Beginner guide
Learn watch basics
Understand movements, case sizes, and style categories before choosing a watch.
Quick advice
Choosing your first serious watch
Pick a watch based on where you will wear it. Dress watches are slim and formal, divers are sporty and strong, chronographs feel technical, and field watches are practical.
- Automatic: powered by wrist movement and loved by enthusiasts.
- Quartz: battery powered, accurate, and easy to maintain.
- Case size: 38–41mm fits many wrists well.
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