Happy owners of watches can see on the back cover or bracelet various inscriptions in English. Few people know what they mean. Often people think that the inscription on a stainless steel back water resistant watch is an indication of the manufacturer. They are fundamentally wrong. Let's see what these most common inscriptions on watches of various brands mean.
Steel back stainless watch: how it translates
Currently, different materials are used to make watches. It can be plastic, brass, alla, stainless steel, titanium, ceramics, platinum, gold or silver. On individual elements of the mechanism, the manufacturer can mark what they are made of.
The inscription steel stainless means that the watch was made of stainless steel. As a rule, this is an alloy of iron and chromium 316L, which is known for its practicality, aesthetic appearance, resistance to damage and anti-corrosion properties.
For steel back stainless watches, only the case back is made of 316L alloy. If the entire case is made of stainless steel, the watch should bear the designation all stainless steel.
What are the advantages of stainless steel back watches
A watch with a stainless steel case has a number of advantages:
- strength;
- resistance to corrosion;
- resistance to temperature changes;
- beautiful appearance;
- hypoallergenicity;
- no impact on accuracy.
It is this material that is used by well-known Swiss and Japanese brands. However, steel also has disadvantages. This is a fairly high cost and significant weight.
In watches steel back stainless, in addition to stainless steel, brass is also used. This material is much cheaper, hard enough, but after 5 years it may become unusable due to corrosion, oxidation, mechanical damage. In addition, it causes skin irritation.
The stainless steel back is a great way out. Such watches are both durable, hypoallergenic, but at the same time their price is much lower, and the case is lighter.
Water resistant
Often on the steel back stainless watch there is another inscription: water resistant. From English, this translates to "waterproof." However, do not rush to grab scuba gear and dive with the clock into the sea abyss. Pay attention to the level of protection.
- 30 m or 3 bar. The watch will not break if you get it in the rain or accidentally drop it in water, but it’s better not to experiment.
- 50 m or 5 bar. They can not be removed when taking a bath or washing hands. They can’t stand blows on water.
- 100 m or 10 bar. You can take it with you to the pool, but they are not suitable for professional sports.
- 200 m or 20 bar. Perfect for a diver or Olympic swimming champion.
Before buying a watch, carefully study their markings. She will be able to tell you a lot, even when the instruction from the mechanism is lost.