Watch Movements

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Intricate gears, springs, and jewels of a disassembled mechanical watch movement laid out on a dark wooden surface, showcasing complex craftsmanship.

What Are Mechanical Watch Movements and How Do They Work?

A mechanical watch, costing tens of thousands of dollars, can predictably lose or gain up to 30 seconds each day.

Oliver Dane·June 3, 2026

Intricate close-up of a mechanical watch movement, showcasing gears, springs, and the balance wheel in motion, highlighting precision engineering.

Automatic vs. Manual-Wind Watch Movements: Which Is Better?

In a mechanical watch, the balance wheel performs four full back-and-forth swings every second, a microscopic dance of precision engineering.

Oliver Dane·May 7, 2026