An ideal budget when it comes to purchasing a watch is different for everyone. Whilst for some, £100 is a lot of money to spend on an accessory, there are those of us with a larger budget for watches in particular. Whilst there are a broad selection of complications to choose from in a watch, today we will be look at the general functions to look out for when buying a watch within the budget of £300-£1000. If this is your first watch then welcome! If you have any of your own suggestions on what to lookout for, don’t forget to comment below.

Here are our tips on buying a watch within the budget of £300 to £1000.

Tips on buying a watch

Weight

This option is entirely based on your own personal preference and no matter the price tag of a watch, the weight can vary. There are some that prefer a lighter watch, perhaps made out of titanium which is lighter than steel whereas others can opt for a heavy watch. A heavy watch usually indicates a better quality of the timepiece as it hints to a solid construction which is made from a high quality steel.

Sapphire Glass

There is nothing worse than getting a good looking, highly functional watch that is easily scratched. This might be a watch feature that is overlooked quite often however it is an important feature if you are concerned about the watch being in good condition long term. Often the glass on the watch is mineral glass however we would recommend getting a watch which is made from scratch resistant sapphire crystal/glass for good protection for this price range.

Dial Illumination

This is not an essential for every watch wearer, however it is an extremely convenient feature. If you are a night owl, work night shifts or perhaps just like the idea of being able to see your watch no matter the lighting then this feature is important to look out for. It is not only having a luminous dial that counts, but how good it is as the luminosity can vary from watch to watch.

Movement

Within this price range you can get a variety of different watch movements from battery powered quartz to automatic. Choosing the right movement for you and your lifestyle is imperative. If you prefer a no fuss kind of watch then we would recommend an automatic as it is powered by the movement of your own wrist. On the other hand if you are comfortable with a watch which will require a new battery after a few years then perhaps a fashion quartz watch is the movement for you.

If you have any tips on buying a watch then let us know in the comments below or contact via our social media. If you have any questions then you can contact us via our website, via phone or alternatively you can visit our watch shop based on the Kenilworth high street, Warwickshire.