and sturdy
  • Adjustable and flexible
  • Desirable
  • More water resistant
  • Most popular
Leather
  • Soft and comfortable
  • Easy to wear
  • Adjustable to certain degree
  • Exotic leather
  • Can be replaced easily
Rubber
  • Durable
  • Tough
  • Practical
Nylon
  • Professional
  • Aero
  • Diver
Ceramic
  • Fashionable
  • Smooth
  • Expensive
  • May break or crack
Plastic
  • Simple
  • Easy
  • Colourful

Watch Sizes

Gents Watches Spec 1 Spec 2 Spec 3
Case Width Excluding Crown 38 – 40 mm Small to Medium 40 – 45 mm Medium to Large >45 mm Large
Watch Weight 60 -100 Grams Light to Medium 100 – 150 Grams Medium to Heavy >150 Grams Heavy
Case Thickness 4 – 6 mm Slim 7 – 12 mms Medium Thickness >>13 mm Deep and Well-Set