Sunday, February 15, 2015

How To Choose The Right Minimalist Wrist Watch For You

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By Beryl Dalton


Many people rely on technology such as cellular phones or tablets to tell the time. Because of this, a wristwatch has become more of a fashion piece than a necessity. If you think you may want to wear one but do not want one that sticks out, a minimalist wrist watch may be just your thing. Here is how to choose the right one for you.

Watches have been around for hundreds of years. Originally, they were much larger and bulkier as it was hard to make reliable mechanisms that were small enough and light enough that they could be worn on a person's wrist. Over time, it became possible to make time pieces that were smaller and lighter but which could keep time accurately.

In the beginning, there were only analog options. Then, digital versions became available. These are now equally as popular for many reasons. Wearers love the fact that they can track many different pieces of information. Analog wearers also like the fact that they can use them as stop watches or even when diving to keep track of vital information.

Of course, the information that it collects can influence how minimalist a particular watch will be. This is especially true of analog versions. These pieces also often have numbers on the faces which can take away from the minimalist feel of a piece. You may want to think about this when you go shopping.

You may think that a style with no numbers will look great but you may want to think about how easy it will be to tell time at a glance. It might be helpful to at least choose a piece that has lines at four points on the face so that you can tell time quickly and accurately.

The way the piece looks and feels will be influenced by the size and shape of the face. Fashion trends move between very small faces and very large ones. Just remember that watches for men are usually designed to be heavier and larger than ones for women. This may help you narrow down your options.

Your choice may also depend on what the piece is made of. Allergies to specific metals may cause you to not be able to wear some pieces. You may want to think about versatility as well. By choosing a piece that has interchangeable bands, you may be able to get more wear out of it. You can change bands to match the different outfits you may wear. Some may even have ways to change the look of the face as well.

You may want to consider checking stores and websites to find your preferred piece. You may want to try on options to see which feels best. Websites are great to get an idea of price before you shop. That way you will know when you have the best deal possible.




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