Watches from luxury brands are evolving as one of the prime style statement among people in current days. buying a piece of the watch from a luxury brand is nothing less than an investment and the quality one gets in that watch is worth every penny spent.
The reason is just secondary when it comes to choosing a watch having the sophistication of omega speedmaster. In fact, the Speedmaster line of chronograph watches is no news to real connoisseurs as they were already propelled to fame by their inclusion in the manned space missions by NASA.
Some of the key features to look for when selecting from the medium range luxury watch are:
- The Movement: The watches in this range normally have mechanical movements. If it doesn’t then it would be some special type of quartz movement like the Superquartz. The quartz watches are reliable and have a high level of accuracy but still, the mechanical counterpart is costlier.
Some of the reasons could be that warranty claims for quartz are very low as compared to the mechanical ones. The in-warranty service for mechanical movements are more likely and so the cost is being added to its price in advance. The other reason is that mechanical movements have a slower inventory turnover than the quartz as they are sold in much lesser quantities.
- Coating: The watches in the range of Omega Speedmaster have their dial coated with anti-reflective (AR) coating. The coating could be on both the sides of the crystal or at least on the inner side. It helps in improving legibility.
- Links in the Bracelet: The links in the metal bracelet is either connected by screw bars or pins. Pins are small rods fitted into the bracelet using pressure. Small screw bars are inserted into a bracelet using small screwdrivers and they are better as they look nicer, are of higher quality and last longer.
- Chronometer Certification: This one aspect of luxury watch range which may not be found on all the watches. In fact, only a few pieces of the highest luxury watches brand may be COSC chronometer certified. It is a process where the watch is sent to COSC for testing over a period of days. It is more of a test of the movement design and the certification increases the reliability of the particular timepiece.
- Case Finishes and Polishes: The cases may have a super mirror polish on steel which looks really good. Some of the high-quality pieces may have different types of polish on them where each will have a different look as well.
Some cases may have their sides polished but the top will have a brushed metal finish. This type of case finishing can also be seen on watches coming in the category of Omega Speedmaster. The finish or polish on the case should be applied neatly and evenly on the metal. This will ensure that the coating does not peel or fade out after usage.
- Decoration in Dial and Movement: The luxury watches coming in the medium range as the Omega Speedmaster must have some kind of special decoration within the casing or in the movement which cannot be seen. These special effects can be as simple as a unique polished finish on the automatic movement rotor or a textured dial. These little features of the watch show the effort that went into the beautifying touches and adds to its value.
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