Quartz Wristwatches

Luxury, part of the image, fashion accessory and the need - wristwatches. Today, these accessories are divided into two types: mechanical and quartz. Despite the mechanism, each model needs certain rules of care.

Watches in which a quartz crystal is used in an oscillatory system or an oscillatory system are called quartz ones. For the first time in the world, they were released by the American company Hamilton, however, the mechanism that is the basis of accessories was invented more than 90 years ago by V. Morrison. In the mass sale of the model with a quartz movement arrived only 30 years after the discovery.

Since the appearance of the accessory on the shelves of stores, they have gained unprecedented popularity. In the past century, quartz watches with a calculator were also in great demand.

• The main advantage of the mechanism is the accuracy of the course. The discrepancy in time for elite quartz models for the year can be up to five seconds. For middle class or economy accessories, the monthly deviation in time can be up to 20 seconds depending on the brand, country of manufacture and operation.
• In contrast to the "mechanics" quartz movement does not need to be fed daily. Manufacturers today produce versions of quartz wrist models, a battery which can last from three to ten years.

• Another plus model with such a mechanism - the price. Due to the automated assembly the price of quartz watches is attractive.
• Quartz watches, in contrast to products with a mechanical mechanism, are more functional: they can include a calculator, a compass, a stopwatch, and many other useful things.
• As the case of the company is made of high-strength plastic, children can use such accessories.

The main parts of the quartz watch are the electronic unit and the stepping motor. The first at intervals of a second transmits the impulse to the engine, which “pushes” the arrows. The constancy of the produced pulses is guaranteed by a quartz crystal. When exposed to a current, a crystal begins to vibrate and stabilizes the electrical oscillations produced by the generator in the electronic unit.

Sometimes the usual hands of the clock replace the display. These models are called quartz watches with digital display. Extended accessories (stopwatch, compass, etc.) are most often added to such accessories. Products with electronic dial companies prefer to make a sporty style, however, sometimes these models can be found in the classical style.

We offer you a video on how the mechanism of quartz watches and the features of its work.

Today presents a huge number of female models with a quartz movement. In any small shop, you will be offered a choice of 10 companies that sell quartz watches on the market. Among the new products of this season, OKAMI round steel watches are gaining popularity. Their body is made of jewelry alloy, with a steel bracelet. They are also protected from moisture.

One of the most popular mass brands SUNLIGHT presents metal, women's quartz watches in several colors. This model, like many others at SUNLIGHT, is a budget option.

Stunning models are represented by brands such as DKNY, Michael Kors, 33 element. DKNY models are manufactured in Hong Kong. The body material is steel. The mount can also be steel or genuine leather. Covering of the case is gilding. The company uses scratch-resistant mineral glass and water-repellent protection in its watches.

Another famous brand is Michael Kors. The models of this company are very expensive, however, the high cost hides the quality of products.

The quartz products MK5076, MK3179, MK5020 are recognized as the most popular. This watch with a steel case with a PVD coating is superhard titanium nitride, over which there is a thin layer of gold or chromium oxide. This coating makes the watch case even stronger. Protection against water in each model is different. Minimum - 50RW. It will allow you to safely swim in the pool and not remove them before swimming. A number of models also has a chronograph.

The 33 element company models as well as the DKNY are manufactured in Hong Kong, however, the country of manufacture at the 33 element is Switzerland. The watch case is made of steel, and the case cover is polished steel. In some series, sapphire glass is framed with Swarovski crystals. There is water protection. The strap can be made of leather or steel. The case of some models is covered with gold.

Another company that is firmly entrenched in the market is Orient. Models of this company are made in Japan. Both in cost and quality, products are not inferior to Michael Kors. Some even compare the mechanisms of quartz Swiss watches with Orient, noting the high quality of the Japanese assembly.

The watch is made of stainless steel with a special protective coating. Some bracelets are made of steel and ceramics. All products also have minimal water protection.

Another indispensable Japanese brand is Casio. The Casio A-159WGEA-1E model has been known to the Russian consumer since the old 90s. These are products whose case is made of plastic, the mount is made of steel, and its color is yellow gold. The model has an electronic scoreboard, water protection. The watches themselves are intended for both men and women.

