How to Choose Your First Watch: A Beginner’s Guide
Choosing your first watch comes down to a few essential decisions: budget, movement, lifestyle, and size. Understanding these basics makes it easier to find a watch that fits naturally into your daily routine while remaining timeless in design. This guide walks you through the key considerations to help you make a confident, well-informed choice.
Understand Watch Movements
Quartz — Reliable & Low Maintenance
Quartz watches run on a battery and use a quartz crystal to regulate the movement, ensuring highly accurate timekeeping with minimal deviation.
Mechanical — Craftsmanship & Practicality
Mechanical watches come in manual and automatic winding options, requiring no battery. Manual watches need occasional winding, while automatic watches wind themselves with wrist movement. Their intricate movements and gears showcase traditional watchmaking craftsmanship, offering a true sense of mechanical charm. LOBOR offers sun and moon , skeleton, and dive automatic watches.
Define Your Budget Tier
Moonphase Watch Under 200 USD
* Remark: MERIDIAN PERIHELION BROWN
Quartz watches are a practical choice for first-time buyers. They’re accurate, low-maintenance, and affordable, making them perfect for daily wear and building a habit of wearing a watch. LOBOR’s moonphase quartz watches add a subtle touch of design and function, ideal for beginners who want a stylish yet practical timepiece.
- Affordable
- Simple and accurate
- Low maintenance
Automatic Watch Under 320 USD
Mechanical watches offer a compelling upgrade. Unlike quartz models, they showcase intricate movements and provide a distinct wearing experience. LOBOR’s sun-and-moon automatic watches and skeleton automatic watches combine mechanical craftsmanship with visual elegance, perfect for those who appreciate the artistry of traditional watchmaking.
- Mid-range price (higher than quartz watch)
- Refined craftsmanship and details
Dive Watch With 300 USD
LOBOR’s dive watches prioritize durability, precision, and long-lasting performance. It’s engineered for reliability in everyday wear and water activities, while still showcasing the craftsmanship expected from fine mechanical timepieces.
Choose the Right Watch for Your Lifestyle
Daily and Casual
Choose something lightweight and slim for comfort during everyday wear.
Work and Professional
Classic leather or metal strap watches in black or brown are perfect for formal wear.
Active and Outdoor
A dive watch delivers durability, reliability, and consistent performance, making it ideal for active lifestyles and outdoor adventures.
Personal Style
Skeleton designs or watches with sun and moon, or moonphase complications offer visual interest and allow wearers to express individuality while maintaining functionality.
Pick the Right Size
Case Diameter
Best served by watches between 34mm and 40mm. This range balances comfort with visual presence and fits the majority of wrist sizes.
Strap Material
Leather straps are classic and ideal for formal occasions, while metal bracelets offer durability and versatility. The right strap enhances both comfort and overall wear.
LOBOR Selected Collection
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| Series | MERIDIAN | HERITAGE | CELLINI | DYNASTY | MARINUS |
| Movement | Quartz | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Size | 33 / 40 MM | 35 / 42 MM | 34 / 42 MM | 35 / 40 MM | 40MM |
| Price | $190 | $280 | $230 | $300 | $350 |
| Features | Moonphase quartz watch | Sun and moon automatic watch | Sun and moon automatic watch | skeleton automatic watch | Dive watches for water activities |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Quartz watches are simpler to make, with fewer components, so they cost less. Mechanical watches involve complex craftsmanship, making them more expensive
Automatic watches may feel slightly heavier due to their intricate movements and metal components, but they are generally comfortable for everyday use.
Yes. Dive watches offer durability, reliability, and robust performance, making them a strong choice for everyday wear. They are especially worthwhile if you enjoy water-related activities such as swimming, snorkeling, or boating, as they are designed to withstand exposure to water while maintaining mechanical precision and craftsmanship.
