Which watch is the most accurate?

Which watch is the most accurate?

Remember this expression: "Accuracy is the politeness of kings." So, if you want this expression to be applicable to you-you should choose such a wristwatch that would never let you down and were sufficiently accurate. What do you need to know about it?

A bit about «accuracy»

In everyday life, the accuracy of ordinary wristwatches is enough, but there are certain scientific industries, production, sports, where this parameter has quite high requirements.

The most accurate clocks in the world are atomic models that are used for scientific purposes, in navigation or cellular communication systems. The principle of operation of this category of chronometers is gradually transferred to the wrist options used for everyday wear. So, in the US released a model clock that will lag behind for a second in almost 4 billion years.

In France, the local Institute of time is the standard chronometer, which has an error of 1 second after 4 thousand years. Of course, for conventional watches of mass consumption, such indicators are not needed, so less accurate options are used, based on other principles of operation.

Quartz watch

The accuracy of the quartz mechanism is based on the pulses that the crystal generates when an electric current passes through it. A special transducer senses these signals and directly controls the hands of the clock. The accuracy of quartz wrist models ranges from 20 to 40 seconds per month depending on the manufacturer. There are also options that will not exceed such an error even for a couple of years, but it is very expensive premium products.

Among quartz watches the most widespread are the so-called" electronic clock " with a digital indicator. With the help of such chronometers it is more convenient to determine the exact time, for example, using a stopwatch or a countdown timer. Casio's G-Shock models can be synchronized by means of a radio controller through specially installed radio towers around the globe. You only need to set the desired time zone once and be sure of the accuracy of your watch.

Mechanical watch

Products presented in this category can not compete in accuracy with quartz analogues. Its accuracy is within 40-60 seconds per day. And this is a normal indication. The accuracy of the mechanism depends on many factors:

·         the degree of compression of the spring at the start;

·         changes in temperature and relative humidity;

·         from external vibrations on the hand.

The main problem of mechanical watches is the spring, because as the unwinding force from it to the mechanism weakens resulting in reduced accuracy. There are some technologies to compensate for this factor, such as the automatic winding function. In this case, the spring is in compression with a constant force, which favorably affects the accuracy of chronometer. However, it should be remembered that the auto call function will be little effective in the sedentary daily work of an office worker. It requires constant movement.

In everyday life, quite ordinary technologies that are used in the production of watches. And even a 60-second daily lag of a mechanical wristwatch will not be critical for anyone. The owner will just have to adjust the backlog at least once a week. Those who are not ready for such "sacrifices" should choose quartz models. Even representatives of the budget category will be much more accurate.

But still in the selection process should focus not only on the accuracy, but also on the design, reliability of models, compliance with individual preferences. Go to the catalog of the online store " best-Time "and choose a wristwatch that guarantees" Royal " accuracy and like you. All products are thoroughly tested before shipment, so you can be sure that it will meet your expectations.