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Are serial numbers important?

Most premium men’s wristwatches (and all luxury watches) have a serial number. A very important component, it identifies your watch and is one way of ensuring that your purchase is legitimate. All authorized dealers of premium watches have access to a database from their respective watch manufacturers, listing all the serial numbers of all their watches. If you spend a good amount of money on a timepiece, you should make sure that your watch is the real deal by contacting the manufacturer or visiting an authorized shop that can look up the serial number of any potential purchase.

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Is a Rolex worth the high price?

There are two possible answers to this question, and Men’s Wristwach still hasn’t figured out which one is right. Why do some people automatically say “no”? Because the Rolex corporation artificially inflates the price of its watches by limiting the yearly supply of some of its collections (the Daytona is notorious for being near impossible to find), leading to scarcity in the market. It is a strategy similar to the one employed by De Beers, the world’s largest diamond retailer, which limits the supply of diamonds on the market to keep prices high (even if De Beers has plenty stored in its safes).

Rolex also meticulously (and some say dictatorially) controls its authorized dealer system to make sure that all watches are sold at its suggested retail price. Any dealer that sells a Rolex at a discount is subject to having his dealer status revoked. So since it is nearly impossible to get a new real Rolex at a discount, you will always pay a premium for the name (thanks to smart marketing by Rolex execs) and not necessarily for the craftsmanship (though it is still very high). That is why many watch experts say that, for the cost of a Rolex, you can get a higher caliber mechanical watch from a different company.

On the other hand, some firmly believe that a Rolex is worth the price because it is still a premium watch made with the highest level of craftsmanship. The artificially inflated prices also help Rolexes maintain their extremely high resale value. And, of course, you can’t underestimate the cachet value of a Rolex. The status and prestige it projects can, in certain people’s eyes, justify its exorbitant price. More than any other regularly produced watch, owning a Rolex is an investment and a status symbol, more than it is a teller of time. If you want to buy a watch purely on its mechanical merits, nothing beats a Piaget or a Jaeger.

Source: askmen.com      men’s wristwatch

Three Great Men’s Watches

Men aren’t obsessed with fashion, at least not to the extent that women are. Men have more important things in life to worry about than the latest fashion trends. But even if you dont have the time to read the latest issue of GQ, there are a few things you can do to demonstrate fashion sense. The most important thing that all men must own is a great watch.

Mens watches are often underrated accessories. They have become more than just instruments to tell time, they are reflections of one’s personality . A quality watch is the quickest way of emitting a confident, successful image. Anyone can purchase a bunch of inexpensive Timex watches (which by the way are great men’s wristwatches, especially for sports) throughout their life but what they should do instead is invest in one great timepiece that will last a lifetime.

A watch is an important accessory that every man needs. Put away those gold chains and thumb-rings boys, we do not need to decorate ourselves like Christmas trees . With watches, you get what you pay for so purchase the most expensive watch you can afford. Below are three great men’s wristwatches, in three separate price ranges.

MEN’S BULOVA MARINE STAR

With styles for every lifestyle demand, the Bulova brand features dress, career, casual and sport wrist watches for men, including high-performance Marine Star® sport watches, precision chronographs and 14-karat gold watches for men. Many Bulova men’s wristwatches offer water resistance from 30 meters to 200 meters (100 feet to 660 feet), stainless steel cases and bracelets, scratch-resistant mineral crystals and genuine leather straps. Diamond watches feature hand-set diamonds, while crystal styles use only genuine Swarovski® crystals.

Time For a New Wristwatch?

You might think you don’t need one, but the right timepiece can make a statement.

What is it that makes men choose a wristwatch? Is it the desire to be on time? Or is it about making a style statement?

What is it for you? A more mature individual still uses it specifically to tell time, but the younger generation uses it more as a fashion accessory.

Although cell phones and PDAs might make watches seem antiquated, the mechanisms in men’s wristwatches these days are lasting relics of human ingenuity.

Today, men have choices. There are classic designs with simple, no-frills dials and hyper-modern designs with multiple features. There are watches for everyday wear, sporty watches designed to withstand the elements and luxury watches made of precious metals and encrusted with jewels. And although some sought-after brands can run for thousands of dollars, you don’t have to break the bank to own something beautiful and long-lasting.

When searching for a new wristwatch, look for a strong glass covering. Sapphire crystals are the hardest crystals available, and they’re more scratch- and break-resistant than others.

You also want to consider the movement. Mechanical movement tends to be more precise, but it’s also more expensive. Rolex and Cartier are known for their mechanical movement watches.

Quartz movement is battery-operated. Seiko and Citizen make reliable quartz movement watches and Bulova is known for reliability and bold design.

The material used also is important. Surgical stainless steel will not rust and pit like base metals. Although gold plating can flake and peel, a method known as ion fusing is a way to chemically bond metals to prevent this problem.

Finally, consider how the watch will fit into your lifestyle. If you’re a suit-and-tie man, look for something more formal. If you enjoy sports and outdoor activities, durability is important. But no matter what, you should like the way it looks.

After all, you’re going to be looking at it.

Source: “The Watch” by Gene Stone men’s wristwatch.com