Watch knowledge
Who is William Kidd?
Kidd was born around 1645 in Greenock, Scotland. He loved the sea and sailing. Since the childhood, his dream had been to become a seaman, or even more, a great privateer and a pirate hunter. Later on, he left his homeland for New York where his career got underway. The success came almost instantly and Kidd's reputation as a privateer was growing rapidly. His prestige increased after many successful raids and a rank of a captain entitled him afterwards. He married Sarah Bradley Cox, a rich 20-years-old two-times widow. They had two kids. With successful career, wealth and family, his dreams were becoming reality.
Do you know what a watch craftsman's canvas is?
Date indications were present on early clocks. A full calendar, which is meant to include the day, the month, and the usual phases of the moon appearing soon. By the late 16th century, calendars appeared on watches. Even at the beginning of the 20th century, when watches had gradually expanded their market share, manufacturers did not see that much of an opportunity to put the date on the watch.
How do you choose a classic watch?
On the off chance that you've been hoping to turn into a watch wearer yourself, or as of now are, yet know practically nothing about the watch you tote around on your wrist, this article is for you. From gauging the upsides and downsides of various kinds of systems to offering dossiers on the different styles of men's watches, we'll spread the rudiments of all that you've for a long while been itching to think about picking and wearing this exemplary embellishment.
What are the main parts inside the watch movement?
There are five main operating parts inside the movement of the watch, such as Center Wheel, Third Wheel, Fourth Wheel, Pallet Fork, and Escape Wheel. They are all indispensable, and each is an important support point that enables the watch to function and travel properly. You know what they do, let's take a look at what they do inside the watch movement.
What is the point of Watch Hairspring?
The hairspring provides restoring force to the balance wheel, enabling isochronal oscillations. It is a flat spiral spring that breathes at each vibration of the balance wheel. The spring itself was originally made from steel or gold, and today is made from temperature resistant alloys or silicon.
how to make a watch？
There are several steps in the watch manufacturing process, such as burnishing
, electroplating, numerical control, etc. Do you know what these steps are? Let me introduce them to you one by one.
, electroplating, numerical control, etc. Do you know what these steps are? Let me introduce them to you one by one.
Why do watches have jewelry in them?
Wheels in a watch are constantly rotating while a watch is running. Wheels rotate on their pivots, which are thin posts on both ends of the pinion. This constant rotation causes friction, which in turn causes mechanical wear. To reduce friction and wear, the pivots rotate in synthetic sapphire jewels. Sapphire is used because of it’s hardness; only diamond is harder.
Do you know the Gear Train?
A gear train is a mechanical system formed by mounting gears on a frame so the teeth of the gears engage. Gear teeth are designed to ensure the pitch circles of engaging gears roll on each other without slipping, providing a smooth transmission of rotation from one gear to the next.
What is Winding Stem?
The winding stem is the interface between the exterior and interior of a watch. Manipulation of the winding stem by turning, pulling, and pushing the crown winds and sets the mechanical movement.
Do you know the Dual Time?
A dual-time watch has two hour hands in order to indicate time in two different time zones. This complication is popular with travelers, as it allows the wearer to set a “home” time zone for quick reference. The second hour hand is sometimes referred to as the GMT or UTC hand.
13 STEPS REQUIRED TO CREATE A WATCH
Are watchmakers the only stars in this process? Watchmakers are indeed the nerve centre when it comes to watch design but they are not the only ones; in fact, far from it. Here is a look at the key steps for creating the most beautiful timepieces.
How to distinguish the quality of a mechanical watch movement？
The movement of a mechanical watch is relatively unfamiliar to ordinary people. The reason is that we usually only pay attention to the appearance of a mechanical watch, but do not care much about the movement used inside it. Let me introduce step by step how to judge the structure and composition of this mechanical watch movement and its quality.
Watch Knowledge
What is the history of anti-magnetic watches?
The first 25 years of the twentieth century saw significant changes in this field. In 1920, the Nobel Prize winner, Charles-Edouard Guillaume from Fleurier, Switzerland, invented an iron-nickel alloy, which replaced the early steel alloy balance spring and greatly improved the balance spring from the following three aspects.
How can we protect watches from magnetic fields？
Anti-magnetic watch does not mean that all parts in the watch are anti-magnetic, it just means that some main parts, such as the balance wheel, hairspring, spring, etc., are made of anti-magnetic materials. According to international standards, if the watch can continue to operate under a magnetic field of 4800A/m, and the maximum error does not exceed 30 seconds one day after the test, it meets the anti-magnetic standard.
Do you know the helium escape valve?
During the deep dive of the watch, as the water pressure increases, there are more helium molecules in the water than under the water molecules, and the tiny helium molecules will squeeze into the case from the gap of the watch under the action of strong pressure. At this time, the pressure in the case gradually increases, and the internal and external pressures are basically balanced. In this way, the watch can be well waterproofed in the deep sea and prevent the case from being broken and deformed.
Sports&Watches
Sports&Watches : Who do you like in the PGA Championship?
Woods is taking tentative steps these days. When he leaves the tee, he often holds a club in his right hand, which he gently swings like a crutch as he walks toward the fairway. He's not relying on it for support -- not quite -- but it looks like he's using it for comfort. A safety blanket in case he takes an embarrassing step. Chances are it will go on like this forever, with the pain rising and diminishing to a level that only he can understand.
Sports&Watches : Bucks Showcase Championship, how do you think?
In NBA, Bucks Showcase Championship Pedigree to Put Celtics on the Brink,Winning defensive plays and clutch shots helped Milwaukee surge back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to take a 3–2 series lead. Want to know how they won, let's see how they analyze
In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which one sport is your focus？
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, five new sports will be included in the medal competition, baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sports rock climbing, and surfing-these five events were finally selected as the new major events of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The addition of these projects has attracted the attention of urban sports enthusiasts, and they will change the atmosphere of the previous Olympic Games. It also means that the Olympic movement has taken a big step forward.
Watches News
Best Affordable watches under $300
Though technology has badly occupied the world, the advent of new tech products is continuously taking the place of old ones, which you can call classic, cultural, and traditional. And sadly, watches have no exception to it.
Those who still wear them are either habitual or take them for fashion. But don’t think that the timepieces are outdated. Though their primary purpose is to show the time, they are symbols of wealth and goodness and indicate a person’s taste.
Hands-on: The GT Racing Edition Chrono
The design of this watch comes from the movie-Death Race. The racing car engraved on the back of the watch is a 2006 Ford Mustang GT V8 4.6L engine sports car. From the appearance of the watch, the dial adopts a dashboard with racing elements. Every racer races against the clock to move forward, even in the face of danger on the way, he can still solve it calmly and fearlessly. Schumacher said that as long as there is a desire in your heart, no matter how crazy, try to get close to it. Brave and decisive, never give up and keep moving forward is the soul of our new racing collection.
How To Change and Replace Your Fluorine Rubber Watch Straps?
Please remind that before changing the strap, you need to loosen the screw on the left and right sides slightly first, and then continue to loosen the screws. If you loosen the screws vigorously at the beginning, it is easy to cause the screws to break, because the screw parts are relatively small. So it's best to follow the video when you change the strap
