Almost every woman and man wear a wristwatch. It is one of the most important accessories you use because it will tell you the time and help you be punctual to any appointments. Watches come in many shapes and sizes and finding one that suits you can be a little hard. In this article let us take a look at some important factors when buying a watch.
The wristwatch
It was invented in the 1500’s but was at the time a small that was hung around the neck like a pendant. Then over time it evolved and became smaller and became pocket watches and wristwatches. This was the trend until the 2oth century when everything started becoming electric. Now most watches are powered by batteries, but you will still find many that use the spring method and are, in fact, more costly and elegant.
How to find the right watch
Before you go out shopping for a watch, you need to think about your daily activities if you are buying the watch for everyday use. Do not buy a very expensive one if you work in the construction field where you deal with heavy machinery and a rough environment. You may want to buy something that is not too expensive yet durable enough to handle the work you do. There are, however, some expensive watches that are built to handle harsh environments but not everyone wants a $10,000 watch to get scratched and damaged.
The features
Many modern watches come packed with various features. There are ones that will have a stopwatch, dual time a backlight and many others. A lot of watches are water resistant, but that does not mean you can go swimming with 
them. If you want to use your watch in the pool, ocean or river, you need a waterproof watch. You will also find specialized watches that are made for divers. Many watches will have the day and date feature which is very helpful to many. If you want to ensure you can see the time when in the dark, you must get a watch that has glowing hands or a backlight.
Depending on your preference, you can buy a quartz watch or a mechanical watch. There are thousands of choices on the market today and you can select one that suits your style.