Do you need a watch in the 21st century? The question is quite controversial. Almost everyone has a mobile device capable of not only showing time, but also updating it on the Internet. However, removing a smartphone from a bag or pocket makes the task a little difficult and does not allow tracking time frames with high speed. Without releasing the phone from your hands, it is difficult to play sports, make purchases, fully work and relax. If a person owns the Luch wristwatch, just one movement allows you to know the time to the nearest minute.
The brand
The history of the Minsk company “Luch” began in the difficult post-war period. The construction of the enterprise lasted for 2 years. And with the commissioning, difficulties arose with skilled workers. But the leaders overcame all difficulties, the factory started producing watches and became known far beyond the borders of the Belarusian Soviet Socialist Republic.
In 2010, the majority of the plant’s assets were bought by a company from Switzerland, which currently owns 80% of the shares. Since its inception, the company has produced more than one and a half thousand watch models “Luch”. The responses of the owners of the older generation confirm the reliability of the Minsk samples, and young people note a wide range designed for the most fastidious customers.
Custom Watches
Keeping pace with the times, Minsk Watch Factory offers an individual approach to the manufacture of goods by special order. Large companies choose Luch watches for gifts to employees on memorable dates or as souvenirs for especially significant customers and partners. So, any customer can choose a model, and the manufacturer will issue a dial in a corporate style or make an engraving on the back of the case. It is important to note that the manufacturer takes on the full costs of developing the design of large projects.
You can also order the design of watches in a single copy, for example, on the anniversary date with the initials of the hero of the occasion or other signs. For each special sample from a single or bulk order, the company undertakes to make individual packaging for the Luch watch. The feedback from the watch owners and corporate customers returning to Minsk models again and again speaks for itself. Some are satisfied with the price, others - the appearance, still others are confident in the quality of the product, while others like the variety of models presented.
Models
Today the assortment of the plant is presented in 11 collections:
- "Retro";
- "Ego";
- "Volat";
- "Nude";
- "Ceramic";
- "Plastic";
- "Embroidery";
- "Time to reverse";
- "One-switchman";
- Blackout
- Formal
The manufacturer also has copies belonging to the category “Other” and not tied to collections. Here are samples of single watches, some of which have won love and won the trust of customers in the last century.
Mechanical watches
An interesting collection of “One-Arrowman” is represented by 13 copies, 5 of which are “Luch” women's watches.
Combines samples:
- caliber 1801.1;
- the presence of a single arrow;
- mechanical type of mechanism;
- mineral glass;
- round case.
The models use straps made of suede, polyester, leather, and in two women's watches - aluminum bracelets. The body coating of most samples is chromium, in exceptional cases zirconium nitride.
The Nude collection is made in 4 variants of women's mechanical watches with a leather strap in four soft colors. The case of the model in pink and green is covered with "pink gold", the other two have a steel color. Representatives of Nyud are characterized by mineral glass and a round case.
Ceramics and plastic
The “ceramic” collection is presented only by women's watches. The quartz movement, ceramic coating and round shape unite all seven samples. It should be noted pink watch caliber 2360M, which is distinguished by the presence of sapphire crystal and oversized case thickness. The remaining models have mineral glass, a smaller caliber and a completely mottled design. The manufacturer notes the resistance of the samples to mechanical damage, thereby guaranteeing a long service life for a useful accessory.
The “plastic” collection has the glass of the same name and the cover of the case and is presented by both men's and women's watches “Ray”. Reviews available on the Internet indicate an unconditional victory over dullness.
Instances for ladies are presented in yellow, orange, red, burgundy, light and dark pink colors, and watches for cavaliers have blue, green and brown shades. A matching silicone strap and large caliber add visibility and brightness to the accessory carrier.
“Time Back” and “Ego”
Reviews about the Luch watches of the Ego collection deserve special attention. Eight male designs are classic for centuries. In addition to the special Japanese movement, the watch is distinguished by strict form, mechanical automatic winding, round case, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Presented instances vary:
- strap material - from steel to leather;
- color gamut;
- case coating - from stainless steel to double gold processing.
If “Ego” can be called an expensive watch for stylish male executives, then the “Time Back” collection is the best option for young and promising women.
Four options with a quartz movement differ only in the color of the handmade bracelet made of genuine leather. The original idea of the designers is the mirror visibility of the time period indicated by the reverse stroke. Silicate glass and a round case return to reality, and arrows going in the opposite direction add creativity to the original models.
Features of mechanical and quartz movements
The quartz watch mechanism “Ray” consists of an electric motor, a battery element and an electronic unit, the basis of which is a quartz crystal. A pulse from the battery forces the core of the unit to create an electric discharge, which is transmitted to the engine and drives the hands on the watch by means of a wheel drive.
In mechanical instances, a spiral spring is twisted during winding. As a result of its unwinding, the energy is transferred to the drum, which, in turn, sets in motion the watch mechanism “Ray”. Feedback on the mechanics, voiced by the owners, speak about the errors of the displayed time. Therefore, in the modern world, mechanical representatives have become only a sign of solidity and wealth, while quartz samples are a guarantee of accuracy and reliability.
How to care for your watch?
Despite the quality of the “Luch” watches, in the reviews experts say about the need for proper operation, namely, about the implementation of several rules.
- Before using the accessory, you should study the instructions that will give maximum information about the purchased sample.
- Take off watches while performing heavy physical exertion and during sleep. The absence of sharp fluctuations, bumps or involuntary movements will help to preserve the mechanism.
- Avoid temperature extremes, since with aggressive heating or cooling, the expansion and contraction of parts of the mechanism occur unevenly.
- Even if the watch is marked as waterproof by the manufacturer, snorkeling can be done in the case of special markings that promise at least 200 meters of depth. Other options for accessories can be slightly soaked in unsalted water, and then thoroughly wiped and dried.
- Misted glass indicates the need to contact a watch workshop for specialized care.
- It is recommended that every 3 years a Luch watch is serviced. Reviews for maintenance are most often positive, as a competent master will replace exhausted spare parts and give shine to other parts. However, if a scheduled repair requires serious costs, and the sample comes from an inexpensive collection, experts consider it inappropriate to send a watch for diagnosis and maintenance.
- Dear copies require the purchase of a special box for storage and automatic winding, called the winder.
In addition, any watch needs external cleaning with soft tissues, alcohol wipes and toothpicks, which will help maintain their beautiful appearance. And the unpleasant odor that appears in rare cases from the interaction of the strap with the skin will help to remove the deodorant / antiperspirant.