Different types of watch locks
When buying a watch, in addition to paying attention to the type and features of the watch, we must also pay attention to the type of watch strap. It is worth noting that watches have different locks that are used. Different types of watch straps can have different characteristics and can be used for different watches. How this type of watch locks work is different and each of them works differently, and some people also like one of these mechanisms of opening and closing the watch lock and are comfortable with it.
Some watches are locked in such a way that they can be opened and closed like a button, and others are in the form of a belt lock. Please ask yourself how the opening and closing and different types of watch straps differ in their function and why we should be careful in choosing the watch as well as the type of watch lock. It is worth noting that each of these watch locks is unlocked differently and each of them has a different mode of operation. We must be careful in choosing the watch and locking the watch so that we are comfortable when opening and closing the watch and using it. Different types of watch locks can be effective in how to open and close the watch and make the person comfortable. In other words, we can say that the type of watch lock is directly related to the ease of opening and closing the watch. Even the details used to make the watch strap can influence the style of the watch. Therefore, it is important to lock the watch and pay attention to different types of watch locks in choosing the right watch.
- Deployant: This type of watch strap locks is usually used on watches that have metal straps, but in recent designs, we can see this type of watch strap lock that can also be seen in leather straps. This type of watch strap is collapsible and has two parts, each of which is placed on top of the other and causes it to be closed and locked. This type of watch lock is also called folding locks because it has two parts that complement each other and are placed on top of each other. It is worth noting that this type of watch strap was made and used by Louis Cartier in 1910. In terms of beauty, this type of watch is very delicate and beautiful. However, when using this type of watch strap, you may face some challenges in such a way that the watch strap may not be the size of your wrist. However, the popular and stylish Rolex brand uses this type of watch strap to give a special beauty and elegance to its watches.
- Folding button lock: This type of watch lock also has a small button to close and lock the watch strap, which is sliding. In addition, these types of locks have a spring mode, which makes it easy to open and close the watch strap. Of course, it is worth mentioning that the design of this watch lock is such that when closing the wrist, when shaking the hand, it does not move at all and cannot be opened with pressure. This type of watch lock has a lot of security, and this makes the sliding watch lock foldable.
- Folding clip clock button lock: This type of watch lock is a combination of clip lock and button model that even has a folding mode. To be able to unlock this type of watch lock, it is enough to press the special button so that you can open the watch lock and take the watch out of your hand. Just as it is easy to unlock, it is also very easy to fasten to the wrist. This type of watch locks can be an ideal choice for those who are looking for high security watch locks. Therefore, we can say that if you are looking for a watch that has a high security, you can use this type of lock, a combination of clips and a button that also has a folding mode.
- Folding locks with two locks: This type of watch locks can be seen mostly on watches that are metal straps, but since these types of locks have two locks, they can be used in sports and sports watches that require high security during Mobility are used. In this type of watch locks, an additional lock and cover is used to increase the level of security, which has a folding mode, and for this reason, this type of watch lock is called two-lock folding straps. In terms of style, it is like the lock of clip clocks, and it is very easy to open and close.
- Hidden lock: This type of watch lock is suitable for people who do not want their watch lock to be known, because this type of watch lock is hidden. The design of this watch lock is such that the watch lock is hidden between the watch and is not visible and cannot be seen. In other words, we can say that the lock of the watch strap is not visible and cannot be seen, and we must open and close it on the wrist and inside the strap. The same kind of opening and closing of the watch strap increases its security. How to make this type of watch strap lock is that there are two parts on the watch strap that are hidden and when you press the buttons simultaneously, the lock will be unlocked.
- Jewelry locks: This type of locks is mostly used on jewelry and bracelets and the reason for naming it is that it can also be used in jewelry and bracelets. This type of lock consists of two parts, one toggle is placed on the other side and a hole is placed on the toggle. How to close this type of lock is that the toggle is placed on the hole and then it is easily closed. To be able to open this type of lock, we must pull the lock upwards until the toggle comes out of the hole, and after that we can easily open the port lock. The advantage of this type of lock is that the watch strap can be proportional to the size of the wrist, and in using this type of watch lock, the watch strap is exactly the size of the wrist and does not move.
- Belt locks: These types of locks can be used on silicone, leather straps, smart watches, and plastic watch straps. This type of lock can be used for sports and sports watches. Daria belt lock is a toggle that can be placed on the holes in the watch strap, which are leather, silicone, plastic, etc., and in this case, it can fasten the watch strap on the wrist. This type of watch lock has a metal protector that can be used to hold the toggle. When using this type of watch strap lock, you no longer need to increase or decrease the size of the watch strap, and by using the metal lock toggle and the strap holes of the watch, you can fasten the watch exactly to your desired size and wrist. This type of watch lock also has a high level of security, and the lock will not be unlocked until the toggle lock is lifted. But it is worth noting that the security of these types of locks does not reach the level of security of clip locks. In other words, we can say that the security of clip locks is higher than belt locks. But these types of locks are very suitable for sports watches and soft straps.
- Single button lock: This type of lock is also used more for soft watch straps and has two modes. Button clock lock modes can be magnetic and single button. It is very easy to open and close these types of locks. Especially a magnetic button lock that can be easily opened and closed, because they are connected and separated using a magnet. But it is better to know that this type of watch lock is not very secure because it can be opened and closed easily.