subject: Brand Name Watches Matter As You Get Older [print this page] When you were a child, you didn't think much about the things you owned. After all, your parents bought you most things and you wore them. Even as you got a bit older and started shopping for yourself, you weren't about quality or brand names. You just wanted what you liked and to wear the style you felt best represented you. The watch you wore when you were younger probably didn't really do much than tell time and look great with a certain shirt or jacket you loved.
As you get older, you seem to find you have more of an appreciation for finer things. Not just because as an adult you can afford them, but because you understand their beauty and craftsmanship. You really appreciate the work put into something and why high quality watches are something to be cherished, not just worn to tell time.
Brand name watches mean more to us because as we get older, we start to recognize certain brands. We get familiar with them and what they stand for, how well they make their products and we start to develop an affinity for certain brands. It means more to us to spend the money on a watch that is a brand we love, rather than to buy one just because of style alone.
All of the great features that come with these more high end watches are also more appreciated by us because for one, we understand what they do. We understand how helpful a chronograph can be or to be able to tell time in different time zones if we travel a lot. These are things that, as children, are of no importance to us. But we get it now. We understand why these features mean something, why they are included in these pieces.
Buying a high quality watch for a young child as a keepsake may be something they don't understand then, but they will get older and really have a better grasp on its importance. They'll also love that they have a piece that would, as they get older, be considered vintage. The value will really change before their eyes as they become adults.
It's always nice to treat yourself to something that you can now appreciate. Put on a brand name watch and see how it also gets the attention and appreciation of those around you who can recognize a brand, a make, or a special metal.
