Before you go and just start ripping apart your watch, there are a few things you must be aware of.  The first and maybe most important thing you need to begin is a clean and very well lit work station.  Whether you have a desk or work bench, the area must be free of clutter and you must be able to see all of the little parts that make up a watch very easily.

A jeweler’s bench or watchmaker’s bench is a softer bench that ensures that the tiny pieces comprised of the watch won’t bounce and roll off the table as you work on it.  No matter what, just make sure that the work area is flat and has some kind of fluorescent lighting so you can see clearly.

You are not going to be able to use any old set of screwdrivers you have laying around the house.  If you plan on doing this as a hobby and want to get real good with you skills, a set of watchmaker’s screwdrivers are an absolute must have.  This way you are sure to find the right size of screwdriver to fit the job at hand and the screwdrivers themselves won’t strip and ruin easily.

As you work and take apart the watch, you are going to have a ton of tiny little pieces that you are going to need to place so they don’t get lost or accidentally thrown onto the floor.  They make tiny little parts trays for you to store all of these parts.  Fishing tackle boxes work nice or anything that you can label and organize the parts as you disassemble and assemble your watches.

A few other things you will need are tweezers and supplies to clean the pieces of the watch.  Any old tweezers should do but you want to make sure that they are easy to hold and are comfortable in your hand.  The cleaning pieces are a bit more complicated and may cost you some money.  Do a search on the internet for a watch cleaner with solution.

Stay tuned for the second addition of what you will need to clean and repair watches.

Casio Men’s G-Shock Atomic Digital Alarm:

Great watch that allow multi-band atomic timekeeping in the US, Germany, Japan, and China. What this means is that it gets time calibration signals from radio bands up to six times a day to keep the time as accurate as possible.

It also as “Tough Solar” power technology to keep the battery working at high-levels without having to worry about buying a new battery every few months.

It is shock resistant and also water resistant up to depths of 200 meters. There is an automatic LED light that illuminates the watch and glows shortly afterward so you can see the time no matter where you are or how dark it is.

It offers world time in 29 time zones and offers a function to set the dates for daylight savings. There are also four different alarms and one snooze alarm.

They also offer a countdown timer function, calendar, battery power indicator, and a power saving function.

This watch retails for $325 and comes with a one year manufacturer warranty.

Casio Men’s Triple Sensor Pathfinder Titanium Digital

Another fine product put out in Mens Casio Watches line. This one has a full titanium bracelet which means that it is one tough son-of-a-gun. It comes equipped with an electro-luminescent back light with after glow, which really makes it look slick.

It is also resistant to cold temperatures so you don’t have to worry about it freezing up on you.

It has a digital compass showing you which directions you are heading at all times. This compass is no joke and is as accurate a compass there is. It also measures altitude and even has an alarm function for when you hit a certain altitude. It comes equipped with a barometer to measure air pressure and a thermometer to measure temperature. So it is perfect for pilots are weather enthusiasts in general.

Of course it also comes with plenty of alarms and countdown timers to keep you on schedule. It shows world time, has a battery light indicator, and an auto-calendar.

This watch really has it all! It retails for $195 and also has a one year manufacturer warranty.

I hope these two reviews of Mens Casio Watches gives you just some idea of the quality and options that they bring to the table. There are hundreds of them and all offer different features at different prices. Look around and be a bargain shopper until you find one that perfectly fits your needs.

When looking for the perfect mens gold watch, there are several styles and brands you will be able to choose from. Each man will differ in his tastes, style, and preferences. You’ll have to choose from trendy, classy, sporty, rugged, or even simple and clean.

Every gold watch has it’s own personality and intricacy as well. Because most gold watches are so expensive, it may be wise to get several opinions from different people who actually know him and know what he likes in a mens gold watch.

The first place I would look and compare prices is on the internet. Just do a quick search for mens gold watch, or maybe that’s what you are doing and how you found this page. Either way, it is smart to compare and contrast each watch before you buy it. And if you are set on a buying a gold watch, it may be wise to go the extra mile and get a brand name designer watch. Once you get an idea of all the different brands and unique options and styles of each watch, then you can go to the store to physically look at and get a feel for it.

There are literally thousands of mens gold watches to choose from, so the best gold watch will be the one that fits his personality best. Gold watches will really range in price from just a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars for the top brand name. You could probably pay even in the hundreds of thousands of dollars for one. But we’ll not go there…

Just be picky when choosing a mens gold watch because you do have many options to choose from. Each watch has a unique character of its own and you want it to match the personality of the person you are buying it for.

Ask yourself when will you be wearing it? Are you going to use it for work, for sports, in the water, casual or formal? These questions will help narrow down just what type of watch will be best for you.

