Buying a watch is fairly simple, right? Wrong. Buying the wrong watch is an easy task, just plop down the money and it's yours. However buying the right watch at the right price can be a real trick.

The first thing you need to think about is how much money you want to spend, closely followed by how you want the watch to make you look and feel when you wear it. Just because a watch is expensive does not ensure it's quality, and there are too many online resources available for the novice afficinado to ever really get fleeced.

The most over looked resource there is is right in front of your nose! Searching the web! But, it is not as easy as simply typing "Mavado" or another brand name into the search box. The first thing you have to do is browse online inventories to establish a baseline for what you can expect to get for your budget and narrow down the brands and models. Be sure to browse some jewelry and watch forums to check out user reviews not only for the brand but also the accuracy of the information you are getting.

The second step is to note the brand, model, and the price.

The third step is to take this information and use it as a starting point on your web searching. Be sure to lower the price on each search to find the truest lowest price. As an added insurance that you are really getting the best price, try adding the words "used" and "new" to the search querries. This alone should give you a bastion of information.

Now for the icing on the cake, make your final step to go to ebay and search for the same brands and models as before, only this time armed with a wealth of information.

Following these steps will guarantee that you are definately getting the right watch at the right price!