A fast-paced watch is more stable, has stronger anti-interference ability, and is more accurate in timekeeping.

by gudoi on 2012-02-11 01:06:07

Fast-beat watches are more stable, have stronger resistance to interference, and provide precise timekeeping, which are the advantages of fast-beat watches. Inside a watch, the balance wheel moves regularly and continuously. The oscillation of the balance wheel must maintain a certain frequency (the number of oscillations per unit of time) to ensure accurate timekeeping. A regular watch has a frequency of five times per second, with 18,000 ticks per hour, which is commonly referred to as an 18,000-frequency watch. Watches with a frequency higher than 18,000 are called fast-beat (high-frequency) watches. Currently, various fast-beat watches produced in Switzerland mostly have a frequency of six times per second, or 21,600 beats per hour for high-frequency watches. There are also some that exceed 21,600 beats per hour. The higher the frequency of a watch, the smaller the timekeeping error within a unit of time, and the higher the accuracy. Fast-beat watches have strong anti-interference capabilities; whether in motion (worn on the hand) or at rest, they keep consistent time. Even when subjected to external vibrations or impacts, their timekeeping accuracy is rarely affected. The balance assembly vibrates continuously day and night. The number of vibrations of the balance spring within a unit of time is called the frequency of the watch. The higher the frequency, the more accurate the watch's timekeeping. In the past, the vibration frequency of most mechanical watches was 18,000 times per hour, but in recent years it has increased to 21,600 times per hour. Nowadays, watches with a vibration frequency of 18,000 times per hour are generally referred to as slow-beat watches, while those with frequencies exceeding 18,000 are called fast-beat watches. The dial of a watch can indicate whether it is marked with numbers such as 18,000 or 21,600, representing the number of vibrations per hour, thereby determining whether the watch is a fast-beat or slow-beat watch. The balance wheel of a fast-beat watch swings much faster than that of a slow-beat watch, and fast-beat watches are more powerful. After multiple observations, one can judge by experience whether the watch is a fast-beat or slow-beat watch. Therefore, fast-beat watches are more stable, have stronger resistance to interference, and offer precise timekeeping. For more information about Tissot watches and other Swiss watch brands like Rado, please visit the New Time & Space Famous Watches website.