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| Do you retail or wholesale? |
| We sell single watch as well as bulk purchases. Price is for retail orders. For wholesale, we offer 5-15% discount depending |
| on quantity and quality of items. To qualify for wholesale discount your order must have minimum of 100 pieces. |
| Can I order a piece of watch as sample? |
| Yes, we accept samples orders. Order procedures are the same as mentioned above. Please note the additional shipping |
| charges for order less than 10 pieces. Besides the unit price, we have to charge $20 more each pieces for shipping fee. |
| How long can I receive my watches ? |
| Watches are shipped within two days after the order and delivery will take about one week. There is no shipping on |
| Saturday or Sunday. |
| How the watches are delivered? |
| Usually watches are sent via air express like EMS,TNT,UPS. |
| How can I know my order status? |
| Once we send the watches, we will give you a tracking number, with which you can check your order online We are also |
| keeping an eye on your watch until they reach you. |
| What's the difference between quartz and mechanical/automatic movements? |
| The movement, or inner workings, of the watch are what make up the main timekeeping mechanism. Most watches have |
| either a quartz movement or a mechanical movement. The type of movement you choose depends mostly on one's taste. |
| Mechanical movements are a tribute to the watchmaker's art and monitor the passage of time by a series of gear |
| mechanisms. When a mechanical movement does not have to be wound, it is known as an automatic movement. These |
| self-winding movements are wound by the movement of your wrist. (No, you don't have to shake it to work! The normal, |
| everyday movement of the watch on your wrist charges the winding reserve.) When this type of watch is removed from |
| your wrist,the movement winds down in 10 to 72 hours, depending on the size of its winding reserve. |
| Quartz movements, on the other hand, are powered by a battery and do not stop working once removed from your wrist. |
| When activated by a battery or solar power, the thin sliver of crystal very predictably vibrates at an extremely high |
| frequency (32,768 times per second), thus providing very accurate timekeeping. The battery in a quartz watch generally |
| needs to be replaced every 1.5 years. |
| How do watches work? |
| Watches essentially tell time by the integration of three main components:an energy source,a time regulating mechanism |
| and to display.The energy source can be electronic (as in a battery)or mechanical (as in a wound spring).A watch's main |
| timekeeping mechanism is called its movement. Today's watches fall into two categories: Mechanical movements and |
| Quartz movements.Mechanical watches are made up of about 130 parts that work together to tell time. Automatic |
| mechanical movements mark the passage of time by a series of gear mechanisms, and are wound by the movement of |
| your wrist as you wear it. The gear train then transmits the power to the escapement, which distributes the impulses, |
| turning the balance wheel.The balance wheel is thetime regulating organ of a mechanical watch,which vibrates on a spiral |
| hairspring.Lengthening or shortening the balance spring makes the balance wheel go faster or slower to advance or retard |
| the watch. The travel of the balance wheel from one extreme |
| the watch. The travel of the balance wheel from one extreme the other and back again is called oscillation. A series of |
| gears, called the dial train, then turns the hands on the watch face. Quartz watches work with a series of electronic |
| components, all fitting together in a tiny space. Rather than a spring,a quartz watch relies on a battery for its energy.The |
| battery sends electrical energy to a quartz crystal,which vibrates at an incredibly high frequency (32,768 times a second), |
| providing highly accurate timekeeping.This energy is then transmitted via a stepping motor,which transforms the electrical |
| impulses into mechanical power, turning the gear train, which moves the hands on the watch face. For more detailed |
| information on how watches work,along with descriptions of their parts. |
| Are watches really waterproof? |
| No. In fact, they aren't. It is actually illegal to represent a watch as being ˇ°water-proofˇ±. Watches,however, can be water- |
| resistant. In fact, most watches have some sort of water-resistance. A watch marked as water resistant without a depth |
| indication is designed to withstand accidental splashes of water only. Do not submerge such a watch. Higher levels of water |
| resistance are indicated by increasingly higher acceptable depths, usually indicated in meters. |
| There are a variety of ways to make a watch water resistant.All such watches use rubber gaskets or "O" rings to seal the |
| case back.A watch with a back that screws onto the case provides a higher degree of water resistance.Some crowns (the |
| "winding stem") actually screw into the case to further increase water resistance. |
| What's the difference between a chronograph and a chronometer? |
| A chronograph is a name given to a multifunction sport watch with a stopwatch function. Most have two or three sub-dials, |
| or mini-dials,for measuring minutes and hours. A chronometer, on the other hand, is a precision watch that has been |
| rigorously tested by the Control Official Suisse de Chronometers (COSC),an official watch testing laboratory in |
| Switzerland, to keep accurate time in various temperatures and positions over a 15-day period. The watch must lose no |
| more than five seconds per day in order to be designated a chronometer. |
| How long should the battery in my watch last? |
| Generally, the battery in a quartz watch will need to be replaced every 1.5 years. |
| What's a crystal? |
| The clear cover over the watch face is called the crystal. Three types of crystals are commonly found in watches: Acrylic |
| crystal is an inexpensive plastic that allows shallow scratches to be buffed out. Mineral crystal is composed of several |
| elementst that are heat-treated to create an unusual hardness that aids in resisting scratches.Sapphire crystal is the most |
| expensive and durable,approximately three times harder than mineral crystals and 20 times harder than acrylic crystals.A |
| non-reflective coating on some sport styles prevents glare. |
| Is it better to get a leather band or a metal one? |
| Strap watches may have bands made from a variety of materials, including leathers, exotic skins and synthetics. In |
| general,it's best to avoid fine leathers if you will expose the watch to water or perspiration from physical activity.Rubber |
| straps are a little more durable against water and perspiration.Do keep in mind,that if you do not like a certain strap on a |
| watch,it's relatively inexpensive and easy to replace the band with one of many varieties,textures and colors.Metal bands |
| are called ˇ®bracelets', andare available in various metals, including gold, platinum, stainless steel and titanium. Some |
| manufacturers have styles that combine two kinds of metals, such as gold and steel, which are known as two-tone |
| bracelets. Thechoice is really a matter of personal taste. Generally speaking, strap watches are viewed as a more casual |
| fashion statement, although they can be very attractive and quite costly. |
| What's the best way to care for and clean my watch? |
| The best way to clean your watch is by using a lint-free cloth and a toothpick.Use the toothpick to clean out any dirt |
| buildup in the bracelet or casing of the watch and the cloth to wipe it clean. If it is water-resistant, give it an occasional |
| cleaning with a mixture of warm water and a mild soap. If the strap is leather or non-metal, clean only the case. |
