If you happen to be in the market for a really high end luxury watch, then you should make sure you make sure that you are getting a quality timepiece. You don't want to end up with a watch that is too fragile, or is going to be irritating on your wrist. So it makes sense to have a check list of the most important aspects to look for. Below are the three things you need to be cognizant of when shopping for a new luxury watch.

Automatic or Battery: How Is Your Watch Powered

The first thing that you need to think about is whether or not you want a watch that is automatic, or if you want a watch that runs on batteries. Automatic watches tend to be really high end (think the iconic Swiss brands). These watches don't require batteries. The downside to them is that they don't have all the bells and whistles of a modern smartwatch. Also, you need to be aware that if you don't wear them all the time, they will need to be wound. A battery operated watch, on the other hand, can be put away in a drawer and forgotten about for a week or month and as soon as you put it back on your wrist, the time is going to be perfect.

Leather, Metal or Synthetic Strap

The next thing to consider is the type of strap that your watch has. A leather or metal strap is common on high end Swiss watches, but you need to be aware that they can be difficult when your outside exercising or if your wrist tends to swell in the heat. A synthetic band is much more flexible and if you get a smartwatch, you won't have to deal with the tightness that metal brands often have, or the cleaning problem that leather straps will require.

Sapphire Glass Window

If it's at all possible, get a watch with a sapphire glass window. These are super hard (the only thing in the world harder is diamond) and they are therefore perfect for a watch window. They prevent not only breaks and chips, but also scratches. So, you don't have to be super careful about where you wear your watch. This means that if you need to work on your car, do some work on your house, or workout at the gym, you don't have to worry about taking off the watch to protect it. The sapphire glass is strong enough to stand up to any abuse that you can throw at it.

For more information, contact companies like Summit Sapphire​.