What To Look For Before Buying Junior Level Luxury Watches

By Jerry Rucker


If you are buying an entry-level high end watch, priced below $1,000, there are one or two key things you really should check for. There are countless thousands of watches priced between $300 and $1,000, so you should have a good experience of what makes a good watch at this price point. You may additionally want to consider used high end watches at this price to get the maximum for your cash.

The first thing to look for is a sapphire crystal, which is dearer and very scratch resistant. Next, check for solid metal construction, including the case of the watch and the wristband links. Ensure the case is made from as little pieces as practical.

At this price point you must also look for Japanese or Swiss movement, as they are the best quality it is possible to get. Japanese quartz movements are made by Casio, Seiko and Resident, while most Swiss movements come from ETA. It's generally an excellent idea to avoid Chinese movements. When you are buying a luxury watch under $1,000, do not be disturbed about mechanical movement as a good quartz movement will be of service to you.

The watch should have an overall solid feeling and be designed by a watch maker, not a company that designs fashion watches to simply look nice. The watch should combine form with function. Next, look for a metal band that's got a double or triple locking clasp, never a single locking clasp. These claps will stay on your wrist safely if you should happen to bump the bangle against something.

Finally, check for consistent pricing. If the manufacturer's price of a watch is $600 you will probably find many retailers selling the watch for $500. There's a problem nonetheless , if unapproved dealers are charging only $325. There ought to be good consistency among the retailers and costs should not alter a great deal.




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