Wristwatches are more than just simple devices used to tell time, they've now become fashion accessories and come in different styles, colors, and price ranges. This article will serve as a guide to purchasing your next wristwatch.
Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions
1.First, decide how much you're willing to spend. Nowadays wristwatches go as high as over a million dollars, so it's important to know how what your budget is for a new watch. This will also give you a good idea about where to look for one.
2.Go window shopping. When you look around, you'll get a good idea about different styles and price ranges. There are so many unique watches out there and the best way to find something if you don't know what you want is to look around.
3.Browse the Internet. If you're not comfortable with window shopping or would rather look on the Internet, then do so. There are several websites dedicated to different styles and price ranges. It will give you a general idea about what's out there.
4.Select your watch. One advantage with buying in a watch store is that you can try on the watch and see how it looks. You also would not have to wait for it like you would when making a purchase online. Once you've picked out what you want, it's time to pay for it.
5.Pay for your purchase. Some watches come with a warranty or at least an offer to purchase a warranty. This will also be a good time to get any links adjusted on the watch to fit your wrist.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Antique Watches Maintenance Tips (2)
- If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).
- Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
- Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches.
- IF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove -important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
- To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
- Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement.
- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
- Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good.
Antique Watches Maintenance Tips (2) / FoSunn Watch
- Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
- Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches.
- IF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove -important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
- To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
- Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement.
- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
- Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good.
Antique Watches Maintenance Tips (2) / FoSunn Watch
Antique Watches Maintenance Tips (1)
All Antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-
standard parts (unlike most late model watches).
- Antique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive.
- Antique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle
of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture.
- If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the
movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
- If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-
salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine
with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
- Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard.
- When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage
the movement.
Antique Watches Maintenance Tips (1) / FoSunn Watch
standard parts (unlike most late model watches).
- Antique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive.
- Antique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle
of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture.
- If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the
movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
- If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-
salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine
with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
- Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard.
- When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage
the movement.
Antique Watches Maintenance Tips (1) / FoSunn Watch
Monday, April 25, 2011
wrist watches regular maintenance tips
The following is a very brief guide to basic watch maintenance.
watches should be cleaned and serviced every two years to ensure that they are trouble-free.
batteries and seals should also be repaced every two years.
Remove your watch for hot showers, baths, saunas and hot tubs.
Immediately get your watch serviced if there is moisture inside the crystal.
Leather bands should be protected from perfumes and water, especially saltwater.
If you do not wear your watch every day, be certain to wind it at least twice a week.
wrist watches regular maintenance / FoSunn watch
watches should be cleaned and serviced every two years to ensure that they are trouble-free.
batteries and seals should also be repaced every two years.
Remove your watch for hot showers, baths, saunas and hot tubs.
Immediately get your watch serviced if there is moisture inside the crystal.
Leather bands should be protected from perfumes and water, especially saltwater.
If you do not wear your watch every day, be certain to wind it at least twice a week.
wrist watches regular maintenance / FoSunn watch
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