You also need to consider how technological you are. There are some watches that offer all kinds of different options. Options in which you may or may not need or even know how to operate. For instance, I know Citizen offers an aviation watch in which pilots use to measure time in various cities, fuel, altitude, and what ever else they need. The watch looks great but do you, average Joe need a watch like that? Maybe…

The most important question to ask yourself when searching for the best mens watches available, is how much money you are willing to spend. Watches really range from just a few dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. Mainly this is due to brand name and recognition.

Once you have figured out the answer to the questions above, there are several more things to consider…

Decide whether or not you want analog or digital…or both. Analog watches have the hour and minute hands to tell you what the time is. Mens digital watches have either a LED or LCD face that shows the time numerically.

Mens watches also have different batteries to choose from. Some watches use solar power so you wont ever have to change out the battery. Other batteries either run on quartz crystal or they are mechanically run.

Other things you have to consider are the watches bands, cases, water resistance, and color.

More important than anything has got to be the way it feels and the it makes you feel when you wear it. The best mens watches are all in the eye of the beholder. Be sure to really take your time when selecting your watch. There are many to choose from, and one of them has your name on it.

The Scout watch from the Nixon line is a watch of it’s own kind. You could consider it to be a rough and rugged watch because of how indestructible it is. Or you could tone it down and wear it as a classy night out watch. The same watch can be worn both ways…seriously!

The watch has a wide “punk rock” strap, stainless steel casing, and is made with nylon webbing. There are some drawbacks…no chronograph, not water resistant, there is no backlight, and no alarms. This is just a good ol’ fashion watch that will last and look good for some time.

It retails for around $75 with a one year warranty.

Nixon Mens Watch Review 2: Banks Watch

This watch from the Nixon line is a sleek looking stainless steel band watch. We like it because it’s plain but shows sophistication and elegance. It comes equipped with a dual-time dial and even a second dial as well. It’s casing is much thinner than other Nixon mens watches but does not lack in making a statement.

There are no alarms or backlight, but is water proof up to 100 meters. This Nixon mens watch retails for around $320.

Nixon Mens Watch Review 3: 42-20 PU Chrono Black Watch

The 42-20 PU Chrono Black Watch from Nixon has three sub dials; 24 hour, one hour, and 60 second. It comes in a variety of colors and has a 6 hand Japanese quartz with 1/10 second sub dial chrono and date. It is water resistant up to 600 ft, has a stainless steel buckle, and a countdown timer.

It has a large easy to read display and retails around $200.

Nixon Mens Watch Review 4: Rotolog

Nixon Rotolog Mens Watch is a very unique looking watch. Its band is made from real walnut wood in stainless steel. Also has Japanese quartz and LED, RightRead direct time, illuminating night display, and unique inlay technology.

It has a stylish look that could fall under old school design or sleek new technological feel. For around $200 not a bad buy at all.

Citizen Mens Watch Review 1: Promaster SST

When selecting a watch, we always say the best looking watches have the most intricate details. And this is the case with Citizens Promaster SST.

This watch is very large and really has a unique look and feel to it. It comes equipped with a stainless steel case and black ion plates. This watch is water resistant and comes with a built in alarm and shows world time. It has a red lcd back lit display, a 99-minute timer, rotating slide, split lap, analog quartz monement, chronograph dial, and has 1/1000 second accuracy.

The watch new comes with a five year warranty and sells for $417 online at Amazon.

Citizen Mens Watch Review 2: Skyhawk A-T

The new Skyhawk A-T is the third out of it’s line. This one by far out classes the first two series because it is 15 years in the making. The A-T stands for atomic timekeeping which means it gets its time from radio waves in certain countries.

We think this Aviation Citizen mens watch is a steal of a deal at around $500. It looks and feels like it could easily be double or triple that price.

This watch has a unique solar and lithium-ion battery system that allows the battery to last forever without having to change it out. It is also water resistant, has 2 alarms, time keeping and calendar in 43 cities, timer, silver stainless steel casing, and a black dial with white hands and luminous tips.

Citizen Mens Watch Review 3: Calibre 3100 Collection

The Citizen Calibre 3100 Collection watches are a bit different than the ones described above. These watches look more like an old style dress type of watch where the clock numbers are vintage Roman numerals.

There are 7 watches in this collection and their batteries also run off of what Citizen calls their Eco-Drive solar power system.

There are less features on this watch but is meant to be that way. Besides the solar power, it comes with a perpetual calendar, water resistance, anti-reflective crystal, a hidden button clasp, and stainless steel band.

This watch retails for around $250.