{"id":17398,"date":"2024-12-10T15:22:18","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T15:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/?p=17398"},"modified":"2024-12-10T15:22:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T15:22:20","slug":"automatic-watch-versus-mechanical-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/automatic-watch-versus-mechanical-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing an Automatic Watch Movement and a Quartz Watch Movement"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-26px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW137078852 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137078852 BCX0\">When it comes to buying a watch, the decision can feel overwhelming. Where do you begin<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137078852 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137078852 BCX0\">and what differences should you focus on? One key factor to consider is the movement type, which could very well be the deciding factor for your watch choice. Advances in technology have introduced a wide variety of movement types that power modern timepieces, but before these innovations, manual movements were the standard. Today, the two most common types of watch movements are automatic and quartz. Each movement has its own unique features, making it essential for buyers to understand their differences. Continue reading to learn more about each movement, as this decision will undoubtedly influence your overall watch-wearing experience.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW137078852 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#D6D6D6&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-27px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>What Is an Automatic Watch Movement?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">An automatic watch movement, also known as a <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW1248978 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">self-winding <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">watch <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">movement<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">, is a type of mechanical movement powered by the motion of the wearer&#8217;s wrist. Inside the watch is a small rotor\u2014a semi-circular weight\u2014that moves <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">with<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">the wearer\u2019s arm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">. This motion winds the mainspring, which stores energy to power the watch. <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">Since they are powered by the wearer&#8217;s motion, automatic watches <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">do<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">n\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">require batteries. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">Automatic watches typically have a power reserve <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">24 to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">72 hours<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">, m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">ean<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun 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data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">keep an automatic watch running when <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"> not being worn regularly<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">The constant winding and intricate engineering make automatic watches particularly attractive to those who appreciate\u00a0traditional watchmaking.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">Many collectors and watch enthusiasts enjoy the experience of winding their watches or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">observing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"> the mechanical movement.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">Automatic watches are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">g<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">enerally more<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"> expensive <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">because of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">the complexity of the movement and the craftsmanship involved.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">Additionally, they <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">may <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">require <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/watch-repair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">servicing <\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">over time <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">optimal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"> performance, particularly due to the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">wear and tear of the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">mechanical <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">components<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1248978 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW1248978 BCX0\" 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battery-operated quartz crystal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> vibrates at a precise frequency when an electrical current passes through it. These vibrations are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">then <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">translated into timekeeping signals that drive the watch hands. <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">Quartz watches are known for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">their exceptional accuracy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">, often\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">deviating by only a few seconds per year.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">Unlike automatic watches, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">quartz watches <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">do<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">n\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">require winding or regular wearing to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">keep <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">time.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> They need<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">minimal maintenance aside from occasional battery replacements.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">The battery in a quartz <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW86393300 BCX0\">watch<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> typically lasts one to two years, after which it needs to be replaced. <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">Once the battery is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">changed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">the watch <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">will continue to run<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">effort<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">lessly<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">Quartz<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">movements <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">g<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">enerally less<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">expensive <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">due to their simpler design compared to automatic movement<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">s, making<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">quartz watches more accessible<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">offering<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\">a wide range of options for different budgets.<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86393300 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW86393300 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; 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