SEIKOとオメガの機械式時計の内部構造。歯車やゼンマイの精巧な仕組みが見える。

Day 1/5: The mechanism of hand-wound and automatic watches is also one of their appeals

*This article is the first in a five-part series on "The Charm of Mechanical Watches."

A watch is more than just a tool for telling time. Mechanical watches, in particular, are captivating due to their intricate internal mechanisms.

Mechanical watches are broadly divided into "manual-winding" and "automatic-winding." Manual-winding watches require you to wind the mainspring yourself, and this extra step creates a special connection with the watch. Winding it at a set time each day can add enjoyment and a sense of fulfillment to your daily routine, which is one of the charms of manual-winding watches. Automatic-winding watches, on the other hand, wind the mainspring with the movement of your wrist and continue to operate simply by being worn daily.

Understanding these mechanisms deepens the joy of owning a watch. We invite you to experience the rhythm of time played by these machines on your wrist.

 

Written by KEN
Experience the charm of mechanical watches on your wrist.
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