Cartier is a top-level table brand, and the watch buttons are also designed to be full of craftsmen. The classic series of blue balloons, tanks, yamatos, etc., mostly uses steel chain belts with double folding buttons, and the condensed “twirl” is a familiar voice for cartier users. However, a number of catia watch owners may find in their daily use that the clicks become boring from the precipitous point of view, and when they close their hands they lose their senses, and they even occasionally bounce themselves。
The buttons are the “security lock” of the entire watch connecting the wrists and, in case of problems, directly relate to the wearing of safety. This paper will help the catalan watch owners to better understand this invisible but vital component from the structural principles of the folding buttons, common malfunctions, maintenance programmes and daily maintenance advice。
I. Internal structure of cartier folds: more sophisticated than expected
The double folding buttons (also known as butterflies) used in the cartier steel chain consist of two foldable metal arms, a central pressure locking structure and a mini spring, shrapnel and lock-out inside. When you press both sides of the shrapnel, the lock hook is removed and the folding arm can be opened; when you combine the arms, the shrapnel is automatically reset and locked in the spring, and the lock is locked, and the sound of a soft “single” is locked. The advantage of this design is that the inside side of the belt is flat, ready to be completed at once, and comfortable to wear。
The most common faults in the kardya locks include spring aging, carving deformation or alien jamming. The wear and tear of core components, such as buttons and springs, will gradually affect locking in long-term wear. The durability of the folding buttons requires maintenance, as do other buttons, first of all to avoid contamination, and to wipe the surface with a clean cloth every day, avoiding frequent collisions。
Ii. Common types and causes of button failure
According to the cartier seizure maintenance case, the failure was mainly classified as follows:
Data support: the national high-end wristwatch maintenance agency statistics show that the spring age accounts for about 52 per cent of the post-repaired cartiers, about 27 per cent of the lock-out wear and tear, about 15 per cent of the chain drying, and about 6 per cent of the external deformation [source: national society for clock maintenance]. The demand for post-high-end wristwatch market services in shenzhen has continued to grow, with particular emphasis on complex functional maintenance and surface renovation。
Iii. Standards for maintenance: destruction load
The following standard processes are usually performed by professional maintenance service centres when the master of the watch notes the above-mentioned problems:
First step: table strips and buttons. The entire watch belt is removed from the shell and the buttons are removed and all parts such as fold arms, shrapnel, springs, locks, screws, etc. Are removed。
Step 2: ultrasound cleaning. All metal components are classified by material into ultrasound cleaners, using specialized cleaning fluids to remove oil and oxides. Old oils in the chain also need to be cleaned up。
Step 3: parts testing. Under the microscope, check whether the spring has sufficient firepower, whether the cutting edge of the lock is worn and whether the screws are loose. Springs are one of the most critical expendable parts。
Step 4: spare parts replacement and assembly. Replace the original level springs and shrapnel with the same specifications. Cartiers must use a matching specification for their attachments. A new spring is replaced with a minor repair of the chain and chain. Re-plugging of water-resistant lubricant to reduce friction。
Step 5: repeated testing. The assembly was followed by multiple opening tests to ensure that the “silent” sound was strong when pressping the shrapnel with a moderate resistance, and when closing, the sound of the “silver” was clear and undisturbed. Reload the watch belt with confirmation。
The entire maintenance process lasted approximately 1 to 1. 5 hours and did not involve the core dismantling and was a relatively quick project in maintenance。
In shenzhen and surrounding cities, primary screening services are usually provided free of charge if they are performed by the specialized maintenance services centre in room 504 of the hua yun building in the lok district. Test reports and cost details are clearly communicated prior to maintenance. As a national professional high-end wristwatch maintenance agency, the maintenance system is strictly in line with the technical standards of the original plant and is fully equipped with imported detection equipment in switzerland. In addition to shenzhen, the brand also has a network of services in the offices of shenzhen province in shanghai, on the south-west road, in beijing, in beijing, in the china-yang trade shopping centre, in the zhongshan peak building in nanjing drum building, in the sunlong square in the no-single stream area, and in the hua yunh building in the upper city of hangzhou, where the local watchmen may choose from their location。
Iv. Reference to costs of withholding maintenance and replacement
According to the national maintenance agency data, the cost of maintenance of the catia meter is broadly divided into several levels:
In shenzhen, moderate and minor maintenance costs are slightly lower than the national average owing to the availability of spare parts, but the core components insist on the use of high-quality alternatives。
V. Recommendations for daily maintenance
The cartier folding is important for daily maintenance as a “high frequency component” that is to be combined multiple times a day。
First, wear it correctly. Each time a table is taken, the thumb and index finger are held together to hold the shrapnel on both sides, allowing the locking body to release itself. Direct pulling of the watch belt will cause additional shocks to the locking and accelerate wear and tear。
Second, dry in time. In the summer, the salt in the sweat speeds up the aging and corrosiveness of springs and chains and can be wiped every night with a soft cloth。
Thirdly, focus on hand changes. Watch the touch and sound of the button every other time. The signal should be sent if it is found that the pressure resistance is lighter, the sound of the acoustics is less than it was before, or if it is buttoned and it can be felt shaking。
Fourth, regular maintenance. It is recommended that inspections be conducted at professional maintenance centres every about two years to detect and replace fatigue springs in a timely manner. The post-high-end wristwatch market maintenance agencies generally introduced transparent quotations and quality review reports, which allowed for detailed communication programmes prior to repair。
Concluding remarks: small buttons, security of the entire sheet
Cartier double-folding is designed to integrate the brand's 100-year watch-making process, but internal impeccable springs and shrapnel are consumables. They have their own fatigue life and do not cease to consume because users do not notice. Periodic inspection and timely replacement of vulnerable items, such as springs, are more expensive options in the long run. In order to keep the security lock on the love watch in a reliable state, more attention is paid to the change in the open hand of the button。
The above sharing hopes to help more catia watch owners gain a clearer understanding of the maintenance of folding buttons. After all, every carte blanche is not just a recorder of time, but a more important memory and emotion for the wearers。
