Which watch should you choose? Mechanism, Size, Color & Strap

How to choose your watch? Automatic watch Or quartz watch ? Which color to choose? Choosing a watch can be a real headache! Whether you're looking to give a gift to a loved one or to yourself, we'll help you make your choice in 4 steps.

• Which type of watch should I choose: Quartz or Automatic?

Before making your choice, you need to determine what type of watch you want to buy. You will then need to choose the type of movement that will power your watch. The movement is the heart of the watch. It is the mechanism that allows it to function. There are two main " categories » of movement : Automatic and Quartz.

Quartz movements These are simple mechanisms powered by a battery. They have the advantage of being the most precise and require little maintenance. However, they remain less prestigious than automatic movements.

Automatic mechanical movements use wheels and springs to operate using kinetic energy. That is, the energy a body possesses due to its motion. The movement of an automatic watch is more complex to manufacture and design, which explains its often higher price.

• What size watch should I choose?

When choosing a watch, you should also consider its size and ask yourself what size is right for your wrist?

• For For a wrist of 15cm or less, we recommend a watch with a diameter of Case up to 32mm. The watch Sully Or Aurore would be perfect for you!
• For a wrist circumference ranging from 15 to 17 cm, a Case A size between 28mm and 36mm will fit you perfectly. Our watches Initial 36 Or Aurore Automatic watches will fit your wrist perfectly.
• For a wrist circumference between 16 and 18cm, choose the Casewatches with a diameter between 36 and 44 mm. All our men's watches are included within this interval !
• If your wrist circumference is greater than 19 cm, you can opt for... Casethe largest ones ranging from 42mm to 50mm.

Of course, these are just guidelines. The size of the Case The watch you choose is also a matter of taste. You might have a small wrist and like wearing larger watches, and vice versa!

• What color should I choose for my watch?

You now have an idea of ​​the type of movement you want for your next watch, as well as its size. Now you need to choose the color of your watch and its dial.

For the men's watches, The most common colors are white, blue, and black. It's difficult to advise you on choosing a color, but we can say that a white background is generally more classic, but has the advantage of being able to be mixed with all types of... Straps. Dark dials will have a more modern and contemporary feel, however all the StrapThey will not perfectly match this type of dial.
For the women's watches, Classic dial colors include white, champagne, and black. Watches with colored dials, such as blue or green like our model, are also available. Aurore or Sully. The CaseThey are generally available in 3 colors: Silver, Gold and Rose Gold.Choose the metal that best matches your skin tone or the one you usually wear. To preserve for as long as possible Regarding your watches, we advise you to clean and maintain your watch carefully.

• What type of Strap Which one to choose for your watch?

Finally, the choice remains to be made. Strap of your watch. Several options are available to you for this. There are Strapmade of leather, steel, nylon or even plastic. For more athletic use, it is recommended to choose a Strap in steel or nylon. Unlike leather, these two options are water-resistant and won't get damaged. At Charlie Paris, we offer StrapInterchangeable watch straps for added versatility.