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*Our watches are 100% new and genuine. We do not sell used watches. We get our watches directly from the manufacturer or authorized distributors. All watches are genuine brand new in the original box with the serial numbers intact. We offer whatever manufacturers warranty applies to each particular item.If you return goods bought online, the contract is cancelled and your credit- or debit card will be refunded once the delivered goods have been returned. Should the goods show signs of use or damage on return, we reserve the right to claim for compensation.*
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Glossary
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ATMOSPHERE ATM
A unit of pressure sometimes used to measure the water resistancy of a watch.
AUTOMATIC WATCH
These watches work by winding themselves up whilst being worn on the wrist so you don t need to wind them manually. The movement of the wrist turns an oscillating weight which keeps the mainspring wound and the watch working. When not being worn most automatic watches, if fully charged, will run for approximately 36 hours before stopping.
BASE METAL
This is a non precious metal, such as brass.
BATTERY
Also known as a cell, the battery provides the power for all quartz watches.
BEZEL
This is the ring on the outside of the case that surrounds the dial of the watch. In some watches the bezel can be rotated, or may be set with crystals or diamonds to give the watch a more elegant look.
BRACELET
Watches often come on a metal bracelet made up of small links. The bracelet can be made out of a plated base metal, stainless steel, titanium, or precious Metals such as silver and gold. Watch bracelets are usually fastened by means of a clasp although you can get expanding bracelets which slip over the hand.
CALENDAR
A feature of a watch showing the date and occasionally the day of the week. Some watches will also indicate the month.
CASE
This is the main body of the watch which contains the movement. The case can be made of different materials and be of different shapes.
CHRONOGRAPH
A watch with a separate stopwatch function. A chronograph watch uaually Has two or three smaller dials on the main watch face which measure different gradations of time for example seconds, minutes and hours.
CHRONOMETER
A watch that has been subjected to rigorous testing by an official watch testing centre and has earned a certificate to support its quality and accuracy.
CLASP
The fastener on the watch bracelet. There are different types depending on the style of bracelet and watch, with more heavy duty, sports and 9ct gold watches often having extra security features such as a fold over bar or push button release.
CROWN
Also known as the button. This is used to alter the time and date feature on most watches. It is also used to win-up the movement of mechanical watches. in some water resistant watches the crown can be screwed down for extra protection against water entering the watch.
DIAL
Also known as the watch face. This sits on top of the watch movement and gives a watch its own individual character. It can be plain with just numbers or batons, or can be very ornate to fit in with the overall design of a watch.
ELECTROPLATING
The process by which a base metal or stainless steel, case and bracelet is given a more decorative finish. Electroplating can be used for gold plating, rhodium plating and palladium plating. It involves suspending the case and bracelet in a solution of the chosen metal and passing an electric current through it. Electrolysis occurs and small particles of the metal in the solution stick to the case and bracelet to form a coating. The longer they are left in the solution the thicker this coating becomes. The amount of metal deposited is measured in microns, and the more microns of plating the thicker and more hard wearing it is.
GLASS
The protective cover over the dial of the watch. It can be of different shapes to fit in with the style of the watch and, although usually flat, can sometimes be domed or have a raised bubble over the date feature. The glass can be made of different materials, with the most common being:
Acrylic crystal inexpensive and light scratches can be buffed out.
Mineral crystal a hardened glass which is treated to be more resistant to scratches.
Sapphire crystal - the most expensive and durable. Sapphire has a hardness second only to diamond, so it is highly resistant to scratches It is three times harder than mineral crystal and twenty times harder than acrylic crystal.
GOLD
A precious metal which is most commonly used in its 9 carat and 18 carat forms. White gold, where the yellow pigment has been bleached out and the resulting metal rhodium plated, is becoming increasingly used for watches as it is immensely popular in jewellery. For more information see carat and hallmark.
GOLD PLATED
See electroplating.
MECHANICAL
A traditional movement which is powered by a mainspring which is wound up by hand using the crown. As the mainspring slowly unwinds it drives the intricate workings of the watch movement.
MINERAL CRYSTAL GLASS
A hardened glass which is treated to be more resistant to scratches.
MOONPHASE
A feature on some watches which allows you to keep track of the moonsphases.
MOVEMENT
The inner workings of a watch. There are several different types of watch
movement, including: mechanical; automatic; quartz; kinetic; and ecodrive. See the individual movement descriptions for more information on each.
PERPETUAL CALENDAR
A feature of some watches where the date is always correct as it automatically adjusts to take account of the different lengths of the months and leap years.
QUARTZ
A watch movement which is driven by a replaceable battery. The battery sends A small current through a quartz crystal which, in turn, vibrates at a very consistent rate. This makes quartz movements incredibly accurate as the amount of time lost or gained over the course of a day is absolutely minimal.
ROTATING BEZEL
A bezel that can be turned round, usually anti clockwise. They can be used for different reasons on different watches.
SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL GLASS
The most expensive and durable. Sapphire has a hardness second only to diamond so it is highly resistant to scratches It is three times harder than mineral crystal and twenty times harder than acrylic crystal.
SCREW DOWN CROWN
Some water resistant watches have a crown that can be screwed down onto the watch case itself. This adds extra protection from water entering the case.
SEAL
Synthetic gaskets which are used to provide a water tight barrier, or seal, at different points in the watch, most commonly between the watch back and case.
SPRING BAR
A telescopic metal pin used to attach the strap or bracelet onto the watch case between the lugs.
STAINLESS STEEL
A dense, highly durable and rust-resistant metal often used for watch cases and bracelets. Its natural colour and hardiness means
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