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Keys are normally not used with wrist watches. a number of pocket watches made in the mid to late nineteenth century did use them the same key was used to first wind and then set the movement. there was no winding stem or crown. The inventon of the4 Stem winder as early as about l877 by Henry Abbott and the practical nature of this improvement relegated the key-winders to an antique or obsolete status- but that too, has virtue! One man"s trash is another"s Pay Dirt. During World War II the Hamilton Marine chronometers, essentially oversized watches- were all key-wind and were wound from the back- as were the majority of key-wind watches the famous Model 2l or ( M-42 from year of introduction) was of this type, the Model 22, however was a stem winder with a special setting gear. Hamilton had a variety of military and Naval contracts, and are still valuable for high-accuracy duty. the back-winding knob ( permanently attached) on most alarm clocks is a residual survival of the key-winding idea, but the key wind watches had a detachable key- and normally two arbors- one for winding the movement, the other for setting the time. I have no idea when they were finally phased out, even circa well, l909 there were revivals of horological fashions.
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What does offset second hand means in wrist watches?
it means that the watch has been opened
What does signed mean with wrist watches?
When someone says that they have a wrist watch that is signed it means that the face of the watch has a signature on it. Many famous artists will sign watch faces.
How do you wind a watch?
It depends upon what type of watch you are talking about. Wrist watches always have a winder button even if they are self winding. Antique pocket watches, however, might have a winder button on the top or might be key wound. If the latter, you would have to have a watch key to insert through the appropriate hole which you would find when flipping open the back of the watch. The second hole is for adjusting the hands.
How does pendulum work in a wrist watch?
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Which type of key is used in a wrist watch?
Kennedy key is used in case of wrist watch.
What type of cells is used in the wrist watches?
button cell
Who sells the Omega Seamaster wrist watch?
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Why is tungsten used to make wrist watches?
Tungsten watches are heavy, shiny, easy to care and they should be your choice. Tungsten watches are scratch-proof, permanent polish that never be bend or fade out.
What laboratory equipment can be used to take metric measurements?
Rulers, beam balance scales, and wrist-watches.
How many wrist watches are there in the world?
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What are Dior watches used for?
Dior watches are used to tell time. Also, they are worn on the wrist and act as a very nice accessory for classy, formal events a person may need to attend.
What are Aims and objectives of wrist watches?
... To tell the time.
What materials are used for the Ice Watches?
Ice Watches usually have a rubber wrist band. The dial is made from plastic with rubber gaskets to waterproof the movement. They come in a variety of colors.
When were watches made?
Watches have a long history. Mechanical clocks were invented in Europe during the 14th century, and portable timepieces like pocket watches emerged in the 16th century. The modern wristwatch, as we recognize it now, gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with innovations like the wristwatch bracelet around the 1860s and mass production starting in the early 20th century.
Is there a link between sand and wrist watches?
I think that along time ago they used sand timers to tell the time.
Is wrist watches considered a collective noun?
No, it is merely the plural form if the common noun wrist watch
