Replacing a battery on a Rolex replica watch can be rather difficult, especially since you want to be able to preserve the watch's watertight qualities. While most people choose to take the watch to a jeweler to have this done, it is possible to do it yourself.
1. Step 1
Make sure the little arrow on the back is aimed to the right. Then, insert a small flat head screwdriver into the notch on the edge, and lever the back open. Place the back to one side.
2. Step 2
Unscrew the clip holding the battery (if your model has a clip), and remove the battery.
3. Step 3
Use plastic tweezers to put in a new battery. Do not directly touch the new battery. Screw the clip (if it has one) back on.
4. Step 4
Replace the gasket that seals the watch. Then lightly coat the gasket with a silicone-based grease.
5. Step 5
Align the back with the little arrow aimed to the right again, then carefully press the watch between two pieces of wood that are being held by a small vise, until the back seats itself.
These steps are suitable for watches with different brands,such as Porsche Design replica,Richard Mille replica,Zenith replica and Hublot replica.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Replacing the Glass Face of Your Watch
Watches,no matter it is a Rolex replica,Porsche Design replica,Richard Mille replica,Zenith replica or a Hublot replica,Ferrari replica watches, need to have glass facings on them so that you can read the time right? But no matter how careful you are about them, the glass does get dinged and dented with frequent daily use. It's just a normal part of wearing a watch. But the larger the scratch, the worse the glass facing looks and eventually deeper scratches weaken the glass face causing cracks and breaking. The cracks may also allow dirt and water to seep into the watch dial, damaging it beyond repair. If you are worried about finding the exact replacement for your glass facing, I think this article can help you out tremendously.
Wrist watches- Most crystals for wrist watches are specially designed for them. The most common shape is round but you do get square, rectangular, and oval shapes which are cut to fit the watch face. The watch glass facings can also be made of several different materials like plastic for acrylic watches, glass for designer gold and dual-toned watches and of course the high-strength synthetic sapphire.
The acrylic crystals are the easiest to source and replace as they can be easily manufactured out of plastics and ground to fit any shape. If the acrylic facing gets cracked or scratched, special pastes can be used to remove the scratches and repair the cracks without removing the acrylic from fused cases. Most acrylic glass facings are fused in to the casings and cannot be removed. They also do not have the gasket to prevent water seepage and very water permeable.
Glass on the other hand is mostly available in the form of round facings which are used on round watch faces. But designer watches may need replacement elliptical, square, or even oval glass faces that are not easy to make or find. Watch makers then have to file each round glass piece to shape to fit individual watch faces. If the work is not done carefully, there are chances that there will be a leakage so watchmakers use an adhesive to seal the reworked glass face in to the casing. But almost all mineral glass facings have a gasket next to them to allow for sealing and moisture control.
Sapphire crystals are the best in the market at present but they are expensive. These crystals are commonly used in high-precision time pieces like dive watches or high-quality time pieces like Patek Philippe. The sapphire crystals are difficult to manufacture but are really resistant to pressure scratches and water leakage. This makes them well worth the money and effort to fit them into place. Sapphire crystals have to be locked in place to take in a lot of pressure. Most of them have tension rings to lock them in place and prevent seepage.
Do check with the company to find exactly what you need to replace the glass facings on individual models.
Wrist watches- Most crystals for wrist watches are specially designed for them. The most common shape is round but you do get square, rectangular, and oval shapes which are cut to fit the watch face. The watch glass facings can also be made of several different materials like plastic for acrylic watches, glass for designer gold and dual-toned watches and of course the high-strength synthetic sapphire.
The acrylic crystals are the easiest to source and replace as they can be easily manufactured out of plastics and ground to fit any shape. If the acrylic facing gets cracked or scratched, special pastes can be used to remove the scratches and repair the cracks without removing the acrylic from fused cases. Most acrylic glass facings are fused in to the casings and cannot be removed. They also do not have the gasket to prevent water seepage and very water permeable.
Glass on the other hand is mostly available in the form of round facings which are used on round watch faces. But designer watches may need replacement elliptical, square, or even oval glass faces that are not easy to make or find. Watch makers then have to file each round glass piece to shape to fit individual watch faces. If the work is not done carefully, there are chances that there will be a leakage so watchmakers use an adhesive to seal the reworked glass face in to the casing. But almost all mineral glass facings have a gasket next to them to allow for sealing and moisture control.
