Automatic

Why the Seiko 5 Sports Should Be Your First Automatic Watch

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There's a Large Variety of Seiko 5 Sports Models

When shopping for your first automatic watch, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the variety of options. Different watch influencers try to pedal their personal favorites down your throat without considering which watch would actually be a good start to your collection. Plus, spending money on a timekeeping accessory that is likely less accurate than … Read more

Are Self-Winding Watches Better Than Manual Watches?

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Self-Winding vs Manual Winding Watches - Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic (left) and Mechanical (right)

Manual and self-winding watches are two different types of mechanical watches, those powered purely by the mechanics inside a watch rather than a battery.  Manual winding watches require the owner to rotate the crown to power the watch. Self-winding watches, also known as automatic watches, have a weighted rotor that automatically rotates, and powers the … Read more