Classic watches

Classic watches

Choosing a clock, you must consider a large number of parameters - the type of mechanism, the price, the size of the case and strap, style, functionality, additional applications, warranty, etc. In this article we will talk specifically about the appearance of the watch. Whatever one may say, the things that we wear on our bodies speak about us, and it is important that they broadcast exactly what we want to tell the world. If you are not going to buy a few hours for different occasions, and you only need one pair, it certainly should be a classic model.

Why should I prefer classical models?

Look at your wardrobe, fundamentally, for all people, it is divided into 3 parts: classic things outside of time, fashion novelties, and obsolete, out-of-date clothes and accessories. The last time it's time to pack on the mezzanine and return to them, when the fashion will make a new turn to the past trends. Remained a classic and the embodiment of fashion trends.

Fashion watches, in our opinion, are a purchase acquired for the sake of their desires, and not a necessity. They, often, do not meet the general recommendations for standard or sports watches. Such models can cost fabulous money, but not due to quality and functionality, but due to expensive materials such as jewelry alloys and stones or thoughtful marketing strategies. These watches are bought exclusively as art or a tribute to fashion.

It's reasonable to pay more attention to classical things, to buy them of the highest quality, because they are eternal. Having only universal, basic things and accessories you can always look stylish, no matter what today dictate fashion podiums. Fashion passes, impeccable style - out of time. The optimal ratio of classics and trendy novelties should be about 80% and 20%.

In addition, combining classic watches is easy - they are appropriate both at events with business dress code - working meeting, in the office, at the conference; for evening outings and special occasions - visiting a theater or concert of a symphony orchestra, a wedding, a dinner party. They can be worn in a movie or for a walk in the park - it will also be appropriate. Classic watches are definitely not suitable for the beach, hiking in the mountains, relaxing by the pool. For this purpose, special models are proposed for active recreation or sports.

Buying a good classic watch you make an investment, this model can be worn by your children, and, possibly, grandchildren (depends on the quality of the particular model).

How to choose a classic watch

Let's start with the body - it's the skeleton of the clock, which keeps the details intact. There are different types of hull, the most common is round and rectangular. The rest-the oval, the polygons, etc., are not classical forms. In most cases, the body is made of plastic or metal, wood variants are also possible. Classic watches are certainly only made of metal. The most common among metals for wrist watches is steel. In more exquisite and expensive watches, you can often find a case made of gold of different kinds, titanium, rhodium, platinum or silver.

One thing you should keep in mind when buying a watch is to try to avoid the gold coating of the case. In this case, 18-karat gold is deposited on a steel body with a thin layer. Although in the beginning it may look pretty, but the coating is quickly erased, easily scratched and eventually looks cheap and sloppy. If you can not afford to buy a solid gold watch, there are many quality models, with stainless steel cases that look just as great as their more expensive counterparts.

Another feature that should be taken into account is jewelry, crystals and precious stones. You should carefully choose and take care when buying watches with stones. This is more about women's models. Perfect classic watches have a minimalistic decor, are not encrusted with an abundance of stones. Even so, they do not have stones at all. If you really want a model with sparkling crystals, at the same time, stay true to the classics, choose zirkons in brilliant cut, Swarovski stones, or, if the budget allows, diamonds. Due to this way of cutting stones will shine brightly on your hand. The size of the crystal - as small as possible, too large stones can look vulgar, sloppy, defiant. The color of the stones is recommended to choose a neutral, the most basic, for example, white (transparent), black.

The dial is the first thing you notice on any watch, it should not have applications and drawings. Suitable colors for it: black, white, gray, dark blue, silver, gold. The figures are clean, unpretentious. Many hours, can have additional calendars, maps, show time in several cities at once. In classic watches, it is better to avoid such applications. The general rule: the classic watch is very simple, clean and minimal, perhaps only with hour and minute hands. Simplicity can be slightly balanced by something more complex (engraving, lacquer and enamel).

The strap is often given little attention, although it has the ability to completely change the aesthetics of the watch. The strap of a classic watch can only be made of leather and metal. Plastic, rubber straps leave for your 10-year-old nephew. Speaking of the skin, the standard combinations are white metal with a black strap; Rose gold with a dark brown belt tint. Yellow gold is better to combine with a brown or black strap.

To sum up, the main characteristics of classic watches for men and women:

- round, rectangular body made of stainless steel or precious alloys;

- minimalistic dial without additional decorations, applications;

- clean, understandable figures in Roman or Arabic style;

- color solution in natural, natural, tones;

- to abandon the deposition of precious metals;

- metal or leather strap.

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