Sapphire crystals are the best in the market at present but they are expensive. These crystals are commonly used in high-precision time pieces like dive watches or high-quality time pieces like Patek Philippe. The sapphire crystals are difficult to manufacture but are really resistant to pressure scratches and water leakage. This makes them well worth the money and effort to fit them into place. Sapphire crystals have to be locked in place to take in a lot of pressure. Most of them have tension rings to lock them in place and prevent seepage.
Do check with the company to find exactly what you need to replace the glass facings on individual models.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Watch terminology
Analog: The traditional dial; keeping time with hands.
Aperture: The date display window on a watch dial.
Calendar: Displays featuring the day, date or year in addition to the hour; analog watch dials show this feature in apertures or subdials.
Caliber: The configuration and size of the watch movement.
Countdown Timer: A chronograph function that measures how much of a preset period of time has passed.
Chronograph: A watch or clock with multiple functions measuring specific durations of time, often in fractions of a second. Subdials and hands measure the time periods; such as the stopwatch of a sports watch.
Chronometer: A high-precision timepiece whose movement has been quality-tested by the Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres [COSC], a Swiss laboratory. The COSC tests the movement at five different positions and 3 different temperatures for several consecutive days to determine accuracy. Timepieces qualifying as chronometers include a COSC certification number.
Digital: A digital watch shows the time and other features in a LCD (liquid crystal display) or LED (light emitting diode) display. This feature is useful displaying information on a multifunction watch.
Dual Time: A display that shows two time zones on the dial. The feature can have two dials, a subdial placed in the main dial, or analog and digital displays on the same watch.
Guilloche: A pattern of ridges that ripple outward from the center of a flat surface; a sunburst pattern. This texture is common on the dials of dress watches.
Jewels: The jewels form the bearings in a mechanical or automatic watch. The movement generally will have at least 17 jewels.
Kinetic: A watch mechanism or battery that is powered by natural movements of the wearer's arm. A quartz watch with kinetic movement never needs a new battery.
Lap Timer: A chronograph function that measures segments of a race; it can stop to show the time for each lap without losing track of the total race time.
Mechanical: Watch movement using a spring that must be wound by hand. The spring slowly unwinds to release the energy that powers the watch.
Moon Phase Dial: A subdial that tracks the phases of the lunar month. Some watches have a Sun and Moon subdial which tracks the 24-hour day.
Perpetual Calendar: Automatically resets the day at the end of the month or year, including leap years.
Power Reserve: The amount of energy, notated in hours, that a watch has stored in its movement. The average mechanical or automatic watch has a full power reserve of about 36 hours.
Skeleton:: This case design displays the watch movement with an open dial or with a clear crystal placed on the case back.
Sweep Hand: The marker that denotes the seconds as it moves around the dial of an automatic watch. Also called the sweep second hand, this marker moves in a smooth arc on the dial. The second hand of a quartz watch will click forward in second-long increments.
Tachymeter: A register set on the bezel that measures the distance covered over a specific period of time.
World Time: Found in digital watches, this function features a list of the current times in major cities around the world.
Aperture: The date display window on a watch dial.
Calendar: Displays featuring the day, date or year in addition to the hour; analog watch dials show this feature in apertures or subdials.
Caliber: The configuration and size of the watch movement.
Countdown Timer: A chronograph function that measures how much of a preset period of time has passed.
Chronograph: A watch or clock with multiple functions measuring specific durations of time, often in fractions of a second. Subdials and hands measure the time periods; such as the stopwatch of a sports watch.
Chronometer: A high-precision timepiece whose movement has been quality-tested by the Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres [COSC], a Swiss laboratory. The COSC tests the movement at five different positions and 3 different temperatures for several consecutive days to determine accuracy. Timepieces qualifying as chronometers include a COSC certification number.
Digital: A digital watch shows the time and other features in a LCD (liquid crystal display) or LED (light emitting diode) display. This feature is useful displaying information on a multifunction watch.
Dual Time: A display that shows two time zones on the dial. The feature can have two dials, a subdial placed in the main dial, or analog and digital displays on the same watch.
Guilloche: A pattern of ridges that ripple outward from the center of a flat surface; a sunburst pattern. This texture is common on the dials of dress watches.
