Mechanical watch

One of the greatest inventions of mankind, of course, is a mechanical watch - from the date of its appearance, they have literally turned over the idea of ​​planning. When the advanced masters came up with a way to reduce the mechanism so that it could be worn on the arm, a person literally became the master of time. Today, when a mechanical wristwatch has long been no longer a luxury, but a familiar, but no less necessary daily routine, such an accessory is especially important.

Thanks to modern technology, a watch doesn’t have to be mechanical at all - at least quartz and electronic ones come to mind, not to mention that now any person has a mobile phone, which also successfully copes with the time counting function.

Nevertheless, mechanical watches belong to the category of timeless classics - they are still worn, including as a fashion accessory. However, such an accessory has very specific practical advantages, and they keep it afloat in the age of modern technology.

Here are the main reasons forcing people to opt for the good old mechanics:

• Mechanical watches are quite durable. This advantage is especially pronounced against the background of modern electronics, the life of which is several years, and this is in the best case. Mechanical watches, on the contrary, will work for several years in the worst case, while the highest quality models even become antiques over time, significantly outliving their first owner.

• Such a mechanism works autonomously. If we talk about the same electronic clocks, then they are overly dependent on energy carriers.The battery has run out - and that’s all, such a watch will not work, and it’s good if the flaw was discovered not when the owner was suddenly late for himself for the most important meeting in his life. Mechanical watches do not require any additional energy sources, that is, it is possible to ensure their smooth operation in any conditions. True, the classic version of the mechanism requires a regular establishment - this is not difficult, however, you can sometimes forget about it, but there are other reasons why this is temporarily impossible. However, now many manufacturers are concentrating on ensuring that even such elementary actions are not required from the owner - as a result, we have an almost perpetual motion machine that always and in any situation shows the exact time.

• A mechanical watch is an eternal classic, and this is fashionable. Nowadays, two opposites are fashionable - tracking the latest innovations, and strict adherence to traditions. But if even the most anticipated new product in fact can turn out to be a complete disappointment, then the classic tested by centuries will never let you down. A mechanical wristwatch is a high accuracy of time counting, coupled with long-thought out bows, they are perfect for almost any style of clothing, which means they remove any questions regarding the appropriateness of their use.

In the XXI century, hundreds of companies around the world are engaged in the production of mechanical watches, so there is a huge variety of models. It is almost impossible to describe each, therefore, we will briefly go over the main features that may be inherent (or vice versa) of one or another watch model.

To begin with, a mechanical wristwatch is a priori more often either male or unisex. While the beautiful half of humanity often would like a purely female watch - those that are perfect for an evening dress, create a single image with jewelry, and so on. Of course, there are such models, and this is a whole industry in the manufacture of watches.

The creators resort to various tricks to make the mechanism more feminine - reduce it in size, adorn it with various jewelry and decor, and carefully work on the design.

Among practical additions to the main functions, models with an alarm clock are leading. You won’t surprise anyone in the world of electronic watches for a long time, but mechanics with such useful skills are not so common, but they are very popular. With this accessory, you can’t just always find out what time it is - the accessory itself will remind you at the right time that you have any responsibilities or plans.

The fast-paced rhythm of modern life is able to make a person forget about the need to establish a watch, so self-winding watches can seriously help out. Interestingly, this technology was invented almost a century ago, however, far from everyone knows about its existence. Its meaning lies in the fact that the clockwork starts up itself - the energy of movement is transmitted to it, in which the accessory constantly resides, being in your hand. In fact, such a mechanism also needs to be started, but only if the owner for some reason wears it infrequently.

Finally, another popular feature is water resistance. Of course, before swimming in the river, most people will still take the watch off, however, you can wet and spoil the mechanism even during ordinary rain. Only fully waterproof watches can guarantee that they will not break and show the owner the wrong time, even if they are completely drowned in water.

However, it should be borne in mind that there are different degrees of water resistance - with some you can even dive to great depths, while others withstand only occasional splashes, but not complete immersion, even if the depth is very small.

A wide variety of suppliers and styles determines the widest variety of available materials and colors of mechanical watches - it is safe to say that absolutely everyone will find the perfect model for themselves.

Among the materials most often you can find plastic and metal. Everything is clear with plastic - it is lightweight, strong enough and able to withstand various loads, and also looks modern.

With metals, it’s a little more complicated, because this is not one material, but several at once. For example, a titanium case will give the accessory special strength, it will be difficult to damage it even with deliberate efforts, not to mention an unfortunate accident, while a case made of gold is already a tribute to respectability and prestige.

There are less typical solutions, such as wooden cases, but this is not common.

As for colors, in the case of men's watches it is usually neutral colors - black or gray, unless the case is made of gold. The palette for ladies watches is much wider - they can be of absolutely any color, if only it fits the general image of the hostess.

The choice of a watch, like any other individual product, largely depends on the personal tastes and preferences of the future owner, but it is still possible to single out the main criteria. For example, the very fact of choosing a mechanical watch indicates a commitment to the classics, timeless values, and sometimes, when choosing an expensive model, it also indicates the success of the owner.

As for the material, stainless is the leader in the “cheap and cheerful” category, and its direct competitor is plastic. Ceramic wrist watches can act as fashionable originality - such models are rapidly gaining popularity among women, but they, for example, are afraid of bumps. The same can be said of the golden watch, which can be safely called an immortal hit.

As for color and size, this is one hundred percent personal affair of everyone - you will not give specific advice. The same can be said about the style, but there is an important clarification: at least you in the world of women's watches among the famous brands have an unspoken division, according to which each manufacturer produces accessories of a certain orientation.

Here, as an example, a short guide for women:

• Want to be the queen of the evening? Watches should adorn you and make you unique? Choose Christian Dior, Gucci, Valentino.
• Do you want to show your success, and always be sure of the reliability and durability of the selected accessory? For you - Hoenes and Bulova.

• Leading a modern, active lifestyle, love sports and all sorts of “smart” accessories? Be sure to pay attention to the assortment of Casio, Gasmin, Pirelli.
• Prefer time-tested antiques? Give preference to Soviet brands, such as "Glory", "Flight", "East", "Nick" or "Victory".

At first glance, there is nothing complicated in this task, however, the right plant can extend the life of the mechanism, and the wrong one, on the contrary, can shorten it.

If there is no automatic winding in your chosen model, you will have to start the watch manually. It is enough to do this once a day, an additional plant is not required even if for some reason you have moved the arrows. By the way, you should start the clock and translate the time strictly clockwise, and not against it.Starting the watch, monitor the resistance of the head - with sufficient spring tension, it will become much harder to twist, and you need to stop there, otherwise you just break the clockwork.

A self-winding watch starts itself up when you move your hands while walking, so you can forget about the establishment with everyday wear. If for some reason the accessory was not used for its intended purpose, turn it on by performing several turns of the crown clockwise. Most often, such a mechanism is equipped with overload protection, so do not be afraid to overdo it. Please note: if a self-winding watch is constantly on hand, but the owner leads a sedentary lifestyle, then the mechanism will not be able to start itself!

Detailed instructions and general recommendations can be found in the following video: