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 ... 

Rotary Watch Care

All Rotary watches should be serviced at 3 year intervals to ensure the Lifetime Guarantee remains valid.

Bracelet/Strap Care

Bracelet Watches

Direct contact with sprays such as hairsprays, perfumes or detergents may cause damage to your watch.

Leather Straps

Leather straps deterioriate at different rates depending on climatic conditions, sweat acidity and levels of wear and tear. To ensure your leather strap lasts as long as possible take the following precautions: 1) avoid soaking your strap in water, 2) avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, and 3) avoid direct contact with solvents, detergents and perfumes.

Sterling Silver

All precious metal products should be cared for with a polishing cloth and stored in the presentation box when not being worn.

Operating Instructions

Automatic Watches

The self-winding device in automatic watches keeps the watch wound while it is being worn. Off the wrist, it will keep going for between 28 to 48 hours. To restart the watch after this time, rewind it manually. Alternatively, place in an automatic winding box.

Mechanical Watches

Remove watch from wrist and wind crown in a clockwise direction whilst off the wrist.

Quartz Watches

All quartz watches are powered by batteries so it is not necessary to wind them. If your quartz watch stops, have the battery checked as soon as possible. A "dead" battery may cause serious damage to the movement if left inside the watch too long. Quartz analogue watches contain both electronic and mechanical parts which require periodic servicing.

Setting the Date and Time

Check if the case back of watch is marked 'Waterproof'. If so, please follow these instructions:

a. Waterproof models

Always make sure the buttons on your watch are screwed home before exposing to water. A hard knock might cause a watch to lose it’s waterproof benefit without you realising it. Waterproof watches must be opened and closed by a skilled watchmaker. When due a battery change, we recommend you return your Waterproof watch to Rotary for resealing.
To change the time and/or date of Waterproof models:

1. Unscrew the crown in a downward/anti clockwise direction.
2. Once the screw is released, pull the crown outward gently until it clicks once and rotate the crown in a clockwise direction to change the date. (Only applicable for Date watches)
3. To change the time pull the crown once more in an outward direction gently until it clicks and rotate the crown in a clockwise direction to change the time.
4. To close the crown, push the crown inward whilst at the same time rotating the crown in a clockwise direction. It is very important to check that the crown is fully screwed into a closed position in order to ensure waterproof benefit is maintained.

N.B Pulling the crown forcefully in an outward direction could result in serious damage to the watch. Make sure that you always unscrew the crown before adjusting the date or time.

b. Non Waterproof models

• Setting the time: Pull out the button and rotate the hands until the correct time is shown. Remember to push the button fully home.
• Setting the date: Pull out the button one notch, rotate the date, or rotate the hands clockwise until the correct date is shown.
• Setting the day and date: Pull out the button one notch, rotate forwards to change day and backwards to change date.

Nickel Levels

Nickel Compliancy

All Rotary watches conform to the EEC directive on Nickel content. They comply with the procedural tests EN1810, EN1811 and EN12472 that form part of the directive, to ensure the release rate is no greater than 0.5ug/cm2/week on products in direct and prolonged contact with the skin.

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