Men's watches, which to choose?

If you are thinking of buying a men's watch this is the article for you.

Below you will find everything you need to know about watches. The advantages and disadvantages of the mechanisms will be discussed. The styles and other features of watches that should be considered before buying the best piece of jewelry for every man. Remember, a carefully selected watch can open, or at least open, many doors.

Heart of the clock (its mechanism)

When choosing a watch, great attention should be paid to its mechanism.

The clock mechanism of something that would otherwise be just a beautiful bracelet makes a useful device. The mechanism is the foundation of every watch and therefore before choosing a watch you should acquire at least a basic knowledge of what we can call the heart of the watch.

Clock mechanisms are divided into three categories: mechanical, automatic and quartz.

Below we will explain the disadvantages and advantages of each of them. Each of these mechanisms can be of good quality, so you will surely find a men's watch with a mechanism that suits your style.

Mechanical watch

The mechanical watch is driven by a coiled spring that must be periodically wound to provide the watch with the necessary energy.

Once the main spring is wound, it unwinds slowly and evenly. Most of these springs are between 22 and 33 centimeters long. The length of the spring is relatively important. It depends on her how often you will have to wind the clock. The longer the spring, the less frequently the watch will need to be wound.

It is very important to be careful not to tighten the spring too much (not to "wrap" the watch).

Not all mechanical watches are the same.

The attention to detail and mastery that is invested in each copy defines its accuracy and precision of work.

For many watch lovers, the mechanical mechanisms of watches represent the cream of the watch itself.

Such watches are considered works of art. They are valued for their traditional origins and the skills required to make them.

Owning a mechanical watch means owning more than a time indicator.

Men who own mechanical watches show that they appreciate the past, sophistication and craftsmanship.

Even if you don’t want to wear a mechanical watch, you should own one. Mechanical watches are also one of the best gifts a man can receive.

Advantages of mechanical watches

No need for battery

Since the mechanism is started by manually winding the spring, you do not have to be afraid that you will need a new battery. If you happen to have the clock stop ticking simply rewind it.

Smooth hand movements

Fans of mechanical watches cite their smoothness of "movement" as one of the advantages over quartz watches. It's a matter of taste. When you have the chance, compare a quartz and a mechanical watch. You will probably only notice the difference in the movements of the hands.

Personality

The skill and time required to create a mechanical watch is breathtaking. Inside these small works of art are tiny springs and equipment that work together to serve a force greater than any other - time.

With most mechanical watches, the mechanism is well hidden. You can’t see how such a watch works, but the very knowledge that you own something so special is satisfying. Anyone who appreciates the skill of making should own a mechanical watch. It is precisely the detailed production of mechanical watches that makes them perfect gifts for engineers, artists and all those who want to feel special.

A sense of time

Most people who own (and use) mechanical watches enjoy cheering on them. The daily ritual of winding the clock makes sure that they do not forget about time and its passing. I own a mechanical watch myself. The fact that I have to wind it in order for the radio to work motivates me. He shows me that I am the master of my time.

Some users of mechanical watches wind their watches at the end of the working day. They want to mark the beginning of their free time.

I wind my mechanical watch in the morning.

Disadvantages of mechanical watches

Cheering

Although most mechanical watches can work without problems for up to 2 days without winding, it is better to wind them every day. While some see this as an advantage of mechanical watches, others don’t want to worry about their watch working. They just like to put the watch on their hand and know that it shows the exact time without being pampered.

Sensitivity to the environment

The tiny parts of mechanical watches must be perfectly aligned to show the time. Due to their sensitivity, this compliance may be compromised. The biggest enemies of mechanical watches are moisture, dust, shocks and magnets. Most modern watches are designed to withstand such challenges.

If you are often in an environment with a high percentage of moisture, dirt, magnets and bumps (splitting wood, hitting with a hammer), choose a quartz watch. At least for every day. For special occasions it is always nice to have a piece of art in the form of a mechanical watch.

Accuracy

Quality mechanical watches maintain the accuracy of time display up to 99.999% accuracy. This means that a deviation of 1 second occurs in one day. Yes, it really seems like something that can be ignored. But over time, it usually becomes more pronounced. A visit to the watchmaker every 5-10 years is a normal thing for any owner of mechanical watches.

If showing time is very accurate your priority is to choose a quartz watch, but I don’t think there are too many people who insist on accuracy to the point of discarding mechanical watches.

Price

It should be borne in mind that when buying a mechanical watch you will pay for the time and skill required to create it. Previously, mechanical watches were inaccessible to most, but in the modern age it is easier to come to know. This has resulted in the creation of lesser known companies that make quality mechanical watches. Most of them are still very, very expensive though. Don’t get mad at yourself if you never manage to afford a mechanical watch.

Automatic clock

An automatic watch is a good brother of a mechanical watch. While a mechanical watch needs to be wound every day, an automatic watch winds itself. It does this thanks to the rotor and the movement of the arm on which it is located. You can often find watches like this called "self-winding watches."

Inside the mechanism of the automatic watch there is a small weight called a rotor and it is driven by the movement of the hand on which it is placed. The rotor is connected to the main winding spring and thus winds it as the arm moves. Of course, there is also a fuse inside the mechanism that will prevent excessive winding that can lead to malfunctions.

If you do not wear an automatic watch you need to save it in a watch fan. It is a device that will move the clock in a circle to continue showing the correct time. This is very important if your automatic clock contains add-ons such as a calendar or date on the screen. Let’s say your watch has a calendar as an accessory, but you’ve decided not to wear it for a while. It will stop and when you take it again it will show the date it was when the clock stopped. It’s nothing scary, the watch can be reset, but if you want to avoid it get a watch fan.