In life and work, I often meet users and friends to consult: How to wind up the mechanical watch ? Why doesn't my watch leave? Is there any problem? How do you know if my machine is full? Why do I feel dissatisfied with my mechanical watch? ......etc. and other issues about mechanical watch spring. In fact, it is very simple to use mechanical watches. You only need to master some simple tips. First, let’s understand the working principle of mechanical watch spring. Then we share how the winding of mechanical watches is full~
1. The working principle of mechanical watch spring
Working principle of mechanical watch spring: When the spring gradually winds, as the torque increases, the swing of the balance wheel will inevitably increase. The watch moves when the mainspring is fully winded and reaches maximum operating torque. If the balance wheel swing still does not meet the required swing, we must consider whether the output torque of the mainspring is sufficient?
output torque will cause "swing" phenomenon. When the mainspring fluctuates significantly at any time, the time experienced by the speed control mechanism will also change. The watch will have a speed and slowness during operation, which is related to the uneven output torque when the mainspring is working.
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2. The correct method of winding automatic mechanical watches: How to wind the watch?
Winding method: When you turn the crown down, you will feel that the crown has a force. At this time, the crown is the first gear (winding gear) that stays on the outermost side. Then turn the crown clockwise and you will hear a sizzling sound inside, indicating that you are winding the string. Under normal circumstances, the last time the mechanical watch lasts for about 36 hours, it can last for about 36 hours. If it is a mechanical watch that has stopped or a new mechanical watch, manually use 30-35 rounds of clockwork before wearing it, no more than 45 rounds. will keep the clockwork in a full string state; If the automatic mechanical watch has not stopped winding, usually 25-30 rounds of clockwork every 1 to 2 days.
Misconceptions about winding :
winding should not be too full, otherwise the mainspring will break.
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3. How to count the fullness of the mechanical watch?
Generally speaking, it takes 30 strokes for to be turned normally, and it is basically full of (provided that you have to be on the ground full). It doesn’t matter if you turn it up until you can’t turn it, and the clockwork will be full. For automatic watches, most automatic watches can be used to wind with their hands, especially when wearing them for the first time or after stopping, you need to use your hands to wind them with your hands first. (It is recommended that you do not rely on automatic tuning to put full strings on the initial wear) As we all know, because automatic watches are "not full strings", it is recommended to make more than less strings on the automatic watch. You might as well put a few more moves. For example, if you go up to 35~40 strokes, no more than 45 strokes at most, it is basically guaranteed to be full.
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4. What are the factors that affect the fullness of the mechanical watch spring?
1. It is related to the size of the table header. watch with large heads is easier to pinch and tighten, while smaller ones are easier to slip off. Also, look at the tightness between the watch handle and the case head tube. If it is tighter, it will also affect the smoothness of the winding.
2. It is related to the transmission ratio of the winding gear. The gear ratios of different watch movements are different, including the number of gears of vertical wheels, small steel wheels and large steel wheels, so the winding rate is different.
3. Related to the number of working circles of the clockwork. Usually, the number of working circles for watch winding is between 6-10. If there are more working circles, the number of times (number of handles) will be more.
4. It is related to the force of the winding string. Some people always put on the clockwork vigorously, while others are more "sexy" when turning the strings, so the degree of rotation of the watch is different every time.
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5. Maintenance knowledge: How often does it take for a mechanical watch to wind up?
If you have to wear an automatic watch every day, the best maintenance method is to tighten the clockwork every two weeks to ensure that its gears run smoothly. Gently rotate the crown (it can also adjust the time and date) until you feel the unique urgency.
If you do not wear an automatic watch every day, you should ensure that you are winding at least once every two weeks to ensure the continuous operation of the watch, that is, ensure the normal and accurate operation of the internal mechanical devices.
It is best to wind your mechanical watch at the same time every day. This approach is very beneficial for internal mechanical devices. If you want to form a pattern, it is recommended that you wind your love watch every morning after you wake up.
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6. What are the precautions for winding on mechanical watches?
1. Before winding up, first you need to determine whether your table is manually winding or automatically winding? As the name suggests, manual winding can only be used to wind the clockwork by manually rotating the watch; while the automatic watch has added an automatic system with automatic swing as the core. In addition to being able to wind the string manually, it can also drive the automatic system to wind the clockwork through wrist movement during daily wear.
2. The automatic mechanical watch will continuously replenish the power of the clockwork during the wear process. Therefore: In order to avoid excessive winding, the automatic watch will automatically slip after adding a full string to the clockwork. The principle of this design is to change the shape of the clockwork external hook, so that when the clockwork is full, the outer hook will slip on the inner wall of the clockwork box, thereby releasing the excess clockwork torque. Therefore, forms the illusion that the watch is always not full. In the manually winding clockwork, there is no slip design.
3. The difference between manual winding and automatic upspinning mechanical watch full? Compared with the automatic watch, it is normal for the winding string to be unsatisfied. It will idle to a certain extent and will not break the clockwork; and manual winding mechanical watch, the full string sign is that it cannot be moved. If it can continue to be wound, it means that there is a problem with the clockwork . The possible reason is that the clockwork that is stuck in the inner wall of the clockwork box is hooked off, or the clockwork is broken. If this happens, you must send it to repair as soon as possible.
4. Things to note when winding mechanical watches, means that whether it is a manual or automatic watch, you need to rotate the handle clockwise when manually winding. The counterclockwise rotation is invalid, and the opposite is true for the watch designed on the left hand side.
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