Travel Watches: Time for a change!

Time certainly flies when you’re travelling. Whether it is a business trip, a sun-kissed beach holiday or a city break with the family. You will need a suitable watch that can match the requirements for the discerning traveler. There are so many types of watches that one can buy in a shop or online, with the added purpose for the watch being considered upon the purchase. Nowadays, the average person owns more than one watch, with each one serving a different function for every occasion that the modern world throws at them. A sales exec on a business trip may invest in a flashy timepiece to portray a luxury feel and to heighten the perception value. On the other hand, if venturing on to a beach break, then you may want to buy a more functional watch that is waterproof and resists the elements you find at a beach. You can even purchase a watch that could serve a dual purpose as a rugged and tough timepiece during the day, but also be worn at night for the evening entertainment. There are plenty of stylish, yet functional watches out in the marketplace for all travelers alike!

Business Trip

You’ll need a watch that oozes a quality feel and is up to date and stylish. A watch that can make your peers take note- "this guy means business". The Tissot V8 Chronograph is a great example of quality and style, but within a fantastic price.

Beach Holiday

A watch that can withstand the elements of the sandy beaches and can also be immersed in water whilst you are enjoying the hot sun on your holiday. The Casio G-Shock range is great for these purposes. The Casio Baby-G is an example where one could use the watch for the beach and the nightclub, due to its sexy and stylish nature.

City Break

A classic timepiece with a modern twist could be purchased that portrays a fashionable individual. Whether you are in Milan or London, a watch that matches your classy choice of destination could be chosen. The Emporio Armani AR0156 is an elegant timepiece with a rectangular face and black dial that can easily complement any situation in your city break.

Adventure Holiday

Whether you want to hit the slopes on the Val d’isure or to go rock climbing in the Krabi province of Thailand, you’ll need a watch that can withstand the extreme conditions that you may throw at it. The Casio G-Shock GDF100-1AER is a great example, with such features as a 10,000m altimeter, a thermometer and a barometer. It also has the unique G-Shock technology, so the watch can take a few bumps and scrapes!

You’d better watch out…

The ability to tell the time is vital in today’s modern society. Everyday life is functioned around the clock, so the need to tell the time is equally as important. It is required within industry, where strict deadlines are needed to remain competitive. Or within the airline industry, where time is always of the essence and any shift in time frames can cause a logistical and operational nightmare.

So it clear that keeping track of time is something that we take for granted every day, but it is something that is engrained within society and is vital for that sense of stability in the world. Therefore a wristwatch that one can buy in a shop or online could be considered as an essential purchase to keep track of time.

There are so many different styles, shapes and sizes to suit all budgets for all occasions and catered for gents and ladies alike. Watches are now considered a fashion accessory that can be chosen to suit a particular outfit. Some people own more than one watch for a whole host of occasions. For example, one may have a smart watch for the work environment and then another glitzy watch for that meal in the restaurant. If you have an interest in sport, then the variety of watches that you can buy is huge. Many sports have a particular watch associated with the activity, which can assist in the performance of the athlete. For example a runner may require a watch with GPS functionality and differing timing options to shave off those seconds when competing. It can even include a heart rate monitor! Another example could be a diver’s watch, which need to withstand the pressure. (Quite literally!). These watches are tested to deep depths and pressure, so the diver is able to tell the time in extreme conditions!

When choosing a watch, you would need to decide how it would be powered. You have the option of battery powered, wind-up, kinetic, electronic movements and mechanical movements. The emerging technologies have also created innovative opportunities for watch ‘movements’. For example the watch manufacturer Citizen has created a time movement called the ‘Eco-Drive’, which are powered by light. Now that is innovation! Who knows what the future holds for the humble watch, but it certainly is an excitable and fruitful future, with so much choice for the consumer. There is plenty of time to get involved in the watch market!