Reasons Why a Mechanical Watch Might Stop Working
Mechanical watches, either manual or automatic, have their unique ways
Reasons Why a Mechanical Watch Might Stop Working
Mechanical watches, either manual or automatic, have their unique ways of operation and reasons for stopping. For manual winding watches, a sudden stop often points to insufficient power. To maintain consistent energy, it’s advisable to wind the watch daily at the same time, ensuring it has enough power for the next 24 hours.
Automatic watches gain energy through the movement of the rotor in any direction, winding the mainspring. Typically, wearing the watch for over 8 hours a day is necessary to fully wind it. However, if not worn for long periods or if the wearer’s activity is low, the watch may stop. In such cases, manual winding can kickstart its operation. Notably, if an automatic watch hasn’t been worn for over 40 hours, winding the crown about twenty times before wearing it again can reactivate its driving system.
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