Hello everyone, today, I will introduce to you some common knowledge about watches.
Watches are generally divided into quartz watches, mechanical watches and smart watches. Most people usually choose watches from these types. Smart watches have many functions and are very convenient, but they are not suitable for formal occasions. For formal occasions or meeting clients, most people will choose quartz watches or mechanical watches.
Quartz watches have the following functions: calendar, timing, second hand dial, etc. The functions are relatively simple, because after all, the appearance of quartz watches is relatively simple and elegant. Mechanical watches have relatively more functions, such as the following functions on mechanical watches: sun, moon, star phases, dual time zones, tourbillon, calendar, etc.
Generally speaking, watches worn daily will also have a certain waterproof coefficient, which may be 30 meters or 50 meters, but it is best to stay away from water on a daily basis, because even with this waterproof coefficient, if you wear it for a period of time, the waterproof rubber ring of the watch will inevitably loosen or age, and it will be difficult to deal with if it gets into water accidentally. As for diving watches, the waterproof coefficient is 300 meters, or there are special diving watches, there is no big problem.
There are many kinds of watch hands. Many people don't know their names, but just think they look good. In fact, they all have scientific names. For example, the most famous one is Breguet needle. There are also several other types, such as toffee needle, willow leaf needle, knife-shaped needle, stick-shaped needle, etc. So if you are a novice, don't forget the name of the hand you like when you see it.
Watch straps can be made of many materials. If classified, they can be metal or leather. Metal bracelets are suitable for summer wear. Of course, if you are not afraid of the cold, they are also suitable for winter wear. Leather straps are suitable for winter wear and also show a sense of quality. Crocodile leather embossed straps are still very good. In addition, the color of the watch should also be matched with the watch.
Next, I will introduce you to the maintenance knowledge of watches.
When wearing a watch, the sweat on your hands is corrosive to the watch case. Long-term contact with sweat will easily corrode it. You should often wipe off the sweat with a soft cloth or put a plastic watch holder on it to prevent it from being corroded by sweat.
Do not open the back cover of the watch at will to prevent dust from entering the movement and affecting the normal operation of the watch.
Do not put the watch in a wardrobe with mothballs to prevent the watch oil from deteriorating.
Do not place the watch on the radio or TV to avoid magnetization.
For watches that are not worn for a long time, they should be wound up regularly once a month to prevent the parts from being in a static state for a long time to ensure the performance of the watch.
Every watch needs to be cleaned and maintained regularly, that is, the movement needs to be cleaned. The operation of all mechanical devices requires oil lubrication, and the same is true for the gears in the watch. Therefore, when the watch has symptoms such as inaccurate timekeeping, stopping and starting, etc., you need to consider whether it is time for maintenance?
Mechanical watches are generally maintained every three years, and the first maintenance should be done a little earlier, because it is unknown how long it takes for a watch to go from the factory to the counter and then to the hands of the consumer.
Quartz watches are generally serviced every five years or so. When a quartz watch is running low on power, it will run slowly or the second hand will jump every few seconds. If this happens, the battery should be replaced in time. If a quartz watch is out of power and left for a long time, the battery will leak, and the liquid leaking from the battery may corrode the circuit board.
In daily wear, we should first stay away from disinfectants, toilet cleaning liquids, detergents, hand sanitizers and other chemicals. If some actions must be done by yourself, it is recommended to put the watch in a ventilated place to facilitate self-repair of the strap, dial, etc.; secondly, if the above chemicals are accidentally stained on the watch, it is recommended to wipe it with a soft cloth immediately, and then blow it dry with a hair dryer; finally, continue to observe whether the hour hand, minute hand, second hand, etc. of the watch are moving normally. If they are normal, you don’t need to worry too much. If they are not normal, you need to go to a professional repair shop for consultation.
Watches are relatively delicate items, and we need to take good care of them at all times.
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