The first thing you notice when you see an old watch is the design of the watch.
I think the material and shape of the "windshield" is also a big factor.
Made of plastic material that is rarely used these days,
I feel that the rounded dome shape gives it a vintage look.
A headlight on a motorcycle? Turn signal?
I feel like its size and shape give it the feel of an old car,
If a vintage watch has a dome-shaped windshield,
The atmosphere will be even better.
In later years, the material changed to glass and sapphire crystal.
The shape changes from a dome shape to a flat shape,
For the past 10 years or so, there have been some dome-shaped ones made of sapphire crystal.
It is used to create a vintage look or to be used in reprint models.
However, when the material is other than plastic, it has an undeniable modern feel.
No matter how much you change the shape, it will never lose its modern feel.
In addition to the design of the watch,
The image completely changes just because the material is plastic.
However, there is also a problem with the plastic material,
Deterioration over time cannot be avoided.
As you can see in the photo (sorry if it's hard to understand), there are countless lines like a spider's web.
This is a sign that the plastic has deteriorated.
If this happens, the windshield will crack if a little force is applied, so be sure to replace it.
If it is made of plastic, it will eventually deteriorate, but
The material itself is inexpensive, so replacement costs are not that high.
Most of them are ready-made products and are installed together, so
Although there is almost no difference in appearance,
Some people who are serious about it will have it custom-made in exactly the same shape as the original.
Although it is easily scratched and has lower strength than glass or sapphire crystal,
The irreplaceable atmosphere is unique to plastic.
Since it is the most visible part, it is essential to check it when selling it.
Personally, this may be more important than the design of the watch.
Your attachment to watches may be surprising here.
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