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Backlight in wristwatches: a spectacular and useful option

Backlight in wristwatches: a spectacular and useful option

 

Wrist watches are a stylish and indispensable accessory in men's wardrobe. This is not just a way to determine the exact time. This is also a spectacular addition to the image, an opportunity to emphasize your individuality, sense of style and refinement of taste. Therefore, men approach the choice of this accessory very responsibly and comprehensively. In the process of finding the perfect solution, the design of the model, its functionality, wearability, and reliability are taken into account.

 

In order to attract the attention of as many customers as possible, watch manufacturers try to make their products even more useful and unusual in appearance. So, one of the rather interesting solutions that many brands of the watch market began to implement in the production process was the dial illumination. This solution significantly increased the convenience of using the accessory in the dark, in poorly lit rooms. Modern technologies in this direction have gone far enough, offering the market several advanced ways to highlight the dial. But, about everything in order.

 

A bit of history

 

Attempts to learn how to determine the time in the dark without light have been made for a long time. One of the first ideas that was put into practice was a wall clock with a pendulum mechanism that beat a certain number of beats every hour. This solution has become a classic. Many brands today continue to produce wall and floor clocks with a fight, but this is more effective than a functional option. Few modern people determine the time at night by the chimes.

 

Attempts to create an illuminated dial for wristwatches were successful only towards the end of the 19th century. Swiss watchmakers began to cover the hands and tags of the accessory with a special luminescent paint – barium sulfide. It was created artificially. The peculiarity of synthetic paint was that it could accumulate light during the day, radiating it in the dark. As a result, both the hands and the dial markers glowed at night, allowing you to determine the exact time. But over time, the ability to accumulate light decreased, which led to a decrease in the brightness of the glow. As a result, the masters continued to look for more advanced and reliable solutions.

 

Radioluminescent illumination, which scientists managed to create in the first half of the 20th century, became more "long-lasting". The hands and markers of the dial were now covered with a zinc sulfide compound and a radiation source. The glow here was really long and bright. But the scale of this technology has not received due to the serious enough harm to human health, which was carried by radiation. And attempts to create high-quality and safe illumination of wristwatches in the dark continued.

 

Modern types of illumination of the wrist watch dial

 

Today, a backlit wristwatch will not surprise anyone. Many modern models are equipped with this option. There are several technologies:

·         Electroluminescent

·         Indiglo night light

·         LED

·         Glow in the dark

·         Tritium

Let's look at each of the technologies in more detail.

 

Electroluminescent illumination of the dial

 

This is a cold glow that stimulates the electromagnetic field. This option is activated by pressing the corresponding button on the watch case. Recently, the market began to appear models in which the electroluminescent lighting is turned on automatically. Among the advantages of this technology is its simplicity and brightness. But after about a year of using the accessory, it will fade.

 

Backlight Indiglo night light

 

This is a unique author's technology from the Timex watch brand. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that an interesting blue-purple backlight works constantly, that is, both day and night. In the production process, a special material is used that acts as a hologram, providing the necessary contrast between the numbers, arrows and the background. But this option drags a lot of energy, draining the battery faster. If the charge is low, it will simply turn off.

 

LED backlight for wristwatches

 

This is also an author's development from Casio Illuminator. The smallest LEDs are located along the radius of the screen. At the time, this technology made a splash in the watch market, but today it has become commonplace. To turn it on, you must also press the button on the case. By analogy with electroluminescent lighting, there is also an option for automatic switching on, implemented in many modern models. But even here, over time, the LEDs will fail, in turn. As a result, part of the screen will no longer be highlighted.

 

Light-saving illumination of the dial

 

This is one of the most common types of backlight for the watch screen. A special composition that can accumulate light can be applied to the hands, numbers, and labels themselves, as well as to the entire dial. Mainly used strontium aluminate, which guarantees a reliable glow throughout the night. This composition does not lose its effectiveness for a very long time. But in order for it to work, it is necessary to provide sufficient access to hours of sunlight during the day, which is not very convenient if you wear long-sleeve shirts, sweaters, and jackets.

 

Tritium illumination

 

The exact name of the Luminox Light Technology. It is based on the use of microscopic capsules filled with a gaseous tritium composition. They are built into the housing and provide stable illumination for 25 years or more. The main advantage is that the glow occurs by itself, it does not need to be turned on. In addition, it is completely safe for health.

 

The latest lighting technology is now considered the most advanced and popular, it is implemented in the products of many world brands. A striking representative of this category is the model CARNIVAL MILLENIUM, more detailed information about WHICH can be found in the catalog of the online store "best Time". You can also use the professional advice of specialists and ask them for help in choosing the right wristwatch for you.

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