Automatic Watches

An automatic watch is equipped with a mechanism in the movement that automatically winds the watch through the movements of the wearer. Unlike quartz watches, which run on batteries. In most cases, you can recognize an automatic watch by the word "automatic" printed on the dial. Usually, automatic watches also have a glass case back through which you can see the movement with the winding mechanism (the "rotor").

Winding an automatic watch

If you wear your automatic watch every day, the watch will keep running because it is automatically wound by the movement of your body. If you don’t wear the watch for a day, no problem. Most automatic watches, depending on the movement and the strength of the mainspring, will last from 24 to 72 hours, a period called the power reserve. Some automatic watches also have an indicator on the dial showing how long the watch will continue to run.

When the automatic watch stops

If your automatic watch stops, you can wind it again by gently moving the case back and forth (without shaking) about 10 times until the second hand starts moving again. With some automatic watches, it is also possible to manually wind the spring. In that case, it will be listed in the watch’s user manual.

How long does an automatic watch last?

A good quality automatic watch can, in principle, last a lifetime, provided it is properly maintained.

What are the best automatic watches?

If you are looking for the best automatic watch for men or women, at Eldorado Jewels you have plenty of options. For example, you can choose an elegant Philip Watch automatic or Lucien Rochat, or sportier models like the Sector automatic watch or the Maserati automatic watch. The automatic watch is also perfect as a gift, for graduation, anniversary, or engagement, since these models can last a lifetime.

Discover now the catalog of automatic watches at Eldorado Jewels, buy your favorite model and have it delivered comfortably to your home!