Do I need to wind my watch?
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This, in one form or another, is a question that many customers ask us on a regular basis. Straight forward enough, but in order to answer the question, we need to present some background information. Quartz watches are powered by a battery, while mechanical watches are powered by the gradual release of energy from a […]
Are Watches Waterproof?
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Many customers ask us if their watch is waterproof. The short answer is no, it is not. Watches can be water-resistant which will generally mean that they have a mark indicating the degree of water-resistance to which they have been tested (this mark is usually BAR, ATM, meters, feet or a combination of these). Something […]