subject: Common Types Of Watches [print this page] There are many reasons as to why one would want to have a watch. Watches when worn reflect ones style and personality because they are more of fashion accessories apart from indicating time. There are many types of this product that you can get in the market today but they are divided into two - those for men and those for women. There are others that can be worn by both genders which you can as well look out for even though they are very rare to get. Whether you are a man or woman then be assured of getting the right type of watch in the market since they are available in a wide range for your choice.
Style is the first type of watch that you will have to consider once at the market. This one is more stylish thus a more suitable option for beauty conscious people especially women. Their colors are attractive and can act as jewelry or bracelets. The good thing with this type of watches is that it can be worn with any type of clothes to bring out a professional look. There is also the sport watch which is sporty as the name sounds. In case you are a very busy person with many activities to carry out in a day then this is the right type of watch to help you manage your time well.
A mechanical watch on the other hand is more traditional as compared to other types and comes powered by a spring. It is therefore operated manually while its winding frequency usually varies from time to time. However, these watches more often than not come with a handbook that has all the guidelines on how to operate the watch easily. This watch is usually made with analogue technology therefore do not expect it to have some of the modernized features found in other types. For a quartz watch, it is powered through the use of a battery. It operates through vibration of the crystal which causes a beat that is measured in seconds. This beat then is responsible for moving the digits or hands on the face of the watch appropriately.
To add to the long list of watches is the automatic watch which winds itself without being operated by anybody. Once worn on the wrist, it will work out as the person moves his or her hand constantly but it has the option of manual wounding in case you prefer that. It can run for approximately one week once fully wound thus a more reliable time gadget. A kinetic watch is another type available in the market which does not require using a battery or winding as it depends on the movement of the wearers hand. When a kinetic watch has been fully charged it can stay strong for several months without running out. Finally, there is the solar watch that is operated using light thus will run continuously without any interruptions both at night and during the day.
