Guides

Whether you’re buying your first watch or adding to a growing collection, these guides are here to help you choose with confidence. You’ll find plain-English explanations of how watches work, including the differences between automatic, quartz and mechanical movements, along with roundups of the best watches at friendly prices, such as picks under £50 and microbrand favourites under £200. There are also write-ups from watch fairs and shows, so you can see what’s new from independent makers. The guides are based on hands-on experience rather than spec sheets, and they link through to the full reviews wherever the watches have been tested. If you’re new to the hobby, start with the Watch-Ology 101 series, then move on to the buying guides when you’re ready to narrow down your shortlist.

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