So you've got back from the shops with that perfect outfit and all that is left to finish it off is for you to find the perfect designer watch.For the watch novices, here is a guide to the various types you can expect to find.

Whether you are looking for a mens designer watch or a ladies designer watch you must first make the choice of display you prefer.Analogue watches have a face with hour and minute hands whereas digital watches have either an LCD (liquid crystal display) or LED (light emitting diode) display that tells the time in the numeric form.Analogue watches will tend to be considered the more formal.

Designer watches can be powered in various different ways.Digital watches are powered by a tiny watch battery and quartz watches and mechanical watches are powered by a precise arrangement of gears and springs, which is why they will tend to cost much more.You should bear in mind that mechanical watches tend to lose their time over the course of a year and need to be wound regularly.

The watch case means the watch's frame.For analogue watches the shape can be round, square, rectangular or a polygon.The watch finish may be shiny, patterned or even jewelled so there are enough stlyes for you to choose your preferance.

The watch crystal refers to the transparent cover protecting the face of the designer watch.This can be made of plexiglass, traditional mineral flass or synthetic sapphire which is an extremely hard clear type crystal.

The last aspect of your watch purchase to decide upon is the type of watch strap.  An analogue time watch will be made of leather or a metal that will match the case.Digital watches and in particular sport watches usually have plastic watch bands.

The only thing to decide is the particular make and model of the watch that you wish to purchase.Unfortunately only you know what budget you can afford and what sort of style will suit your type of clothing best!