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Probably one of most important if not the most important accessory in a man’s wardrobe is a timeless watch. You know, one of those watches that are of the highest quality like the
Accutron 26B52, draws attention to it and has that certain something that takes your confidence to a whole new level. 

Picking out the best watches is not always easy however and you must know the key elements that makeup a top quality timepiece.  Here is a guide that will help you better understand what to look for and breaks down the many different types of watches you can find. 

Five watch terms that will make you sound like an industry pro

1. Complication
Any function of a watch that goes beyond simple timekeeping. Could be an annual or lunar calendar, could be something as basic as a stopwatch.

2. Movement
All those bits and pieces inside that run the thing.

3. Quartz
A movement powered by a battery and regulated by the oscillations of a quartz crystal. It’s way more accurate than other watch types—which isn’t to say we necessarily recommend you buy one.

4. Self-winding
A type of mechanical watch, containing a rotor on a pivot, that’s wound by the day-to-day movements of the wearer’s wrist. It’s also referred to as automatic.

5. Water-resistant
Just because a watch says it’s water-resistant doesn’t mean you should swim or shower with it on. To be safe, only do so if it’s water-resistant up to one hundred meters.

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