Gold Watches: Advantages and Disadvantages

Buying gold watches is for many an unattainable dream. And for others an acceptable desire. Gold is one of the precious metals most coveted by humans. Soft and yellow is sensitive and soluble to substances such as bleach, chlorine, royal water, cyanide and mercury. Traditionally gold began to be used for coins and nowadays this metal is an indispensable part of the industry, electronics, jewelry and of course, high-end watchmaking. Thus Gold Watches have become one of the most chased pieces in the world of watchmaking.

There are many brands that include gold watches in their collections: Omega, Longines, Gucci, Breitling. Classic gold watches, modern, bold, extravagant, elegant, simple. Any style is doable! Usually gold watches are usually golden or yellow. Although we can also find on the market watches in white or pink gold.

Like everything in life, buying gold watches presents certain advantages and disadvantages. Although in this case the good ones are far surpasses to the not so good ones. Here's the reason why you should choose a gold watch, or why not.

Disadvantages of buying gold watches

There are mainly three points that you should know if we talk about the inconveniences when opting for a gold watch.

1. Price. Gold watches usually have a very high price. Although we can find gold watches on the market ranging from luxury to fashion brands, its price is quite high. And not every pocket can afford it.

2. Risk of theft. Keep in mind that if you wear a gold watch on your wrist you are exposed to be an "easy target" for thieves. There are a lot of news that we see in the press or television of people who have been stolen. Just be carefully and take the necessary precautions, nothing should happen to you.

3. Gold watches are scratched easily. It is a sensitive and delicate metal and we should know how to take care of it.

Advantages of buying gold watches

Among the advantages of buying a gold watch we will focus on seven important aspects:

1. To wear a gold watch means to be in touch with a culture that is ingrained. If we look back we see that gold is a precious metal that has been present since the earliest stages of mankind.

2. Class and distinction. For all those people who like the exclusive and distinguish themselves from others, gold is a metal that combines class and distinction.

3. Gold watches are revalued over time.

4. If you have expensive tastes and you like to show it off, gold watches will speak for themselves out of your pocket.

5.  It is the perfect element for your looks to show off at the most important and prestigious parties or events.

6. Brightness is something that almost without maintenance remains intact like the first day.

7. In case you have suffered some type of scratch gold watches can always be polished.

Why are gold watches so expensive? It's stars' fault!

Have you ever wondered why gold is such a precious metal? Everything has an explanation and in general, the most expensive things in the world are due to the lack of disposition with nature. Did you know that gold is only created when a supernova explodes? Yes, it is. When a star dies its explosion occurs and thus the creation of gold. At the moment the available gold in our Planet is the one that exists and there has not yet been a scientist who has found the magic formula of making more gold without the need of a supernova to explode.

So for now on, if you ever have a gold watch or someone gives it to you, you have to think that you are a very lucky person now.

Okay, I want a gold watch but... which brand should I choose?

If we have reached this point, it means that we have convinced you to buy a gold watch. It is one of the best decisions you are going to make in your life. Now we will help you to choose the brand that suits you the best. Or several brands. To be fair we want to point out that all brands that include gold watches in their collections can make excellent pieces. They take great care of their finishes and functionalities.

Geneve Company recommends that if you are thinking of buying gold watches you must prefer Swiss watch brands. Although we would like to emphasize two models of gold watches that are not Swiss brands but they would certainly be a smart and wise choice.

If you like classic watches, Longines La Grade Classique is a good choice. This is a female gold watch with a very affordable price. Moving on to the highest range of gold watches, we recommend all luxury lovers to get the Breitling Chronomat 41. The most exquisite luxury on your wrist. As it also is the Omega Constellation Quartz 27MM.

Gold watches are normally made of eighteen carats for boxes and straps. They have great reliability and excellent performance. From Geneve Company we offer you a selection of gold watches to purchase a quality and exclusive product. For any questions are at your disposal.