Perfect Timing: A Guide to Watch Buying

July 12th, 2017

What to Consider When Shopping for a Designer Wristwatch

A designer wristwatch is a stunning and functional accessory, as well as a smart investment. A high-quality timepiece will endure for many years, and if taken care of properly, can even one day be passed down as an heirloom. A luxury watch will dress up any outfit the moment you put it on, and will not go out of fashion.

Wristwatches to fit every personal aesthetic, lifestyle, budget, and function are available by luxury designers. So how do you decide which watch is right for you? You want to give thought to where you spend most of your time. Are you outdoorsy and always on the go? A water resistant, sport watch is probably a good match. Are you a city dweller who spends more time indoors? Then a chic timepiece may be more your speed. You can spend anywhere from a few hundred to thousands of dollars for a luxury timepiece, so consider your price range when deciding on whether a diamond studded gold band, stainless steel, or a leather band is a better option.

Watches being an essential piece of any sophisticated man or woman's wardrobe, there are almost unlimited designs, functions, and materials. Have fun browsing! Your watch is sure to bring you pleasure for many years to come, and may be a treasure you hope to pass on one day.

Men's Timepieces

Breitling features some of the most in-demand watches for men. Navitimer, Chronoliner, Chronomat, Superocean, Avenger, Transocean, Galactic, Superocean Heritage, Montbrillant, Colt, Professional, Navitimer 01, the new Navitimer Rattrapante, Navitimer GMT, Navitimer World, Navitimer QP, Navitimer, Cosmonaute, Navitimer and Heritage are all premier timepieces available to be conveniently browsed online.

Logines Master features a vast assortment with over 100 designs, such as the relaxed sophistication of their Hertiage line. For active lifestyles, browse their Longines Sport line, with their blue and black face underwater (up to 1000 feet) Hydroconquest collection, and their dressy Conquest array.

Mido offers 5 unique men's collections: the stately Baronchelli Gent, stylishly modern, Commander, the sporty Ocean Star and the suave Multifort.

Rado Switzerland's modern designs can be shopped in the sleek and chic Centrix line, the classic styles of the Diamaster collection, and the snazzy flair of the Hyperchrome array.

Tag Heuer designs range from vintage to contemporary styles. Tissot T-pocket is a line of modern day pocket watches. The classic T-Heritage, T-Sport, and T-Touch collections offer a vast assortment of styles. T-Touch Solar features watches with digital displays, T-Gold a vintage sophistication, and T-Classic includes a Titanium collection.

The hip line and inventive colors of the SevenFriday collection, round out the elite, luxury timepiece designers available to be browsed and bought now. 

Women's Timepieces

Longines has an Elegance collection for the luxury watch lover. Their chic Le Grande Clasique array contrast with the subdued elegance of their Saint-Imir lines.

Fashionista's will enjoy browsing the sleek Mido Ladies Line, and the futuristic True luxury timepieces. 

Time for a new wristwatch? Shop Golden Tree Jewellers

Golden Tree Jewellers is the premier family owned retailer for Timepieces in the Langley, British Columbia area. You can stop by the Willowbrook Shopping Centre showroom to experience the legendary customer service of the Golden Tree Promise, or search the online Watchfinder to filter by size, shape, designer, material, movement and more.

We offer in-house financing to help with your luxury watch investment, as well as jewellery and timepiece repair for all your fine jewellery pieces. Please call (604)-530-7221 to book your appointment with a trusted, fine jewellery specialist.