Today’s watch market is rich and diverse beyond imagination. There are many categories with hundreds of little variations and thousands of models in each of the category. It might be a little overwhelming for someone who just starts their adventure with watch collecting. That’s why we decided to give you some general pointers you may use while choosing which watches you should get when starting your own watch collection. We decided not to suggest particular models and instead focus on some rules you may apply no matter your personal taste and style.
What do you mean by collection? – you may ask – Can’t I have just one watch I like? The answer is – of course, you can, but it is very hard to find one watch that will suit every look, occasion, and event you attend to. Also – it is very addictive and we are sure that you won’t stop at just one watch!
Collecting affordable watches
There are all kinds of watches with very different prices attached to them but we won’t talk here about those 10 or 20 thousand dollars timepieces as we believe you can build an amazing, versatile collection for a fraction of this.
There is a growing category of affordable watches that are carefully designed, elegant and classy available at great prices. It’s so fun to browse looking for something unique and special and you really don’t have to spend that much money to get exactly the watch you are dreaming about!
We can’t stress enough that real style and beauty don’t necessarily come from the price tag but from some knowledge about different categories of watches and your own taste.
What watch are you?
It is a big jump from using your phone to tell time to wear a watch every day. That’s why it is so important that you have an amazing first experience with watches to really feel how great it is to express your style and compliment your looks with a perfect watch.
For that reason, it is best to start with something that really suits your everyday style and will look great with what you love to wear.
This is why you should start with versatile, casual watch that can be used on most occasions. Casual watches come in more elegant and more fun flavors so you can get exactly what you want. These watches come also with many price points.
Of course, if your taste is more avant-guard or luxurious, you can go straight to these types of watch designs but for most of us, a casual watch is a perfect starting point.
What watch to buy next?
After you have decided on your first watch that express who you are, your next watch should be all about what you do. What are your favorite or often performed activities that you enjoy?
If your answer is work or elegant parties, or maybe official meetings at work – you should think next about a dress watch that will go great with your evening dresses and gowns and your best suits. These are simple and classy and will compliment all eveningwear.
If your answer is to stay active and all kinds of sports, you definitely should look into sports watches that let your skin breath, come in fun colors and are available in water-resistant option for those who love water sports. They are quite sturdy so they should serve you for the years to come.
Finally, if you love to show your individuality and unique – go for more niche designs like chronographs, skeleton watches or maybe even a watch with asymmetrical watch face.
Build your collection
After that, you should know pretty well what are your preferences when it comes to watches and you will be able to choose what you like with confidence.
Remember to always learn more about what’s in fashion (from our blog for example) and spend some times browsing your favorite categories at corita.eu to find great watches at best prices!
We are sure you’ll love collecting watches!
