When we decide to buy something, we always consider the price of it. Absolutely, the cost is a consideration if we plan to buy a watch. However, there is no formula for determining how much you should spend. But you should take into account value and quality because it can be far more economical to buy a good watch that will last for years rather than several economical "disposable" watches.

All watches vary greatly in price from the very affordable to the extremely luxurious, including Swiss watches. So what makes one watch so much more expensive than another? In general, mechanical watches, by nature of their movements, are more costly than quartz watches, but there are other factors that affect the cost of watches.

The movement is well designed part and all the highly functional elements make use of the latest technology. In more expensive movements, all parts, whether functional or not, are finished with great care. All parts are of the highest quality and undergo stringent tests; all steel components are polished; bridges are decorated and chamfered; in short, the manufacturing standards are extremely high. That is the reason why the price of some watches is so high.

The case materials vary in a great range which includes plastic, resins, stainless steel, base metal (usually brass), gold-plated base metals, and precious metals. Plastic and resin composites generally are the least costly and are found primarily in fashion and sport watches. Stainless steel is a robust metal, used widely in sport watches. Prices of gold-plated watches vary depending upon the thickness of the plating, which is measured in microns.

In general, the crystal, which is the glass-like covering designed to protect the dial of the watch, is either plastic, mineral glass, or synthetic sapphire. Plastic is mostly used in lower-priced, mass-market watches, while mineral glass is sturdier. Sapphire crystals, more expensive than mineral glass, are not only sturdy, but also highly scratch-resistant.

Band can also influence watch prices. There are many types of straps which are made of plastic, rubber, leather and exotic skins. The price can range from $10 to hundreds of dollars. Meanwhile, metal band can range from inexpensive base metals to precious metals. Therefore, make it clear that how much money you can afford if you decide to buy a watch.