Many men are looking to buy high quality watches these days, but have difficulties to find one for several reasons. One main reason is their budget. Not all of us can afford buying watches that are worth tens of thousands of dollars. You can actually apply for a loan to buy the watch you want, but be aware, as per CreditRepairCompanies.com, it requires you to do things before you have your loan approved, like fixing issues with your credit account, so it’s important to think ahead.
We all, however, want to own quality pieces. And that is for a good reason. These days, watches have become a style statement. With the spread of gadgets that show the time such as phones, tablets and laptops, the focus of a watches’ main function has moved from their practical factor of showing the time to its aesthetic role and to their ability to feature many complications or to redefining the minimalist watch concept.
However, purchasing a good timepiece does not mean that you need to pay lot of money.
This being said, let’s take a look at the do’s and don’ts of buying a good, affordable watch:
A case for authenticity
As fashion professionals, we always make a case for authenticity. It is a million times better to own an authentic watch that is not very expensive, than a fake one. Not only will the fake break more easily, but what does it say about you? “Replicas”, “fakes” and other similar terms are a no-go. And, if you think that there’s no place to look if you want to find an authentic watch, think again. There are several start-ups and brands that offer great watches at more than affordable prices. For example, the recently-launched Amorstil is a brand that is currently raising funds on their Kickstarter campaign to develop their brand that creates high-quality minimal, unisex watches that feature a great aesthetic and that retail at $50. With a minimal design and careful craftsmanship in mind, these watches are perfect for a modern man who wishes to wear a high-quality, minimal and affordable timepiece. Moreover, their simple design makes them very elegant and versatile, which means that they work with both casual and semi-formal outfits.
We always encourage people to support new-coming brands; we always do; as you are not only encouraging their business, but also because most upcoming brands are offering products that are of a very high quality, but at an affordable price, because you are not paying so much for the label. Imagine though, that if in the future brands like Amorstil become extremely popular, you can say you had a watch from the first collection!
Thinking of preowned watches
However, a watch doesn’t always have to be brand new when you purchase it. It can already have a story to it. When looking for an affordable watch, we often see men wondering whether they should or should not go for a preowned or vintage timepiece. The answer is yes and no, because in actuality, it all really depends.
First of all, it whether you should buy a used watch or not depends on the watch you want to buy. Of course, a piece made to last will be worth it, while a common piece that needs repairs might end up costing more than a new affordable piece.
Secondly, if you are buying a high-end preowned watch, you need to make sure that the seller is trustworthy. Regardless of whether you are shopping online or offline, look for reviews, do your detective work and find out whether you can trust that your seller won’t offer you a fake or a stolen watch. Fakes are, of course worthless, and owning stolen watches, while it is not only quite immoral, can also get you in an awkward position if you ever need to get it fixed at an authorized place.
Sales
A third way to go if you are looking for an affordable watch is to look out for sales. Sometimes, you can even find very sophisticated timepieces on sale at an affordable price. However, remember that the conditions of finding a good timepiece at an affordable price means that you need to buy from a reliable source and to always keep track of the sales. You can do this by either checking the websites you wish to buy from on a very frequent base, or you can subscribe to their newsletter.
Sometimes, a watch that is worth thousands of dollars can be found at just a few hundreds, and, given that you will probably wear it hundreds of times, the cost/wear ratio will be quite small (The cost/wear ratio is the price of an item divided by the estimated number of wears – the lower the c/w, the better – for example, if you buy a watch worth $60, if you wear it 1000 times, the cost/wear ratio is $0.06, which is a very good ratio).
To conclude, we can say that you can feel both confident and fashionable without having to spend thousands of dollars. Timeless style can be found anywhere: from an artisan’s shop to a big, high-end boutique. And because elegance can be found everywhere, it is easier than ever to find a watch that will boost your attitude and that will make you feel stylish and confident.
Fraquoh and Franchomme
Further reading:
The complete guide to choosing a watch
Universality in elegance: Finding the perfect watch
Emotion and design: The aesthetics of watches
3 Reasons to buy a preowned watch
Details you should know about watches
How to match your watch to your clothes
P.S. What are the things you take into consideration when purchasing a watch on a budget? How much do you find acceptable to pay for a timepiece? Share your thoughts in the comments below! For more articles on style, fashion tips and cultural insights, you can subscribe to Attire Club via e-mail or follow us on Facebook or Twitter!
6 replies on “Can You Buy Quality Watches at an Affordable Price?”
I love the second watch (in an indiv picture)!!
It’s really great, isn’t it?
I want to buy a watch and am looking for designs. These guides were definitely highly useful in my search
It is wonderful to hear that, Colin!
I can definitely agree that one can buy affordable watches that look and work amazing! For sure! You just need to look hard!
Yes, sometimes it can get hard to find a good, yet affordable watch, but you must persevere and you’ll find it! Also, the online shopping world makes it easier to buy – but always make sure you check the reviews!