Hello everyone,
Newbie here and trying to learn more about watches. wanted to get your opinions on what makes a watch good? Is it the movement? The brand? Or just purely aesthetics?
Right now I only judge purely on aesthetic only and I guess by the “Brand”. No clue on the engineering/movement/engine of watches. Any recommendations on where I can start learning?
Thanks in advance
For me, I’m a big fan of iconic design. I think of watches as functional jewelry, so I like the ones with a design that is long-standing and specific to a company. This applies in lots of different ways to each brand, Big Eye for Longines to Royal Oak for AP. I value accuracy of the watch, so the closer it keeps time to 0 seconds gained or lost a day is better for me! This being said I love hearing my watch tick, and watching it sweep so must me mechanical.
Within these criteria there are a lot of options and you’ll discover quickly the price range affects what a good watch is for you. A 500 dollar piece with a micro rotor might be what really gets you going but you also might see the value in a 1500 dollar piece with a funky bezel that’s unique to the brand. It all depends, it should be fun that’s the main thing.
That you for the recommendations. Seems like I have lots of research to do before committing to a watch.
At this moment in time, I have my eyes on the Grand Seiko, SLGA019G. Something about that blue dial really makes me love this piece. Will have to see how accurate it is in the long run!
Love the Royal Oaks! But unfortunately, do not know much about them.