Classic Watches vs Modern Watches

posted on 30July2012 | posted in Watches

Classic Watches vs Modern Watches

Buying the perfect watch can be a pretty tough decision. It all depends on what you are looking for when choosing the ideal watch. Of course price is something you must decide on but once you've set your budget there are so many options and hundreds of brands. Speaking of brands, a question you must ask is how important branding is when choosing your watch, or is the technical make up of the watch more important?
Furthermore do you want a classic timeless watch or perhaps a new modern watch from a newer brand or designer?
We've listed the pros and cons of classic watches and modern watches to help you overcome this hurdle!

Classic Watches

What could be more classic than a vintage watch. A vintage watch is a classic watch that could be decades old yet still preserved and functioning today. It can be difficult to purchase a vintage watch because nowadays there are many rip offs so it is important you go to a genuine watch seller. The great thing about having a vintage watch is that it is likely to be one of a kind, it has a story behind it and there may not be any other watch identical to that.

Tag Heuer is a well known brand for producing classic watches - the brand has been alive for 150 years so there is no wonder it is one of the most recognised watch brands in the world, endorsed by the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Cameron Diaz.

When buying a classic watch you will be focusing more on the brand and how long it has been selling watches. The watch will most likely be more mechanical than any modern watch you can find. You can of course buy a classic watch from a brand that is modernised for example a classic Rolex is one of the most popular watches you can buy.

Modern Watches

A modern watch will most likely be revolved around fashion, style and brand as opposed to technicality and the life and history of the brand.

A modern watch is great for keeping up to date in the fashion stakes - make a fashion statement. Furthermore a modern watch will not only have a stylish look it will also contain cutting edge technology to make it state of the art.

An example of a modern watch is the Michael Kors collection; the collection looks very state of the art and would be perfect for anyone who wants to make a fashion statement.

Depending on what you are looking for in a watch you can decide whether classic or a modern watch will be for you. A classic watch is perfect if you want to wear a brand that has been creating watches for years, a mechanical piece that will focus on functionality. A modern watch will be ideal if you love fashion and want to make a statement!

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