Women's watches: the mechanism, the case, bracelet

Women's watch, on functional features are no different from those of men, the difference in colors and design.

The mechanism of women's watches

mechanical. It consists of the dial arrow bracelet oscillatory mechanism - the pendulum spring unwinds. The principle of operation is that when the spring starts unwinding movement of the pendulum, thus resulting in the movement of the gear, and those in turn arrows.

When the spring is untwisted, shooter movement stops and the need to re-cock the spring.

Disadvantages models:

• error in the accuracy of the time;
• the need to constantly start;
• mechanism depends on the weather (reacts to humidity, excessively high temperatures, dust).

quartz. Clock running on the quartz spring is used instead of a battery which supplies power to an electronic generator and the stepping motor. Sending the pulse signals, the generator motor acts on the actuating mechanism.

Disadvantages models:

• require periodic battery replacement.

Advantages of models:

• the accuracy of the time;
• reliability;
• They do not need constant winding.

The housing of women's watches

The mechanism of wrist watch is placed in a suitable housing and its quality directly affects the life of the product.

Material housing.

The housing of women's watches is made of the following materials:

• aluminum (short-lived, is susceptible to mechanical damage);
• plastic (properties depend on the quality of the material);
• brass (durable and tough metal);
• stainless steel (preferred embodiment);
• titanium alloy (preferred embodiment).

Covering body.

Depending on the material of the housing cover is:

• lacquered (blurred for a short time);
• Black chromium (resistant coating);
• gold plated, silver (applied to brass by spraying, if a thin coating is then washed for a short time);
• nickel (if possible allergic reactions in contact with human skin);
• uncoated (best option, provided that the case is made of titanium or stainless steel).

Material

The glass is designed to protect the watch mechanism from dust and other particles that could damage them.
In watchmaking use the following types of glass:

• Plexiglass (hezalit). Material medium strength, resistant to shocks. Used in low-cost models.
• mineral glass. The solid material, but not resistant to mechanical damage. If you fall easily broken, but it can withstand a lot of stress and is considered stable.
• sapphire crystal. The solid material is recommended for use. They characterize it as transparent and durable. Scratch it can only substance having higher strength. Used in upscale models.

Management and dial

Control elements in a wristwatch is typically made of the same material as the housing. In mechanical products set crowns, and in quartz - or head winding system or buttons. With their help the user to set the time, date, and other settings.

On the heads of the winding system are cut out patterns or incisions that your fingers do not slip when the platoon.

Sometimes manufacturers for added convenience stained face in bright colors, creating figures relief or use luminescent hands, allowing to see the time in low readings lighting.

Bracelet women's watches

When choosing a wristwatch for women a lot of attention is paid to the bracelet, as he performs aesthetic and a locking function. Case and bracelet are made of the same material, but it is an optional condition.

For the manufacture of the bracelet is used the following materials:

• leather (natural material, over time, loses appeal);
• brass (for complex shapes);
• Stainless steel and titanium (durable and strong);
• gold (has considerable weight, so there is discomfort when wearing the product);
• plastic, silicone (short-lived).

The clock must have a reliable locking system. Distinguish these types of locks:

• lock "butterfly" (both ends of the bracelet is shifted to the middle and latched);
• locking "clip" (fastened by folding);
• lock "buckle" (used on the leather strap and silicone).

Thanks to the special lugs fixed to the product Bracelet. Quality watches for women are polished eyelets, which are part of the bracelet.

Fixing the bracelet to the watch case:

• a screw pin (unreliable mounting method);
• screw connection;
• spring-mounted;
• a clamp in the form of pipes.

functions

backlight. The quartz product is standard, LED or fluorescent. When pressed on the button is activated, illuminating the screen up to five seconds. Various models provide lighting work only if the button is kept depressed. The mechanical models only fluorescent illumination.

If the product does not get light enough time, the weak glow.

Alarm clock. Is present in quartz products, in mechanical watches - rarely. This is due to the fact that this function is difficult to build, and thus should be a good acoustic permeability.

The calendar. Date is displayed in a special window, or on a separate small dial, the required adjustments at the end of each month. The date of quartz watch is set with the keys and it is updated automatically.

Chronograph and stopwatch. Due to these parameters are measured intervals. This option will appreciate the sports woman and business woman.

Power reserve indicator. Parameter that helps to track how much time is left until it stops product mechanism or before the expiration of the stock battery power.

tachymeter. Measured rate human movement (used in models arrow).

Reading time zone. With this feature, the product switches from one time to another time zone.

Protection

On how the product is resistant to external damage and water depends on the term of its operation.

Endurance shock is provided by the hull structure and mechanism and special sealing gaskets. Given the complexity of the internal system in the mechanical products, they often lose in impact resistance quartz watch. For sporty lifestyle is better to choose the second option.

There are the following types of fastening of a cover:

• Coil which creates leak and protects the mechanism from water (recommended);
• cap, which is attached with screws via a spacer (common variant in quartz watches and electronic);
• cap fits over the housing lug and closes (not reliable option).

Care

All mechanism requires care and proper handling.

For general requirements to operate and maintain:

• Store hours separately from other items;
• before going to bed should be removed from the hands of the product to prevent damage;
• Waterproof model are periodically treated with a soap solution and wiped dry;
• when a crack or damage in the glass, it is replaced, to avoid the dust entering the mechanism;
• before visiting saunas and baths hours is better to remove, because the humidity and temperature have a negative impact on the work of the mechanism;
• non-watertight properties of the device before showering remove or contact with water;

Faults and repairs

Features of breakages of mechanical products and possible ways to correct them:

• tight rotating wheel or the factory makes a cracking sound: replace clockwork wheel or as an option, try to wash it, maybe the dust got there;
• not switch mechanism from the factory hours to transfer the arrows: the spring winding shaft is checked, if it is weakened, it needs to be replaced;
• during the first spring it is difficult to plant, but then abruptly breaks: should be replaced because it broke;
• Plant products are not working properly or burst spring it is not fixed in the drum shaft;
• arrow in contact with glass or with the plane of the dial: required to fix the central wheel axis, as it is deformed;
• Arrows do not rotate, but the mechanism works: is replaced by a friction knot;
• hear the sounds of the swinging mechanism in the body: it is necessary to tighten the fixing screws;
• when working hours a noise spiral: you need to check it with the contact details of closely spaced;
• incorrect work calendar: the calendar is checked and no drive of its deformation, is replaced, if necessary; It cleared the calendar disc of dust and shavings, tightened mounting disc; verified the amount of oil on the pushing pins and the locking system;
• wound up to a limit clock stops: it is necessary to check whether the spring slides into the drum due to the excess oil and clean the drum from its surplus.

Common faults quartz movement and correction methods:

• Clock time incorrectly show or even stopped: the battery is replaced and checked board on energy consumption, it might be out of order; a mechanism to clean and lubricated; tested electronic elements is likely to happen contact oxidation;
• elements of the product out of service after a blow or fall: to diagnose and replace defective parts.

With the informed and the right approach to the selection of women's watches, they will please its owner for a long time.