Watch jewels, sometimes known as jewel bearings, are tiny pieces of synthetic ruby or sapphire set into holes within a watch movement. These gems primarily help to reduce friction and provide a hard, smooth surface to allow metal components such as the wheel train to rotate freely.
Read MoreI’ve been on the lookout for some Breitling Navitimer alternatives, which offer that same type of look for far less money. If you’re considering saving up for the real thing, one of these options could more than fill the void until that day occurs.
Read MoreWell, in this quick guide, I’ll be running through each of the main parts of a mechanical watch movement; to give you a basic understanding of how a wristwatch works.
Read MoreIf you’re a real beginner to watches, and you just have a normal 2-piece leather strap or mesh band, ensure you’ve got the short end attached to the top of your watch.
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Wristwatches usually come fitted with some form of glass, to protect your watch dial and allow you to read the time. So, which watch glass is best? What are each of these glass types? How do they compare to one another?
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My criticisms of fashion watch brands are well documented on my YouTube channel. Today I thought I’d drop the negativity and take a different approach to the subject.
Read MoreA watch should fit tightly enough to prevent the watch sliding around on the wrist during movement, yet loose enough so it doesn’t leave any notable imprints.
Read MoreWristwatches have a variety of different functions and components that can sound complicated at first. So, today I thought I’d go over some basic watch features.
Read MoreI’m going to interpret a ‘cheap watch’ as a watch that is considered bad quality compared to the retail price. These are watches that have a gigantic mark-up from their real production costs..
Read MoreThese are watches that use physical mechanisms, such as gears and springs to tell the time; without the need for an electrical input.
Read MoreQuartz watches do inherently have some good advantages that may make them the better choice for you.
Read MoreBeing bombarded with Instagram adverts for fashion watch brands? Me too. These adverts tend to use the same sort of language and buzzwords that essentially mean nothing.
Read MoreFashion watches are a controversial topic among watch enthusiasts. Many condemn them as terrible value disposable pieces.
Read MoreWhen scrolling through Instagram, have you ever wondered why so many watches look so similar?
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