Operates without batteries"Mechanical watch"I would like to talk about the recommended points and points to be careful about.
■ What is a mechanical watch?
「mechanical watchWhat is “?”
Simply put, it uses the mainspring as the driving force, winds up the mainspring, and uses the force that slowly unwinds the mainspring.
It refers to a clock that moves gears.
It can be further divided into two parts depending on how the mainspring is wound.
Winding the mainspring by winding the crown is "Manual winding type」
The mainspring can be wound not only by winding the crown but also by giving the watch just the right amount of vibration.automatic winding」
In any case, you can make a clock that works by winding a mainspring.mechanical watchIt is called.
While quartz watches have a history of only about 50 years, mechanical watches date back several hundred years.
Even if it is limited to wristwatches, it can be traced back to the early 1800s.
Now, let's list the good and bad points about mechanical watches.
■ Recommended points for mechanical watches
After all, it has been accumulated over a long history.CommitmentI think it comes down to this.
As I mentioned earlier when it comes to quartz, there is no way to rival it in terms of accuracy, but over a long history, mechanical movements have been assembled by hand, packed with technology and attention to detail, and are considered to be beautiful and valuable just by watching them move.
Therefore, many mechanical watches use a skeleton system so that you can see the movement from the dial or back cover.
(There are no models that use quartz skeletons. There's nothing interesting about looking at them...
Mechanical watches with a lot of attention to detail are often chosen as a reward for your hard work, as a companion for life, or when you want to improve your status.
Also, if you take good care of it and perform regular maintenance, it can last for decades.
I think this is a big advantage of mechanical watches.
In general, mechanical watches can be used for a long time if they are overhauled once every 3 to 5 years of use.
If you use it with care, you can even pass it on to your children or grandchildren.
■ Precautions for mechanical watches
First of all, compared to quartzprecisionis not expensive.
If it is a normal mechanical watch15-30 seconds a dayIf the error isSpecification rangeMost of them are
Even those that have passed special tests (such as chronometer standards)Rolling around 5 seconds a day is within the range.It is said that
Furthermore, the more complex the mechanism and the more parts it uses, the more delicate and careful handling is required, which means that the circumstances in which it can be used become limited.
EspeciallyExtremely weak against shockThis can lead to time consuming and malfunctions.
Of courseIt won't move unless you wind the mainspring,Many mechanical watches even when the mainspring is fully wound.40-50 hoursonly works.
Every time it stops, you need to readjust the time and wind up the mainspring.
However, these points to note about mechanical watches can be a good point for people who like mechanical watches.
(They say that the cuter the child, the more work it takes!
If there is one more thing, as I said earlier, it is important to use it for a long time.Requires regular maintenanceLet's say.
This maintenance can be quite expensive.
The more expensive the watch, the higher the maintenance costs.Once every 3 to 5 yearsThat will cost you money. (Approximately 30,000 to 100,000）
■ If you choose a mechanical watch?
Summarizing the above, the points to consider when choosing a mechanical watch are:
・AnywayAn attractive item with a lot of attention to detailI want
・cherish for a long timeI want to use it
・I want to wear it as a reward for my hard work, as a status item, or as a next level of fashion.
I think it would be a good choice if you are someone who is not bound by every minute!
Unlike before, the oil used in mechanical parts has evolved, so now they have to be kept running every day.
There is no need to wind the mainspring at a certain fixed time.
Ease of use has also been greatly improved.
If you are interested, I would like to recommend that you take the time to search for your own unique masterpiece.