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A watch does not only tell time these days, but in fact a precision instrument made up of hundreds of tiny parts.
Some basic steps of proper care, may ensure your precious watches functionality, appearance and reliable service, as you own it with joy and pleasure. One way or the other, oddly enough we encountered various issues, observed challenges as one can remember explaining. Presenting some of the common problems we attempt to offer the best picks for your solutions. It is fair to say that it is about being personable, competent, friendly and fair, as you look forward to Brand loyalty.
'What is wrong and how to care for your watch' - an expression many of us may have discovered with pleasant or not so pleasant situation, at times.
We felt it was important to shed some light on some of the most basic but confronted issues, apart from the technical aspects which we face in our daily lives.
1.The Case: The body that both holds and protects the watch movement. It's often made from one piece of metal and includes the lugs.
2.The Dial: Also known as the face, it displays the time with markings and subdials.
3.The Crystal: The covering that protects the dial. It's typically made of glass, plastic, or synthetic sapphire (i.e., crystallized aluminum oxide).
4.The Bezel: The outer ring that holds the crystal in place. Some functioning bezels (toothed for easy grip) rotate in one direction to allow divers to safely mark elapsed time.
5. The Pushers: The buttons used to start and stop the basic chronograph functions. The top pusher is typically used to start and stop the stopwatch function; the bottom pusher resets it to zero.
6. The Crown: Also known as the stem, it's often found at the 3:00 position and used to adjust the settings. With manual watches, the crown is sued to wind the mindspring.
7. The Batons: The rectangular bars affixed to a watch dial in place of numerals to mark the hours - also known as 'markers or index'.
8. The Subdials: Usually found on the dials of chronographs, these small circles are used to indicate elapsed time in varying measurements.
Brief guide to watch case materials :
Stainless Steel: The good: Lightweight affordable, and highly corrosion resistant. The bad: Prone to scratching.
Yellow Gold: The good: Holds a shine and, if you're so inclined, screams luxury. The bad: The purer the gold (i.e. the higher the karat), the softer the metal and the more prone it is to dents.
Rose Gold: The good: Rich, distinctive color created by adding copper to the gold. The more copper, the deeper the red tint. The bad: The red color tarnishes with time.
Titanium: The good: Lightweight and tough—about half the weight of steel but almost twice as strong. The bad: Difficult to work with, so it's expensive to repair.
Your Leather Band Stinks: You can't do much to clean it without ruining the leather. Try wiping the band with a little soap and water. But if the smell doesn't go away, it's time to replace the band.
You've Scratched or Cracked the Crystal: A crack or scratch in crystal can't be polished out, but you can get a new one for around $50 or more depending on quality and source. If the crystal is actually Lucite, a scratch can be polished out, but a crack will still require replacement.
You Got Your Watch Wet: Don't fret. If you paid more than $500 for it, there's a good chance it's water-resistant. Depending on the movement of course, it may cross well over $500 for an overhaul for a mechanical watch. (ref: esquire.com).
Now is it possible to avoid all surprise, issue or unexpected situations, should matters fail your watch at a point, with care chances are better for a longer time.
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