A wristwatch for girls is a great gift for any occasion. This is a fashionable decoration, and a beautiful addition to the image, and a very useful accessory that will teach the child to navigate in time.
In addition, modern watch models are equipped with additional functionality that will help the child in a number of situations.
Features
Children's watches differ from adult accessories in many ways. This filling, and appearance, and materials, and cost.
Children's accessories differ from each other by manufacturers, the age group for which they are intended, color, decor, material. The bulk of the models are available in waterproof and shockproof design.
Mechanical watches
The clock hands are actuated by a spring. This watch has a slight error and is usually afraid of moisture and dust.
Quartz watch
Quartz models are battery powered. They are more accurate and practical. May have arrows or display.
Digital Watch
Electronic watches are distinguished by good functional content. Usually they also serve as a stopwatch, alarm clock, thermometer, heart rate monitor, pressure sensor, humidity.
Smart watch
Smart watches are equipped with a GPS function that allows you to locate a child. Information about this is received on the phone or computer of the parents using a special program.
When choosing a model for a child, special attention is paid to several points:
- The material of manufacture. The case itself is most often made of safe plastic, durable stainless steel or a light and durable aluminum alloy.The dial is the most fragile part of the watch, so the material for its manufacture must be especially durable. It can be mineral glass, resistant to scratches or environmentally friendly acrylic.
- The strap should be strong enough, soft, elastic and hypoallergenic. Typically, rubber, nylon, polyvinyl chloride or polyurethane is used to make the straps.
- Functional. The choice of model directly depends on the requirements for the watch. If the goal is simply to teach the child to understand time, then a mechanical watch is enough. If you need to control the location of the child, it is best to get a "smart" gadget.
Models by age
Watches can be worn starting from the most tender age. A baby 3-4 years old is unlikely to learn to understand time, but she will certainly be delighted with a bright, beautiful bracelet with an image of her beloved hero. Older children will easily learn how to determine the time and understand other useful functions of “smart” models.
For preschoolers
As soon as the child reaches a more or less conscious age, he can and should acquire the simplest model. It can even be a toy watch with arrows. Girls in 3-4 years old love to decorate themselves with all kinds of multi-colored bracelets, beads, rings.
A cute watch in the form of a funny face or a ripe berry will certainly please a little fashionista.
Children 4-5 years old and older may well be introduced to watch models with hands. A useful accessory will allow you to get acquainted with the numbers, and eventually make friends.
For preschool children, bright, colorful models decorated with their favorite cartoon characters are most often offered. Of course, the watch must be of high quality. For very young fashionistas, it is better not to choose a watch with the presence of small parts or jewelry.
For girls 7-10 years old
Girls of primary school age are also crazy about fairy-tale and cartoon characters, but they are already choosing more “adult” models.
For teens
Collections for girls 12-13 years old and older girls are more restrained and pronounced design, elegance and sophistication. The range for teenagers is represented by models made in a variety of stylistic directions.
Usually we are talking about a medium-sized watch. Design can be classic, sporty, vintage. A watch can be either electronic or mechanical. The functionality of adolescent watches is already receiving much more attention. The watch performs the functions of a timer, stopwatch, heart rate monitor. These functions will probably come in handy in physical education classes or training.
Additionally, the watch is equipped with a calculator, flashlight, alarm clock and other useful features.
As for appearance, girls prefer feminine and elegant options. It can be a small dial of a round, oval or other shape on a thin leather strap or an elegant metal bracelet. Teenage girls often choose romantic options, such as a heart-shaped dial.
The color scheme can be any: classic black, white or steel color, bright rainbow shades or flashy neon tones.
Functional
With the development of technology, even the most familiar and simple accessories are constantly being modernized and complicated. And “smart” watches are one of the most striking examples of this.
One of the main purposes of this gadget is child safety and the possibility of parental control. Using this device, you can determine the location of the child. The watch allows you to make outgoing calls and receive incoming calls.
Some models are equipped with a number of additional useful features:
- "Auto loss";
- automatic watch search;
- thermometer;
- Wi-Fi module
The cost of such a gadget directly depends on its functionality. Inexpensive watches are equipped with the simplest set of necessary functions.
Smart watches are compatible with mobile devices.They can serve as a kind of remote control for the phone. With their help, you can answer a call, listen to a voice message, view social networks on the Internet and much, much more.
Smart watches will help the child independently control his condition during physical activity and training. Some models even allow you to determine the level of stress and recommend measures to reduce it.
Most models have a purely entertainment function: in their memory contains various games for attention, puzzles and other entertainments. Most watches are made in a waterproof version, which greatly increases their service life and makes the watch more practical.
Decor
Watches, like other girl’s accessories, are decorated in various ways using different materials. First of all, the watch’s design itself can serve as an element of decor. An unusual shape, for example, in the form of an apple, cherry, butterfly, flower or heart, will certainly attract the attention of others to an unusual accessory.
The next element is a bracelet. It can be a leather or woven strap from different color bands, a metal bracelet of the original weaving, a bright silicone bracelet with a beautiful ornament.
As for decorative additions, embroidery, applique, metal elements, embossing, beads, and, of course, rhinestones are often used as decorations.
Watches with rhinestones adore girls, girls and women of different ages.
Strap materials
Among the most popular materials for making straps today are:
- rubber (the material is flexible and water resistant);
- nylon (high-tech material resistant to ultraviolet radiation, water and high temperature);
- PVC (polyvinyl chloride - a very durable, strong and wear-resistant material);
- PU (polyurethane or eco-leather is characterized by high performance and decorative properties).
Polyurethane bracelets are odorless, do not stretch and do not crack. The through pores of the material allow the baby's skin to breathe. The material has good hygroscopicity.
Silicone wristbands for watches are so popular today, due to their lightness, strength, safety, hygiene and all kinds of bright colors that children like so much.
Color schemes
The color scheme for children's watches can be very different, it all depends on the model of the watch, material, age and taste of the child himself. Silicone, polyurethane and other synthetic watches, as a rule, are made in bright, saturated, rich colors and shades, richly decorated and decorated with beautiful ornaments.
Metal, rubber and leather bracelets and belts are usually more restrained in colors. Most often it is a classic black, red, blue color. Metal bracelets are usually made in the color of gold or silver.
They are good precisely for their natural shades.
Brands
Companies specializing in the production of watches often include in their collections and children's models designed for girls of different ages. Among the most famous world brands, Casio, LORUS, Q&Q, Swatch, as well as a domestic manufacturer - Tik Tak company can be noted.
These companies guarantee the high quality, safety and reliability of their products. Their models are of high quality, stylish, modern design, a wide range of models. Each brand tries to bring an original twist to its models, which would highlight their products against the background of analogues:
- For example, Timex offers a watch with a unique electroluminescent backlight, which allows you to see the dial even in complete darkness.
- CASIO models are ideal for sports.
- Accessories from Q&Q and LORUS are ideal for swimming and diving, while maintaining a very affordable price.
- Watches from the Disney and Lego brands differ not only in modern equipment, but also in a stylish, bright design. All models are decorated with characters from Disney cartoons and characters from the favorite Lego game.
What to wear?
A watch is an accessory that is worn under everyday, school, holiday and sportswear. Classic models on a leather strap or metal bracelet are universal with any image.
It is better to combine brighter, original and unusual models with clothes of a similar style. For example, models in the form of fruits, toys, cartoon characters look great with summer clothes of the same bright and saturated colors.