Jewels: The jewels form the bearings in a mechanical or automatic watch. The movement generally will have at least 17 jewels.
Kinetic: A watch mechanism or battery that is powered by natural movements of the wearer's arm. A quartz watch with kinetic movement never needs a new battery.
Lap Timer: A chronograph function that measures segments of a race; it can stop to show the time for each lap without losing track of the total race time.
Mechanical: Watch movement using a spring that must be wound by hand. The spring slowly unwinds to release the energy that powers the watch.
Moon Phase Dial: A subdial that tracks the phases of the lunar month. Some watches have a Sun and Moon subdial which tracks the 24-hour day.
Perpetual Calendar: Automatically resets the day at the end of the month or year, including leap years.
Power Reserve: The amount of energy, notated in hours, that a watch has stored in its movement. The average mechanical or automatic watch has a full power reserve of about 36 hours.
Skeleton:: This case design displays the watch movement with an open dial or with a clear crystal placed on the case back.
Sweep Hand: The marker that denotes the seconds as it moves around the dial of an automatic watch. Also called the sweep second hand, this marker moves in a smooth arc on the dial. The second hand of a quartz watch will click forward in second-long increments.
Tachymeter: A register set on the bezel that measures the distance covered over a specific period of time.
World Time: Found in digital watches, this function features a list of the current times in major cities around the world.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
How to Choose the Perfect Watch for Perfect Occasion?
There are tons of watches(Rolex replica,Porsche Design replica,Richard Mille replica,Zenith replica,Hublot replica,Ferrari replica watches) out there in the market,.They are different shapes, colors, functions, and styles. How do you choose a perfect wristwatch that fits you most? At times, this can be pulling your hair when you begin your shopping. The most important question to ask is what the occasion is. Do you just wear one type of watches to attend different occasions? If the answer is positive, you may just choose a sport watch with plain old fashion. However, the following question is that whether it will fit all the occasions you will attend. The answer is most likely negative. I encourage people to keep a few different watches with different styles and functions for different occasions. Below are a few tips to help you buy a wristwatch.1. CasualFor casual use, you may look for a lightweight feature with a comfortable band such as Skagen. This will make you feel comfy whenever you go. In addition, make sure you pick a water-resistant watch so that you will not have to worry so much where you are and what you are doing. Imagine that if you wear a Rolex watch, you may pay extra attention to watch when you are dining or walking through a crowd so that it will not be damaged by scratching or water spilled over your table.2. SportsFor outdoor sports, of course you should pick a sport watch such as Seiko Sportura. Sportura is Seiko’s All Star Chronograph collection. Even though Seiko Sportura is designed especially for motor sports, it will also be very useful for other sports activities. For young teens, any Nike model will make you look vibrant and cool. One of the most outstanding features of Nike is that the product offers a lot of colors and styles for you to choose. Would you wear an orange Nike to a ball? I bet you will not.3. Special OccasionFor instance, if you go for any grant dinner or wedding, you may pick up a gold or diamond watch with a slim case. You may even pick a luxurious watch such as Ebel or Rolex. These kinds of watches not only make you look elegant; they can actually be worn for several decades because of their classic looks and quality. Nevertheless, do not forget to pick other jewelry that can match your watch as well when you attend some special occasions.4. Working For a working professional, you may look for a watch that has more formal look, which can suit your black or grey suit. Since you may wear the same watch everyday when you go to work, look out for stainless steal so that the watch can resist your sweat without turning rusty. Citizen Eco-Drive is one of the best choices you want to take a look. For example, Citizen Elektra with a square shape in design has a decent look that suits most men and even women. In conclusion, be wise to choose your watch not only according to what your taste is but also according to how suitable the occasion you are in.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Some Helpful Tips To Help You Choose The Perfect Watch For The Man In Your Life
Exactly how casual is your husband, boyfriend, or other man in your life? The watch you choose for him should reflect who he is as a person. If the man in your life is stylish and trendy, you must pick a watch that follows suit. If he is casual at both his job and at home, choose a watch with an informal look. If he is heavily into sports, pick a watch that suits his needs. Regardless, you must choose a watch that is both a match to his personality and a match to his desires.
