Here's What Makes a Perfect Outdoor Watch
by Ankita Sehgal Freelance Blogger, Lives in New DelhiThe contemporary
world has moved on from wrist watches to smart phones owing to the advanced
features that smart phones of today are equipped with. However, a wrist watch
is and would always remain an important accessory. Wrist watches not only accentuate
your overall look but enhance your capabilities as well. Latest watches for men are highly functional and convenient
to use. People who visit outdoor or go camping should look for the following
qualities in their watch:
Is it Battery Free?
People who are
looking for a watch mainly for outdoor purposes should opt for a wrist watch
that operates without a battery. The chances of a battery watch failing are
high compared to quality automatic model (generates power from the movement of
the person wearing it) or a solar powered one. Many battery operated wrist watches are of
good quality and last up to ten years, but it is better to choose a solar or
automatic wrist watch.
Avoid Digital Wrist Watches
It is always
recommended to use an analogue wrist watch over a digital one if you are going
camping or trekking. Unless, you need a stopwatch or countdown timer, an
analogue wrist watch is always a better choice as it can be used as a compass
when required. Simply, point the small hand at the sun and a straight line
between the hour hand and 12 o’clock on the watch face points south.
Water Resistant
Weather can change
anytime and it is important to stay prepared when you are outdoors. Buying a
water resistant wrist watch is absolutely important so that you don’t have to
remove it during rain or while swimming. There is a wide range of water proof
wrist watches in the market that come in various prices. Choose any wrist watch
that is good for 30m and it will suffice all your
needs.
Durability
Durability
is an essential element of wrist watches, especially outdoor variants. The
chances of scratches are very high during outdoor activities like trekking.
Look for wrist watches that are scratch resistant and meant specifically for
outdoor purpose. Not all watches are made of sturdy material and will break or
scratch easily when it hits a rock or ground.
Visibility During Dark
This is
one of the most significant functions that every outdoor watch should have. In
case you are using an analogue wrist watch and the ends of the clock hands do
not glow, it will be impossible to read the time. A wrist watch with glowing
hands is far easy to read, no matter whether you are heading out during the day
or night.
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