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About Watches

Visit JB Hudson to see our prestigious collections of fine Swiss timepieces.


Our fine watch experts are ready to help you find that exceptional timepiece!



Featured Collections:
 Baume & Mercier
Breguet
Breitling
Cartier
Chanel
Chopard
 Girard-Perregaux
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Omega
Raymond Weil
Tag Heuer
& more!

Fine Watches

The choice of watch should be dictated by the functions that you desire your watch to perform. Once you have decided on this, you will then have the pleasant task of choosing the design which suits your personality and lifestyle from among the watches which will provide the functions best suited to your needs. Experience has shown that the most successful and efficient method of purchasing the watch which best suits your needs and personality is to understand what is available to you.

Click below for watch buying tips.

Types of Watches


Quartz Watches - battery life has an average of 1 - 2 years. Watch does not require winding and is very accurate.

Mechanical Watches - require daily winding. Experience has shown that this becomes second nature, usually wound in the morning as you start your day.

Automatic Watches - also known as self-winding, have a rotor which is activated by movement of your arm winding the main spring. Can also be hand-wound. For those who wish to keep the watch running when not being worn, you can use a winding box.

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Where to buy your watch


You should choose an authorized watch retailer who has earned a fine reputation. A retailer should have the proper selection of quality timepieces to choose from, knowledgeable and experienced associates, and a service department that has trained personnel capable of handling maintenance and repair, using genuine replacement parts and watch bands, for years after your purchase.

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Caring for Your Watch


Because of the complexity of the mechanisms, it is best to have a fine timepiece serviced by an authorized agent, equipped with genuine replacement parts. Upon request watch companies can provide a list of authorized service centers.

When setting the time, always turn the hands in a clockwise direction.

If you need to change the time, always set the day and/or date function during the day. The day-date mechanism is activated between the hours of 11 PM and 3 AM; adjusting the time during these hours can jam the mechanism. The day-date mechanism is activated between 9 PM and 12 AM in some watches.

For maximum efficiency and preservation of value, a fine mechanical watch, like an automobile, needs regular check-ups. A mechanical watch should be serviced every three to four years, depending on the manufacturer's instruction.

A quartz watch should be serviced when a battery change is necessary. Only a qualified watchmaker should open and close the watch. Some warranties are in jeopardy if someone opens the watch other than an authorized person.

Automatic wind watches should be hand wound if not running or if they have been off the wrist and the mainspring has run down. This winding builds up power to get the timepiece running immediately. After this initial winding, the normal wrist action will wind the watch. Generally, after wearing a full day, an autowind should run 36 to 48 hours. back to top





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