Quartz stands for quartz watch, a watch with battery, which keeps time accurately. Generally, change the battery every 2-3 years.
Third, made in Switzerland.
Simple is made in Switzerland and usually appears at 6 o'clock on the dial, close to the frame. Not all watches made in Switzerland can be marked "Made in Switzerland"! For watches, at least 80% of the manufacturing value of mechanical watches should be completed in Switzerland, and at least 60% of electronic watches. In addition, the construction and prototype should be carried out in Switzerland. In terms of movement, at least 80% of the value of components should be completed in Switzerland, and the proportion of electronic movements is 60%.
Fourth, chronograph watches.
It means chronograph, which looks complicated from the outside. Portuguese chronograph dial has timing and automatic, which means automatic movement chronograph.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) precision chronograph
According to the accuracy appraisal of watches by the testing organization of the Swiss official observatory, qualified watches are usually called astronomical clocks.
Omega is certified by the Observatory, and the words "Master Astronomical Clock" are usually printed on watches. Rolex top observatory certification, usually printed with the words "SUPERLATVE CHRONOMETER" on the watch.
The intransitive verb GreenwichMeanTime Greenwich Mean Time
Greenwich mean time, Greenwich mean time, dual time. As the name implies, it has the function of measuring the time in two time zones at the same time, which is very convenient for going abroad for business trips.
Seven. reserve power
It means energy storage. There is also POWERMATIC 80 on Tissot, which stands for 80 hours of power storage.
VIII. Geneva
The Geneva seal "Half Eagle and Half Key" is only awarded to watches and clocks made in Geneva. Geneva law has 12, which requires the standard of sports. Another thing to mention is the "PP Seal" launched by Patek Philippe, which has stricter content requirements than the "Geneva Quality Seal". "No one can really own Patek Philippe, but it is only for the next generation." Patek Philippe slogan.
Nine, waterproof
Said waterproof watches, according to the waterproof degree is divided into 30 meters, 50 meters, 100 meters, etc. ATM/bar is the unit of waterproof depth, and 1bar is equivalent to bearing the pressure of 1kg per 1cm2, so the pressure resistance of 10bar is equivalent to bearing the pressure existing at the depth of 100m under the water surface.
X. Impact resistance is impact resistance, which is limited.
XI。 Anti-magnetism is anti-magnetism, which is limited.
Twelve. gemstone
The meaning of gem is not the natural diamond on jewelry, but the artificial diamond, and its value to watches can be ignored. Usually, the words (XX)JEWELS will be marked on the balance wheel of the dial or movement or on the back of the case, representing the number of gem bearings of this watch.