Many people are often influenced by people around them when they decide to buy a mechanical watch. They think that wearing a mechanical watch can both look mature and dignified and enhance their face. In addition, they often hear people say that the manufacturing process of mechanical watches is so complicated that they can even be regarded as works of art for collection, and if they are lucky, they can not only preserve their value but also have room for appreciation.

However, these views are somewhat misleading.TUDOR Royal M28323-0001 In fact, the biggest role of mechanical watches is to be used for decoration, which is similar to luxury shoes, bags, clothes, etc., and belongs to the exclusive of the rich and idle. The price is just a threshold used to screen ordinary users for differentiation. So what are the things you must know before buying a mechanical watch?

First, the value retention rate of mechanical watches:

Saying that mechanical watches can retain their value is actually a false proposition. The production of the Swiss watchmaking industry is increasing every year, and the manufacture of mechanical watches is now a product of industrial mass production. Brands continue to introduce new models every year in order to quickly phase out old ones. Therefore, mechanical watches simply do not hold their value. Instead of talking about value preservation, it is better to directly discuss what kind of models will have relatively small discounts.

Mechanical watches are only categorized into popular models and cold models.TUDOR Black Bay 39 M79660-0001 Popular models represent strong market circulation and more people are willing to recycle. The discount can still reach 50%-70%. Usually, such models as Longines Masterpiece, Omega Seamaster 300, Rolex Logotype and so on, which are said to be bad models, have good circulation. As for the cold models, whether you are a big brand or not, the discount rate is generally less than 50%. So the watch is to wear, it can not become a financial product.

Second, the brand value of mechanical watches:

Many novices will think that the more expensive watches are the more exquisite craftsmanship, the more high-end materials, and the better the quality will be. In fact, the most important costs of the selling price of mechanical watches are used for brand premium. There is not much difference between a watch that costs a few thousand dollars and a watch that costs tens of thousands of dollars in terms of timekeeping accuracy and materials. Mechanical watches are subject to error.

A few thousand dollars of Tissot, Longines used by the movement, change to the Universal, Cartier and other brands on the price is as high as 40,000 to 50,000 yuan. This is because the vast majority of people know that Tissot, Longines is not a high-end brand, wearing it does not enhance the style. While the Universal, Cartier, etc. in advertising, brand image spent a huge amount of money to enhance the brand positioning, more luxury temperament. Mechanical watches are mainly expensive on the brand premium.

Third, the waterproof performance of mechanical watches:

Many people actually think that the waterproof performance of watches is related to the selling price. The design of the crown of the watch is mainly divided into two types: the lifting type and the spiral type. Generally, the formal watch, that is, the belt model of the watch adopts the lifting type crown design.TUDOR Glamour Double Date M57103-0005 This kind of model can only be waterproof for life, that is, daily hand washing. The screw-down crown is usually more water resistant. Water resistance and price is completely irrelevant, mainly depends on which design of the crown.

Fourth, the maintenance of mechanical watches:

People are usually more careful with expensive items. The movement of mechanical watches is constructed with mechanical parts, which will naturally produce wear and tear after a long time of use, and therefore requires maintenance. However, for models that are not particularly complicated, a maintenance once every 3-5 years is enough. However, some people actually believe in once-a-year maintenance.

Watch maintenance is also based on the logic that the higher end the brand the more expensive the charge. With two watches priced at $10,000 and $100,000, someone usually won't service the cheaper watch once in ten years, but feels that the expensive one should be cared for every year. This is completely ordinary people's thinking strange circle.

Fifth, the mechanical watch power storage:

Mechanical watch movement with automatic winding structure, the principle is to use the weight of the pendulum when you wear through the wrist movement inertia so that the clockwork box for energy storage. The saved energy is released little by little through the balance spring system, so that the mechanical watch has been to maintain the function of timekeeping. The size of the power reserve of a watch has absolutely nothing to do with its price.

The power reserve of a watch is usually around 40 hours. Top brands like Patek Philippe have a power reserve of 35-45 hours, but Tissot's Caliber 80 has a power reserve of 72 hours. The power reserve of a watch is mainly determined by the length of the movement's spring.

People's price logic for ordinary commodities is basically not valid if applied to mechanical watches. This is because the selling price of a luxury product has little to do with its cost. It is the sense of superiority and identity given by the brand that makes it expensive. Once you understand these five things, you will have less doubts when buying a mechanical watch!