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Luxury Watch Purchase Driven by Emotions

An interview with Markus Harris, director of communications for the National Association of Collectors watch and clock, gives us insight into what propels one to buy a watch and what types of watches are hot right now.

At the time of the interview which was conducted by the Palm Beach Post, Harris was asked what kind of watch he was wearing? The answer may surprise you, however, his line background is that the watches are emotional purchases, things that are purchased because they become heirlooms, and as in the case of Harris, which does not mean it must be expensive.

He carries a pocket watch Elgin in 1906 bought by his grandfather and has been in his family for three generations. Because of its gold case it's worth about $ 300, but that's all. These days with the price of gold soared, it is difficult to buy a gold watch for that amount.

Be made of gold is something that will make an expensive watch. The brand that produced the watch is also a factor, if it is a jewelry shows or not, what kind of movement he has and what other precious metals can be used – such as gold and platinum. Much watches are made of stainless steel and the watch industry is also titanium and carbon fiber for creating new looks and watches light.

The number of complications of a luxury watch is also contributing to the price – a second hand, stopwatch, alarm and other features are the "extras", as can the decorative / burn, etc.

A brand like Rolex, because of its name and reputation, and prices may not command high. However, there are many, many luxury watches produced by small, boutique – like companies that are so unique and produced in limited editions as they can order more than hundreds of thousands of dollars. Of course, these pieces are sure to be the jewelry watches, decked in diamonds and other jewelry.

Fans of Rolex watches always have love and buy more of Rolex, but today there are so many choices it seems almost "passed" to buy a Rolex. Many celebrities for Rolex, which has kept the brand alive, especially among the youth of today rich and famous. Other trademarks are favored by celebrities Breitling and Audemars Piguet. Of course, Cartier watches will always be loved and wanted.

Another thing that may affect the price of a watch is when it was made. There is a return to vintage watches. Like vintage cars, if the room was well kept and well, then it can fetch a price even higher because it will appeal to people's emotions and memories of the time "old."

When asked about his favorite shows, Mr. Harris said that he loves being there and always Gallet been a fan of Patek Philippe. When it comes to America watches, it has an affinity for those of the 1950s, especially the Omega Speedmaster and Rolex Oyster.

When asked what he thinks is the most "important" look now, he responds by saying that love some experimental models of watches in Japan (a Japanese brand that most people know is Seiko), and that's UR URWERK 202 is "all completely fascinating – the use of mechanical twin turbines in an automatic. This is the clock edge. "URWERK is a company German was founded by two brothers in 1997. Extract from the company site, a description of the content UR 202 "time on the UR-202 is displayed using telescopic minutes of operation in the middle of three orbiting satellites and revolving hour. It is the first wristwatch in the world with a wind innovative system governed by compressing air using miniature turbines.

Mr. Harris is not the first to make a comment about what has become the trend "of the year" among luxury watches, which is the difference between watches for men and women watches blurred, and many Companies do not want a market that shows any more than many women favor the biggest face watches that are made for men and Men are beginning to promote jewelry watches and more. Vintage watches are back in the two groups.

About the Author

The decision to purchase luxury watches has more to do with pure emotion than any other factor. Mens watches and womens watches from Breitling, Tag Heuer, Audemars Piguet and other luxury brands invoke certain emotions in people that persuade them to make the purchase. For more information about designer watches, check out www. watchesonnet.com.

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