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Watch Buying Guide | Jared

Exploring Watch Styles

With so many watch styles available, the right choice depends on your lifestyle and needs. From refined dress watches to adventure-ready designs, there’s a perfect fit for every occasion.

Dress Watches

Dress watches

Sleek and minimalist, dress watches are perfect for formal occasions and professional settings. Featuring slim cases, elegant dials, and leather or metal bands, they pair well with suits and evening wear. Women’s styles may include delicate details or diamond accents for added sophistication.

Dive Watches

Dive watches

Designed for underwater performance, they offer water resistance, durable cases, and luminous markers for visibility. Originally made for divers, they’re now a stylish everyday choice for active lifestyles.

Smartwatches

Smartwatches

Blending fashion with technology, smartwatches offer fitness tracking, notifications, and customizable faces. Whether sporty or sleek, they keep you connected while complementing your style. Men’s and women’s options range from casual to luxury designs.

Chronograph Watches

Chronograph watches

Combining a stopwatch function with classic timekeeping, chronograph watches bring both practicality and style to the wrist. Great for sports, timing, and everyday wear, they offer versatility for both casual and formal looks. Available in men’s and women’s styles, they balance performance with elegance.

Understanding Watch Movements

A watch’s movement, or caliber, is the engine that powers its timekeeping and functions. As the heart of every timepiece, movements vary across brands and watch styles, with manufacturers refining them through proprietary craftsmanship and innovation.

Mechanical

Mechanical movement watches

Collectors and enthusiasts often choose mechanical movements over quartz movements due to their level of quality and craftsmanship. Skillfully created, mechanical movements contain an intricate series of components working together to power the timepiece. They use energy from a wound spring rather than a battery and need to be wound frequently to keep accurate time. 

Automatic

Automatic movement watches

Automatic movements offer the craftsmanship of mechanical watches with added convenience. Powered by the motion of the wearer’s wrist, they wind themselves automatically, eliminating the need for manual winding while maintaining precise timekeeping. 

Quartz

Quartz movement watches

Quartz movements are the most typical movements found in watches. They are very accurate and require minimal maintenance aside from battery replacement. Quartz movements utilize a battery, which sends an electrical current through a small quartz crystal, that keeps the movement oscillating and drive the watch's motor to move the watch hands. 

Eco-Drive

Eco-drive movement watches

Citizen's Eco-Drive technology is a quartz movement powered by light. The technology has been designed to convert both natural and artificial light into energy to work the watch functions. Eco-Drive watches do not require battery replacement, charging or winding to maintain operation. 

Discover Top Watch Brands at Jared

Jared offers an exceptional collection of men’s and women’s watches by the world’s most renowned brands. Find luxury timepieces, fashion-forward designs, and performance-driven watches that fit every style.

Caring for Your Watch

Proper care and maintenance help keep your watch running smoothly for years to come. From routine cleaning to expert repairs, Jared offers the store services and guidance you need to protect your timepiece.

The right watch size depends on wrist circumference and personal style. Case diameters between 36-40mm are common for women’s watches, while men’s watches typically range from 40-46mm. If you prefer a bold statement, go for a larger case, while a smaller case offers a more understated look. Need adjustments? Jared's jewelry repair services can resize bands for the perfect fit.

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A water-resistant watch can handle splashes or brief exposure to water, but it’s not fully protected against submersion. A waterproof watch (often rated for diving) is designed to withstand specific depths. Always check the manufacturer’s water resistance rating before wearing your watch in water.

A manual mechanical watch should be wound daily for accurate timekeeping. Automatic watches wind themselves with wrist movement but may need manual winding if not worn regularly.

Yes, Jared is an authorized retailer for top brands including TAG Heuer, Movado, Citizen, Shinola and more. As an authorized retailer, we’ll ensure you receive genuine timepieces with manufacturer warranties. Shop confidently knowing every watch is authentic and backed by quality service.

A watch’s price is influenced by factors like brand reputation, materials, movement type, craftsmanship, and added features (e.g., diamonds, chronographs, or complications). Luxury watches often feature Swiss-made movements, handcrafted details, and high-end materials, making them true investment pieces.

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