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Watch collectors are a noble, passionate, highly intelligent and quirky bunch. Out of all the things on Earth to collect- women, cars, stamps- why watches? Why expensive watches?

Though close to 90% of all watches manufactured worldwide have quartz movements, a quality mechanical watch is the way to go. That's something that has only recently begun to dawn on many Americans.

If you haven't come across the wristwatch of your dreams just yet, you must not be looking hard enough. Or perhaps you're looking too hard, as the volume of watches available at retail is nothing short of daunting.

Understand your budget: Sure, you can use plastic, but why not save a bit more and buy it at the right time?

In an age when the current time--or something close to it--blinks on every cell phone, laptop, microwave and dashboard, wristwatches are still vital.