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Consult our watch expert and choose your watch with confidence

Gone are the days when you would buy a watch simply to tell the time. Today's watches have a broad range of functions and use increasingly sophisticated technology. There are more brands than ever in the market and each is constantly updating their collections with innovative designs.

With so much choice, it's no wonder that people are now owning more than one watch - for different activities and occasions, to go with an outfit, to reflect a lifestyle.

"The watch you wear says so much about you"

So, it's an exciting time to buy a watch but how do you go about choosing it? There's no set formula - everyone has their own criteria. You may have a favourite brand or need a particular function for a sporting activity. Perhaps you want to keep up with the latest fashion trends. You may prefer a watch with a mechanical movement to a quartz watch. There's a wealth of information to consider so we've used our 60 year's experience to put together this guide. It will help you understand the basics and ensure that you'll be fully confident you've chosen the watch that's just right for you.

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