Movement Type | Daily wear, formal events, collecting | Industry: Quartz (ISO 3159) ▲ Base: Automatic mechanical (no battery) ▲▲ Advanced: Automatic + chronograph (ISO 3159 certified) | Base: Self-winding, timeless design. Advanced: Precision timing for enthusiasts. | Base: Requires daily wear. Advanced: Higher cost and complexity. |
Water Resistance | Swimming, snorkeling, casual wear | Industry: 30m (ISO 2281) ▲ Base: 50m (ISO 6425 certified) ▲▲ Advanced: 100m (ISO 6425 certified) | Base: Safe for swimming. Advanced: Dive-ready. | Base: Not suitable for deep diving. Advanced: Requires regular servicing. |
Case Material | Everyday use, formal occasions | Industry: Stainless steel + mineral crystal ▲ Base: Stainless steel + sapphire crystal ▲▲ Advanced: Sapphire case back + anti-reflective coating | Base: Scratch-resistant. Advanced: Enhanced durability + visible movement. | Base: Heavier cost. Advanced: Fragile if mishandled. |
Band Material | Casual to high-end events | Industry: Plastic/base metal ▲ Base: Genuine leather + stainless steel clasp ▲▲ Advanced: Alligator leather + deployant clasp | Base: Comfortable and versatile. Advanced: Luxury appeal. | Base: Requires maintenance. Advanced: Higher price tag. |
Luminous Hands | Low-light environments | Industry: No luminous ▲ Base: Super-LumiNova (CIE 1931 standard) ▲▲ Advanced: Enhanced Super-LumiNova (300-hour glow) | Base: Visibility in dark. Advanced: Brighter, longer-lasting glow. | Base: Limited brightness. Advanced: Slight cost increase. |
Shock Resistance | Active lifestyles, rugged environments | Industry: Basic shock resistance ▲ Base: ISO 1413 compliant ▲▲ Advanced: MIL-STD-810G certified | Base: Protection from drops. Advanced: Military-grade durability. | Base: Limited to casual shocks. Advanced: Heavier build. |