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In simple terms, it is possible to read not only the local time but also the time in other time zones. Originally, the world timepiece was designed to meet the travel needs to know the time in different places. Most world timepieces are engraved with the names of cities in different countries and the local time, which can indicate the time in two time zones, or the time in multiple time zones.
The watch manufacturer will mark "WATER RESISTANT" or "WATER PROOF" or "W.R" or "W. P" on the back cover of the waterproof watch, and the non-waterproof watch will not have this mark. Waterproof 30ATM, only resistant to hand splashing; waterproof 100ATM, suitable for snorkeling or swimming; waterproof 200ATM, suitable for scuba diving. As early as the 1920s, Rolex proposed and realized this epoch-making waterproof solution.
Diving watches, ordinary waterproof watches cannot dive, and diving watches have strict regulations, such as higher waterproof performance, a rotating outer ring that can measure diving time, and luminous hands and scales.
Ordinary watches can only indicate the current time, but chronographs are special, they can record the time difference for any period of time. Standard chronograph 12-hour or 30-minute timing function. Some people who like sports prefer to wear a chronograph. For example, when running, they can easily calculate the time it takes to run a lap along the track.
In daily life, retrograde and flyback are often mentioned together. In fact, the internal mechanical structure and working principle of the two are different, but the functions realized are similar.
Retrograde, when the pointer reaches the endpoint, it will automatically jump back to the origin immediately and do reciprocating motion, which is different from the circular motion of ordinary watch hands. Flyback is specially used for chronographs. Its pointer is circular in motion and requires manual button operation to return to the origin. When you press the button, the chronograph pointer immediately returns to zero and starts the next timekeeping.
This type of watch is printed with "Chronometer" characters, which means that it has been certified by the Swiss official institute (COSC: Controle official Suisse des chronometers). Chronometers represent high-precision travel time.
"Perpetual calendar" is an exaggerated statement by the Chinese, and the British call it "permanent calendar" even more exaggeratedly. The perpetual calendar watch, without manual adjustment, can automatically recognize the February and the big and small months of the leap year, and can also maintain the accuracy of the date. In 1985, IWC launched a "Da Vinci" watch that could automatically indicate the year 2500.
Tourbillon is a watch speed-regulating device invented by the founder of the Breguet brand watch "Louis Breguet" in 1795. The French Tourbillon (so it is also called Terberon), the purpose is to correct the impact of gravity on the watch machine. errors caused by the components. Tourbillon watches represent the highest production level of mechanical watches. The production cost and process requirements are quite high, and tourbillon watches are relatively expensive.
Hollow watch, also known as a hollow watch, the English name "Skeleton (skeleton)", means only bones left, describing the beauty of the skinny watch. The movement of the hollow watch is exposed on the dial, allowing people to clearly see the escapement, the swing of the balance wheel, the gears, etc. Watch manufacturers create skeleton watches, which place particularly high demands on the skills of watchmakers.
The above are the 15 commonly used watch terms. We are a professional watch manufacturer. If you need a customized watch, we will try our best to meet your needs.
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