What is the ideal watch thickness?

　　The thickness of a watch significantly affects how it feels on the wrist. A watch that is too thick can be tiring to wear, but thinner is not always better; you should choose the thickness based on your personal preferences. What is the ideal watch thickness? Let's look at some advice from Xiao Ya.

　　The standard strap width for a men's mechanical watch is between 19-21mm, with most being 20mm, and the dial is often 38-42mm.

　　The standard strap width for a women's mechanical watch is 14-15mm. If you have a conventional women's mechanical watch, you will notice that even with a 25mm dial, the strap appears very slender.

　　Mechanical watches are usually thicker than quartz watches, and chronographs are thicker than standard watches. The thinner a mechanical movement is, the higher the technical requirements.

　　In this era of pursuing lightness and slimness, everything is striving for extreme thinness. Consequently, slim watches are becoming increasingly popular. Beyond inheriting classics and fostering innovation, ultra-thin models are neither cumbersome nor heavy, making them preferred by many business professionals.

　　Why are mechanical watches thicker than quartz watches?

　　Mechanical watches are generally divided into two types: manual-wind and automatic. Both derive their power from the mainspring within the movement to drive the gears and hands, though the method of winding differs. Manual-wind watches are wound by hand, and the movement is typically thinner than that of an automatic watch, making the overall watch lighter. Automatic watches use a rotor at the back of the movement that swings to wind the mainspring, which generally makes the watch thicker than a manual-wind model. The advantage of mechanical watches is that with regular servicing and oiling, they can last for a very long time. The disadvantage is that they are less accurate than quartz watches, as accuracy depends on manufacturing quality and the movement's susceptibility to gravity. Mechanical watch accuracy is usually measured in seconds per day, whereas quartz watch accuracy is measured in seconds per month.

　　Quartz is a white oxide with the composition silicon dioxide (SiO2). When quartz is placed in an oscillating circuit, it vibrates; under specific conditions, it transmits its own frequency to the circuit. When this property is applied to a quartz movement, the quartz oscillator converts electrical energy into kinetic energy to drive the hands. In today's industrialised society, quartz watches can be mass-produced using mechanised equipment for circuit boards, combined with resistors and capacitors to complete the movement. Once fitted with a case, crystal, and strap, a quartz watch is roughly assembled. Its benefits are accuracy, light weight, and ease of maintenance.

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