Different types watches

THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF WATCHES

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ANALOG WATCHES The good old mechanical watches

MECHANICAL WATCHES » » » »

Oldest construct among watches.

Does not run on electronics and batteries!

Powered by a mainspring.

Need to be manually wound periodically.

AUTOMATIC WATCHES » “Improved version” of mechanical watches. » Automatically winds the mainspring. » Uses weighted gears to use the wearer’s movements to wind the spring.

QUARTZ WATCHES » Uses a quartz crystal to keep time. » When electricity is passed through quartz, it vibrates at constant pace. » Vibration is used to drive the watch accurately. » Battery needs to be changed periodically.

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DIGITAL WATCHES “Electronics only” watches

LED WATCHES » LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. » Simply put, a small super bright lightbulb. » Cool & futuristic looking.

SMART WATCHES » Who does not know smart watches? » The smaller brother of smart phones. » Not capable enough to be used like a “full sized” digital office yet.

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SPECIALTY WATCHES A different watch for everyone

HYBRID WATCHES » Analog and digital. Hybrid watches are both. » If you can’t choose between analog or digital, get these. The best of both worlds.

DIVER WATCHES » Specially made for divers. » Is waterproof. » Able to withstand underwater pressure as well.

SPORTS WATCHES » Made for the active people » Partially waterproof, shock proof. » Some even has built-in heart rate monitor.

AVIATOR WATCHES Âť If there are watches made for divers, there are also watches made for pilots. Âť These watches are made to work even in low pressure at high altitudes.

LUXURY WATCHES Âť Usually expensive watches that are distinctive. Âť Made with fine materials such as silver, gold, and even gemstones.

DRESS WATCHES » Simple and elegant. » Specially made for people who wants to look stylish without being too flashy.

MILITARY WATCHES » Rugged watches made for military people. » Waterproof, dustproof, and shock proof for the demanding environment. » Usually dark and dull colors.

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