The model gained great popularity in the 90s due to the presence of a calendar, stopwatch and alarm clock in the clock. Until now, buy Casio A-159WGEA-1E can be in stores at very reasonable prices.

However, Casio’s lineup doesn’t stop there. About two years ago, great demand was on G-shock, which was called the unkillable model. Products are made entirely of durable plastic, with mineral glass. They have an automatic LED backlight, shock resistance, a stopwatch, world time function, a timer, five alarms, a calendar and a display of average speed.

The company has prepared a whole range for children, women, men and teenagers. The main difference from all watches was mostly in color.

Plastic is perhaps one of the cheapest materials for creating watches. Most often, products are supplied from China and Japan. The technology, which is processing plastic, has already been brought to perfection. There is an opinion that plastic products will not last for a long time, however, this does not apply to all watches, but only to low-cost products. In particular, Casio uses plastic in many of its models. The same G-shock, which is impossible to “kill”, are made of durable plastic.

Alloy or alloy and aluminum and zinc is another inexpensive material for making watches. However, due to the softness of both materials of high strength, the models do not differ. The production technology of models from alloi is simple: the alloy is poured into molds. As a result, the texture of the material obtained is quite porous and fragile. In addition, careful grinding of the resulting product is impossible.

More expensive will cost you a model of a more durable material - brass. The method of metal processing is more labor-intensive than when working with alloi.However, because of this, the products are stronger and more reliable. At the same time, the price of manufactured watches is low. One of the drawbacks of brass is the rapid oxidation of materials under the influence of external factors. This process can be avoided by applying a special protective coating.

The following materials are titanium and steel. The complexity of metal processing affects the final price of products, however, this cost hides quality and durability. Steel products today are the most popular models. The material has high strength. In addition, steel shells do not require you to additional costs for the purchase and coating of the protective layer.

There are two types of watches made of steel:

1. All stainless steel. Buying models with such marking, you buy a product made of stainless steel completely.
2. Stainless steel back. In this case, only the back cover of the model is made of steel. The case itself in this case can be made of plastic, titanium or another alloy.

Watches made of titanium are not as popular on the market as steel ones because of the fragility of the material. To achieve high body strength, companies have to resort to sophisticated product processing technologies. However, as a result, titanium watches are durable and lightweight. But manufacturers note a number of disadvantages of this material. Models are not made of 100% titanium. The second drawback is that you can never open the case back.

Products made from silver, gold or platinum are the most expensive accessories. For the most part, expensive metal models have become part of the status of the product owner.

In 2015, the most expensive quartz watches were presented at the Swiss exhibition Baselworld. The leader was the model Fascination ("Charm") from the company Graff worth $ 40 million. This model is decorated with white diamonds and is made of white gold and platinum. Designers have made not just beautiful quartz watches. This is a transforming model that can become a bracelet. The model is presented in a single copy.

To set the time correctly, you need to carefully extend the transfer head. Be careful - in some models, the head must first be slightly tightened. Then set the arrows at the right time. After determining the time you need a little pressure on the transfer head to click sounded.

1. Changing the date on the models is advised when the hour hand will be located on the number 6. Refuse to change the date from 19:00 to 04:00 as this will lead to a defect in the calendar mode.
2. It is better not to keep the watch together with the jewelry because of possible scratches on the glass.
3. Products must not be stored in the cold.
4. Avoid contact with salt water products.
5. Try not to press the buttons of the clock in the water so that it does not get into the mechanisms.
6. Do not place the clock near a microwave. Due to the magnetization of the clock will go faster or slower.
7. Battery change is better to entrust the master. Battery life is about two years.

Hundreds of companies on the market today are quartz watches. The main producers are 33Element, Casio, Guess, Marc Jacobs, Orient, Samsung, Skagen.

Only a few brands represent skeleton quartz watches. In these models, the case may be fully or fragmentarily open. The mechanism of the watch can be seen through a special window in the dial or back cover. For example, products with a quartz movement are represented by the luxury brand Devon Works in the Tread collection. The market value of this accessory varies about 70 thousand dollars.