Any man should have a watch suitable to work and home environments. If the man in your life works in a casual environment, one watch will usually suffice.No matter it is Rolex replica,Porsche Design replica,Richard Mille replica or a Zenith replica,Hublot replica,Ferrari replica watches,they are all ok for him.You may find he wants two regardless in case one watch becomes damaged.
Sports watches are generally lower in cost than casual or formal watches. The design on this type of watch is also different. For the most part, sports watches are all about function. They need the stop watch for timing, and often have other functions such as diving depths, a compass, temperature reading, and even pitching speed readers. The Omega Seamaster is perhaps the fanciest of the sports watches. With night vision, tachometers, compass, and other fancy tools, it is a watch for any aspiring super sleuth.
When shopping for a classy watch, look for stainless steel straps. They are stronger than a traditional leather strap. Additionally, they are dressy enough for the office, but casual enough for home. Stainless steel does not rust, and it is water resistant. Speaking of water resistance, waterproof watches are also popular. However, only divers will really swim with their watch on, so this is an option you may not need.
If you have the money, gold or gold plating is an option. Gold watchbands are extremely expensive, however, and may attract unwanted attention from thieves.
The actual part of the watch that contains the digital or analog time reading can come in all shapes and sizes. Large men need to don a watch that does not appear too tiny compared to their wrist. For this reason, smaller watch faces can look rather feminine on plus sized men. Many watch faces are oversized, a new trend, and can actually be very suitable on most men. You must base the size of the watch face on the span of the wrist for a watch to look good.
Finally, watches and their bands come in a variety of colors. Some even come with favored sports teams, cartoon characters, or car manufacturers. Choose a color that is suitable to your needs. Obviously, a cartoon themed watch is not going to be appropriate in a corporate setting, save a watch of this nature for home use.
By following a few simple guidelines, the watch that you pick out for the man in your life will give a lasting impression. Think of his likes and personal style when making your selection.
Any man should have a watch suitable to work and home environments. If the man in your life works in a casual environment, one watch will usually suffice.No matter it is Rolex replica,Porsche Design replica,Richard Mille replica or a Zenith replica,Hublot replica,Ferrari replica watches,they are all ok for him.You may find he wants two regardless in case one watch becomes damaged.
Sports watches are generally lower in cost than casual or formal watches. The design on this type of watch is also different. For the most part, sports watches are all about function. They need the stop watch for timing, and often have other functions such as diving depths, a compass, temperature reading, and even pitching speed readers. The Omega Seamaster is perhaps the fanciest of the sports watches. With night vision, tachometers, compass, and other fancy tools, it is a watch for any aspiring super sleuth.
When shopping for a classy watch, look for stainless steel straps. They are stronger than a traditional leather strap. Additionally, they are dressy enough for the office, but casual enough for home. Stainless steel does not rust, and it is water resistant. Speaking of water resistance, waterproof watches are also popular. However, only divers will really swim with their watch on, so this is an option you may not need.
If you have the money, gold or gold plating is an option. Gold watchbands are extremely expensive, however, and may attract unwanted attention from thieves.
The actual part of the watch that contains the digital or analog time reading can come in all shapes and sizes. Large men need to don a watch that does not appear too tiny compared to their wrist. For this reason, smaller watch faces can look rather feminine on plus sized men. Many watch faces are oversized, a new trend, and can actually be very suitable on most men. You must base the size of the watch face on the span of the wrist for a watch to look good.
Finally, watches and their bands come in a variety of colors. Some even come with favored sports teams, cartoon characters, or car manufacturers. Choose a color that is suitable to your needs. Obviously, a cartoon themed watch is not going to be appropriate in a corporate setting, save a watch of this nature for home use.
By following a few simple guidelines, the watch that you pick out for the man in your life will give a lasting impression. Think of his likes and personal style when making your selection.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
How to care for vintage mechanical watches?
I went into a very nice expensive jewelry store the other day and was greeted by a very nice sales clerk, who must have been in her 20's.I asked her what they had in mechanical watches. I received a blank look, then she said, "I am sorry but I don't know what a mechanical watch is."
