http://articles.ladieswristwatchesonline.com/rss.xml A blog about ladieswristwatchesonline.com daily 365 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://articles.ladieswristwatchesonline.com/?a=35452 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>One of the most popular personal jewelry items on the market today is the watch. Both men and women enjoy wearing watching for both style and function purposes. Often people decide on a watch because of the look or the designer, but the technology behind your watch is what will keep you happy for years to come.<br /><br />The first wind up watches date back to the 14th century, and were carried in your pocket. The same components are still used today in most watches. The following parts are used in a wind up watch:<br /><br />A spring provides power<br />An oscillator for the time base<br />A numbered dial<br />Two hands<br />Gears to regulate the ticking rate for the hands on the dial <br /><br />Seeking new technology for watches in the 1960s, Bulova replaced the oscillating balance wheel with a transistor oscillator. Therefore, replacing a battery for the old wind up spring. Although this new technology used a tuning fork, a more accurate method of keeping time was still being sought. Less expensive and highly accurate new technologies were introduced including: integrated circuits and LED technology. But these new technologies would require a battery small enough to fit into a watch. <br /><br />Watchmakers were facing a new problem, finding a new timing element that would run on a small battery. <br /><br />The quartz crystal was decided upon as the new element. Radio transmitters, receivers, and early computers had been using them for years. Even when exposed to intense heat, quartz maintains its crystalline properties, is unaffected by most solvents and very accurate. By compressing a crystal it produces an electronic charge.<br /><br />A tuning fork shaped crystal is used in most modern quartz watches. Thin sheets of quartz are plated like an integrated circuit and chemically engraved to make these crystals. To keep good indifferent time depends on the initial frequency accuracy, precision of the angle of quartz cut with respect to the crystalline axis. The accuracy is also affected by the amount of contamination allowed to get through the encapsulation to and onto the surface of the crystal. <br /><br />The ring of the crystal comes from the oscillation created by the electronics inside the watch amplifying internal noise. Converting this to digital circuits, by pulsation, you have the digital watch process. Digital watches are becoming increasingly popular because of their accuracy and variety in designs.<br /><br />Today most of the quartz in watches has one-second pulses, which are driving a small electric motor that connects to gears to move the hands on the face. With the exception of the Rolex, who uses perpetual movement innovation, this is what gives the movement in quartz watches today.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about Women's Wrist Watches at <a href="http://www.ladieswristwatchesonline.com/">http://www.ladieswristwatchesonline.com</a></p> 2006-08-12T16:49-04:00 http://articles.ladieswristwatchesonline.com/?a=35451 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>Regardless of the type of watch you own, you need to take good care of it, always. Regular maintenance will retain the accuracy and appearance of your watch. When you spend your hard earned money on a watch you want it to last for many years to come. But if you are not performing regular maintenance on the watch it will likely not last nearly as long as it could. Always refer to the manufacturer's instruction manual for care and warranty items.<br /><br />Water is a huge hazard for most watch owners. If your watch is not water proof or at least water resistant you need to take care and avoid incurring water damage with your watch.<br /><br />Look for water resistances in your instruction manual and follow the manufacturer's guidelines regarding water exposure.<br /><br />If water does get in your watch face, you may see condensation.<br /><br />Don't just throw your water-damaged watch away. Have it checked by a professional watch repairman who may be able to save your watch.<br /><br />Temperature and Chemicals<br /><br />Avoid leaving your watch out in extreme heat or cold. Extreme heat will shorten the life span of the battery. Extreme cold may cause the watch to lose time. You should also avoid exposure to solvents, chemicals, and gases: discoloration and deterioration may result.<br /><br />Other Care Needs<br /><br />Things to keep in mind while caring for your watch:<br /><br />Avoid dropping your watch or any type of impact to your watch. They are made to wear on your wrist and will naturally be exposed to some wear and tear. <br /><br />Consider an appropriate watch for wearing at your specific type of employment. If you work construction or other labor intensive job sites then you will need a durable watch that can stand up to the wear and tear you will be putting it through.<br /><br />Do not expose your watch to electricity or magnets, but all household appliances are okay to be near. <br /><br />Your watch may corrode if worn in salt water. <br />Take it in to a specialist anytime you have damage to your watch.<br />Have your watch cleaned professionally.<br />Follow your manufacturer's guidelines for service and repair. <br /><br />Maintaining your watch is an important part of keeping your watch in good working order. You spent your hard earned money on a nice watch and you should take care of it to ensure it lasts as long as possible. By performing some regular maintenance you will be able to make your watch last for a lifetime or at least until you decide to upgrade to that Rolex you have always dreamed of!</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about Women's Wrist Watches at <a href="http://www.ladieswristwatchesonline.com/">http://www.ladieswristwatchesonline.com</a></p> 2006-08-12T16:43-04:00