My Gold WatchSamuel takes owning a gold watch to the next level!

Patek Philippe Gold Watch

Whether you have a few million dollars, which I will explain later, or just a few hundred dollars to spend on a gold watch there is a good chance you will find something you like online. I’m sure most of you have received many spam emails offering incredibly cheap Rolex gold watches and other obvious counterfeits. These emails should be treated with about as much respect as a Nigerian prince who needs your bank account details and deleted immediately. There are plenty of honest businesses to choose from and buying anything, especially gold watches, from a stranger who randomly emailed you is never a good idea.

I like the look of a nice and shiny silver watch myself, but for many people the prestige of owning an expensive, or maybe just seemingly expensive, gold watch is hard to beat. That is probably because of all of the tradition behind it but whatever the reason is you are going to want to make sure you are getting what you are paying for, right? That is what makes doing your homework on the subject all the more important, particularly if you plan on buying a gold watch directly from an online store without actually getting to see it in person until you have paid for it and have it on your wrist. Most reputable online stores will have a return policy but even that needs to be looked at closely to make sure it covers not only faulty gold watches but also allows you to return them if you simply change your mind and don’t like the look of them after you see them in person.

Now, back to the millions of dollars I mentioned earlier; you may be interested to know that a solid gold watch recently sold for around six million dollars. I know what you’re thinking, or at least this is what I was thinking when I read it: this gold watch must have been custom made and owned by some kind of king or queen, or an insanely rich family from times long gone. But no, it’s not even that old really; it was made in 1943 which is hardly what I would call old, but obviously I’m no expert on the matter since someone who knows about these things thought it was worth the money! It is a Patek Philippe gold watch and it is now sitting in an undisclosed Swiss museum, so you can put your wallet away now.

Rolex Daytona Gold Watch

There is a reason that the gold watch has long been considered a classic retirement gift: It never goes out of style. What better way to reward a loyal employee for years of hard work than with a stylish gold watch?

Today, gold watches aren’t just for retirements. They’re for any special occasion. And they’re not just for men, either. Women, too, enjoy the gift of a new ladies gold watch. And why not? Few gifts are as dramatic or visually stunning as a high-end gold watch.

Imagine the look on the face of the special people in your life as they unwrap a gold watch for the holidays, a birthday or an anniversary. A gold watch is the one gift that shows how much you care.

Of course, there is a challenge here: How do you find the right gold watch for that special person? After all, gold watches come in a wide variety of styles, sizes and price points. You want to find the right gold wrist watch, otherwise you’re merely throwing your money away.

Finding the right gold watch, like finding the perfect necklace, set of earrings or bracelet, requires you to do a bit of research on your own. Fortunately, you’ll be researching the special person in your life. I am guess that this should make things a little bit easier.

Take a close look at the personal style of the person to whom you’d like to give a gold watch. Does this person enjoy eating at high-end restaurants or spending an evening at the latest Broadway play? Or would they rather hike through the woods, play a game of tennis or take in a hockey game? The answer can help you determine the best gold watch to buy.

For instance, the person who enjoys the finer things in life might prefer a high-end and delicate watch. Classic styles by the industry’s big names might be appropriate. But the person who’d rather rough it in the outdoors might prefer to unwrap one of those more modern gold watches, one that is lighter and, perhaps, a bit more whimsical.

Does the special person in your life like the best in everything? If so, an antique gold watch is ideal. If the person is not into showiness or prefers modesty to flashiness, a more subtle gold watch – maybe one with just a splash of the color – might make for the better gift.

Remember, there is a gold watch out there for every personality and every budget level. If you do take the time to research your purchase, finding this ideal golden timepiece should not be a chore. Be prepared to do some shopping, both online and at brick-and-mortar stores, in your hunt for the perfect gold watch. Once you find it, and once you give it to that special person in your life, you’ll realize that the hard work was well worth it.