The right watch for you.

Part one of  Watch Planets guide to choosing the right watch.

Buying a new watch can be confusing, There are so many brands out there to consider, Tissot Watches, Fossil Watches, Adidas Watches, DKNY Watches, Police Watches, Rotary Watches , Sekonda Watches, Seksy Watches, the list is seeminly endless. However there are a few pointers that will help you make the right choice.

Consider the following points:
 
Think about why you want the watch.
Every watch serves a purpose, from the most utilitarian to the most artistic. No matter what purpose yours will serve, there is an appropriate watch to meet your expectations. 
Watches can be generally divided into the following categories :dress watch  -  sports watch - diver’s watch -   pilot’s watch
  How much are you prepared to pay?
 
With most people, the cost of a watch is taken into consideration, unless you have an never ending pot of cash, "lucky you" However, don't just be swayed by a cheap price tag, value and quality are also very important factors, it can be far more economical to buy a good watch that will last for years rather than several economical "disposable" watches. But if fashions your thing, there's nothing wrong with having a nice collection of shorter-lived fashion watches.
 
Watches vary greatly in price from affordable to the extremely luxurious.Don't forget at Watch Planet we offer a price beater Hotline, "if you find the same product on another site cheaper then let us know and we will beat it"- Price Beater Hotline on (01425) 476822) 

So what makes one watch so much more expensive than another?
 
Generally, mechanical watches, by the  nature of their movements, are more costly than quartz watches, but there are a number of other factors that affect the cost of watches.
In relation to the movement, even on inexpensive models, this part is well designed and all the highly functional elements make use of the latest technology. In more expensive movements, all parts, whether functional or not, are finished with great care. 
The type of case materials used can also vary. Cases can be made from plastic, resins, stainless steel, base metal (usually brass), gold-plated base metals, gold-filled and precious metals.The watch case or the documents accompanying the watch will tell you the  metallic content. Plastic and resin composites generally are the least costly and are found primarily in fashion and sport watches. Stainless steel is a robust metal, used widely in sport watches.
 
Prices of gold-plated watches vary depending upon the thickness of the plating, in a watch this is measured in microns. Gold plating can range from 2-micron thickness to 30-microns and more. Precious metals used on watch cases include 14K or 18K gold, sterling silver and, in some very high-end watches, platinum.
 
Crystal types also vary, but with fewer options. Generally, the crystal, which is the glass-like covering designed to protect the dial of the watch, is either plastic, mineral glass, or synthetic sapphire. Plastic is mostly used in lower-priced, mass-market watches, while mineral glass is sturdier. Sapphire crystals, more expensive than mineral glass, are not only sturdy, but also highly scratch-resistant.
 
Bracelets can also influence watch prices considerably. There are straps made of plastic, rubber, leather and exotic skins. Similarly, metal bracelets can range from inexpensive base metals to precious metals, to specially developed tungsten carbide or titanium.

Look out for part 2 of choosing the right watch for you, coming soon ... 

Adidas gives top tips to keep fit.

The adidas global Fitness Trainer Marta Formoso presents her top tips on how to strengthen body and soul during busy times in order to stay healthy and fit for a good start into the New Year.

Just before the year ends, work starts getting crazy and your agenda is full of activities. You’re trapped in the middle of Thanksgiving preparations, the Christmas season is about to begin, plans for New Year’s celebrations need to be coordinated and you don’t find any time to slow down and relax? Marta helps with words and deeds showing you how to cope in hectic times. “Mens sana in corpore sano is an old Roman saying that body and mind go together,” says Marta. “If both are in balance you can achieve best results, in your private life, at work or for your daily workout!”

Marta has been part of the global women’s trainer team since 2008, touring around the world and teaching different dance styles and Pilates workouts at Fitness Academies and multiple Fitness Conventions. Her advice is to fix a date in your calendar where you get some quality time for yourself. Pilates classes or dancing classes are good alternatives to relieve stress and get good exercise with your favourite music like Latin, Reggae or Hip Hop. If time is tight, stretching is a good alternative to reduce tension in your body. In any kind of workout session, a good portion of stretching should be integrated anyway. It reduces muscle tonicity and relaxes your body from the inside. In addition to an active workout, Marta enjoys getting herself pampered every now and then. “Going for a good massage or relaxation treatments, getting enough sleep, tasty food and a good laugh with friends is priceless for body and soul,” says the 28-year-old adidas ambassador.

Adidas Watches go Green

Major manufacturers of watches Adidas and Timberland signed a Greenpeace deal this week to not use Brazilian leather produced unethically. Both companies will not buy leather involved in a production process which could endanger the future of the Amazon rainforest under the terms of the deal. Yet another reason why making your next watch an Adidas watch.

Adidas Watches

Addidas watches are the ultimate when it comes to sports fashion. They pride themselves in producing watches that are durable, functional and bold, with this range and vibrant colors available in a section of the watches are perfect for the summer. New for 2009 is the Adidas Oddity Candy watch range which feature a pearlised white wrist band with a colored multi functional display. The watches are typically simple and fresh Adidas, incorporating the chunky appeal which is currently all the rage !

The World of Addidas Watches

The adidas range of watches is designed for the fashion-conscious consumer who demands more than simple aesthetics in their purchases. The watches are made with great eye for detail and bring to life the Originals ethos of classic and relevant style.

The adidas Originals range of watches are designed for the fashion aware who look for timeless modern design and functionality. Constructed with great care to detail, they bring to life the Originals ethos of classic and relevant style in a timepiece.

Adidas Watches

Adidas watches have a clear mission – “to be the leading sports watch brand in the world”. To accomplish this mission, the organization at adidas is segmented to meet the needs of distinct groups of sport-oriented consumers.

The product and marketing initiatives primarily focus on key global sports categories and on the sports lifestyle market. The adidas brand attitude “Impossible is nothing” drives all the brand communication initiatives and helps strengthen the adidas brand’s bond with the consumer. With the broad but selective distribution approach and our pricing strategy, they clearly position adidas as a premium brand in all markets.

Your Adidas watch from Watch Planet is guaranteed by Adidas for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase under the terms and conditions of this guarantee.

The guarantee only comes into force if the guarantee certificate is dated, fully and correctly completed and stamped by an official Adidas dealer (Watch Planet is an official dealer) (valid guarantee certificate).

Please note manufacturers only recommend purchasing from authorised dealers E.G Watch Planet as unofficial ones may be distributing replicas, watches without the guarantee, faulty watches or second hand watches.