Some models in our collections are equipped with hand-wound mechanical movements. An automatic watch that has stopped will also need time, date, and any other calendar displays to be reset. Before using it again, we suggest you wind it manually with about twenty clockwise turns of the crown to ensure proper operation. If the stored power runs out, the watch will stop or have an insufficient reserve to ensure optimal accuracy. This accumulated power reserve enables the watch to run throughout the night, or whenever else you’re not wearing it. When fully wound, your watch has enough energy to run for at least 38 hours (and many more modern watches have around 70 hours of power when fully wound). The efficiency of the self-winding process is directly linked to the motion of the arm wearing the watch. That energy is stored in a long, tightly wound barrel spring.
We also recommend any winding or setting of watches is done while the watch is not being worn, and where there is a low risk of it falling onto a hard surface.Ī self-winding, or automatic, mechanical watch has a sophisticated mechanism powered by the movements of the wearer’s wrist. Watches come with three main types of mechanism, or movement: automatic, hand-winding or quartz. In addition to regular servicing and manufacturers recommendations we suggest the following general advice for keeping your watch looking good and performing correctly: Please note, any repairs or alterations made by unauthorised watchmakers during the warranty period may result in your manufacturer’s warranty being void. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the relevant operating instructions and warranty conditions outlined in your manufacturer’s warranty booklets provided at the time of purchase. After all, these are precious objects and highly precise machines, so you want to look after them as best you can.
#STEAM POWERED TIMEPIECE HOW TO#
When it comes to watches, one topic that comes up more than any other with members of the Gregory Jewellers Watch Specialist team is how to care and maintain your watch properly.
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