How to Buy Your First Luxury Watch with Jura Watches

So, you're about to drop some serious money for a watch you have been eagerly anticipating for quite some time. It’s not something you do every day, so when that time comes for you to invest in a luxury watch, you want to make sure you’re doing it right. Saving up for an expensive timepiece makes it all the more sweeter when you go to try it on for the very first time. And let’s be honest, even if you’re purchasing the watch as an investment piece, you’re going to want to enjoy wearing it for a good few years, so selecting a timeless with plenty of evergreen appeal is so important. But where do you start if it’s your first time buying a luxury watch? Well, you can start here by reading this Jura Watches guide to the do’s and don’ts…

What Makes Us Different At Jura Watches?

 Firstly, it’s going to come as reassurance when we tell you we have an expert team on hand every day of the week at C W Sellors. Whether you want to call into a local boutique to try on your potential investment, or you’re calling up to check on the availability of a watch that you’ve seen in our e-commerce website, our friendly team of watch enthusiasts and experts know all the ins and outs to guide you through your shopping experience with us. We have all the most up-to-date information on new watch releases, plus a special selection of boutique-only timepieces that we have the honour of showcasing in some of our stores. Having this close partnership with world-leading brands also enables us to build on our reputation and directly order special models from some of our favourite brands to respond to customer demand. Thanks to our huge selection of luxury watches, you can try before you buy. Each of our luxury watches also comes with a range of online finance options to make affording your dream timepiece realistic and manageable.

Set Your Budget

First things first. It would be pointless to go feasting your eyes on a load of watches that would blow your budget right out of the water, so it’s important to have a realistic price range in mind before you begin. Remember, however, that when it comes to luxury watches, you get what you pay for. A higher price tag really does often equate to better materials, a superior movement and an expertly crafted design, but like anything in life, affordable options are out there. So, if you don’t want to scrimp on quality, perhaps consider stretching towards the top end of your budget – a few hundred more could be the difference between a designer watch from an unreliable stockist or a luxury watch from Jura Watches. Bear in mind that a luxury watch will hold its value much better than a budget watch and will be worth more on the preowned market should you ever wish to sell it.

Love Or Lust?

The key to getting it right the first time with a luxury watch is to choose a timepiece that you really want to settle down with. Picture it like finding the perfect partner. Can you see yourself with that wristwatch in a few years time? Does it lack some qualities? Or does it feel timeless and elegant enough to evolve with the constant changing of trends and fashion? You know you’re on the right track if you’re sold by the story of a watch. So many luxury watch brands have an incredible backstory that makes the timepiece more appealing. It will also make for a great talking point once it gets noticed on the wrist. Choose a brand with a good company ethos. One that opts for quality and materials above everything else. Check out the drop-down box on our luxury watch category here at Jura Watches for the best place to start, where you can explore a huge range of manufacturers. Here, you can browse everything from inventors of the slide rule bezel Breitling to conservation-oriented Oris, to British watchmaker Bremont, sports timekeeper TAG Heuer, and pilot watch expert IWC Schaffhausen.

Style Is Everything

The style of your watch is the portal to your personality. If you want to show fellow watch enthusiasts what your preferences are, choose a watch with a refined style. Simple and classic would be a three-handed time-and-date watch but within this category, you have options that span everything from a refined dress watch with slim indices like the Longines Master to a bold dive watch from DOXA with luminous baton hour markers and a unidirectional rotating bezel for measuring elapsed time underwater. Likewise, you can choose from conventional steel or a stand-out bronze model. You can also choose from a diverse range of pilot’s watches like the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date or a sporty chronograph from TAG Heuer’s Carrera series. For something altogether more technical, explore complications like a perpetual Calendar from IWC’s Portofino range, a tourbillon from Montblanc, or a split-seconds chronograph from Parmigiani Fleurier. Alternatively, go racing-inspired with a watch from Louis Moinet.

The Minor Details Are Important

Lastly, when you look to buy a watch from us here at Jura Watches, you may find you need help with the smaller details. Even simple factors like the size of your wrist and the best case size can be crucial to finding the perfect first-time watch. Before you buy, you should think not only about size and shape but material too. If you’re wanting to push the boat out, you may look at an 18ct rose gold model that can pair easily with elegant evening attire. If you want your watch to say more about your adventurous side, you could opt for an explorer watch made from lightweight titanium like the Montblanc Summit 3.  Likewise, if skeletonized dials take your fancy, you may want to explore the Nebula watch range from Arnold & Son or the bold square-shaped instrumental panel look achieved by Bell & Ross’ skeletonised BR 05 series. The strap can also play a crucial role in deciding the style of watch. Metal bracelets are the dressier option, whilst a rubber band is quick drying for water-oriented wristwatches. Leather is a great all-rounder for wearing at the weekend and for work, whilst a NATO or textile strap can give a timepiece a vintage sporty look or a military tool-like edge.

If you’ve got a watch in mind and you want to enquire further, trust in our sales team here at Jura Watches, who are not only passionate about the diverse range of prestigious brands we sell, but are keen to help you find your perfect first-time investment. Call our Jura Watches customer service line on 01335 453453 today.