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
You can assess by two level of criteria l: Tangible: such as complex function, such as annual calendar, GMT, moon phase etc… Or practicability such as metal bracelet for all weather use, water resistance, power reserve duration… Case material such as rose gold, platinum etc…
Intangible: such as history, does this brand/model carry historical significance such as Santos Dumont or Fifty Phantom… Special numbers, is the series number same as my lucky number or birthday… Brand personality, such as if the brand concur with my values…
Mix: such as dial, design… these are very much subject to personal preference which there is no rules. Someone likes sundial and some like simplicity…