Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Luxury Watch
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Purchasing your first luxury watch is a significant milestone. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the process with confidence.
Setting Your Budget
Luxury watches range from HKD 20,000 to millions. For first-time buyers, we recommend starting in the HKD 30,000-80,000 range, which offers excellent quality from established brands like Omega, TAG Heuer, and Longines.
Understanding Watch Types
Dress Watches: Slim, elegant timepieces perfect for formal occasions.
Sport Watches: Robust designs with enhanced durability and water resistance.
Dive Watches: Purpose-built for underwater use with rotating bezels.
Chronographs: Watches with stopwatch functionality.
Movement Types
Automatic: Self-winding mechanical movements powered by wrist motion.
Manual: Requires daily hand-winding.
Quartz: Battery-powered with superior accuracy.
Where to Buy
Always purchase from authorized dealers to ensure authenticity and warranty coverage. In Hong Kong, reputable retailers include Oriental Watch, The Hour Glass, and Emperor Watch & Jewellery.
Key Considerations
- Case size relative to your wrist
- Water resistance requirements
- Strap/bracelet preference
- Resale value potential
- Service and maintenance costs
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LoginGreat article! This helped me a lot when I was deciding on my first Omega. The size guide was especially useful.
I wish I had read this before buying my first watch. Would have saved me from a few mistakes!
Very comprehensive guide. Can you do a similar article for women's watches?