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Which is better, a mechanical watch or an electronic watch?

The difference between electronic watch and mechanical watch;

1. power: the mechanical watch is powered by the clockwork inside the movement, which drives the gear to run and then drives the hands to move; On the other hand, electronic watches are relatively simple. They are powered by batteries.

2. Travel time: the travel time of the electronic watch is relatively accurate. As long as the battery is fully charged, there is generally no error in traveling; As for the mechanical watch, the hands of the watch are stationary when standing, and only when worn on the wrist will they turn. Moreover, mechanical watches need to be wound, and there is another difference, that is, the service life of the watch.

The movement structure of mechanical watches is better. On the premise of proper watch maintenance, the general mechanical watch can be used for about ten years. Take an electronic watch as an example. The battery of the watch can last for two or three years at most, and the life after changing the battery is not as long as that of a mechanical watch.

3. Price: The price of the most common electronic watches is generally in the range of several hundred to several thousand yuan, which is very acceptable to the public. Moreover, mechanical watches, like our Tissot watch or Rolex Water Ghost watch, are much more expensive than electronic watches.

Maintenance method of electronic watch

It is suggested that middle and high-end watches should be maintained once every two to three years, such as replacing waterproof parts, testing the running performance and power consumption of the movement, cleaning the movement and maintaining the appearance. Such maintenance service will effectively extend the service life of watches. Sweat on your hands when wearing a watch is corrosive to the case, and the all-steel case is nickel-chromium alloy.

Better corrosion resistance. Semi-steel shell is made of copper, which is easy to corrode when exposed to sweat for a long time. You should always wipe your sweat with a soft cloth or put a plastic watch holder on it to prevent it from being eroded by sweat. Do not open the back cover of the watch at will to avoid dust entering the movement and affecting the normal work of the watch. Don't put your watch and mothballs together in the wardrobe, lest the watch oil go bad.