Points to consider when choosing a ladies watch!

It's the moon phase.
Since this is the gift season, we would like to introduce some points to check when choosing a ladies' watch!
I think it will be helpful even if you use it yourself, so if you are not sure which watch to choose, please read it.

Point 1: Type of movement

The first point is the type of "movement".

There are several types of movements in watches.
Broadly speaking, they can be classified into two types: "mechanical" or "quartz".
In addition, there are "hand-wound" and "automatic-wound" types of mechanical watches.

Let me explain why the type of movement is important.

・Why are most women's watches made of quartz?

Compared to men's watches, many women's watches are made of quartz.
There are various reasons for this, but one is that the case size is smaller than those for men, so it is often a little difficult to operate the crown.
For this reason, it seems that many quartz types are on sale, rather than mechanical types that require frequent crown operation.

In addition, culturally speaking, women's watches do not have a deep history with the mechanics inside, and it has been difficult for many women to understand them as a hobby for men.
However, in recent years, Rolex has released mechanical ladies' models, and it can be said that people are gaining a lot of understanding of it.

・In the end, which one do you recommend?

However, it is true that the crown is smaller than those for men.
Therefore, if you have long nails or don't wear your watch often, we recommend a quartz watch that doesn't require you to operate the crown.

If you have short nails or are thinking about daily use, you may want to choose a mechanical type.

Mechanical and quartz types have different maintenance and cost considerations.
With quartz, you basically just need to replace the battery when it stops working.
However, if the circuit inside deteriorates or shorts out, you will need to replace the circuit.

Mechanical types require overhauling once every 3 to 5 years.
At the repair workshops that we work with, the basic price for an overhaul starts from around 40,000 yen, and the price varies depending on the type of machine and the functions installed.
Although it is relatively expensive compared to battery replacement, if properly maintained it can be used semi-permanently, so it will last longer than a quartz watch.

If you are looking for something memorable, it is better to purchase a mechanical type rather than a quartz one so that you can leave it for future generations.

In the case of quartz, the price and maintenance costs are lower than mechanical ones, making them easy to use, but compared to mechanical ones, more people are likely to abandon them within 10 years.
For those who are thinking of using it for work, etc., we recommend the quartz type.

Point 2: Visibility or design?

The second point is "visibility" or "design."

Most ladies' watches are sold in sizes between 20mm and 30mm.
And the designs vary depending on the brand.

Some models have poor visibility due to their small size.
However, if you prefer a smaller size, you have no choice but to give up on visibility and focus on design.
It is quite difficult to have both coexist when it comes to women's sizes, so you need to consider which one to prioritize.

Point 3: Does it overlap with the surroundings?

The last point is whether it overlaps with the surroundings.

Since there are fewer types of women's watches than men's watches, there are many cases where popular models are already worn by friends.
If you focus only on models that don't overlap with other people, the design may not be what you want.It may seem like an obvious point, but it's actually quite profound.

The main ways to avoid this are by choosing a limited edition watch, changing the color of the leather strap, or choosing an antique watch.
As we mainly deal with second-hand products, we sometimes receive limited edition models from the past.
We will post items on our website as they arrive, so please check back frequently.

summary

These are the main points to consider when choosing a ladies' watch.
If you keep these points in mind at least before considering it, you are sure to find that selecting a watch will be more fun and smooth!

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