05 Jun National Watch Day—Time for You to Get a Watch!

National Watch Day falls on June 19th, and it’s a time to recognize an industry that has been running for over 500 years. Even with the growth of smartwatches and smartphones, watches remain a timeless classic for anyone to wear. Watches represent more than a piece of technology or jewelry, it represents you and your style, so choosing a watch becomes a very personal and important decision to make.

But with thousands of types and brands to choose from, how do you even begin to choose one?  Well Hemming Jewelers is here to show you what to look for in a watch!

First, The Movement

It may seem like all watches move the same, they just tell the time, right? But there are actually three types of movements: quartz, mechanical, and automatic. Quartz watches have the second hand moving in individual ticks as it runs on battery. While mechanical watches causes its second hand to move in one sweeping motion and requires manual winding up occasionally. Automatic movement is driven by the kinetic energy from the wearer’s wrist, and it does not require batteries or winding as long as it is continually worn.

Second, The Material

What a watch is made of is just as important as how it functions. Choosing the material for the case and band is essential, whether you want the face of the watch to be held in precious metals like gold, silver, steel or titanium, or whether you want the band to be made of leather, canvas, or other fine metals—it shows off the quality of your watch!

Third, The Style

The style of a watch says a lot about how you present yourself. You may be looking for a sports watch that will let you time races and events, and look amazing while doing so. Or you may just want a dress watch that can seem simple but exudes elegance and charm. And if you want to stroll even further into the style lane, luxury watches may be up your ally as they feature more gemstones and carefully crafted materials and design.

Finally, The Brand

After imagining your perfect dream watch, you’re probably asking yourself: what brand even carries it? When it comes to looking for what brand to go with, look no further than Hemming Jewelers. We offer brand-name watches such as Citizen, Bulova, and IceTime Ceramic watches in a variety of quality styles, as well as pre-owned Rolex, Breitling, and Omega watches, and so much more! Come celebrate National Watch Day by visiting Jacksonville’s #1 independent custom jeweler to find out what watches we have waiting for you!