Updated October 2026
The Watch Journal

Learn About Watches

Simple explanations of how watches work and what the terms mean.

Watch Education: All Articles

Watch Knowledge • 6 min read

Mechanical vs Quartz Watches

Mechanical vs quartz watches: how each works, accuracy, maintenance and which suits you. A clear, simple comparison.

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Watch Knowledge • 5 min read

What Is an Automatic Watch?

What is an automatic watch? A mechanical watch that winds itself from your wrist movement. How it works, how long it runs and how to care for it.

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Watch Knowledge • 4 min read

What Is a Chronograph and How Do You Use It?

What is a chronograph? A watch with a built-in stopwatch. How to start, stop and reset it, and what the sub-dials and pushers do.

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Watch Knowledge • 5 min read

What Does 50m / 100m / 200m Water Resistant Mean?

What does water resistant mean on a watch? 30m, 50m, 100m and 200m ratings explained, and what you can safely do in each.

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Watch Knowledge • 4 min read

Sapphire vs Mineral Crystal

Sapphire vs mineral crystal on watches: scratch resistance, cost and what to choose. A simple guide to watch glass.

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Watch Knowledge • 4 min read

How to Read a Watch Dial

How to read a watch dial: hour, minute and seconds hands, date window, sub-dials, tachymeter and bezel markings explained.

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Watch Knowledge • 4 min read

What 'Swiss Made' Really Means

What does Swiss Made mean on a watch? The legal rules on movement, casing and inspection, and what the label does and does not tell you.

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Watch Knowledge • 5 min read

Watch Movements Explained

Watch movements explained: quartz, automatic, manual-wind and solar. How each works and which is right for you.

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Watch Knowledge • 4 min read

What Is a GMT Watch?

What is a GMT watch? A watch with an extra hand that tracks a second time zone. How it works and who it suits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn About Watches: FAQs

Where can I see these watches in Gurgaon?expand_more
Visit World of Watches at Ambience Mall (DLF Phase 3), Airia Mall (Sohna Road, Sector 68), MGF Metropolitan Mall (MG Road, Sector 25) and Worldmark (Sector 65). Availability differs from store to store, so please call or WhatsApp your nearest store before you visit.
Can I get advice on a specific watch?expand_more
Yes. Call or WhatsApp us and our team will help you choose.

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