New Colors and Art in Watches
腕錶的新色彩與藝術
Introduction
Now, watch makers care more about the face of the watch. They want beautiful colors and art.
現在的鐘錶製造商更關注腕錶的錶盤，他們追求美麗的色彩與藝術感。
Main Body
In the past, a great watch had a complex machine inside. Now, the face of the watch is the most important part. Makers do not use only black or blue. They use many new colors.
過去，一支頂級腕錶在於其內部機芯的複雜程度。現在，錶盤變成了最重要的部分。製造商不再僅使用黑色或藍色，而是採用許多新色彩。
Some companies use special glass and paint. Louis Vuitton spends 250 hours on one watch. Tiffany & Co. uses 23 layers of paint to get the right color.
有些公司使用特殊的玻璃與塗料。Louis Vuitton 製作一支腕錶需花費 250 小時。Tiffany & Co. 則使用 23 層塗料來達到正確的色調。
Other companies use gold and shells. Parmigiani Fleurier hits the gold by hand. Rolex uses ten different colors for some watches. Patek Philippe uses old ways to make new art.
其他公司則使用黃金與貝殼。Parmigiani Fleurier 以手工敲擊金面。Rolex 在部分腕錶中使用了十種不同的顏色。Patek Philippe 則運用傳統工藝來創造新藝術。
Conclusion
The face of the watch is now the best way to show art and style.
現在的錶盤是展示藝術與風格的最佳方式。
Vocabulary Learning
🎨 The 'Action' Word Map
Look at how the text tells us what companies do. To reach A2, you need to use these simple 'action' words (verbs) to describe a process.
The Pattern: [Who] → [Does What] → [What/How]
- Use → Tiffany & Co. uses 23 layers of paint. (Use this when you have a tool or a material).
- Spend → Louis Vuitton spends 250 hours. (Use this for time or money).
- Hit → Parmigiani Fleurier hits the gold. (A physical action).
💡 Quick Tip: Now vs. Past
Notice the switch in the story:
- In the past had (Old/Finished)
- Now care / want / use (Current/True)
If you see the word "Now", keep your action words simple and present!