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Watch Crystal - The Essential Guide
When we look at a watch, it seems almost natural not to be concerned about how its dial is protected from dust and shock: that is, by the invisible and reassuring presence of its crystal. Yet, historically, the application of crystals to protect watch dials is a very recent development. And it is part, among other things, of the application of so many other innovations that have made our watches more beautiful and safer.
So, let's examine in this article how crystal made its debut in our watches and how it has evolved over the years to become an integral and fundamental part of making them more efficient, safe, and weatherproof.
Do People Still Wear Watches?
The watch seemed destined, like so many other objects, towards extinction. Nowadays, who needs more than a tool to watch the time and little else? Today we have smartphones, computers, and smartwatches. What good is a watch? How important is a high quality watch?
Yet, the answer has been different than what could be expected. Not only is there great interest in wristwatches, but their sales - and prices - are continuing to rise, so much so that in 2021, the Swiss watch industry had its best year ever. So what's the secret behind these devilish watches that are still wrapped around many wrists?
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So if you want to metaphorically open the back of your watch to understand how it works, that's exactly what we're here for!
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Wearing Two Watches at the Same Time
There's a famous saying among watch lovers that goes, "a man with two watches never knows what time it is." But all jokes aside, there are many reasons why it can be a good idea to wear two watches simultaneously, and we'll also see who is known to do it habitually.
Why someone wears two watches at the same time is similar to why do people wear watches upside down: we might not understand the reason, but people usually have a few interesting justifications why they do that. Are you ready to find them out together?
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Time is running out!
Why Are Watches So Expensive?
The world is divided between watch enthusiasts and those who only use their watches to look at the time, especially recently, who have forgotten about timepieces and gone straight to their smartphones. But whichever category you belong to, you may have realized that watches generally cost money. And some, they cost a lot more than they really should! But this doesn't just apply to watches, but to so many other items where a successful brand is involved.
Whatever the case, let's start by finding out the motives why watches sometimes cost a lot. And you'll see that the reasons are many, and in some cases, they are less prominent than you expect.
Are you ready?