When you decide to get a mechanical watch, you must do these 5 things!

Many people are often influenced by people around them when they decide to buy a mechanical watch. They think that wearing a mechanical watch can show a mature and steady image as well as enhance their face. In addition, they often hear people say that the manufacturing process of mechanical watches is so complicated that they can even be regarded as works of art for collection,TUDOR Black Bay M7941A1A0RU-0003 and if they are lucky, they can not only preserve their value, but also have room for appreciation.

However, all these views are somewhat misleading. In fact, the biggest role of mechanical watches is to be used for decoration, which is similar to luxury shoes, bags, clothes, etc., and belongs to the exclusive of rich and idle people. The price is just a means used to differentiate between ordinary users in order to achieve differentiation. So what are the things you must know before buying a mechanical watch?

1. About the value retention rate of mechanical watches:

It is actually a false proposition to say that mechanical watches can retain their value. The annual output of the Swiss watchmaking industry has been increasing every year, and the manufacture of mechanical watches has now become a product of industrial mass production. Brands continue to introduce new models every year just to quickly phase out the old ones. Therefore,TUDOR Ranger M79950-0001 mechanical watches do not retain their value. Instead of talking about value retention, it is better to discuss what kind of models will have a relatively small discount.

Mechanical watches are only divided into popular models and cold models. Popular styles represent strong market circulation and more people are willing to recycle. They can also reach 50%-70% of the price after discounting. Generally speaking, the circulation of these models, which are called "bad street" models, is good. As for the cold models, no matter whether they are big brands or not, the discount rate is generally lower than 50%. Therefore, watches are just a kind of wearable products, not financial products.

2. About the brand value of mechanical watches:

Many novices will think that the more expensive watches have more exquisite craftsmanship and higher-end materials, and the quality will be better. In fact, the most important cost in the selling price of mechanical watches is the brand premium. The difference between a watch that costs a few thousand dollars and a watch that costs tens of thousands of dollars is not that big in terms of timekeeping accuracy and materials. Mechanical watches are subject to error.

A movement used by a brand that costs a few thousand dollars can sell for as much as 40,000 to 50,000 dollars when switched to a premium brand. This is because the vast majority of people know that Tissot and Longines are not high-end brands and wearing them does not enhance their taste. And high-end watches, such as in advertising, brand image of the huge cost spent on enhancing brand positioning, more luxury temperament. The main value of mechanical watches lies in the brand premium.

3. About the waterproof performance of mechanical watches:

Many people wrongly think that the waterproof performance of watches is related to the selling price. The crown design of watches is mainly categorized into two types: lifting type and screw type. Generally speaking, formal watches (belt models) have a pull-out crown. Models with this type of crown design are only water resistant for life, i.e. daily hand washing. Models with screw-down crowns are usually more water-resistant. The waterproof performance has nothing to do with the price, but mainly depends on the design of the crown.

4. About the maintenance of mechanical watches:

People usually take more care of expensive items. The movement of a mechanical watch is made up of mechanical parts, which will naturally wear out after a long time of use and therefore need to be maintained. However, for models that are not particularly complicated, a service once every 3-5 years is sufficient. However, some people actually believe in once-a-year maintenance.

The cost of watch maintenance is also based on the logic that the higher end the brand the more expensive the charges. With two watches priced at 10,000 and 100,000, it is common to say that the cheaper watch may not be serviced once in a decade, but feel that the expensive one should be cared for every year. This is completely a misunderstanding in the thinking of ordinary people.

5. About the power reserve of mechanical watches:

Mechanical watch movement with automatic winding structure, the principle is to use the weight of the pendulum when you wear through the wrist movement inertia so that the clockwork box for energy storage. The stored energy is released little by little through the balance spring system, so that the mechanical watch always maintains the function of timekeeping. The size of a watch's power reserve has absolutely nothing to do with its price.

Generally speaking, the power reserve of a watch is around 40 hours. Top brands like Patek Philippe have a power reserve of 35-45 hours, but Tissot's Caliber 80 has a power reserve of 72 hours. The energy reserve of a watch is mainly determined by the length of the movement's barrel.

The price logic for ordinary goods is basically untenable when applied to mechanical watches. The reason is that the selling price of a luxury product has little to do with its cost. It's the sense of premium and identity that the brand confers that makes it expensive. Once you understand these five things, you'll have fewer doubts when buying a mechanical watch!

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