Don’t get it twisted. No matter how you look at it, men’s watches are investments but not in the way you think.
It’s not in the monetary value. Although it’s true that some people invest in watches and wait for them to appreciate, there’s a different way of thinking about it.
Let’s take our thinking caps and delve deeper into this topic.
Investing In Men’s Watches Is More Than The Price Tag
The price tag really doesn’t correlate to the intrinsic value of a men’s watch. Here are three intrinsically important values that a timepiece has.
The first is functionality. A men’s watch should be useful. Of course, keeping the time is important and that is the most functional use of a watch. But many men’s watches go beyond that by having special functions like being able to be used in the pool or having a stopwatch. These things are worth investing your hard earned pesos for.
The next is that they can start conversations. Whether it’s the movement or the look of the men’s watch, they can be the tip of the spear to break the ice.
The most important reason though is that they are an extension of your personality. They become part of your ethos and represent a part of you.
And because it’s not tied to the price tag, an affordable men’s watch can be an investment. Like, for example, Alba which is a maker of reliable and affordable men’s watches can be worth your time, literally.
Three Watches You Can Invest In
We can show you three men’s watches that we promise can be a good investment for you personally. These Japanese watches are from the various collections that can be found in Alba.
Alba Mechanical AL4791X1
By all means, the AL4791X1 is a beautiful watch. A crisp silver dial, day date display, and encased in 41mm stainless steel, this is a perfect watch that will pique the attention of many people.
But the star of the show is Caliber Y676 automatic mechanical movement. Usually, mechanical watches are more expensive than their quartz counterparts but this one is very affordable without sacrificing quality and reliability.
Adding to its value is the 10 bar water resistance and mineral crystal, making this a very durable timepiece. And adding to its panache is a stainless steel wrap bracelet which balances durability and comfort. This is a men’s watch that punches way above its weight.
Alba Active AM3781X1
Some of us look for a watch that can do a lot of things. Aside from the time, the AM3781X1 functions as a chronograph. A chronograph is an extremely useful feature which turns your timepiece into a stopwatch. Imagine needing to time something and not having to wait for an arbitrary starting point. It comes especially handy when you need a timer in sports or even mundane tasks like cooking.
The watch itself has a great looking deep blue dial with different textures on the inner and outer dial. Subdials translate the chronograph function to its different parts so you can make full use of it while adding a bit of a sporty flair to the watch.
Part of the Alba Active collection, this has 10 bar water resistance and mineral crystal glass with a very durable 43mm stainless steel case which has a matching stainless steel band. The workmanlike VD57 quartz movement gives reliable timekeeping and powers the functionalities of this everyday watch. All in all, a great men’s watch for the man about town who lives life in the fast lane.
Alba Prestige AS9V77X1
Some men want to exude refinement and class. The AS9V77X1 from the Alba Prestige collection is more than a dress watch. It’s a statement. The textured blue dial with rose gold hands and markers exudes sophistication for the modern man. A sapphire glass crystal also makes for astonishing clarity and scratch protection for the dial.
Coming in at 41 mm, the stainless steel case with a stainless steel side wrapped bracelet is just the right size for most men. 5 bar water resistance keeps everything safe from the occasional splash or rain shower. Inside, a VJ42 quartz movement makes for reliable timekeeping including a date display at 3 o’clock.
This is for the man who has gravitas but doesn’t need to throw his weight around. It’s for a class of man whose actions speak louder than words (or his wallet).
Invest In The Right Things
Chasing after the price tag is the wrong way to go about collecting men’s watches. Some things have incredible value beyond what the appraiser says. Function, reliability, style—these are the things that make a way more valuable than a number.
Invest in a watch today that has incredible value by going to Alba Philippines. Browse the various collections for the perfect watch for you.
Invest wisely. Go for a men’s watch from Alba.
