If you are looking for a classy look, the best way to do so is by wearing a beautiful watch. Watches have been popular accessories that people wear on their wrists since the 17th century. They come in all shapes and sizes from simple analog watches to more complex digital ones. When you wear a watch, it says so much about who you are and what type of person you are. Some people like the look of an elegant watch while others want something more sporty or casual. This article will act as an introduction to the world of watches. We’ll take a look at some of the types of watches, as well as some of the best companies producing watches for people to use.
Types of Watches
There are many different types of watches. In the end, you want to find a watch that suits your needs and is within your budget. Here are some types of watches:
- Analog watch - As the name says, this type of watch tells time with hour and minute hands. The hour and minute hands are often circular while there is also a second hand that ticks around on the dial. Analog watches can be divided into two categories: Dress watches and casual watches. Dress watches resemble classic wristwatches and include several variations such as diver, pilot, and racing or adventure watches.
- Digital watch - Many people prefer digital because it gives them all the information they need in an easy-to-read format. When you look at a digital watch, you might see a basic LCD, backlight, and/or other features. Digital watches come in many different shapes and sizes and include sporty and casual styles.
- Smartwatch - Digital watches have evolved into smartwatches that give you alerts while you are using them to perform various tasks such as checking your email, texting on social media, taking pictures, playing music, or navigating somewhere. Many people feel that smartwatches help to keep up with the times because we all carry our phones with us at all times so it just makes sense that we would want this information available on our wrists too.
- Sports watch - Sports watches are designed to withstand a beating and still work. They have a very large face or case that is made from durable materials such as stainless steel, titanium, alloy, plastic, or resin. These watches can have multiple dials on the face for various functions including chronograph timing, alarms, and/or an altimeter.
Popular Watchmakers
The watch market in the United States is constantly changing, but there are still plenty of great choices for anyone who is looking to buy a new timepiece. Here is a list of the best watch markers:
- Timex - Timex Company produces and sells watches and other products worldwide. They first started selling their products back in 1854 and their slogan is: "It takes a licking and keeps on ticking."
- Casio - Casio was founded in 1946 as Kashio Seisakujo by Tadao Kashio. The company first began the production of watch parts, but later switched over to full watches. They are most well-known for digital cameras, calculators, mobile phones, and wristwatches.
- Seiko - Seiko Holdings Corporation is a Japanese holding company that has several branches that take up various fields such as luxury goods, retail, and electronics manufacturing, etc. Seiko's first Quartz watch was released in 1969 and became a huge success. Nowadays, they produce and sell quartz, kinetic and solar watches for men and women around the world.
- Bulova - Bulova is an American company that specializes in high end watches such as diamond-encrusted pieces sold to celebrities like Donald Trump and Oprah. They also produce affordable timepieces that can be purchased without breaking the bank.
