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Mark Etinger
Fine watches are a thing of beauty. Whether it's the perfect sports watch for your mountain biking adventure or beautiful luxury watches for work or after hours, everyone wants a watch that suits them well. But starting a whole collection can be a lot of fun. It's not only bragging rights but something you can enjoy spending your time doing. The best way to start a collection is break it down by what you want to focus on. One focus of fine watches can be the type. There are dress watches, sports watches, and fashion watches. Dress luxury watches are a popular choice as they can be absolutely beautiful. Go with what styles you really love the most and stick with it. Pocket watch collecting is also very popular, since they are such an old style of timepiece. You can also choose to collect fine watches by brand. Whether you want to get your hand on every Raymond Weil watch you can or you have a special love for Gucci watches, there's a brand for everyone's tastes. It also allows your collection to span more than one style of watch which can be really fun. You can also delve into finding older models which can be pricey, but very worth it if you really have a passion for it. If you want to really broaden your collection, choose by metal type. Love rose gold? Then focus on getting rose gold luxury watches. They'll look amazing all side by side in a display. You'll also be able to choose from all kinds of brands and not be too limited in style as well. Start with models of luxury watches available today. Check out online watch stores and any sellers in your area and just pick something you love. Then get to know all the parts of the watch intimately, from the case, face and band to "complications" like chronographs and other movements. Take the time to know and love your watch and you'll find a real appreciation for other designs as you see them. When you start to look for older models or limited edition models, that's when you'll want to branch out of retail stores. Online auctions for example may be just the place to find that perfect old style watch you've been looking for. Someone else may be parting with it and you'll want to snatch it up. There are also conventions and meet ups for watch enthusiasts in most major cities, so looking in to them could be beneficial for your collection.
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