QUARTZ, AUTOMATIC, AND MANUAL WIND WATCHES
QUARTZ WATCHES
A Quartz Watch is battery powered and does not require winding. Eventually the battery will
need to be replaced.
AUTOMATIC WATCHES
An Automatic Watch is a mechanical watch that winds itself and does not require a battery.
When worn daily, the movement of your wrist causes the mainspring to wind progressively,
eliminating the need for additional winding. To start your automatic, you can hand wind it by
rotating the crown clockwise a number of turns while in its normal operating position (screw
down crowns will need to be unscrewed first), or by swinging it side to side for 30 seconds.
We recommend housing an automatic in a watch winder box.
MANUAL WIND WATCHES
A Manual Wind Watch is a mechanical watch that does not require a battery, but can only be
wound by hand. To wind it, turn the crown clockwise while it is in its normal operating
position until you feel resistance. This type of watch should be wound daily.
