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Acrylic crystal watch faces are both tough and attractive, but as sturdy as they are, acrylic crystals can sustain scuffs and scratches, making the watch difficult or even impossible to read....
The watch is one of the oldest examples of personal technology that is still in use today. Unlike a cell phone, in which technology may be outdated in a few years, the wristwatch maintains many of...
Even though watches can be made using a variety of materials, special features and price points, there are several parts common to most watches created for both men and women. More specifically,...
Not to be confused with quartz crystal, which is used as a time regulator on most battery-operated watches, the crystal refers to the clear covering on the face of the watch. Watch manufactures...
First to clarify the meaning of waterproofing. No watch can be fully waterproof, the term water proof in a watch has been illegal in the USA since the 1960s. Water resistant is the term used...
Learn how to properly use one of the tools that you might need to take care of your favorite watch.
What are you going to do? Your watch crystal magnifier is in the wrong spot, is the wrong size, is scratched, is no longer needed... No problem! Here's how you can safely remove a watch crystal...
Watch crystal magnifiers allow you to magnify a small portion of your watch face to make it easier to read. In this article, you will learn how to attach one of these magnifiers.
When a glass crystal needs to be cut to fit we call it a special cut crystal. There are some tools needed for cutting glass but it still can be done at home with some practice. If you are only...
In this guide we will teach you the process of removing a watch crystal from a watch. Most of the instructions begin after the watch has been opened and the watch movement has been removed along...
There are a few ways to attach a watch crystal to a watch and one of the most common is using an adhesive to bond the crystal to the watch case making a strong and usually water clear union. In...
Scratching any watch is never a good thing. But having a scratch on the crystal of a watch is the worst! Everytime you check the time, you see the scratch! Arrgg! In this article, you will learn...
The wristwatch was originally called a wristlet and was primarily worn by women. During the 19th century, most gentlemen preferred to carry the pocket watch, which was considered more masculine....
Digital watches are a popular and important piece of technology that allow you to keep a portable measurer of time around with you. If you wear a digital watch, then you already know how useful it...
Watch crystals take more abuse than any other part of a watch. The crystal is exposed and can be scratched or smudged due to the number of objects that come into contact with it throughout the...
The crystal of a wristwatch is easily damaged. A small chip or light scratch can usually be buffed out by an experienced jeweler, but if the crystal is cracked or broken, it must be replaced....
When it comes to fashion accessories the watch reigns as a very important but often overlooked one. Choosing a great watch can be difficult and confusing with 100s of styles, types and...
When it comes to men's fashion accessories the watch reigns as the most important, and most functional one. Choosing a great men's watch can be difficult and confusing with 100s of styles, types...