{"id":26562,"date":"2020-01-10T17:53:13","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T09:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qnet.net\/?p=26562"},"modified":"2025-07-08T16:42:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T08:42:56","slug":"luxury-watch-101-materials-to-look-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/product-articles\/watches-jewellery\/luxury-watch-101-materials-to-look-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury Watch 101: What Materials Should I Look For While Buying A Timepiece"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So, you\u2019re thinking of treating yourself (or a loved one) to a luxury watch but don\u2019t know where to start? You\u2019ve come to the right place. With this handy two-part guide, finding the right luxury watch<\/a> will no longer be daunting. You will be able to tell fine timepieces (like the Bernhard H. Mayer\u00ae<\/a> timepieces) from bog-standard ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Study The Materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What your luxury watch is made of determines its status as a high-end timepiece. You will know a cheap piece when you look at it \u2013 especially if the pieces seem like they will fall off after a good turn around the dance floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know while looking for the right materials for your wristwatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Stainless Steel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is both versatile and hardy, which means it can take be handled casually and be able to take it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Titanium<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is quite similar to stainless steel in that it can take a beating but has the added advantage of being both lightweight and hypoallergenic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Gold<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A classic material that has stood the test of time, gold bands come in yellow or rose gold for a bit of a bold look, or white gold if you\u2019re looking for something subtle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Ceramic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While all the previous materials are prone to getting nicks from regular use, making your watch a one of a kind one, ceramic is a modern material that is very popular among newer watchmakers. This is because it is a modern scratch-resistant material that always looks like it\u2019s fresh out of a box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whichever material you choose, the strap can be replaced depending on the occasion or even your mood. Opt for a luxurious calfskin band for a more elegant look or even a hardy NATO strap for a more casual appearance. Play with what suits you \u2013 that\u2019s half the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, QNET has you spoiled for choice when it comes to luxury wristwatches. Don\u2019t forget to check out our Bernhard H Mayer watches and jewellery collection<\/a>, perfect for yourself or as a gift for your loved ones this holiday season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So, you\u2019re thinking of treating yourself (or a loved one) to a luxury watch but don\u2019t know where to start? You\u2019ve come to the right place. With this handy two-part guide, finding the right luxury watch will no longer be daunting. You will be able to tell fine timepieces (like the Bernhard H. Mayer\u00ae timepieces) […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":37357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[274],"tags":[275,982,3034,121,983],"tmauthors":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-26562","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-watches-jewellery","8":"tag-bernhard-h-mayer","9":"tag-luxury-watches","10":"tag-on-the-go-stylish","11":"tag-qnet-products","12":"tag-qnet-watches"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26562"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26562\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26562"},{"taxonomy":"tmauthors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tmauthors?post=26562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}