Anyone interested in buying a wristwatch will already know that there are some designers and models which really do ask a fair amount of your hard-earned money from you.  This is because watches are still very much an essential fashion accessory for plenty of us – and they will certainly remain to be – meaning that paying thousands for a timepiece is no longer as unheard of as you might think.  All things considered, however – if you have the money available but are more concerned about the product you get, rather than the name that you’ll be wearing – is paying out more necessarily worth it?

BUYING WATCHES – IS PRICIER NECESSARILY BETTER?

The main reason why people buy expensive watches lies both in the brand or designer and in the fact that doing so is seen as a worthwhile investment.  Wristwatches are selling for exorbitant amounts at auction now – and while the worth of rarer models may go up as years go by, people are concerned with buying a watch to make a statement, or to commemorate an event.  Watches are, of course, considered jewellery by many – and this is perfectly understandable.

The view to take here is not to try and understand whether or not pricier watches are necessarily better – but whether or not they are right for you.  If you are looking for a watch that looks good, does its job and will weather the years, there may not be much need for you to splash out thousands and thousands on a gold Rolex.  However, for those buyers serious about fashion, for making statements and for investing serious money, the market is wide open – don’t get boggled by the prices of some of the more expensive models on the market – they simply don’t appeal to your own tastes and needs!  There’s a world of watches out there – get exploring!

Buying a wristwatch in the UK

Whatever your budget, there is a watch for you. You can grab a bargain at Amazon or eBay, or a mid-range watch from a store such as Watch Shop.

Seagull ST19 Movt Wrist Watch Mens Pilot Chronograph Mechanical Acrylic Exibition caseback

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Tickwatch Parnis 40mm Submariner Style Green Ceramic Bezel Green dial Sapphire Crystal Automatic Mechanical Men's Watch

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the packages usually shipped by EUB ,it take about 10-15 days reach you after shipment,if you need to ship by DHL ,only need add USD15 Case material: Brushed 316L stainless steel case Case diameter: 40mm without crown Movement:mechanical automatic wi... read more

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Casio Unisex Watch in Resin/Acrylic Glass with Date Display and LED Light - Water Resistance & Alarm

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Microlight - A built-in light illuminates the watch face from the side Stopwatch: Precise measurement of elapsed time with a touch of a button Alarm function: Daily alarm sounds each day at the time you set Water resistance: 30 m/3 Bar (splash resist... read more

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