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AN INTRODUCTION TO WATCH MECHANICS
While all watches can tell the time, not all
of them work in the same way. Owning and effectively maintaining a timepiece
requires knowledge of its operation. Your watch will require more upkeep and maintenance
if it has an automated movement rather than a quartz one. The main distinctions
between automatic and quartz-operated timepieces are detailed here.
AUTOMATIC WATCHES
The mainspring of an automated self-winding watch needs to accumulate a big enough power reserve to run smoothly. The fact that a self-winding watch must initially be wound manually before it runs automatically is something that many people are not aware of. Without this initiation step, your clock will not run correctly or consistently.
The winding crown at 3 o'clock must be turned clockwise for around 20 revolutions to start the watch. Most automatic watches can normally run on this 20 revolution start-up wind. The little spring inside the watch will be manually tightened during the initiation procedure, creating enough tension for the watch to function. As the spring starts to unwind it will pull along the cogs that, through intricate engineering, move the hands. The watch will stop working after the spring has fully unwound.
The winding crown at 3 o'clock must be turned clockwise for around 20 revolutions to start the watch. Most automatic watches can normally run on this start-up wind. The little spring inside the watch will be manually tightened during the initiation procedure, creating enough tension for the device to function. The gears that, thanks to clever engineering, in turn move the hands will be pulled along by the spring as it begins to unfold itself. The watch will stop working after the spring has fully unwound.
QUARTZ / BATTERY POWERED WATCHES
A watch with a quartz movement does not require winding or
initiation unlike automatic watches do.
It uses a battery to
deliver an electrical signal through a tiny quartz crystal, so it needs very
little maintenance and should keep the time no matter how often it is worn.
HOW TO WIND YOUR AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
Step 1 - PUSH THE CROWN IN
Ensure that the crown is fully pushed in to
connect the winding mechanism to the crown. The watch will be in time-setting
mode if the crown is not in the pushed in position.
Step 2 - ROTATE THE CROWN
Turn the crown in a clockwise manner (away
from you) for around 20 to 30 full rotations. The mainspring should be
sufficiently wound as a result, making the watch fully charged.
Step 3 - REPEAT WINDING IF NOT WORN IN 24 HOURS
Without any motion "top-ups caused by
movement," a fully charged watch should last for about 24 hours. You
will need to repeat the process if it is not worn for at least this amount of
time.
CHANGING YOUR WATCH'S STRAPS
Straps with Quick Release Spring bar
Step 1 – REMOVE CURRENT STRAP
Simply push the spring bar lever in and lift the strap out of the watch case to remove the current strap.
Step 2 – ATTACH NEW STRAP
To connect a new strap, align the left side of
the spring bar lever into the watch case's cut-out hole. To position the right
side in the opposing cut-out hold, press the spring bar lever. Make minor adjustment
to the position until it locks into place.
Straps with Standard Spring bar
Step 1 – REMOVE CURRENT STRAP
In order to remove a strap with a standard spring bar that's fitted into the watch you need to use the wedge-shaped end of the spring bar tool. Position it in between the two circular grooves that run round the end of the spring bar. Keep it at 90 degrees, and applying a firm pressure, you want to push inwards towards the center of the spring bar. This will compress it and allow you to remove it.
Step 2 - ATTACH NEW STRAP
You must first compress the ends of the spring bar by utilizing the little indentation on the fine end of your spring bar tool before inserting it back into the watch. By lining this up with the end of the spring bar, you can use it to push the end of the spring bar in and compress it.
Thread the bar through the strap and insert one end of it into the watch to fit it in. As closely as you can, align the opposite end with the hole. Utilizing the spring bar tool, compress the spring bar by pushing it inward and toward its center. Keep the pressure on as you push it into place, and then you'll be able to just push it with your finger and click it into place. To ensure it won't come loose, make sure the spring bar is in both of the indentations on the other side and that the strap is tightly fastened.
ADJUSTING YOUR WATCH'S STRAPS
Watches with a Sliding Clasp
Step 1: BUCKLE LIFT
Using a flathead screwdriver or another adjusting tool, if necessary lift the buckle.
Step 2 — BUCKLE SHIFT
Slide the clasp to the desired position to change the strap's length.
Step 3. PRESS THE BUCKLE
Press the buckle down tightly to keep the clasp in place. You will hear a click when this is done.
Watches with a Metal Strap
The rounded tip of the spring bar tool provided with the watch works well with watch straps made of stainless steel that have sections/links that slide out. These sections have an arrow inscribed on them at the back for easy identification. The section will become loose if you insert the tip into a hole and press outward. Adjust as required. You can use the tool once more to tighten it up after you push it back in.
Voyager Series
