Clock face as the main selection criterion

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

When buying a watch (whether it's a wrist watch, an alarm clock or a wall clock), we most often pay attention to external performance, design, company, price. At the same time, the watch face itself is often overlooked, and the main function of the mechanism depends on how convenient it is. How to choose the right watch to get not only aesthetic pleasure from them, but also always keep up with the times?

Types and features

The most common models in which the clock face is presented as digital, analog or their symbiosis. Digital do without hands, the time is identified by numbers displayed on the LED or LCD screen. Analog - the traditional version with minute, hour and second hands. The combination of both types is typical for special purpose watches, such as sports watches.

Beauty and practicality

Some people prefer mechanical models, others are fans of electronic modifications. When buying any of the options, it should be borne in mind that the clock face must meet the task assigned to the clock. InIf the chronometer will perform a predominantly decorative function, then, of course, the design of the case will be of paramount importance. For a living room or a library in a classic style, a cuckoo clock would be an excellent solution, and if space permits, then a floor clock with a beautiful strike. The kitchen will sparkle with new colors if you hang a model decorated with coffee beans, vanilla sticks and anise stars on the wall. For a high-tech room, ultra-modern specimens made of glass and chrome, of an original and technological look, are suitable: transparent, without a case, showing time in different zones. In this case, the clock face plays a secondary role, and there are no special requirements for it.

Special Purpose

Another thing, say, an alarm clock. Even in half-asleep, glancing at him, you should easily see what time it is. Therefore, the watch dial in it is preferable to the simplest, without unnecessary details. An electronic alarm clock is good because its numbers can be easily seen in the dark, and a pleasant glow from the scoreboard can serve as a night light. The 24-hour format is considered more convenient. Sometimes you wake up and you can’t immediately figure out what is outside the window: morning, evening, night? Still "today" or already "tomorrow"? In addition, electronic models have a louder signal of a special tone, which can only be turned off manually. If you put it a couple of steps from the bed, then the chances of oversleeping will be minimal, because you have to get up to remove the annoying squeak, and during this time it will turn onthe thought that it is time to wake up completely.

Which is better?

Which is better to choose a watch face: round, square, with Roman or Arabic numerals? This is, of course, a matter of taste. If we are talking about wrist models, then round ladies' watches look softer, more feminine, and men's ones look conservative and respectable. In addition, this form is familiar to the eye; unusual design details look brighter on it. For those who love exclusive things, models from Iran Qian will be a real find. A watch face without hands is nothing compared to a watch without a dial. The uniqueness of his creation lies in the fact that the models, instead of the usual disk with numbers, have absolutely transparent glass in its place. However, this does not mean at all that this accessory cannot be used for its intended purpose. Time is indicated by two luminous stripes located on the outer edge of the glass.