The thought then occurred to me that there must be a lot of people that have never owned a mechanical watch.So here is a list of things you should know about mechanical watches(Rolex replica,Porsche Design replica,Richard Mille replica,Zenith replica,Hublot replica and Ferrari replica watches)
You must wind them every day.Wind them until the crown (the winding knob) stops.Do not be afraid to wind it until it stops turning, but stop winding when the crown stops turning.You can wind it in a back and forth motion, one way winds the watch the other direction does nothing.It's just easier to wind when you go "back and forth".The best time to wind your watch is in the AM, that way the watch has more "power" when you are most active, and will keep the best time. Wind it at night if you are a "night" person.
Almost all vintage watches are not waterproof, so remove them even when washing your hands.
If you should get your watch wet, take it to a repairman the same day.Watches can start to rust almost at once.If you wait several days you could destroy your watch or have a very high repair bill.
There are over 100-300 parts in your watch, some smaller that your hair on your head, so please use some common sense when you are wearing them.Watches don't like jack hammers, and power tools, so remove them when using them.
Mechanical watches just can't keep the time quartz watches can and you should not expect them too.Only the finest watches that have been professionally serviced can come close to that kind of timekeeping.Most vintage watches will keep time to about plus or minus 2-6 minutes a week.Railroad grade watches can keep time to less than 30 seconds a week, and the Patek's, Rolex and Vacherons, seconds a week.
Have your watches serviced about every 2-5 years, depending mostly on how good the case is and how you use it.In my opinion, the best case made is the Rolex oyster, this case keeps the dirt out and you can go for as long as 10 years without a service.The reason for that is that today's synthetic oils are so much better than before and they just don't go bad.(If the case will not let dirt and dust in.)
And finally when your watch needs servicing make sure the person working on it knows what they are doing.I just received a fine minute repeater the other day and as I looked at it I could tell exactly what happened to it.Old plastic crystals that turn yellow give of a gas that will rust the steel hands, well this watch had one and the hands were rusty. The "repair man" did not know how to properly remove them.He broke a part, tried to repair it, broke 2 other parts trying to repair the part he "made" and finally gave up after breaking 3 more parts trying to put the watch back together.What should have been a $30.00 repair ended up to be a $900.00 repair.So please be careful.Ask questions, and get firm estimates.
The thought then occurred to me that there must be a lot of people that have never owned a mechanical watch.So here is a list of things you should know about mechanical watches(Rolex replica,Porsche Design replica,Richard Mille replica,Zenith replica,Hublot replica and Ferrari replica watches)
You must wind them every day.Wind them until the crown (the winding knob) stops.Do not be afraid to wind it until it stops turning, but stop winding when the crown stops turning.You can wind it in a back and forth motion, one way winds the watch the other direction does nothing.It's just easier to wind when you go "back and forth".The best time to wind your watch is in the AM, that way the watch has more "power" when you are most active, and will keep the best time. Wind it at night if you are a "night" person.
Almost all vintage watches are not waterproof, so remove them even when washing your hands.
If you should get your watch wet, take it to a repairman the same day.Watches can start to rust almost at once.If you wait several days you could destroy your watch or have a very high repair bill.
There are over 100-300 parts in your watch, some smaller that your hair on your head, so please use some common sense when you are wearing them.Watches don't like jack hammers, and power tools, so remove them when using them.
Mechanical watches just can't keep the time quartz watches can and you should not expect them too.Only the finest watches that have been professionally serviced can come close to that kind of timekeeping.Most vintage watches will keep time to about plus or minus 2-6 minutes a week.Railroad grade watches can keep time to less than 30 seconds a week, and the Patek's, Rolex and Vacherons, seconds a week.
Have your watches serviced about every 2-5 years, depending mostly on how good the case is and how you use it.In my opinion, the best case made is the Rolex oyster, this case keeps the dirt out and you can go for as long as 10 years without a service.The reason for that is that today's synthetic oils are so much better than before and they just don't go bad.(If the case will not let dirt and dust in.)
And finally when your watch needs servicing make sure the person working on it knows what they are doing.I just received a fine minute repeater the other day and as I looked at it I could tell exactly what happened to it.Old plastic crystals that turn yellow give of a gas that will rust the steel hands, well this watch had one and the hands were rusty. The "repair man" did not know how to properly remove them.He broke a part, tried to repair it, broke 2 other parts trying to repair the part he "made" and finally gave up after breaking 3 more parts trying to put the watch back together.What should have been a $30.00 repair ended up to be a $900.00 repair.So please be careful.Ask questions, and get firm estimates.
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