Watches by RETIME^®

The quartz watch.

One of the absolute top sellers among watches, or precisely one of the best-selling movements, is probably the quartz watch. It is characterized by its high reliability. Nevertheless it remains affordable. The whole thing is controlled by the watch's name-giver, a quartz crystal. Shaped like a tuning fork, it sets the pace of the movement.

It is important to know that the raw material quartz is one of the most common minerals in the earth's crust and is therefore not an threatened earth resource. Quartz can also be produced synthetically.
Between the battery and the crystal is the stepper motor. It calculates the pulses of the quartz crystal with the energy of the battery and transmits them in a controlled manner to the movement.

By the way: The fact that the crystal gives impulses at the right speed of time is based on a special physical effect, the "piezoelectric effect".

They automatically catch your eye:
automatic watches and chronographs. 

Automatic watches are very special. The main characteristic of this type of watch is its mechanical movement. As the wearer moves his arm, the clock is wound by a rotor inside the watch. These self-winding movements are extremely sophisticated and are often used in high-quality products. No battery or electronic power is required.

Chronographs are also elegant watches with a special additional function. A handle can be used as a stopwatch - independent of the actual movement. This may be a conventional quartz movement or a mechanical automatic movement. Usually a chronograph has two push-buttons on the side of the crown. The upper pushbutton is a start and stop button. The lower pushbutton resets the handle on the main dial to zero or twelve o'clock. In addition, there are several additional (smaller) dials (so-called totalisers). They display the minutes and hours of the time stop. A date display shows the respective day.

Waterprint, laser and more

Leather, metal or fabric? When it comes to materials for watch straps, opinions and tastes differ. Metal and link bracelets, for example, are more durable and robust than models made of leather or fabric. They are also easier and better to clean. Bracelets made of genuine leather and imitation leather (synthetic leather imitation) or high-quality textiles, on the other hand, are convincing because of their special feel and the feeling of wearing a natural material on the skin.

We can offer you the following variations and materials for watch straps:

• Polyurethane (PU) 
• Real leather
• Imitation leather
• Fabric
• Stainless steel (mesh or Milanaise)
• Metal (as link bracelet)
• Silicone

Straps made of polyurethane, leather and silicone can also be printed with various patterns using the waterprint process. Stainless steel mesh or Milanaise straps can be lasered.

The printed dial

The dials of our watches can be designed freely. There are numerous finishing options available: From sunray-cut to 3D printing, everything is possible. Indexes can be printed or raised (as UP relief). We use processes such as screen printing, offset printing, UV printing and anodising.

The way to "your" dial is done by a few essential steps:

1. Determine your base colour. Then, depending on your wishes, we apply a sunray finish or another optical refinement (e.g. a relief like wood or carbon look).

2. Select the type of index. It can be created by screen printing. Raised versions in polished chrome or fluorescent versions are also possible.

3. Determine the placement of the logo and the printing process.

4. Last but not least, you select the special handle - e.g. an hour disc with logo print or point representation (date and weekday appear as a coloured point).

Your watch with engraving.

The back of the watch case can be upgraded with a laser engraving. This looks noble and discreet at the same time. At our Cologne location, we can also personalize your dream watch.

In any case, a watch with a filigree engraving has an optimal advertising effect and enhances the image of your brand or your company. As a special personal gesture, it will remain in the recipient's memory for a long time - no matter whether he or she is a premium customer or an employee.

Think about giving a gift: gift packaging

Whether a luxurious metal box or practical lid box, frosted plastic box, exquisite ornamental box or an unusual case, there is a perfect gift box or packaging for every watch. Depending on the type of packaging, the watch is perfectly presented, sometimes in a stylish upright position or in a classical way with a soft cushion. Otherwise: Our packaging can also be customized. Engraving or pad printing on stickers or banderoles there are many options. Of course, this always depends on the material and condition of the packaging as well as on the required quantity. Contrary to expectations, if you do not find a suitable product in our packaging selection, we can also produce individual packaging for you on request.