Made up of links which allow the bracelet to articulate to mould itself comfortably to any wrist. BraceletĪ metal bracelet which holds the watch to the wrist. The metal is the same throughout but the plating finish juxtaposes white and yellow side by side on the bracelet. The ring on the outside of the watch case around the dial. The volt in a quartz analogue watch is 1.5V. The battery number is found on the case back. Base metalĪ non precious metal such as brass. The movement of the wrist is sufficient to move an oscillating weight which keeps the mainspring wound up. AutomaticĪutomatic watches are exactly the same as mechanical except they do not need winding as long as they are being worn on a wrist. Using hands to show the time, not LCD display. They comply with the procedural tests EN1810, EN1811 and EN12472 that form part of the directive, to ensure the release rate is no greater than 0.5ug/cm2/week on products in direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Waterproof watches must be opened and closed by a skilled watchmaker. A hard knock might cause a watch to lose it’s waterproof benefit without you realising it. Waterproof modelsĪlways make sure the buttons on your watch are screwed home before exposing to water. If so, please follow these instructions: a. Setting the Date and TimeĬheck if the case back of watch is marked 'Waterproof'. Quartz analogue watches contain both electronic and mechanical parts which require periodic servicing. A "dead" battery may cause serious damage to the movement if left inside the watch too long. If your quartz watch stops, have the battery checked as soon as possible.
All quartz watches are powered by batteries so it is not necessary to wind them.