How can beginners tell a good watch from a bad one?

　　Nowadays, more and more people enjoy collecting watches, but those who are new to horology may not know how to evaluate watch quality. If you want to know where to start when appreciating watches, follow Xiaoya to learn more below.

　　I. Exterior Identification

　　1. Crystal Quality Identification: As introduced earlier, there are currently three types of watch crystals: acrylic, ordinary mineral glass, and sapphire crystal. The ones that are easily confused and difficult to tell apart are mineral glass and sapphire crystal, which differ significantly in quality and price. Sapphire crystal was once known as " scratch-resistant crystal ". Its price is dozens of times higher than that of ordinary mineral glass, so it is only used in high-end watches. In the absence of testing instruments, ordinary mineral glass and sapphire crystal can be distinguished by a simple method: place a drop of water on the flat surface of the crystal and stand it upright. Water that forms a small bead without running off indicates sapphire crystal.

　　2. Case and Case Back. Genuine watches, especially men's watches, have numerous English letters engraved on the case back, indicating the brand, country of origin, all-steel or partial-steel construction, water resistance, antimagnetic properties, shock resistance, or shock absorber name (refer to common English letter markings on watch exteriors below), along with a dedicated brand trademark pattern. In addition, some numbers are engraved to indicate the movement and case reference numbers. The patterns and letters engraved on the case backs of replica watches are often very crude and blurry, lacking case and movement reference numbers.

　　II. Movement Appreciation

　　Looking at the movement, genuine watches feature corresponding brand trademarks and text on the bridges or rotor; the movement is securely fitted within the case components; and the interior of the movement is clean. Replica watch movements lack brand trademarks and text on the bridges or rotor, or the lettering is rough, blurry, or crooked, or simply affixed with a small copper piece; the movement interior is unclean, sometimes containing copper shavings, hairs, or fingerprints. Imported Swiss watches must use Swiss-made movements, and imported Japanese watches must use Japanese-made movements.

　　After reviewing these methods for evaluating watches, friends interested in luxury timepieces can also check out the top replica luxury watches recommended by Xiaoya below.

　　IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Automatic 7750 Chronograph IW371417

　　Store manager's personal choice, perfectly replicated. Hot-selling sold-out item, act fast while stocks last

　　Series:Portuguese Collection

　　Movement: mechanical watch, replica ETA7750 movement

　　Strap: calfskin strap, American alligator leather (available upon prepaid order)

　　Case: Stainless steel

　　Clasp: Folding clasp

　　Review:

　　◆The Portuguese IW371417 automatic chronograph is a sibling model to the Portuguese split-seconds chronograph.

　　◆The elegant design of the Portuguese chronograph has immense charm, featuring blue steel hands throughout for an aesthetic and stylish look.

　　◆Using a replica ETA7750 movement operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour ensures the precision of the watch, making it the best companion on voyages.

　　Only by possessing basic knowledge of luxury watch appreciation can one be considered a qualified watch enthusiast. If you want to learn how to appreciate fine watches, you might as well start by examining the exterior and movement.

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