Watch "Luch": reviews of the owners, types, a large selection of models, characteristics, features of work and care

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

Are wristwatches necessary in the 21st century? The issue is quite controversial. Almost everyone has a mobile device that can not only show the time, but also update it on the Internet. However, removing the smartphone from a bag or pocket makes the task a little more difficult and does not allow you to track the time frame at a high speed. Without letting go of the phone, it is difficult to go in for sports, make purchases, fully work and relax. If a person owns a Luch wristwatch, just one movement allows you to find out the time to the nearest minute.

Brand

The history of the Minsk company "Luch" began in a difficult post-war period. The construction of the enterprise lasted for 2 years. And with the commissioning, there were difficulties with skilled workers. But the leaders overcame all the difficulties,the plant started producing watches and became known far beyond the borders of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic.

In 2010, most of the plant's assets were bought by a company from Switzerland, which currently owns 80% of the shares. Since the beginning of its existence, the enterprise has produced more than one and a half thousand models of Luch watches. Feedback from the owners of the older generation confirms the reliability of Minsk samples, and young people note a wide range designed for the most fastidious customers.

Customized watches

Keeping up with the times, the Minsk Watch Factory offers an individual approach in the manufacture of goods on special orders. 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 design the dial in a corporate style or make an engraving on the back of the case. It is important to note that the cost of developing the design of large projects, the manufacturer assumes in full.

You can also order the design of a watch in a single copy, for example, for an anniversary date with the initials of the hero of the occasion or other signs. For each special sample from a single or mass order, the company undertakes to produce an individual package for the Luch watch. Reviews of watch owners and corporate clients of the plant, returning to Minsk models again and again, speak for themselves. Some are satisfied with the price, others - with the appearance, othersconfident in the quality of the product, and the fourth like the variety of models presented.

Models

Today the assortment of the plant is presented in 11 collections:

• "Retro";
• "Ego";
• Volat;
• "Nude";
• "Ceramic";
• "Plastic";
• "Vyshyvanka";
• "Time back";
• "One-hand";
• Blackout;
• Formal.

The manufacturer also has copies belonging to the “Other” category and not tied to collections. Here are samples of single watches, some of which won the love and trust of customers in the last century.

Mechanical watch

Interesting collection "One-hand" is represented by 13 items, 5 of which are women's watches "Luch".

Merges patterns:

• caliber 1801.1;
• the presence of a single arrow;
• mechanical mechanism type;
• mineral glass;
• round body.

The models use straps made of suede, polyester, leather, and two women's watches have aluminum bracelets. The body coating of most samples is chromium, in exceptional cases - zirconium nitride.

The "Nude" collection is made in 4 versions of women's mechanical watches with a leather strap in four soft shades. The body of the model in pink and green is covered with “rose gold”, the other two have a steel color. Representatives of "Nude" are characterized by mineral glass and a round case.

Ceramic and plastic

"Ceramic" collection is represented only by women's watches. Quartz movement, ceramic coating and round shape unite all seven examples. It should be noted pink watch caliber 2360M, which is distinguished by the presence of sapphire crystal and overestimated case thickness. The rest of the models have mineral glass, a smaller caliber and a completely motley design. The manufacturer notes the resistance of samples to mechanical damage, due to which it guarantees a long service life of a useful accessory.

The "Plastic" collection has the same name glass and case coating and is represented by both men's and women's Luch watches. Reviews available on the Internet speak of an unconditional victory over mediocrity.

Copies for ladies are presented in yellow, orange, red, burgundy, light and dark pink colors, and watches for gentlemen have blue, green and brown shades. A matching silicone strap and a large caliber add visibility and brightness to the wearer of the accessory.

"Turn Back Time" and "Ego"

Reviews about the watches "Luch" of the "Ego" collection deserve special attention. Eight men's designs are classics for centuries. In addition to a special Japanese mechanism, the watch is distinguished by the severity of the form, mechanical self-winding, round case, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Items shown vary:

• strap material - from steel to leather;
• color scheme;
• plated case - from stainless steel to double gold treatment.

If "Ego" can be calledexpensive watches for stylish male executives, the Time Back collection is the best option for young and promising representatives of the weaker sex.

Four versions with a quartz movement differ only in the color of the handmade genuine leather bracelet. The original idea of the designers is the mirror visibility of the time interval, indicated by the reverse motion. The silicate glass and round case bring back reality, while the reversed hands add creativity to the original models.

Features of mechanical and quartz movements

The quartz movement of the "Luch" watch consists of an electric motor, a battery and an electronic unit, which is based on a quartz crystal. A pulse from the battery causes the core of the block to create an electrical discharge, which is transmitted to the engine and sets the hands on the clock in motion by operating the wheel gear.

In mechanical specimens, when winding, the spiral spring is twisted. As a result of its unwinding, energy is transferred to the drum, which, in turn, sets in motion the Luch watch mechanism. Feedback on the mechanics, voiced by the owners, speaks of errors in the displayed time. Therefore, in the modern world, mechanical representatives have become only a sign of solidity and we alth, while quartz samples are a guarantee of accuracy and reliability.

How to take care of your watch?

Despite the quality of Luch watches, in the reviewsexperts talk about the need for proper operation, namely, the implementation of several rules.

1. Before using the accessory, you should study the instructions, which will give maximum information about the purchased sample.
2. Remove the watch when performing heavy physical exertion and during sleep. The absence of sharp vibrations, shocks or involuntary movements will help preserve the mechanism.
3. Avoid temperature fluctuations, because with aggressive heating or cooling, the expansion and contraction of parts of the mechanism occurs unevenly.
4. Even if the watch is marked as waterproof by the manufacturer, you can go scuba diving in the case of a special marking that promises at least 200 meters of depth. The rest of the accessory options can be lightly soaked in uns alted water, and then thoroughly wiped and dried.
5. Misted glass indicates the need to contact the watchmaker for specialized care.
6. It is recommended to carry out maintenance of Luch watches every 3 years. Reviews for maintenance are most often positive, as a competent craftsman will replace spare parts that have exhausted their service life and add shine to the rest of the details. However, if scheduled repairs require serious expenses, and the sample comes from an inexpensive collection, experts consider it inappropriate to send the watch for diagnostics and service.
7. Expensive pieces require the purchase of a special box for storing and automatically winding watches, called a winder.

In addition, any watch needs external cleaningusing soft cloths, alcohol wipes and toothpicks to help keep them looking great. And the unpleasant smell, which appears in rare cases from the interaction of the strap with the skin, will help to remove the deodorant / antiperspirant.