If money is no object, and you do not mind paying more than necessary, then Chrono Hunter politely advises you read no further. If you would like to ensure you have chosen the best watch for the best price, then please read on. Chrono Hunter is pleased to advise you how to do exactly that. 

Firstly, think about what you want from a watch. Will you be using it for anything other than telling the time? For timing laps for example, or calculating speed? Probably not. Most of these functions are available with equal accuracy on the phone in your pocket. So, you must decide if owning a watch with these capabilities, or complications as we are sure you are aware they are called in the trade, is important to you. 

What kind of movement do you want? In Chrono Hunter’s opinion, you should discard quartz and battery powered watches. That leaves a straight choice between automatic and manual. Automatic watches are superior pieces of engineering, but manual watches, ones you have to wind by hand every day, can be thinner and therefore more elegant. 

What do you want it to be made of? Precious metal or steel? And what about the strap? Would you prefer leather or a bracelet? 

Do you want it to be sporty, or dressy? Do you want to wear it every day or save it for special occasions? Do you want glamour or discretion? Is there a particular manufacturer that appeals to you? One that a family member has owned a watch by, for example. 

As in many other areas, size is important. If your wrist is on the slender side go for a smaller watch. Anything with a diameter of more than 40mm can look unwieldy on a wrist that can be described as lean rather than sturdy. 

Then you must think of your budget. What are you comfortable with spending? 

When you have the above details straight in your head, the fun part starts. Choosing your watch. Match your budget with your requirements and narrow down your choice. Then visit shops. No photograph will do the finest watches justice so it pays to see them and touch them, for yourself. It is only once you have the watch on your wrist that you can feel its weight, if it is comfortable or not and see if it looks right. Like types of humour or underwear, not all watches suit all people. 

Narrow it down to a specific model or two, then get hunting.