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What One Should Know Regarding German Watches

By Ronald Stewart


A Watch is a timepiece that is portable. An individual can carry the watch in the pocket or put it on. It is mostly worn on the wrist . Watches usually have straps. Instead of having the straps, others have bracelets. They are made to be functional regardless of the day to day activities on engages in. Some of the best and most expensive timepieces are the German watches.

Watches can be classified into two main categories, that is, pocket watch and wrist watch. As the names suggests, a wrist watch is worn on the wrist while a pocket watch is carried in the pocket. The designs of the two varieties are usually different to suit the manner in which it is used. Although the two types of a watch may vary in size, the difference is usually not in all cases.

Pocket watches are made with different diameters of up to three inches. Usually, a wrist watch is smaller in diameter and size. They are made in small sizes to allow convenience, thus it ensures that it never interferes with the one who is wearing it. When it comes to sizes, they vary a lot.

The purpose served by watches vary from one person to another. Normally, the main reason is to allow one to track time. Some wear timepieces for fashion or to serve as a style. Sometimes it is worn with specific attire for style. In such cases, the color of the timepiece is chosen in consideration of the attire.

Timepieces are also worn to signify the wealth of the wearer. In such a case, the device is usually very expensive and may also be very rare. A watch can also be worn to indicate the social status of the individual. For instance, people in the three classes of life may wear different kinds of timepieces. People in the upper, middle, and lower class all wear different models and types of timepieces.

Nowadays, people mostly treasure watches. They have become family inheritances. Therefore, they are inherited from one generation to the next among family members. It is also used in the marking of special occasions mostly in the lives of people. A watch can be given in events such as graduation. It is also a gift given during retirements. There are other functions that watches serve too.

The cost of a watch is a very important factor. The cost of watches really vary a lot. It can range from a few dollars to hundreds of thousands. Sometimes, the design or make of the timepiece cannot determine the cost, but it is the antiquity that matters. Usually, the cost of antiques is usually higher than that of contemporary articles.

The design of modern watches makes them have numerous functions. They not only show time but are also used for navigation. While at the sea, the modern watches help the navigators by showing them direction. Watches can also be used for navigation in the air.




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