The Watch Categories

To keep an overview of the enormous variety of watches, they are divided, that is, the Wristwatches and Living Room Clocks, into categories. Clocks for the home are generally divided first into wall clocks, table clocks, and grandfather clocks. There are also pendulum clocks, regulator clocks, radio-controlled clocks, world time clocks, and annual clocks. Categories divided by purpose include, for example, bathroom clocks as well as office and kitchen clocks. The main categories of wristwatches are women's and men's watches. Other important categories are automatic watches, chronographs, digital watches, pilot watches, and diving watches. Of course, there are many other classifications for both wristwatches and clocks for the home. But first, let’s take a closer look at some types.

Men's watches ...

with their technical gimmicks make every man's heart beat faster. Because there’s still a little boy in every man. That’s why men also like to choose models equipped with special features. Multifunction watches and chronographs, as well as mechanical watches with the latest technology, are not found in the newest men’s watch collections by chance. Visually, size is definitely what matters most at the moment. XXL cases and wide, masculine straps define the look of the perfect men’s watch. The brand TW-Steel recognized this trend early on and is now a pioneer in oversized watches for men.

Women's Watches ...

with them, the focus is not so much on functionality but much more on appearance. As a result, women's wristwatches today are seen less as timepieces and more as accessories or pieces of jewelry. There are hardly any limits when it comes to design. Look, color, material - with a women's watch, almost anything goes as long as it catches the eye. The combinations of embellishments (e.g. Swarovski elements) and materials create a wide selection of women's watches. The models range from minimalist and elegant to sporty and colorful to striking and glamorous. Even so, quality and functionality are of course not overlooked. You can find great women's watches from brands such as s.Oliver or Dugena.

Chronographs ...

are analogue wristwatches with a stopwatch function. The term chronograph has long been familiar from sporting competitions, where time is often measured with their help. But a chronograph is defined not only by its stopwatch function, but also by its design. In a typical chronograph, in addition to the regular time display, there are usually two or three small, round, analogue subdials on the watch face that are needed for timing. In so-called multifunction watches, this design is adopted, but here the additional displays are used to show the date, day of the week, 24-hour display, or similar information. High-quality and reliable chronographs are offered, for example, by Festina and Citizen.

Pilot watches ...

stand for a cool look. The large dials of pilot watches make them especially easy to read. They also delight watch enthusiasts worldwide with their precision. Well-known names from aviation such as Junkers and Zeppelin stand for high-quality pilot watches that reflect the charm of aviation. You'll also find a wide selection of reliable and stylish models with us.

Automatic watches ...

are mechanical watches whose movement winds itself automatically when worn. The movement therefore operates mechanically or automatically. As a truly special piece of watchmaking craftsmanship, automatic watches are highly popular not only among watch enthusiasts. They remain reliable even when the quartz watch battery has long since died. Superb craftsmanship, a fascinating movement, reliability, and precision make them an exceptional work of art.

Diving watches ...

are distinguished by their particularly high waterproofness and robust exterior. The year 1927 is considered the birth year of the first waterproof watch. Yet it was only around 30 years ago that dive watches began to grow in popularity, as their history is still relatively young. It was only with the development of scuba diving that dive watches became suitable for the mass market. Today, some models already replace a dive computer. The Citizen brand sets standards for dive watches with depth gauge and diving bezel.

Wall clocks ...

are the classic among living room clocks. As the name suggests, they are designed to hang on the wall. Today, the look of a wall clock is just as important as telling the time. Among the wide selection, there is the right model for every room and every need. For example, there are kitchen clocks, bathroom clocks, children's clocks, office clocks, etc.

Grandfather clocks ...

refer to models that exceed a height of 1.50 m and are not mounted to the wall. They often have a mechanical movement and are made of wood. More affordable models with quartz movements are also available. The impressive, mechanical grandfather clocks are especially captivating with their imposing design and a precise movement. A Grandfather clock frequently regarded as both a work of art and a furnishing piece, and passed down from generation to generation. We carry high-quality models from Hermle and Kieninger.

Office clocks ...

are special living room clocks designed for the office or study. An office clock should always be easy to read. It should also be simple and not too distracting. Reliability is important as well. Classic office clocks are usually round with clearly visible markers or numerals. Today, however, they can also be a bit larger. World time clocks are also a popular choice for the office, so you can keep track of the time of business partners in other time zones. Karlsson and AMS offer exactly these kinds of models.

Kitchen clocks ...

are often made of ceramic so they can be wiped clean easily. The special models are designed specifically for the particular demands of the kitchen. This means that even typical kitchen steam cannot harm the kitchen clock. Many kitchen clocks also feature great food and drink-themed designs. You can find a large selection of different models for your kitchen in the category Kitchen clocks.

Radio Wall Clocks ...

are especially popular. Equipped with a receiver, they pick up a radio signal and adjust themselves fully automatically. This is especially practical during the twice-yearly time change. The radio-controlled clock adjusts itself automatically then as well, so you don't have to go to the trouble of taking the clocks down and resetting them. A radio-controlled wall clock is almost always accurate to the second.

World time clocks ...

they were developed because the world is divided into different time zones. World time clocks are available both as home clocks and as wristwatches. What makes them special is that they let you keep track of the time in multiple time zones. Especially practical for anyone who travels the world frequently or does business internationally. At Uhren4you.de, you can find world time clocks from Nextime and Jacob Jensen.

And that still barely scratches the surface of the diversity in the world of watches and clocks. Many special types have not even been mentioned yet. For example, regulator clocks, pendulum clocks, and cuckoo clocks are other types of clocks for the home. And for the wrist, there are also military, ceramic, and binary watches. You could almost say that the categories explained here are only the tip of the iceberg. Feel free to explore and read more about what lies beneath the surface in the sea of timepieces in our online shop.