When you encounter the term “investment”, what is the first thing that comes to mind? The very term easily paints a picture of luxury – Premium properties on exclusive subdivisions, cars, designer accessories, and even expensive jewelry.
It’s easy to think of six-digit figures in the stock market and opulent tangibles or commodities such as gold when we encounter this term.
But have you also considered time as a veritable investment? After all, time is one of the most precious resources each person has, and yet, it takes years of experience and wisdom to recognize that truth.
It’s easy to take time for granted since it’s a concept we often subconsciously push aside to the background as we live our lives. For most people, it only begins to truly matter when deadlines are approaching, as we struggle to push through to meet them.
What if we also have something to always remind us how important our time is, along with the precious moments associated with it? We already do, and the answer is so simple that we also tend to overlook it, just like time itself: Watches and clocks.
One of mankind’s greatest technologies and achievements in history is the ability to tell time and the corresponding objects or devices used to aid in this effort. From simple sticks and stones lined up on the ground, to the very first pendulum clocks, the ingenuity of man has improved the concept of timekeeping as decades have passed.
With the help of technology, we’ve further refined timekeeping, and what used to be large fixtures for telling time now sit conveniently on our wrists, both as a fashion statement and for their intended purpose: a practical and reliable way to keep track of time.
What makes a good reliable watch an investment?
We’ve come to understand how time is just as precious as gold as a resource, and we’ve seen luxury watches become considered investments throughout the years, but the important question remains: What makes a watch a good investment?
Without complicating the topic or diving too deeply into the technical aspects to answer this question, a good, reliable watch should be durable enough to last for years. It should be something that could remain functional and reliable even after decades. Something we could pass through the next generations, and something that would make a great heirloom not just because of its value, but because of all the priceless memories associated with it.
Today’s curated list of Stainless Steel Quartz Watches from the Alba Prestige Collection exemplifies both the emotional sentimentality cultivated from years of use and value for your money.
AT3H14X1 Prestige Silver White: Everlasting and exquisite
You wouldn’t expect this exquisite timepiece from the Alba collection to be just an affordable Stainless Steel Quartz Watch. The design and choice of colors for this quartz watch are well thought out, so that it would be easy to mistake this for an expensive luxury watch, and you’d be forgiven for that. After all, always having more than enough time is a luxury not everyone can afford nowadays.
The silver sunray dial features a magnified date window alongside various chronographs capable of split-time and stopwatch functionality. To support these features, the AT3H14X1 uses the Caliber VJ42 Quartz Movement.
The watch hands and indices use the same champagne gold tone used on the ridged bezel, watch crown, and accents on the stainless-steel bracelet for that everlasting elegance.
With the casing measuring 42mm in diameter, this will sit nicely on most men’s wrists regardless of their build, while the durable mineral glass and 5 Bar water resistance rating ensure it can keep up with the reliability of its quartz movement caliber, making it last long enough to be passed on eventually to your son or even grandson if properly taken care of.
You’re not just investing a fraction of today’s paycheck in something that you could use while you save for other things. You’re investing in a Stainless Steel Quartz Watch that could eventually become a symbol of your legacy.
AM3777X1 Prestige White: Purity in form and function
A quintessential example of what good balance between reliability, function, and practical design could achieve in a Stainless Steel Quartz Watch. The AM3777X1 is a fusion of classic and contemporary design with purpose in mind.
With the Caliber VD57 Quartz Movement at its core, this Stainless Steel Quartz Watch delivers the accuracy and longevity expected from a reliable quartz watch, without the nonsense from unnecessary features that you won’t need as you invest your time in other things.
The white stepping dial features a tapered design, with contrasting black indices and blue watch hands for both the main and sub dials. The small date window alongside the sub dials ensures you won’t miss any important schedule in your planner even if you’re going back-to-back between meetings on a busy day.
With the stainless-steel case measuring just 43mm in diameter, this timepiece easily transitions from something you’d wear for a business meeting or a formal event to a stainless steel watch for the weekends.
The 5 Bar water resistance guarantees it will remain reliable even after years of exposure to moisture and humidity, while the durability of mineral glass and stainless-steel bracelet will keep it safe throughout the years.
AH7V68X1 Prestige White: Brilliantly beguiling
For the woman who doesn’t mind the extra attention and heads turning her way, the AH7V68X1 is the beguiling Stainless Steel Quartz Watch to match that confidence. And it’s for those reasons that you’d go with this tasteful timepiece – for moments when you need to step into the spotlight.
The Caliber VJ22 inside the stainless-steel casing provides the reliability and longevity to match its brilliant exterior. Combined with the durability of mineral glass and the protection of 5 Bar water resistance, you can ease your worries and focus on the special moments when you need to wear this splendid timepiece.
This Stainless Steel Quartz Watch features a white stepping dial showcasing a small date window, rose gold watch hands and indices to match the stainless-steel bracelet, while the touch of black numerical markers adds detail to the depth and contrast. Gemstones line up the bezel to complete its extravagant design.
Even though the rose gold-plated stainless-steel casing measures 36mm in diameter, it remains light and comfortable to wear, even for those with the most delicate of features.
Investing with time – The Alba Collection way
Choosing to invest in a reliable stainless steel watch is more than counting the fleeting moments every time you glance at your wrist to check the time. You’re deliberately investing in a Stainless Steel Quartz Watch that will keep you company throughout the years.
Something that only watches crafted by Alba could satisfy.
