Have you ever wondered ?What?s the perfect watch for me"? Perhaps you framed the question like this: ?Which watch should I buy"? Here?s a 10-step plan to help you find the one that’s perfect for you.
1. If you?re just starting out in the world of watches, visit online communities and ask questions. No, don?t ask ?Which watch should I buy.? The forum participants don?t know you, so their advice is likely to be off the mark. Instead, ask specific questions about watches to build your knowledge. Ask questions based on the guidelines below. In any online community, keep in mind that the answers may reflect a built-in bias. Regular forum participants may have already formed strong brand allegiances. A site dedicated to a particular brand will be populated by devotees of that brand. 2. Make a list of the features and qualities you seek in a timepiece, prioritize them, and then look for watches that fit your list. Really think about the features. Will you use the watch in the water" Do you need to be able read it in the dark" Do you need a particular complication" Do you need a large date for better legibility" If you like to swap straps, do you need standard lugs" Will you trade overall legibility for a cool look" Are service costs a concern" The list goes on.

3. The more time you devote to the search, the happier you will be in the end. Avoid impulse purchases. Be methodical.
4. If at all possible, do not buy a given watch beca...