Mechanical watches for men are truly timeless
What are mechanical watches?
First, let's explain what mechanical watches for men are: Mechanical watches are timepieces that work without a battery. The watch gets its energy by winding the crown at least once a day. The crown is on the side of a watch, you have to turn it. By turning the crown, the spring in the watch is wound up. The wound spring gives off energy to the timepiece, which makes your mechanical men's watch work!
A mechanical men's watch works without batteries!
Is a mechanical watch also automatic?
An automatic watch is actually also a mechanical watch, but with a special weight (rotor) that rotates with the movements of your wrist. These movements automatically charge your watch! Which means you don't have to wind the watch manually as long as you wear it regularly.
Does a mechanical watch stop quickly?
If you don't wind a mechanical watch , it doesn't get any energy. So it will sometimes stop running after a day. If you don't wear an automatic watch for a long time, it will also stop because the spring is no longer wound. You can then get it going again by winding it manually or by wearing it for a while. How long a watch 'runs' is indicated by the power reserve. For example: a watch with a power reserve of 30 hours will work for about 30 hours without having to wind it!
The power reserve indicates how long a watch 'runs'!
The main features of a mechanical watch are:
- Works on the basis of a winding mechanism
- No battery required
- Complex interior
- Often handmade and very detailed
How does a mechanical watch work?
A mechanical watch works by a winding spring that stores energy by turning the crown. This spring relaxes... which slowly releases the stored energy. This allows you to read the time on your watch properly!
The most important parts of a mechanical watch are:
- Winding spring: Provides energy storage.
- Balance wheel: Regulates the precision of the movement.
- Anchor mechanism: Controls the energy output.
- Gears: Drive the hands.
Is a mechanical watch accurate?
Good mechanical watches have a deviation of a few seconds per day. Which is of course quite impressive without a battery. A mechanical watch therefore often deviates slightly in practice. What is important here is the brand. Because the quality of the components as well as the precision of making the watch ensures that the watch does not deviate!
What makes a mechanical watch deviate:
- The quality of the parts
- The precision of the assembly
- Temperature differences
- Position of the watch
- Regular maintenance
A mechanical watch deviates slightly every day...
Popular brands of mechanical watches
Some of the most respected brands in the world of mechanical watches include:
- Rolex : Known for its precision and durability.
- Omega: Innovative and a favorite in the sports world.
- Patek Philippe: Known for its craftsmanship and value.
- Tag Heuer: Sporty mechanical watches of Swiss quality.
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Differences between mechanical and automatic watches
The biggest difference between mechanical and automatic watches is that mechanical watches must be wound by hand, while automatic watches are powered by wrist movements.
Advantages of a mechanical watch:
- More control over the power reserve (you can determine this yourself)
- Mechanical watches are often very vintage
Disadvantages:
- Must be wound regularly by turning the crown
- More fragile than quartz watches due to the innovative interior
- The price: they are a bit more expensive
- Regular maintenance is recommended!
A quartz watch works thanks to a battery and hardly deviates at all!
What is the difference between a mechanical and quartz watch?
A mechanical watch works because the spring is wound up. A quartz watch works because of a battery. A mechanical watch deviates slightly. A quartz watch is much more accurate and deviates almost nothing! With a quartz watch you have to replace a small battery every 1-3 years. With a mechanical movement you have to have maintenance done once a year.
Differences between quartz and mechanical listed:
| Quartz | Mechanical |
| Battery | Wind-up |
| Accurate | Less accurate |
| Deviation 15 sec. per month | Deviation 5/15 sec. per day |
| Less maintenance | More maintenance |
| Less expensive | More expensive |
Quartz isn't all that bad!
Watch the film below with an explanation about quartz watches:
Maintenance and durability
Mechanical watches require regular maintenance to keep functioning properly. Some maintenance tips are:
- Store your watch in a dry place.
- Have it professionally serviced every 3-5 years.
- Avoid strong shocks and magnetic fields.
Do you want to buy a mechanical watch?
With proper maintenance, a mechanical watch can last for generations, making them valuable heirlooms. Do you want to buy a mechanical watch or would you rather buy a quartz watch? The choice is yours! For all our Urban Ace watches, see: luxury men's watches .
