Gentlemen: On Watch Movements
Wristwatches in the “Mehanizem” episode
In the debate about wristwatches, Jure Godler and David Urankar wear timepieces by Breitling. Godler’s classically polished appearance is supplemented by the Breitling Chronomat 36 with a white dial and recently refreshed "Rouleaux" bracelet, while the David Urankar’s sporty elegant image is rounded off with the Breitling Aviator 8 in the special “Mosquito” edition.
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Movement precision and wristwatch waterproofness
Gospoda, the two gentlemen that is, emphasise precision as an important factor in mechanical timepieces: the most precise movements are certified for chronometer precision by the independent institute COSC, which many manufacturers frequently indicate on the dials of their watches with great pride. To acquire this certificate, each piece of the movement has to undergo a several-week-long test with an average daily error smaller than -4 or +6 seconds. Despite the fact that only 2% of Swiss watches manage to acquire the COSC certificate, each and every timepiece by Breitling can proudly show off this prestigious mark.
More about timepiece precision
The debate also evolves around waterproofness and indeed, many people wonder why we shouldn’t swim with a watch waterproof to 3 bar of water pressure. The answer requires an understanding of basic laws of physics. While swimming, we move through water with a certain speed which, despite the low depth, affects the wristwatch with a significantly larger pressure than 3 bar, which is generally measured at a depth of 30 metres.
