With regular servicing, an automatic watch can tell time accurately for decades without a battery. Because of this added functionality, automatic watches tend to be heavier and thicker. Thus, requiring a higher level of expertise for quality craftsmanship.

There are over 160 microscopic components in an automatic watch movement working together perfectly to tell time. Below are the key components and their functions.

Yes! Automatic watches need to be wound occasionally to keep precise time.

Wear your watch for at least 8 hours every day to keep it charged. If the watch has not been worn for 1-2 days, you’ll need to wind the watch to charge the power reserve again.

While holding the watch in your left hand, place your thumb and index finger around the crown and turn it ~30x (upwards). Most modern automatic watches have an infinitely-slipping mainspring that prevents the watch from being over wound.

Hold the watch in your left hand and pull the crown out to the time setting position. Rotate it in an upwards direction to adjust the minutes hand. This will also adjust the hours hand after a full rotation.

Always return the crown back to the neutral position after time setting.

The power reserve is dictated by the amount of time it takes for the mainspring to fully uncoil. This means the watch will tell time accurately for that duration before it needs to be recharged again. This can be done either by manually winding the watch using the crown or with daily wear.

Store it in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposing your watch to extreme temperatures, humidity, or direct sunlight. This may cause damage to the automatic watch movement and affect its performance.

Keep it in a watch box to minimize dust. If you’re wearing it every day, consider a watch stand to keep it stylish and organized. If you have multiple automatic watches, consider keeping them in a watch winder when not in use.

The watch is placed on a cushion inside the winder. It rotates for a couple of minutes every few hours depending on the settings. This keeps the movement performing in optimal condition, while keeping time and date operations set.

Before you invest, make sure to check the watch winder settings are compatible with your automatic watch movement.Store it in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposing your watch to extreme temperatures, humidity, or direct sunlight. This may cause damage to the automatic watch movement and affect its performance.

In a world that is becoming increasingly digital, having an automatic timepiece is a no brainer. An automatic watch is an instrument that will always be able to tell time. Powered by your movement when you wear it (or with manual winding), it’s known to last decades when regularly serviced.

Did you know you can also use your automatic watch as a compass? If you’re lost, simply point the hour hand in the direction towards the sun. The point approximately mid-way between 12 o'clock and the direction of the hour hand indicates south.

Most importantly, they are beautiful to look at. Invented in the 18th century, automatic watches are modern pieces of history you can wear proudly on your wrist every day.