The Romans used to tell time by means of using the sun’s movement. They used what is called a sundial. Only the wealthy were able to afford one in their homes. Thank God we now have watches. Telling time is no longer for the privileged and it has become a necessity rather than a luxury or an accessory.
Watches are necessary in our everyday lives especially when you are outside the home. We buy watches based on our fashion taste or lifestyle. Here are the different kinds of watches and their features to help you with your shopping.
Watches have different displays – analog, chronograph and digital. Analog is the traditional way of telling time using two hands. One is for the hours and the other for minutes. Chronograph is an analog watch but with two different time systems.
One is to tell the time of the day while the other has a stopwatch system. With this kind of watch, you can tell the exact time along with the seconds. Some chronographs have more features like a tachometer. A digital watch tells time through digits instead of the traditional hands or analog. It uses LCD, Liquid Crystal Display or LED, Light Emitting Diode.
Casual Watches
A casual watch usually follows the trend. This coincides with your taste in fashion and the brand you prefer. It can be analog, chronograph or digital depending on your style. It can be worn on casual trips to meet friends or family.
Work Watches
Watches are most important when at work because you have to keep track of time so you won’t miss any urgent meetings. Also choose a work watch that has a day and date so you will not have to keep consulting your planner or calendar. A simple white face will be convenient to use.
Sports Watches
A sports watch is durable for all your active needs. There are specialized watches for different sports like running and diving. Sports watches can withstand pressure and shock and also have special features like telling speed and recording lap times.
