Price, material and aesthetics. We explore the considerations for watchcrystals — overlooked at times but nevertheless one of the most crucial components of a watch. luxurywatch
that felt appropriate for the season; Yuletide decors paired with ornate watch dials. Subtracting the glitz and glamour, this next instalment pales in comparison as we highlight the watch dial’s brother-in-arms — the watch crystal. Note that the reason we use that term is that one of the main purposes of the dial is to protect the movement from damages coming from the front; the crystal has a similar task, only that it provides an additional layer of security by protecting the dial too.
One of NASA’s requirements for Omega was that the crystal of the Speedmaster Moonwatch had to be shatter-proof to ensure the safety of their astronauts. Image: OmegaAcross the myriad of watches available in the market, there are three main materials that watch manufactures work with for crystals: acrylic, mineral and sapphire.
The Longines ref. 5774 made for the French Navy in 1947 features a box acrylic crystal that resists shattering in perilous environments. Image: LonginesHere comes the interesting caveat — the material’s hardness acts as a double-edged sword of sorts. Given how easily acrylic or mineral crystals scratch, removing them is relatively easy with the help of polishing compounds. Should the damage be beyond salvage, a replacement is unlikely to burn too big a hole in the pocket.
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