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January 15, 2007
If you are in the market for quality timepiece and want to be assured of getting the best value you can, there are a few things you should know about buying a fine quality watch. Probably the best first step is to buy from an authorized jeweler as in many cases with a high-end watch; the manufacturer’s warranty is not valid unless the watch is purchased by an authorized retailer.
Quartz watches represent the vast majority of watches being sold today, as they are very reliable with the quartz-powered movement. The reliability is based on an average lost time of about ten seconds per month. A quartz watch never needs rewinding and its battery will last up to five years. A mechanical watch will either have to be wound by hand almost daily and a self-winding watch winds with gravity based on the wearer’s everyday movements. Materials used in fine watches are typically gold, steel or titanium or a combination of them with gold being the softest and the most prone to being scratched. Stainless steel offers good durability while platinum, the more expensive metal, is the strongest and will hold well under tough use. Ask about warranty and guarantee and be sure you get the box and all paperwork and instruction manual with your new watch. Most manufacturers offer a one-year warranty but a few do offer extended warranties as well as guarantees on the band and case in addition to the movement. Be sure you have a detailed itemized receipt, which will be needed if warranty service is required. For closeout watches up to 90% off retail visit Watchcloseouts.net
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