If your routine dress code is business casual, then a causal wristwatch should suit you. However, if you are the executive boardroom regular who attends fancy dinners with clients, consider a dress watch.

Before shopping for a wristwatch, you need to have a budget for one. This determines whether you are buying a high-end wristwatch or not.

Know the features which appeal to you in a wristwatch. Are you looking for an analog or digital watch? Must it have date or alarm? These and others factors should be considered.

Having a brand in mind makes shopping for a wristwatch a lot easier. If you have no idea of the brand you want, skip through fashion magazines, specialized wristwatch magazines or browse the internet to check out various brands.

Before buying a wristwatch, it is important that you know the kind of battery the wristwatch takes. Also, get a good idea of how long the battery will last.

Imitations of quality wristwatches abound. Buy from companies, distributors or retailers that have good reputation. It is recommended that you buy a reputable brand, if you can afford it.