Archive | Watches 101 RSS feed for this section
How to Use a Chronograph

How to Use a Chronograph

on April 18, 2011 in Watches 101

Popular for its impressive look, a chronograph is a timepiece desired by many.  However, properly using the stop-watch function can be difficult if you are not familiar with it.  First, let’s go over the basic parts of the dial: On a chronograph, the actual second hand is usually located in a sub dial as opposed [...]

Read full story • Comments { 0 }
How to Pick the Right Water Resistance for Your Watch

How to Pick the Right Water Resistance for Your Watch

on March 11, 2011 in Watch Buying Guide, Watches 101

Indicating how well a watch is sealed against water, water resistance is an important feature for many of us.  However, the water resistance standards can be confusing.  The water resistance mark on a timepiece doesn’t necessarily indicate how far under the water you can take the watch.  One reason is that your motion under the [...]

Read full story • Comments { 0 }
How to Set the Start Position of a Chronograph

How to Set the Start Position of a Chronograph

on March 7, 2011 in Watches 101

It is common to receive a new chronograph and the second counter is not set to the 12 o’clock position. However, this does not mean that the watch is defective or of poor quality. In most cases, you can easily re-set the second counter to the 12 position, or any other position on the watch [...]

Read full story • Comments { 0 }