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::A watch listed as water resistant but doesn't have a depth indication is designed to withstand accidental splashes of water only. Do not submerge such a watch. Higher levels of water resistance are indicated in meters. * 30 meters (100 feet). Will withstand splashes of water or rain but should not be worn while swimming or diving. * 50 meters (165 feet). Suitable for showering or swimming in shallow water. * 100 meters (330 feet). Suitable for swimming and snorkeling. * 150 meters (500 feet). Suitable for snorkeling. * 200 meters (660 feet). Suitable for skin diving. * Diver's 150 meters (500 feet). Meets ISO standards and is suitable for scuba diving. * Diver's 200 meters (660 feet). Meets ISO standards and is suitable for scuba diving. The crystal is the clear covering over the face and hands of the watch. The material used in making the crystal determines its scratch resistance. -Acrylic plastic crystals are the least scratch-resistant, although shallow scratches can be polished out. -Mineral crystals are made up of several mineral elements that are manufactured and treated by heat procedures to create a hardness that helps in resisting scratches. - Sapphire crystals are the most durable and scratch-resistant crystal. It’s approximately 3 times harder than a mineral crystal and 20 times harder than acrylic plastic crystals. It is recommend that, at a minimum, the watch should have a mineral crystal. |
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| The movement is the inner workings or assembly of the watch that make up the main timekeeping mechanism. Most watches have either a quartz movement or an automatic movement. Automatic movements are a tribute to the watchmaker's art and monitor the passage of time by a series of gear mechanisms. Most automatic movements (self-winding) are wound by the movement of the wrist. (everyday movement of the watch charges the winding reserve.) When this type of watch is removed from your wrist, the movement winds down in 10 to 72 hours, depending on the size of its winding reserve. Quartz movements are powered by a battery and do not stop working once removed from the wrist. The battery in a quartz watch generally needs to be replaced every 1.5 years. Most watches are sturdy enough to protect against normal everyday wear and tear, including light bumps. If you’re going to be engaging in intensive athletic activity, you may want a watch that is also shockproof. Strap watches may have bands made from leathers, exotic skins and synthetics. Rubber straps are a little more durable against water and perspiration. If you do not like a certain strap on a watch, it’s relatively inexpensive and easy to replace the band. The material your watch case is made from often determines how durable and expensive the watch is. The most popular metal used in better watches is stainless steel. This metal is very durable, resists rusting and discoloration and is reasonably priced. Precious metals may also be used. These include 10k gold, 14k gold, 18k gold, sterling silver or platinum. Recently, titanium—a very strong but lightweight metal—has become a popular alternative in sports watches. Titanium is stronger, but lighter than stainless steel. A watch warranty will generally cover malfunctions in the watch movement and does not cover any damage to the crown, case, crystal, buttons, bracelet, strap or face. The warranty period is usually for 1 to 2 years. Most reputable watch sellers encourage the customer to send the watch back to the seller for servicing. The watch seller coordinates the service process, which makes it 'hassle-free' for customers. If the warranty has expired, most watch sellers can service the watch for the customer. The Top 10 Questions to Ask when buying a Watch  1. Set a price range2. Recipient activities should be considered 3. Should it be shockproof or waterproof ? 4. Is the crystal scratch resistant? 5. Do you like a watch with a jewel in it? 6. Which is the best movement for your groom? 7. Which band would be most appropriate? 8. Which metal do you prefer for the watch case? 9. Is there a warranty? 10. Do you want to have it engraved? The information above is copyrighted and cannot be copied and used on another site. We would love to have you link to this page if you find this engagement rings information valuable.
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