What is an automatic watch?
Automatic watchmaking is a technology used in watches to make them work without needing to be wound manually. This technology uses a rotor, a metal weight that spins in a circular motion, to drive the watch mechanism and make it work. Thus, with automatic watchmaking, watches can be wound simply by wearing the watch on your wrist and allowing the rotor to spin freely. This technology is considered an important advance in the history of watchmaking, as it allowed the creation of more practical and reliable watches.
History of the mechanical and automatic watch
The history of the mechanical or automatic watch dates back to the Middle Ages, when watchmakers began using wheel mechanisms to measure time. These early mechanical watches were usually large and very complex, and were often used in churches and palaces to measure prayer times and working hours.
Over time, watchmakers refined the technology of mechanical watches and created smaller, more accurate watches. Automatic watchmaking was invented in the 18th century, when watchmakers began using rotors to automatically wind watches. This technology allowed for more convenient and reliable watches, and became very popular during the 19th century.
Today, mechanical and automatic watches are still very popular and considered luxury and prestige items. Many famous watch brands continue to use this technology to create high quality, high precision watches.
WHY BUY AN AUTOMATIC WATCH AND NOT A QUARTZ WATCH (BATTERY) WATCH?
There are several reasons why people choose to buy an automatic watch over a quartz (battery operated) watch. First of all, automatic watches are considered more prestigious and luxurious than quartz watches. This is partly due to the fact that automatic watches are considered to be more difficult to manufacture and more complex than quartz watches, which gives them a certain added value.
In addition, automatic watches are more accurate than quartz watches. Although quartz watches are very accurate, they can lose accuracy over time due to battery wear. Automatic watches, on the other hand, continue to operate accurately because of the energy produced by the movement of the rotor.
Finally, automatic watches are considered to be more durable and reliable than quartz watches. Automatic watches do not require batteries to be changed regularly, making them less prone to failure. In addition, automatic watches often have a longer warranty than quartz watches, which can be a big plus for people who want to invest in a quality watch.